Cars & Drivers

This series is open to 60's and 70's sports, saloons and GT cars of any nationality. The cars should have an original appearance of the period. They should also have original components where possible, which may be modified. Cars have to run on moulded treaded tyres. Hoosiers are allowed providing they have 4 grooves. For information on our refund policy see Rules and Regulations.

See full Rules and Regulations

The following class structure will prevail:

Class Structure 2008

Class A   

All 4 cylinder, front engined cars under 2000cc

Class B   

Fully modified 4 cylinder cars over 2000cc

Mildly modified 6 cylinder cars up to 3000cc

Class C    

Fully modified 6 cylinder cars over 3000cc

Mildly modified V8s

Class D    

Fully modified V8s

Class E

Aston Martin 6 cylinder lightweight cars

Invitation Class

At the discretion of the organisers


N.B We would consider running a further class for FIA cars, should we have the demand.


The organiser reserves the right to specify the class for the individual car.

In each meeting we will be running a sprint race of normally 20 minutes and an enduro of 45 minutes with a pit stop.
Two drivers with a driver change is encouraged in the enduro although single drivers are permitted. Click on the menu to the left to see our wonderful grid of cars together with drivers who range from relative newcomers to ex formula 1 racers.


Rules and Regulations

Tyres

All tyres must be a moulded treaded tyre, however Hoosiers are accepted providing they have 4 or more grooves, which can be hand cut.
(Arrangements have been made by Hoosier’s to arrange this.)

Bodywork

Non standard material may be used but bodywork must look original / remain in period.

Engines / Gearboxes / Axles

Original type of engine block must be used.

No supercharger or forced induction, unless standard in period.

No sequential boxes will be allowed.

Any cars competing in class A and B must have original type gearbox and axle.

Logos

All competitors will be required to run the sponsors logos, which could differ from meeting to meeting.  To obtain the sponsorship to pay for the TV coverage, it will also be necessary for you to run at some of the meetings with a windscreen banner.

Refund Policy 2008

If a cancellation is made 14 days or more before the event – a refund less a £25 administration charge will be given.
 If a cancellation is made 7 – 14 days before the event - no refunds will be given.  A credit note will be issued to be used in the current season, with a £100 administration charge being deducted from the total.
If a cancellation is made 7 days or less before the event – no refund or credit will be given, unless there is a reserve to fill the place, we will then issue a credit note to be used in the current season, with a £100 administration charge being deducted from the total.

Refund Policy for Reserve Entries

If the competitor participates in qualifying but no races – a credit note will be issued to be used in the current season with a £100 charge deducted to cover track time and hospitality costs.
If the competitor participates in qualifying and one race – a credit note will be issued with 50% of the entry fee being deducted to cover both track time and hospitality costs.
If the competitor participates in qualifying and both of the races – no refund or credit note will be given.

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