NEWS
Last VSCC event of 2013, the Winter Driving Tests, now open for entries
Tuesday 22 October 2013
Members can now enter the VSCC Winter Driving Tests, which take place at St. George’s Barracks, Bicester on Saturday 7 December. The year’s traditional curtain-closer is the last chance for competitors to accrue those all-important points towards the Club’s many Annual Aggregate Trophies as well as their final opportunity to compete in earnest with the Club this year.
2013 marks a significant milestone in this much-loved event’s history as it will be the final time that long-standing organiser Malcolm Elder will act as Clerk of the Course. After 36 years and five different venues, Malcolm will be handing the reins over to his son Mark following this year’s Driving Tests, aptly named “Swansong”. He is sure to provide another stellar set of themed tests that will be the usual blend of challenge and enjoyment so we hope to see a bumper entry out to join in the celebrations for one of the Club’s loyal supporters!
Driving Tests are a fun and challenging discipline and often seen as a great introduction to motor sport for the younger member, promoting car control and accuracy in an entertaining and friendly surrounding. So embrace the wintery conditions and come and test your vintage driving skills with us this December.
Entry Fee £48.00 (½ Price to those Under 30 years old on 1 January 2013)
Closing date for entries 25 November
Shared cars welcome. Minimum age for Competitors is 16 years old (restricted to Touring Saloon Cars under 1400cc).
Enter online or download an Entry Form to print, complete and return from the event page (CLICK HERE). You will need to have a current payment card lodged with the Club and know the Buff Form number of the car you wish to enter to use the online entry system.
If you have any questions, contact the Competition Department on 01608 644777 Ext 4 or email james.taylor@vscc.co.uk.
MEDICALS
Once again our VSCC doctors and helpers will be in attendance at the Winter Driving Tests for MSA medicals as before. There is no need to book a medical, simply turn up at St George’s Barracks with your body, your licence application form and your cheque book. A choice of a Forces charity or Practical Action will be the beneficiaries of the fee of £75.00 – those of you that pay tax will be asked to complete a ‘gift aid’ declaration as well so that the charity can claim the tax on your donation.
RAC stress test ECGs can be performed at Kettering General Hospital ECG Department for a fee which remains at £100. The welcome extra donation of cash on top of this has been used to buy a television and other equipment to keep patients happy. Telephone the ECG Department on 01536 492485 for an appointment. The test is often during the lunch hour of the technicians; a report written at the same time will be available.
Bonhams are kindly donating champagne in a free raffle for medical candidates and marshals.
RACE & SPEED FORUM
We will also be holding our annual end of season Race & Speed Forum at the venue on the day. This is your chance to give feedback on the 2013 calendar of Race, Sprint and Hill Climb events and also put forward any suggestions for these disciplines for next year and beyond; tell us what you think of the venues, meetings and organisation all in an open forum style meeting. Everyone is welcome, seasoned competitors, marshals or those who are just starting out – so please come along and tell us what you want from the events organised by your Club.
Driving Tests are a fun and challenging discipline and often seen as a great introduction to motor sport for the younger member, promoting car control and accuracy in an entertaining and friendly surrounding. So embrace the wintery conditions and come and test your vintage driving skills with us this December.
Entry Fee £48.00 (½ Price to those Under 30 years old on 1 January 2013)
Closing date for entries 25 November
Shared cars welcome. Minimum age for Competitors is 16 years old (restricted to Touring Saloon Cars under 1400cc).
Enter online or download an Entry Form to print, complete and return from the event page (CLICK HERE). You will need to have a current payment card lodged with the Club and know the Buff Form number of the car you wish to enter to use the online entry system.
If you have any questions, contact the Competition Department on 01608 644777 Ext 4 or email james.taylor@vscc.co.uk.
MEDICALS
Once again our VSCC doctors and helpers will be in attendance at the Winter Driving Tests for MSA medicals as before. There is no need to book a medical, simply turn up at St George’s Barracks with your body, your licence application form and your cheque book. A choice of a Forces charity or Practical Action will be the beneficiaries of the fee of £75.00 – those of you that pay tax will be asked to complete a ‘gift aid’ declaration as well so that the charity can claim the tax on your donation.
RAC stress test ECGs can be performed at Kettering General Hospital ECG Department for a fee which remains at £100. The welcome extra donation of cash on top of this has been used to buy a television and other equipment to keep patients happy. Telephone the ECG Department on 01536 492485 for an appointment. The test is often during the lunch hour of the technicians; a report written at the same time will be available.
Bonhams are kindly donating champagne in a free raffle for medical candidates and marshals.
RACE & SPEED FORUM
We will also be holding our annual end of season Race & Speed Forum at the venue on the day. This is your chance to give feedback on the 2013 calendar of Race, Sprint and Hill Climb events and also put forward any suggestions for these disciplines for next year and beyond; tell us what you think of the venues, meetings and organisation all in an open forum style meeting. Everyone is welcome, seasoned competitors, marshals or those who are just starting out – so please come along and tell us what you want from the events organised by your Club.
