NEWS
May 2019 Newsletter Now Available to Download
Wednesday 01 May 2019
The May edition of the Newsletter is now available for Club Members to download.
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Double Points on offer at Wiscombe Park Hill Climb
Thursday 25 April 2019
DON'T MISS OUT
Join us at the picturesque Wiscombe Park Hill Climb on the 12th May where double points are on offer.
Entries will close at midnight on Sunday 28th April - click the link below to enter.
Enter wiscombe-park-hill-climb
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It wasn’t just the weather that was ‘red hot’ at Curborough on Good Friday.
Wednesday 24 April 2019
Round 1 of the VSCC Speed Championships produced some sizzling record-breaking action.
Three records were broken including the Course Record by James Baxter (Car 160) with a 35.21 in his 1934/35 2L Riley ERA.
Records Broken
Class 15 general record – James Baxter 35.21
1934/35 Riley ERA
Class 3 Vintage record – Patrick Blakeney-Edwards 38.70
1930 Frazer Nash Super Sports
Class 13 Vintage record – Winston Teague 39.39
1922/30 Wasp Single Seater
provisionalresults.pdf
(results are provisional for 7 days before going final)
ERA's Everywhere
Monday 15 April 2019
The crowds turned out over the weekend at the opening round of the VSCC Fomula Vintage event at Silverstone. One of the highlights being the largest gathering of ERA's at one event for some considerable time.
R3A, R4A, R5B, R7B, R10B, R12C, AJM 1, ERA E TYPE all turned out in Race 4
Silverstone Race Meeting Advance Ticket Sales are Now Closed
Tuesday 09 April 2019
Advanced ticket sales for the opening round of Formula Vintage at Silverstone are now closed.
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Infield Parking For All Pre-war Cars At This Weekends VSCC Silverstone Event
Monday 08 April 2019
We would love to see as many Pre-war cars at this weekends event at Silverstone, we have arranged as in previous years a special parking area on the infield for those who wish to arrive in style…
…And a final reminder, advanced discounted tickets are only available for purchase up to Midday tomorrow 9th April, call the Hotline on 01608 644999 to secure yours.
VSCC Scottish Trial 6 April 2019
Friday 05 April 2019
VSCC Scottish Trial 6 April 2019
53 Entrants will be making their way to Coulter, near Biggar for the finale of the 2018/2019 Trial season, travelling from England, Scotland and Wales.
The McCosh family have made us welcome on their land, with scrutineering taking place on the drive of Culter Allers before the cars take to the hills.
Ten marques are represented, Stuart Cooke in his 1921 Morris Cowley is the oldest car taking part.
Competitors will have 14 hills in total, 8 in the morning before returning to Culter Allers for the lunch break to be followed by 6 in the afternoon before adjourning to the Mill Inn for post trial refreshments followed by the results, weather permitting will be on the steps of the Inn.
We are currently experiencing technical difficulties with our online Ticket website.
Tuesday 02 April 2019
We are working with our IT technicians to fix the fault.
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Formula Vintage Family Day Out!
Monday 01 April 2019
Event Date 13th & 14th April
For a fantastic weekend of family entertainment alongside the thrill of watching a full programme of Formula Vintage racing, join the VSCC and enjoy FREE face painting and rides on the paddock train, chance your luck on the coconut shy and higher and lower game stalls, or simply challenge a friend to a game of giant Chess, Draughts, Connect 4 or Jenga on the lawned area. In addition why not treat yourself to an indian head or a seated back massage in a vintage caravan or simply reminisce by listening to the vintage band*.
April 2019 Newsletter Now Available to Download
Monday 01 April 2019
The April edition of the Newsletter is now available for Club Members to download.
Grid Walk Planned Prior to Le Mans Style Start!
Friday 29 March 2019
Plans are afoot to open the gates to the spectators for a very special grid walk immediately prior to the Benjafield 100 ‘Le Mans Start’ race, at Round 1 of the VSCC Formula Vintage Series at Silverstone on 13/14 April.
This will be the largest number of Vintage Bentleys ever in a single race, with 3 litre, 4½ litre, 6½ litre and 8 litre cars registered to race, it is unlikely that there will be this many on track again for some considerable time. Don’t delay any longer, buy your advance discount tickets on line at www.formulavintage.co.uk OR by calling the ticket hotline on 01608 644999
Mobil 1 The Grid - TV Coverage of the VSCC at Silverstone 13th April
Wednesday 27 March 2019
Mobil 1 The Grid TV Coverage
The VSCC are pleased to announce that ‘Mobil 1 The Grid’ will be attending Silverstone on Saturday 13th April to film two TV pieces – an overview of the VSCC and a separate feature on the Benjafields Race.
Mobil 1 The Grid is a motorsport magazine TV programme which is broadcast globally through a network of 112 broadcasters, so we are delighted to have been chosen to be featured in two of their programmes due to be aired during Spring / Summer 2019.
THE HEREFORDSHIRE TRIAL - PRELIMINARY RESULTS
Tuesday 19 March 2019
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Herefordshire Trial Saturday 16 & Sunday 17 March 2019 PRELIMINARY RESULTS.pdf 109 Entrants signed on at How Caple Court. The Yard was a mass of pre war cars from early on Saturday waiting for Scrutineering to start. Once competitors had signed on they were able to part take in the coffee and bacon sandwiches ahead of the eight hills on Saturday. With the wind whistling up the longest Hill No 8 Foxhalls many cars got very hot, in stark contrast the Marshals at the top of Foxhalls, Harriet Turley and Emily Owens were struggling to keep warm. |
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The Herefordshire Trial - Takes place this weekend
Tuesday 12 March 2019
The Vintage Sports-Car Club’s 2019 Herefordshire Trial will cover 14 hills.
A full entry of 110 cars will be in action throughout the weekend.
COME ALONG AND SUPPORT YOUR CLUB
Don't forget to bring your umbrella and wellies!
Click these links for:
Spectator Information
Location Map
Location:
How Caple Court
Herefordshire, HR1 4SX
OS Map 149/612306
Season Preview Booklet
Thursday 07 March 2019
Click on the link to view our 2019 Season Preview Booklet.
https://www.vsccmembers.co.uk/vsccMedia/26135.pdf
Fiennes Restoration Host First Heritage Legacy Meetings
Wednesday 06 March 2019
Fiennes, who are an AoHE member invite people to park and look around their superb restoration and manufacturing facility nr. Burford, Oxfordshire. The AoHE is especially keen to get as many ‘young peoples’ sections of vehicle clubs involved. There will be representation from the Heritage Skills Academy to talk about careers and qualifications within heritage engineering.
For further details:
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The 'John Harris' Derbyshire Trial - RESULTS
Tuesday 05 March 2019
The Overall Winner taking the Dick Batho Trophy was Peter Kite in the oldest car his 1921 GN.
Class winners
Short wheelbase standard cars
Dr Jonathan Rose in his 1939 Allards
Short wheelbase Modified and Special cars
Peter Kite in the oldest car his 1921 GN winning the Dick Batho Trophy.
Long Wheelbase standard cars
John Dobson in his 1929 Model A Ford
Long Wheelbase Modified and Standard cars
James Bell in his 1930 Chrysler 66 winning the Patrick Marsh Trophy.
For the full published results please click the following link:
https://www.vscc.co.uk/vsccMedia/26114.pdf
