NEWS
Wiscombe Park gets the VSCC vote this weekend!
Friday 08 May 2015
Following our fantastic Speed Season opener at Curborough last weekend, attention now turns to the first VSCC Hill Climb of 2015, taking place at Wiscombe Park near Honiton in Devon this Sunday 10 May.
Over 120 Pre-war and Historic Racing and Sports-Cars from such celebrated manufacturers as Alfa Romeo, Bentley, Bugatti, ERA, Morgan and many more will descend on the stunning grounds of Wiscombe House, home to the Chichester family since 1953, located east of nearby Ottery St Mary, to take part in one of the Club’s most popular events.
With the sights, sounds and smells of Vintage Racing Cars gracing the south Devon parkland, the unique and unrivalled event transports spectators to a bygone era but that does not mean the competition is any less relaxed. At approximately 1000 yards (914 metres) in length and with an average gradient of 1 in 13.6 – the steepest section at the Martini Hairpin is 1 in 6.9 – the course is one of the most challenging and enjoyable in the UK; long, quick straights, tight hairpins and a changing open to tree-lined track, it is a delight for the driver and spectator alike.
Sunday’s capacity entry boasts the usual eclectic array of machinery, from road-going Sports-Cars to out-and-out Racers, spanning seven decades of motoring. Past President, Roger Collings’s 1903 Mercedes 60HP is the day’s elder statesman and a likely contender for the Edwardian crown, whilst the 1960 Cooper T56 of Alan Harrison represents the other end of the scale, and could challenge the predominantly Pre-war line-up for ‘Fastest Time of Day’.
Robert Cobden will return to defend his title in the powerful Riley Falcon Special and will face strong competition from plenty of usual suspects, such as Dorset man, Terry Crabb’s ERA R12C, Julian Grimwade in the Frazer Nash Norris Special and Hill Climb maestro, James Baxter, absent last year, in ERA R4A. Look out also for Ian Baxter whose recently restored Alta is proving an immediate challenger, whilst Tony Lees will be eager to continue his fantastic start to the year, following his overall victory at Curborough in his AC/GN ‘Cognac’ last week. He will have his hands full for top Vintage honours in the form of Charlie Martin, who continues to make his mark with the lively Morgan ‘RIP’ Special, and Sue Darbyshire, who is never far from the sharp end in her Morgan Three Wheeler.
In addition to the track action, spectators will be able to enjoy free access to the Competitors’ Paddock at the bottom of the hill where they can see the cars at close-hand and talk to the drivers, along with a number of Trade Stands, hot/cold catering facilities and licensed bar – be sure to purchase your ice-creams early as they will sell out fast!
Sunday’s action will get underway with Practice Sessions run in batches from 9.00am until the Lunch Break at approximately 1.00pm. The afternoon’s Competitive Runs will commence at 2.00pm, with each driver getting two timed runs.
Tickets are just £15 on the gate (£12 for VSCC Members) and Under 16s go free so it is the ideal day out for the whole family. Come and enjoy one of our most well-loved and friendliest events.
Wiscombe Park is located north of Blackbury Castle, west of Southeigh village. Follow 'AA' signs from the A3052 near Sidmouth and from Honiton (for Navigation Devices use postcode EX24 6JE). Visit www.wiscombepark.co.uk for more information.
With the sights, sounds and smells of Vintage Racing Cars gracing the south Devon parkland, the unique and unrivalled event transports spectators to a bygone era but that does not mean the competition is any less relaxed. At approximately 1000 yards (914 metres) in length and with an average gradient of 1 in 13.6 – the steepest section at the Martini Hairpin is 1 in 6.9 – the course is one of the most challenging and enjoyable in the UK; long, quick straights, tight hairpins and a changing open to tree-lined track, it is a delight for the driver and spectator alike.
Sunday’s capacity entry boasts the usual eclectic array of machinery, from road-going Sports-Cars to out-and-out Racers, spanning seven decades of motoring. Past President, Roger Collings’s 1903 Mercedes 60HP is the day’s elder statesman and a likely contender for the Edwardian crown, whilst the 1960 Cooper T56 of Alan Harrison represents the other end of the scale, and could challenge the predominantly Pre-war line-up for ‘Fastest Time of Day’.
Robert Cobden will return to defend his title in the powerful Riley Falcon Special and will face strong competition from plenty of usual suspects, such as Dorset man, Terry Crabb’s ERA R12C, Julian Grimwade in the Frazer Nash Norris Special and Hill Climb maestro, James Baxter, absent last year, in ERA R4A. Look out also for Ian Baxter whose recently restored Alta is proving an immediate challenger, whilst Tony Lees will be eager to continue his fantastic start to the year, following his overall victory at Curborough in his AC/GN ‘Cognac’ last week. He will have his hands full for top Vintage honours in the form of Charlie Martin, who continues to make his mark with the lively Morgan ‘RIP’ Special, and Sue Darbyshire, who is never far from the sharp end in her Morgan Three Wheeler.
In addition to the track action, spectators will be able to enjoy free access to the Competitors’ Paddock at the bottom of the hill where they can see the cars at close-hand and talk to the drivers, along with a number of Trade Stands, hot/cold catering facilities and licensed bar – be sure to purchase your ice-creams early as they will sell out fast!
Sunday’s action will get underway with Practice Sessions run in batches from 9.00am until the Lunch Break at approximately 1.00pm. The afternoon’s Competitive Runs will commence at 2.00pm, with each driver getting two timed runs.
Tickets are just £15 on the gate (£12 for VSCC Members) and Under 16s go free so it is the ideal day out for the whole family. Come and enjoy one of our most well-loved and friendliest events.
Wiscombe Park is located north of Blackbury Castle, west of Southeigh village. Follow 'AA' signs from the A3052 near Sidmouth and from Honiton (for Navigation Devices use postcode EX24 6JE). Visit www.wiscombepark.co.uk for more information.
