NEWS
ERA Quartet Headline entry for VSCC Cadwell Park this weekend
Friday 05 June 2015
Four legendary ERA voiturettes return to their spiritual Lincolnshire home this weekend, including a first visit in decades for the front-running R3A, as the VSCC prepare for their celebrated Shuttleworth & Nuffield Trophies Meeting at Cadwell Park this Sunday 7 June
A mainstay of the Club’s calendar of events since 1976, the famous Bourne-based foursome join another fantastic line-up of Pre- and Post-war Racing and Sports-Cars at the popular venue, for what will be another fantastic 10-race programme of Vintage and Historic motorsport, which is sure to maintain the VSCC’s reputation as one of the most well attended four-wheeled events at the traditional bikers’ circuit.
The day’s Shuttleworth & Nuffield Trophies boast some of the Club’s most prestigious silverware. This year sees the day’s title race for Pre-1961 Racing Cars combined with the John Holland Trophy for Vintage Racing Cars, to form one of the most incredible grids. From the aero-engined 1918 Amilcar-Hispano Special to the famous AC/GN ‘Cognac’ – a car that competed at the Club’s first Cadwell event – the ERAs, through to original Post-war Racing machines such as the 1952 HWM GP and 1957 Kurtis Indy-Roadster, this is sure to prove one of the ultimate highlights of the Historic Racing season.
Pre-war Sports-Cars will of course be well-represented, with long-established Geoghegan and Melville Trophy races as well as two special single Marque races.
The long-time traditional home of the annual Race for Frazer Nash and GN Cars, members of the FNCC will be out in force at Cadwell again to compete in the ever-popular ‘Nash Race’, as well as a number of the other prestigious VSCC Trophy Races in the programme whilst we will also mark the 90th Anniversary of the 1925 Frazer Nashes.
Following last year’s inaugural Riley Handicap Race at Pembrey, we are delighted to bring the event for the Coventry-based marque to Cadwell this year, where we are honoured to rename the race in memory of our dear friend, Garry Whyte, who raced his Riley 12/4 Special with the VSCC over several seasons and who sadly passed away last year.
The historic Spero & Voiturette Trophies for small capacity cars and an invited grid from the Morgan Three Wheeler Club Challenge, as well as ever-popular Pre-war Short Scratch and Handicap formats complete an exciting day of motorsport.
One of the main strengths of Cadwell Park is the excellent viewing that Spectators can enjoy right the way round the circuit, such as the famous ‘Mountain’ grandstand (free access), offering an unparalleled view of competitors launching up the infamous climb towards the Clubhouse. Away from the track action, Spectators will also enjoy a dedicated Pre-war Car Park, free access to the Competitors Paddock, where they can get up close to the cars and drivers, a collection of Trade Stands and Autojumblers and quality catering facilities on site.
For those who did not purchase in advance, tickets will be on sale on the day at £19 per person and Children Under 13 go free! Practice Sessions will start at 9.00am, followed by Lunch Break (12.00-1.00pm approx) with Racing starting at 1.00pm.
Cadwell Park is located on the A153, 10 miles north of Horncastle and 5 miles south of Louth. If you are approaching from the south, the A153 can be accessed from the A1. Coming from the north or west, use the A1, M1 or M62, then take the M180 to Brigg, then the A1084 to Caistor. For more visit www.cadwellpark.co.uk
DON’T FORGET
Our Cadwell Park event is just part of a bumper VSCC weekend, with two other Vintage motoring highlights taking place tomorrow, Saturday 6 June:
BARC Harewood Vintage Hill Climb, Nr Harrogate Yorkshire
This event is traditionally run our behalf by the BARC Yorkshire Centre; as well as a few additional classes for other Car Clubs and Post-war Classic Cars, the event runs the full VSCC Hill Climb class structure for our Pre-war Racing and Sports-Cars. Visit www.harewoodhill.com for more information on the venue.
VSCC Scottish Tour, Nr Selkirk, Scottish Borders
Over 20 Pre-war cars will take part in our annual Tour based in the Scottish Borders, organised by local Club Members. You can read more about the event here (CLICK HERE)
The day’s Shuttleworth & Nuffield Trophies boast some of the Club’s most prestigious silverware. This year sees the day’s title race for Pre-1961 Racing Cars combined with the John Holland Trophy for Vintage Racing Cars, to form one of the most incredible grids. From the aero-engined 1918 Amilcar-Hispano Special to the famous AC/GN ‘Cognac’ – a car that competed at the Club’s first Cadwell event – the ERAs, through to original Post-war Racing machines such as the 1952 HWM GP and 1957 Kurtis Indy-Roadster, this is sure to prove one of the ultimate highlights of the Historic Racing season.
Pre-war Sports-Cars will of course be well-represented, with long-established Geoghegan and Melville Trophy races as well as two special single Marque races.
The long-time traditional home of the annual Race for Frazer Nash and GN Cars, members of the FNCC will be out in force at Cadwell again to compete in the ever-popular ‘Nash Race’, as well as a number of the other prestigious VSCC Trophy Races in the programme whilst we will also mark the 90th Anniversary of the 1925 Frazer Nashes.
Following last year’s inaugural Riley Handicap Race at Pembrey, we are delighted to bring the event for the Coventry-based marque to Cadwell this year, where we are honoured to rename the race in memory of our dear friend, Garry Whyte, who raced his Riley 12/4 Special with the VSCC over several seasons and who sadly passed away last year.
The historic Spero & Voiturette Trophies for small capacity cars and an invited grid from the Morgan Three Wheeler Club Challenge, as well as ever-popular Pre-war Short Scratch and Handicap formats complete an exciting day of motorsport.
One of the main strengths of Cadwell Park is the excellent viewing that Spectators can enjoy right the way round the circuit, such as the famous ‘Mountain’ grandstand (free access), offering an unparalleled view of competitors launching up the infamous climb towards the Clubhouse. Away from the track action, Spectators will also enjoy a dedicated Pre-war Car Park, free access to the Competitors Paddock, where they can get up close to the cars and drivers, a collection of Trade Stands and Autojumblers and quality catering facilities on site.
For those who did not purchase in advance, tickets will be on sale on the day at £19 per person and Children Under 13 go free! Practice Sessions will start at 9.00am, followed by Lunch Break (12.00-1.00pm approx) with Racing starting at 1.00pm.
Cadwell Park is located on the A153, 10 miles north of Horncastle and 5 miles south of Louth. If you are approaching from the south, the A153 can be accessed from the A1. Coming from the north or west, use the A1, M1 or M62, then take the M180 to Brigg, then the A1084 to Caistor. For more visit www.cadwellpark.co.uk
DON’T FORGET
Our Cadwell Park event is just part of a bumper VSCC weekend, with two other Vintage motoring highlights taking place tomorrow, Saturday 6 June:
BARC Harewood Vintage Hill Climb, Nr Harrogate Yorkshire
This event is traditionally run our behalf by the BARC Yorkshire Centre; as well as a few additional classes for other Car Clubs and Post-war Classic Cars, the event runs the full VSCC Hill Climb class structure for our Pre-war Racing and Sports-Cars. Visit www.harewoodhill.com for more information on the venue.
VSCC Scottish Tour, Nr Selkirk, Scottish Borders
Over 20 Pre-war cars will take part in our annual Tour based in the Scottish Borders, organised by local Club Members. You can read more about the event here (CLICK HERE)
