NEWS
Magnificent Edwardian Celebrations to headline VSCC Bob Gerard Memorial Trophy Meeting at Mallory Park
Wednesday 12 August 2015
There is now less than two weeks before the ever-popular Mallory Park welcomes back the VSCC for our annual Bob Gerard Memorial Trophy Race Meeting on Saturday 22 August. Advance Ticket Sales Close soon so don’t miss out!
Following a racing absence last year, we are excited to return to the Leicestershire venue in 2015; the circuit has always been a firm favourite amongst Club Members, down to its grass roots atmosphere, the friendly, relaxed Paddock and superb track that always encourages top quality racing.
An undoubted highlight of the day will be our annual Edwardian Handicap Race – the only one of its kind anywhere in the world – which will feature a capacity grid of quality Pre-1918 machinery for this year’s event, so it is sure to be a thrilling spectacle. Further to the track action, there will also be a fantastic Edwardian Display in the Paddock, supported by our Principal Associates, Bonhams and a parade of some other special cars of the era.
The race will be part of a stunning 12-Race programme, boasting all the usual Trophy Races for Vintage, PVT and Historic Racing and Sports-Cars.
The day’s title race will honour the local motoring hero, with the event for Pre-1961 Racing Cars attracting the very finest Pre-war and Historic Racing Cars, including representatives from ERA, Riley and Cooper Bristol – manufacturers with which Bob Gerard was so closely associated – alongside other examples of prestigious marques such as Bugatti, Alta and Connaught.
In addition to the Club’s traditional ‘Sets’, the Burghley Trophy for Austin 7s will also form part of one of the day’s Short Handicap features, whilst there will also be races for F3 (500) Racing Cars, our annual John Taylor Memorial Trophy for front-engined Formula Juniors, and a grid for our friends of the Triple M Register – the name deriving from the MG Midget, Magna and Magnette cars built from 1929 to 1936.
With its amphitheatre-esque setting, Mallory Park offers some of the best Spectator viewing in the UK, with many elevated areas from which you can enjoy the action outdoors or from the comfort of your own vehicle. Once again, those arriving in Pre-war cars are encouraged to gather in the dedicated parking area above the Devil’s Elbow parallel to the Start/Finish straight whilst you can also follow the access roads around the edge of the circuit and park up right down to the famous Gerard’s Bend.
As at all VSCC events, entry to the Competitor Paddock is free but it can only be accessed on foot via the Bridge over the Start/Finish straight; here you can get up close to the competing machinery and speak to the drivers, and also explore the Trade Stands and Autojumble.
Practice will get underway at 9.30am with racing to begin at 1.00pm following the Lunch Break (timings subject to change).
Advance Spectator Tickets are on sale now at the following prices:
VSCC Members: £8.00
CLICK HERE to visit the Event Page to purchase tickets online via the ‘Tickets’ tab or call the VSCC Ticket Hotline on 01608 644999.
Non-Members: £10.00
Visit www.malloryparkcircuit.com/event/vscc/ to purchase online or call 01455 502214.
On the Gate: All: £12.00
Children Under 16 go free.
Advance Ticket Sales close next week on Tuesday 18 August.
An undoubted highlight of the day will be our annual Edwardian Handicap Race – the only one of its kind anywhere in the world – which will feature a capacity grid of quality Pre-1918 machinery for this year’s event, so it is sure to be a thrilling spectacle. Further to the track action, there will also be a fantastic Edwardian Display in the Paddock, supported by our Principal Associates, Bonhams and a parade of some other special cars of the era.
The race will be part of a stunning 12-Race programme, boasting all the usual Trophy Races for Vintage, PVT and Historic Racing and Sports-Cars.
The day’s title race will honour the local motoring hero, with the event for Pre-1961 Racing Cars attracting the very finest Pre-war and Historic Racing Cars, including representatives from ERA, Riley and Cooper Bristol – manufacturers with which Bob Gerard was so closely associated – alongside other examples of prestigious marques such as Bugatti, Alta and Connaught.
In addition to the Club’s traditional ‘Sets’, the Burghley Trophy for Austin 7s will also form part of one of the day’s Short Handicap features, whilst there will also be races for F3 (500) Racing Cars, our annual John Taylor Memorial Trophy for front-engined Formula Juniors, and a grid for our friends of the Triple M Register – the name deriving from the MG Midget, Magna and Magnette cars built from 1929 to 1936.
With its amphitheatre-esque setting, Mallory Park offers some of the best Spectator viewing in the UK, with many elevated areas from which you can enjoy the action outdoors or from the comfort of your own vehicle. Once again, those arriving in Pre-war cars are encouraged to gather in the dedicated parking area above the Devil’s Elbow parallel to the Start/Finish straight whilst you can also follow the access roads around the edge of the circuit and park up right down to the famous Gerard’s Bend.
As at all VSCC events, entry to the Competitor Paddock is free but it can only be accessed on foot via the Bridge over the Start/Finish straight; here you can get up close to the competing machinery and speak to the drivers, and also explore the Trade Stands and Autojumble.
Practice will get underway at 9.30am with racing to begin at 1.00pm following the Lunch Break (timings subject to change).
Advance Spectator Tickets are on sale now at the following prices:
VSCC Members: £8.00
CLICK HERE to visit the Event Page to purchase tickets online via the ‘Tickets’ tab or call the VSCC Ticket Hotline on 01608 644999.
Non-Members: £10.00
Visit www.malloryparkcircuit.com/event/vscc/ to purchase online or call 01455 502214.
On the Gate: All: £12.00
Children Under 16 go free.
Advance Ticket Sales close next week on Tuesday 18 August.
