NEWS

The start of British Summer Time sparks a final flurry of entries for the ‘Spring Start’ Race Meeting at Silverstone

Friday 29 March 2013

The British Spring may be a little slow in its stride this year, but on 20-21 April it will have firmly arrived as over 300 Vintage and Historic cars convene for the Vintage Sports-Car Club’s ‘Spring Start’ Race Meeting at Silverstone, marking the start of the new Vintage and Historic Racing season. As part of the new two-day format, all Sunday races will be televised live on Motors TV, with opportunities for all drivers to perform for the cameras; the meeting will surely be one of the highlights of racing year.
There is much activity in the garages of the Club’s racing membership as winter restorations near completion and pre-season fettling is underway in earnest.  Entries are starting to flood in but we would like to remind you that the official closing date for entries is nearing, so submit your entry now and ensure you don’t miss out!

Entry fees start from only £129.

Entries close on Wednesday 3 April. Any late entries may be considered for grids where numbers allow upon payment of a surcharge.

If you have any questions regarding the Event, please contact the VSCC Competition Department on 01608 644777 Ext 4 or email comps@vscc.co.uk

The full programme for the weekend includes:

Saturday 20 April
High Speed Trial for Pre-war Sports-Cars 30 Mins
Silverstone Trophy for Special Pre-war Sports-Cars
(VSCC Set 4)
8 Laps
Rothschild & Patrick Lindsay Trophies for  Pre 1961 Racing Cars
(VSCC Set 2)
12 laps
Fox & Nicholl Trophy for Std and Mod Pre-war Sports-Cars
(VSCC Set 3)
8 Laps
F3 500 Commander Yorke Trophy Race
(Part 1)
25 mins Enter through Series Organiser
GP Itala & Lanchester Trophies for Vintage Racing Cars
(VSCC Set 1)
10 laps
George Abecassis Centenary Trophy Race 40 Mins
2 x Short Scratch Race for Pre-war Cars
(VSCC Set 5)
5 Laps
HGPCA Pre-1966 GP Cars 12 Laps Enter through Series Organiser
Short Handicap Race for Pre-war Cars
(VSCC Set 6)
5 Laps

Sunday 21 April  (televised ‘Live’ on Motors TV)
VSCC Standard and Modified Pre-war Sports-Cars
(VSCC Set 3)
10 mins
Pre-1961 Racing Cars including VSCC Vintage 'Specials' Class
(VSCC Set 1/2)
15 mins
Front-engined Formula Junior Racing Cars 20 mins Enter through Series Organiser
Handicap Race for Pre-war Sports-Cars
(VSCC Set 4)
10 mins
Aston Martin Centenary Race 10 mins
1950s Sports-Racing Cars
(Optional 2 drivers)
35 mins
VSCC Standard and Modified Pre-war Racing Cars 10 mins
HGPCA Pre-1966 GP Cars 20 mins Enter through Series Organiser
HRDC Allstars 30 mins Enter through Series Organiser
Scratch Race for Pre-war Cars
(VSCC Set 5)
10 mins
F3 500 Commander Yorke Trophy Race
(Part 2)
20 mins Enter through Series Organiser


SPECTATORS Tickets can be purchased on the VSCC 24 hour ticket hotline, 01608 644999 or from the Club website HERE. £10.00 in advance or £15.00 on the day.  Children under 16 go free. Advance ticket sales close on 16 April.

COMPETITORS/PARTICIPANT INFORMATION
Entry Fees: From £129 – please see Supplementary Regulations for full details
Opening date for entries: NOW

           
Closing date for entries: 2 April

COMPETITOR INFO Edwardian • Vintage • Post-Vintage • Historic • Fire Extinguisher • MSA A/B Race Licence • Trailers • Tyres • Gloves • Boots

MARSHALS Please volunteer to the Competitions Department (see below)
Contact the Competition Department on 01608 644777 Ext 4 or email comps@vscc.co.uk
 
DIRECTIONS Follow signs off the A43 south of Towcester

ACCOMMODATION Northampton Tourist Information, Northampton Museum & Art Gallery, Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP
Public Enquiries: 01604 838800 / 

01604 838801 Fax: 01604 604180 


www.explorenorthamptonshire.co.uk
 
FACILITIES INFORMATION Refreshments • Bar • Toilets • Showers • Regalia

SPECTATOR INFORMATION Parking • No Dogs • Autojumble • Favourite • Pre-war Car Park
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