MG Car Club
Fancy racing against the clock at Silverstone?
We are delighted to announce that the annual MGLive! Sprint is once again returning to Silverstone and that entries are now open! It will be held on the Stowe Circuit on Sunday 18th June and regulations and the entry form can be downloaded here.
For those that aren’t too familiar with Sprints, they consist of cars running against the clock. Each driver lines up at the start line near the pit exit and when given the green light starts a run, which consists of nearly two laps of the circuit. The car cuts the finish beam, a time is recorded, and the run ends up back in the pit lane.
Qualifying begins at 9am, followed by timed runs which count for awards. The cars are split into classes based on engine size and the amount of modification from standard. Our free Classic Bus service stops at The Stowe Circuit, so why not travel down to spectate for a while?
For more information please contact the organiser, David Rainsbury. He can be reached by phoning 01614 274861 or emailing david@rainsbury.com
Entries are available to download here.
20th anniversary of the MGF Cup
2018 marks the 20th anniversary of the MGF Cup and plans are being put in place to celebrate the landmark by running an MGF/TF race next season.
The MGF was launched in 1995, but it wasn’t until 1997 that the British Racing Drivers Club and the MG Car Club jointly announced two new race championships for the 1998 season. The BRDC’s ‘MGF Cup’ supported the British Formula 3 and British GT race meetings, together with the British Grand Prix in 1998 and 1999. Warren Hughes won the 1999 MGF Cup and went on to race for MG in the British Touring Car Championship and at Le Mans in EX264. The MGCC’s ‘Abingdon Trophy’ focused on the Club competitor, allowing them to convert their road car into a competition vehicle. Drivers competed in a combination of races, sprints and hill climbs. In 2001, the two championships merged to form the MGF Challenge, eventually becoming the today’s MG Trophy.
David Coulthard, who owns one of the original MGF Cup cars, is coordinating an information-gathering exercise. He has asked that any MGF and TF race car owners who would like to express an interest in a race, please contact him at CoulthardD@aol.com or call him on 07831 676027 (evenings please). A period history in either the MGF Cup or Abingdon Trophy is not required.
MGCC to exhibit at Race Retro
The MG Car Club is pleased to announce that it will be exhibiting at the Race Retro show at Stoneleigh Park next weekend, Friday 24th February until Sunday 26th February.
The Club will once again be promoting its seven race championships at the show. Alongside the various race co-ordinators will be Equipe GTS driver Paul Whiting’s 1962 MGB FIA Roadster, which will be turning heads in Hall 2 on stand 1-310.
With a commitment to low-cost entry fees, the MG Car Club gives potential drivers the opportunity of racing across the UK at iconic circuits that include Silverstone Historic GP and Oulton Park in MG Metros, MG ZRs, MG Midgets, and MGBs. In addition, all competitors can achieve race entry discounts by competing in all championship rounds.
After launching an initiative for 16-21-year-olds last year, the Club is pleased to reveal that the age bracket has been extended for 2017, meaning young racers up to the age of 25 can benefit from racing with the Club for just £6,000 – which includes the price of a car, race preparation, and half price entry fees.
The Club is keen to encourage the next generation of drivers to follow in the footsteps of previously successful MGCC drivers, like Jack Goff, who have since progressed into the British Touring Car Championship.
With an amazing history, mentoring from Championship co-ordinators, alongside brilliant paddock atmosphere and camaraderie, MG Car Club racing offers a unique package for drivers looking to kick-start their career in motorsport.
Tickets for the show can be bought at the gate, with prices at £20 for adults and £5 for children. For more information about the event, click HERE to be redirected to the Race Retro website. We shall look forward to seeing you there!