Glorious Goodwood

Festival of Speed founder, Lord March, enjoying some
light gardening in preparation for the 2011 FoS

It takes a special amount of determination to get any motorsport event off the ground, and the metaphorical blood sweat and tears to make it successful. Since 1993, the Goodwood Festival of Speed has highlighted that the team at Goodwood have got the determination and are not afraid to put the work in to make it the amazing event that the UK really can be justifiably proud of.

The UK debut of the ferrari FF will be a highlight of the Moving Motor Show

It's not just the hill climb up Lord March's driveway that makes The Festival (or FoS) so successful. The concept of an invitational competition featuring the most diverse entry list ever (everything from a 1911 grand prix racer to the very latest F1 car), driven by over 100 of the biggest names in the sport not just in the UK but world wide. If anything, it's what happens away from the hillclimb that makes it such a special event. The British Motor Show may be a memory now, but FoS has taken over it's place as the de-facto motor industry event. The Moving Motor Show in particular features many manfactcuers taking part and showing off their wares - and this year is only it's second!

Flying motorcycles are sure to be a hit

Then you have the things for the kids, the Wacky Races, the Stunt riders (whoever thought about having the brilliantly talented Dougie Lampkin ride around the festival wherever he liked was inspired!), the air displays. It's a great way to show off our sport and celebrate all that's good about motoring and motorsport.

It's so successful that the concept has been taken further with events like the Chomondley Pagent of Power appearing recently. And that's got to be a good thing. This year FoS will bring National Motorsport Week to a close in spectacular style. And if these events help build interest in the sport we love, well... long may they continue!

See Croft from the hot seat!

What a great idea for National Motorsport Week - Fast laps around an international racing circuit, and for only £2 a go! We'd certainly recommend heading for croft this weekend. Don't forget that there's loads going on during this year's National Motorsport Week - Check out www.nationalmotorsportweek.com for more info, and get out there and give something a go!

Croft Circuit is joining the likes of the Red Bull and McLaren Formula 1 teams in hosting a special event to celebrate the forthcoming National Motorsport Week (25 June to 3 July).

Public will be able to attend Croft between 10.00am-4.00pm on Friday 1 July and taken for an exhilarating high-speed passenger lap of the track by a qualified race instructor in a Caterham sportscar.

The minimum age for laps is 14 years and all Croft is asking in return is a £2 donation per ride towards its chosen 2011 charity, St Teresa’s Hospice in Darlington. Rides are strictly on a first-come, first-served basis.

Backed by the Motor Sports Association (MSA), the UK’s governing body of motor sport, and the Motorsport Industry Association (MIA), National Motorsport Week (25 June-3 July) exists both to highlight the UK’s on-going world-leading role in all areas of international motor sport as well as to showcase the wide range of opportunities open to enthusiasts at grass roots level throughout the country. A huge range of activities are taking place throughout the land with all UK-based F1 teams opening their doors for public tours. More details can be found at www.nationalmotorsportweek.com.

“It is hugely important that, as the region’s leading motor sport venue, we are involved in what is regarded as the country’s week of celebrating and raising awareness of what the sport gives back to people in terms of entertainment, inspiration for youngsters, job creation and even advancements in science. Motor sport is one of Britain’s most successful industries after all,” commented Tracey Morley, Croft Circuit Manager.

“What we are offering is a very exciting opportunity for both fans but also newcomers to the sport to experience just why so many professional racing drivers describe this as one of the most thrilling circuits to drive in the country. We’re putting this on absolutely free – all we ask in return is a small contribution to St Teresa’s to aid them in their fabulous work for the community.”

Meanwhile huge numbers of people filed through Croft’s main gate Last Sunday (19 June) for the region’s annual round of the UK’s premier motor racing series, the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship. Honda driver Matt Neal won twice to consolidate his championship lead but rising star Mat Jackson took victory in the day’s third race in his Airwaves Ford Focus to keep up the pressure on Neal in the title battle. Among those keenly rooting for Jackson were the 20 members of the Croft Supporters Club – selected to meet him for an exclusive tour of his pit garage on the Friday evening. Earlier that day, some 30 pupils from the Highcliffe Primary School in Guisborough also attended Croft’s race paddock as VIP guests for a behind-the-scenes look at the BTCC, ‘Q&A’ sessions with some of the star drivers and even the chance to sit in a touring car.

Croft’s BTCC event received massive exposure nationwide with more than six hours of live television coverage on the ITV4 and ITV4 HD channels as well as ITV’s website. More highlights of the event are continuing to be shown this week across the ITV network, further adding to venue’s profile.

“We have been inundated with nothing but positive feedback from the public – both throughout the weekend and since,” added Morley. “In some areas our spectator banks were just a sea of colour as people showed their support for the different cars and drivers. The atmosphere was electric.

“It was also again wonderful to see so many families taking advantage of our ‘free for kids’ policy and bringing along their children to meet the drivers. We’d like to thank all public who attended and got behind the event as well as the volunteer stewards and trackside marshals who ensured both days ran like clockwork.

“The exposure on national television is of course great news for Croft and the area but we are also hugely grateful for the support shown by regional media – this is an area rich in motor sport heritage and it’s massively important and only right that we are able to compete with some of the bigger racing circuits further south and also able to shout about it. So many thanks to all the local TV, print, radio and internet journalists who also helped to make the event such a resounding success.”

A further eight top-class motor sport events are on the calendar at Croft this year. Two big dates for the diary are 6-7 August for ‘Nostalgia Weekend’ (a unique, two-day retro motor sport festival) and Saturday 3 December when the circuit hosts a competitive timed stage of the Roger Albert Clark Rally – one of the world’s best historic rallies featuring many of the cars that became a household name during the RAC rallies that toured the UK in the Sixties and Seventies.

For all event listings at Croft, ticket prices and booking details visit www.croftcircuit.co.uk or call the circuit office on 01325 721815.

Fans can further keep in touch with what’s happening at Croft Circuit online via Facebook (look up CroftCircuit), Twitter www.twitter.com/croftsupporters and even ‘own’ a little bit of the circuit by joining the Supporters Club. See www.croftsupportersclub.com or email enquiries@croftsupportersclub.com for more details.

Coulthard supports National Motorsport Week

BBC commentator and ex-F1 driver David Coulthard has visited two of Britain’s most famous venues to discover how accessible motor sport can be.

David Coulthard and Ian Wright

The Scotsman, 40, was filming a feature for the BBC's BAFTA-winning Formula One coverage, which will be aired during the European Grand Prix as a curtain raiser to National Motorsport Week.

National Motorsport Week is a joint initiative set up by the Motorsport Industry Association and Motor Sports Association to encourage newcomers into the sport, whether they are drivers, spectators, engineers or volunteers – a scheme which Coulthard fervently supports.

"Britain is the centre of the universe of motor sport. There is so much history and heritage here and success with British engineers and designers and racing drivers and we need to keep feeding that. Inevitably, the focus tends to be on F1 so it was great to see just how much more motor sport has to offer. What’s more just how accessible, affordable and fun it can be,” reported Coulthard.

Britain’s all-time top F1 points-scorer first visited a sold-out Club MSV Trackday staged on the historic Brands Hatch Grand Prix circuit in Kent and was impressed by what he found.

“Anyone who wants to give it a go can take their own car and find out if they have talent for driving or not. The open road is clearly not the place to do that, but properly organised events like these are. I would never have thought you could do this. I literally could have driven down to Brands Hatch in my Mercedes, paid as little as £25, put my crash helmet on and driven that car around one of the world’s most iconic race tracks. What a great way to start in motor sport.”

Coulthard then moved on to Shelsley Walsh, the oldest motor sport venue in continuous use in the world. With a history of staging hill climb events stretching back more than a century, Shelsley underlines the UK’s long-running position at the pinnacle of motor sport. After meeting double MSA British Hill climb champion Scott Moran and inspecting his British-built Gould GR61X single-seater that features a 3.5-litre Nicholson-McLaren V8 engine plus F1 style paddle-shift gearbox, the 13-time grand prix winner joined Moran for a blast up the hill in an entry level Lotus Elise.

Thereafter Coulthard experienced two very different forms of grass roots motor sport, once again with expert advice from reigning MSA champions. First he jumped aboard Ian Wright’s purpose-built lightweight Sherpa Indy for an insight into the world of sporting trials – a discipline, which involves competitors climbing, marked sections of steep hills. Rather than speed, trials are all about finding traction whatever the surface: grass, mud, loose gravel or deep rutted sand. It’s a real team effort, too, with passengers bouncing about the vehicle to create more grip.

David Coulthard enjoying some Sporting Car Trails

Finally, multiple MSA champion Alastair Moffatt in his Mini Special gave the Scot an autotesting master class. Handbrake turns, tightly controlled powerslides and amazing reverse flicks are the tricks of the trade as participants manoeuvre around a specially laid-out course as swiftly as possible.

“As well as celebrating Britain’s unrivalled achievements at the top end, National Motorsport Week is all about showing just how easy it can be for all-comers to have some really great fun. And as I found out all these disciplines create very accessible and affordable opportunities for people to get into motor sport.”

“I’ve discovered that there are people competing in these disciplines for as little as £25 an event, and for a full weekend away, you could do it for £150. Even the more specialist machinery I experienced isn’t going to burn a huge hole in your pocket. Because there are classes for everyday road cars in hill climbs, autotests and trials, there really is something out there for everyone.”

For more information on National Motorsport Week visit www.gomotorsport.net and/orwww.nationalmotorsportweek.com

MASS GATHERING OF LEGENDARY RALLY CARS AND ALL-NEW ‘RALLY STAGE’ ADD POWER TO PAGEANT

The 2011 Cholmondeley Pageant of Power (15-17 July; www.cpop.co.uk), the UK’s biggest celebration of power and speed, will play host to one of the UK’s biggest gatherings of World Rally Championship cars this year.  Over 30 rally cars will be at the Pageant, and all will be undertaking high-speed runs on the Pageant’s brand new, purpose-built tarmac ‘Rally Stage’.  Crowds will get to see the cars reach speeds of over 100mph on the straights, and then drift in wild and spectacular fashion through the corners.

The Ford RS2000 is a formidable rally car

Most of the cars that will appear at the Pageant are from the legendary Group B era (1982 to 1986), which featured some of the quickest, most powerful and most technically sophisticated rally cars every built.  The Group B cars became infamous for their extreme speeds, and for a series of major accidents – some of which were fatal – which led to the series being banned.  

Alongside these Group B monsters will be multiple generations of top-flight rally cars, from those dating back to the early 1970s all the way up to the late 1990s, all putting on displays of high-octane, flame-spitting power.

The Cholmondeley Estate, Cheshire, has transformed part of its grounds into the bespoke Rally Stage which has been designed to allow large crowds to take in all of the action.  The stage consists of two straights, punctuated by challenging chicanes, with two sweeping corners allowing drivers to show off their skills.

Amongst the entrants on the Pageant’s Rally Stage will be the 1983 Audi Quattro A2, perhaps the most famous Group B car.  The Audi Quattro A2 turned the rallying world upside down when it made its debut in 1981, thanks to its then-unique four-wheel drive layout which gave it unbeatable traction on loose surfaces.  Winning the WRC in 1982 and 1984, in its ultimate guise the Audi Quattro produced a massive 650bhp.

Another famous machine attending the Pageant will be the Peugeot 205 T16 EVO.  This model dominated the latter years of Group B, when power and speed was key, winning in 1985 and 1986.  200 T16 road cars were produced with a similar turbo-charged mid-engine, four-wheel-drive setup as the rally cars, but with far less power.  Thankfully the 205 T16 EVO running at the Pageant will have no such restrictions.

The Metro 6R4 : Same engine as used in the Jaguar XJ220!

In a similar vein to the Peugeot 205 T16, the Metro 6R4’s diminutive shape hides a potent 3.0-litre V6 engine with upwards of 350bhp.  Despite the 6R4 never achieving the success of some of its counterparts, it’s diminutive shape and knife-edge handling made a lasting impression on Group B, while its bespoke 3.0-litre V6 engine went on to even greater things.  It was eventually modified and used to power the Jaguar XJ220 – the world’s fastest production car between 1992 and 1994.

Other rally cars confirmed for the Pageant will include: 1982 Porsche 911 SC; 1986 Ford RS 200; 1967Morris Mini Cooper S; 1988 Ford Sierra Cosworth;1979 Fiat X1/9 Prototipo; and the famous 1992 WRC Martini Lancia Delta Integrale Evoluzione.

James Hall, Event Director for the Cholmondeley Pageant of Power, commented, “To have these Group B monsters here – on our very own rally stage – is a fantastic addition to the Pageant for 2011.  These outlandish cars are particularly welcome, as they epitomise the noise, power, speed and spectacle that make the Pageant so popular.

“With track, airborne and waterborne displays, it is just a natural step up to provide Pageant of Power visitors with the ultimate in off-road entertainment.  It’s a display they won’t be able to see anywhere else,” added Hall.

The Pageant is located in the Cholmondeley Estate in Cheshire, and was created to celebrate power and performance in its many forms.  Winning the Best Tourist Event in Cheshire, and drawing in more than 50,000 visitors in 2010, the Pageant of Power has fast gained a reputation that makes early booking essential.  Ticket booking details and further event information can be found at www.cpop.co.uk or by calling the ticket hotline on 01829 772 432.

Cameron Davies becomes youngest-ever works-backed rally driver

Cameron Davies with the works backed Chevrolet Spark

Not content with having their own BTCC team, Chevrolet have launched their own works rally team. But here's the surprise. It's not in the British Rally Championship. It is in a rally series that doesn't have the most powerful cars and the drivers are too young to even have a road driving licence. Formula 1000. As the name suggests this series for 1 litre cars and young drivers has been going for several years now and continues to grow year on year. It's fantastic to see such an initiative in place, and even better to see it getting the support it deserves from sponsors such as Pirelli, Kick Energy, and now Chevrolet.

As for Cameron, We're sure he'll be a star of the future and definitely one to watch over the coming years. With a move up to an "adult" series looming, it's going to be an interesting year for him. It's not impossible to do well in rallying before you can drive on the road - just look at Tom Cave in British Rally Championship and the BTRDA rally series (and has only taken 3 years to go from a Fiesta up to a Mitsubishi Evo X). We await news of Cameron's career with great interest!

Teenage rallying sensation Cameron Davies is about to make motorsport history by becoming the youngest ever works-supported rally driver, campaigning a Chevrolet-backed Spark in the Formula 1000 Junior rally championship.

The 16-year old, from Llandovery, Carmarthenshire, is the series’ reigning champion, and is widely tipped to become Britain’s next rallying great.

Cameron’s car, and Chevrolet’s involvement, were revealed at the British Touring Car Championship round at Oulton Park, Cheshire, the closest BTCC circuit to Cameron’s home. The car was rally-prepared and developed by rallying specialists XS Racing.

“I’m absolutely bowled over by the fact I’ve got manufacturer support,” said Cameron. “It hasn’t really sunk in yet. I just can’t wait to drive it properly.”

But Cameron will have to wait a short while before he can compete in anger, not because of the car, but because he has to finish his GCSEs! The year 11 student at Ysgol Pantycelyn, Llandovery, had a Maths exam immediately after the car’s unveil…

The Spark’s first outing will be on June 24 at Caerwent, near Newport, once Cameron’s exams are out of the way. After his GCSEs, Cameron wants to do an Advanced Apprenticeship in Sporting Excellence, focusing on developing his rally career.

“I’m thrilled to be fighting out the championship in the Spark,” he added. “It makes a perfect Formula 1000 car, as it’s relatively powerful for its size and has the right kind of handling for rallying. I’d love to take a championship title in it as this is my final year in juniors before moving up to something bigger.”

Cameron will be partnered by 22-year old co-driver Chris Williams from Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, in the series, which is aimed drivers aged between 14 and 16. The regulations stipulate that the car must be mechanically standard and of 1.0-litre displacement, with only minor modifications allowed to the brakes, suspension and exhaust system.

 In total, drivers can compete in nine out of 13 events across England and Wales, with the best seven finishes counting towards the championship.

Chevrolet UK Managing Director Mark Terry commented: “I’m delighted that Cameron will be driving the Formula 1000 Junior Spark. Chevrolet has a proud motorsport heritage, and is also a brand that consistently promotes and encourages talented youth, so it’s a natural fit. We’ll be following his progress closely, and wish him every success.”

Fans can track Cameron’s success via the Chevrolet UK Facebook site, while more information about the series can be found at www.formula1000.co.uk

Get on your bike and discover Silverstone

Speaking as someone who has cycled around the old Bridge GP circuit, I can honestly say it's one of the best ways to see the track - and appreciate how not flat it is! Plus you get fit whilst you're doing it. It's well worth going to MG Live too, it's a great event that provides a great starting point for National Motorsport Week.

We've tried to get as many events as possible on our Calendar, however it's not complete yet, so if you have something to add please get in touch with us via info@overdrive-uk.com

See Silverstone via Bicycle - It's how F1 drivers learn it!

Silverstone is the latest organisation to support National Motorsport Week, the nationwide initiative promoting all aspects of UK motor sport taking place from Saturday 25 June to Sunday 3 July 2011. To help celebrate this week of activity Silverstone and the MG Car Club are working together to open the full Grand Prix Circuit to all cyclists on Saturday 25 June from 19:00-20:00hrs, as part of the MGLive! weekend. As well as being able to cycle the Grand Prix Circuit and see the circuit’s world class new ‘Wing’ building close up, guests will be welcome at the MG party, which is also taking place at Silverstone that evening.

The Circuit will be open to all holders of a ticket to MGLive! and, after 18:00hrs on the day, will open its gates to all cyclists in order that they can access the venue free of charge for the evening. However, in return, a donation to support the Help the Heroes charity will be encouraged. The circuit will be open to cyclists from 19:00 until 20:00hrs and the MGLive! party will take place on the inside of the circuit, starting at 19:30hrs, and includes live music, family friendly entertainment and children’s funfair.

Richard Phillips, Managing Director of Silverstone Circuits Limited, commented: “We strongly support the National Motorsport Week initiative and wanted to get behind the campaign by offering motor sport fans the opportunity to get onto the circuit just 14 days before the 2011 FORMULA 1 SANTANDER BRITISH GRAND PRIX takes place. We are very grateful to the MG Car Club for working with us on this and hope many people take the chance to enjoy the event.”

MG Car Club General Manager Julian White said: “The MG Car Club is delighted to be working with Silverstone on such a worthwhile scheme as National Motorsport week continues to gather momentum.  This year, MGLive! falls on Armed Forces weekend and those cycling the Silverstone circuit can play their part by donating money to Help For Heroes.  After the cycle ride we’re inviting people to stay on site and be part of the MGLive! party which will cater for the whole family. MGLive! is the event where the whole family gets together to celebrate everything that’s great about MG cars and MG people. My message is simple - come and join in the fun!”

Backed by the Motor Sports Association (MSA), the UK’s governing body of motorsport, and the Motorsport Industry Association (MIA), National Motorsport Week exists both to highlight the UK’s on-going world-leading role in all areas of international motor sport as well as to showcase the wide range of opportunities open to enthusiasts at grass roots level throughout the country.

The full range of National Motorsport Week activities – including special Open Days, competitions to win F1 factory tours, circuit rides and novice taster events organised by motor clubs – are now listed under the events section on www.nationalmotorsportweek.com.

For more information on MG Live please visit www.mgcc.co.uk

For more information on National Motorsport Week visit www.gomotorsport.net and/orwww.nationalmotorsport.week.com

Marshals Wanted for BARC Rockingham Meet

Any marshals out there? If you're not committed to another meeting, then this one featuring the fantastic pickup truck championship at Rockingham could be just the thing for the 2nd-3rd of July!

Clubs : Do you have an event that needs more marshals? Please feel free to get in touch with us and we will try and spread the word, e-mail us at info@overdrive-uk.com

Please note that marshals interested in attending the Rockingham Meeting should contact Chris Logan at BARC in the first instance, and not Overdrive. Contact details at the bottom of this article.

BRITISH AUTOMOBILE RACING CLUB - REQUEST FOR HELP

We have a race meeting coming up shortly (2rd & 3rd July 2011) at Rockingham and we do not have enough Officials / Marshals of any grade or discipline to be comfortable.

Racing there, we have: Dunlop Production Touring Car Trophy, Intersteps Championship, Pickup Trucks and Kumho BMW to name a few.

If you are not already committed to another meeting and are able to help us at this meeting please contact:

Chris Logan - BARC Officials Secretary -  or marshals@barc.net  or 01264 882210 (direct line).

UK Motor Clubs Run Special Events in National Motorsport Week

As an integral part of the re-energised National Motorsport Week (25 June - 3 July) motor clubs throughout the UK are organising a series of events aimed at boosting their membership and attracting more people into all areas of grassroots motorsport.

The events feature a wide variety of different activities ranging from novice autotests held in a grassy field to special ‘two for one’ ticket offers at a local event. They all combine to highlight the large number of opportunities available to those wanting to get involved in motor sport whether as a competitor, volunteer or spectator. A full list is provided below. 

Sporting Car Trials will also feature in the next programme
of Overdrive! Watch this space!

“While it is right to celebrate this country’s successes in Formula One and other high-profile championships, it is also essential to acknowledge that the pinnacle of the sport is underpinned by the amateur club structure,” explained Colin Hilton, Chief Executive of the Motor Sports Association, the governing body of UK motor sport. 

“National Motorsport Week is providing our many hundreds of clubs with a great opportunity to increase awareness of the thousands of cost-effective events they organise every year.” 

Airdale & Pennine Motor Car Club

Photo and video evening

Tuesday 28 June

Prune Park, Prune Park Lane, Wilsden BD15 9BJ

Insights from club members competing in many disciplines of motor sport including rallying, co-driving, car trials, sprints, autotests plus a bit of club nostalgia. Pie and peas (pre-booked please). www.apmcc.co.uk 

Alwoodley Motor Club

Navigation Scatter

Thursday 30 June 

Start Swinsty Reservoir, Little Timble, North YorkshireA simple road based navigation event designed to introduce novices to the basics of navigation. www.alwoodleymc.org.uk

Coalville Car Club

Open Evening

Wednesday 29 June (8-10 pm)

The New Inn, Peggs Green, Coleorton, Leicestershire LE67 8JE

A chance to meet members of Coalville Car Club and look at their competition and rally cars. Find out how to get involved in local or national motorsport. Club members, competitors, marshals and event organisers will be present to talk and answer questions. www.coalvillecc.org.uk

Dukeries Motor Club

Rainworth Skoda Dukeries Rally Review Evening

Tuesday 28 June 

Mansfield Rugby Club, Eakring Road, Mansfield, Nottingham NG18 3EW

The evening will include the showing of the DVD of the recent 52nd running of the Rainworth Skoda Dukeries Rally followed by an informal question and answer session about the event. There will be a forum to question drivers and co-drivers about their experiences, also learn more about Dukeries Motor Club and its many other activities. Members’ rally cars are likely to be displayed outside the rugby club and a small free buffet will be provided. www.dukeries-motorclub.co.uk

Eastwood & District Motor Club

Novice Grass Autotest 

Wednesday 29 June
Brunswood Farm, Longley Lane, Spondon, Derbyshire DE21 7BU

A novice friendly event suitable for road cars – no previous experience necessary. Timed slalom on a smooth grass surface run against the clock. www.eastwoodmotorclub.co.uk

Farnborough District Motor Club 

Summer AutoSolo

Sunday 10 July

Montgomery Lines, Barton Stacey, Andover, Hampshire

A tarmac slalom event suitable for novices competing in a road car. www.fdmc.org.uk

Herefordshire Motor Club

Club Display

Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 July

Bromyard Gala, Steam and Country Fair, Bromyard, Herefordshire HR7 4EZ 

A display of members competition cars together with active members providing information on how to get started in motor sport. www.herefordshiremotorclub.co.uk

Knutsford & District Motor Club

Novice Grass Autotest

Saturday 2 July 

Newhall Farm, near Knutsford, Cheshire WA16 9HE

A novice friendly event suitable for road cars – no previous experience necessary. Timed slalom on a smooth grass surface run against the clock. www.knutsfordmotorclub.co.uk

Knutsford & District Motor Club

Gymkhana

Sunday 3 July

Newhall Farm, near Knutsford, Cheshire WA16 9HE

Light-hearted games and competitions using road cars on a smooth surface field.  www.knutsfordmotorclub.co.uk

Lancashire & Cheshire Car Club

Club Display

Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 July

Transport and Aviation Fair, Manchester Airport Viewing Park, Manchester M90 1QX

A display of members’ competition cars together with active members providing first-hand information on how to get started in motor sport. www.lancashireandcheshirecarclub.co.uk

Lindholme MSC

White Rose Classic Run

Sunday 3 July

Lakeside Village, White Rose Way, Doncaster, South Yorkshire DN4 5PJ

A gentle touring event for classic cars. www.whiteroseclassictour.co.uk

Liverpool Motor Club

The Jack Neal Memorial Sprint

Saturday 25 June 

Aintree Motor Racing Circuit, Liverpool, Merseyside L9 0LQ

Two for one admission offer for spectators at one of the country’s oldest motor sport venues. Featuring a wide range of cars from 400bhp single-seaters to historic sports cars. www.liverpoolmotorclub.com

Oxford Motor Club

Grass Autotest

Thursday 30 June

Pusey Lodge Farm, Faringdon, Oxfordshire SN7 8QD

A novice friendly event suitable for road cars – no previous experience necessary. Timed slalom on a smooth grass surface run against the clock. www.oxfordmotorclub.co.uk

Peterborough MC

Novice Grass Autotest

Friday 1st July 
Willowbrook Farm, Helpston 

A novice friendly event suitable for road cars – no previous experience necessary. Timed slalom on a smooth grass surface against the clock. www.peterboroughmotorclub.co.uk

Rugby MC

Evening Grass Autotest

Wednesday 29 June

Buckwell Lodge Farm, Walcote, Lutterworth, Leicestershire

A novice friendly event suitable for road cars – no previous experience necessary. Timed slalom on a smooth grass surface against the clock. www.rugbymotorclub.co.uk

South Wales AC

Club Display

Saturday 2 July

Porth Carnival, Porth, Rhondda Valley, South Wales

A display of both classic and competition cars plus a chance to meet members and discover how to get involved. www.southwalesac.com

Sporting Car Club of Norfolk

Evening Novice Autotest

Thursday 23 June

Tibenham Aifield, Norfolk NR16 1

An evening autotest suitable for novices in road cars with slalom round cones on a disused airfield. www.sccon.co.uk

Warwickshire Drivers Motor Club

All day AutoSolo

Sunday 3 July

Night Owl Truckstop, A5, Clifton on Dunsmore, Near Rugby

A slalom event for road going cars using a large smooth Tarmac area at the Truckstop. Suitable for novices. www.warwickshiredrivers.co.uk

 For more information, please visit:

www.gomotorsport.net

www.nationalmotorsportweek.co.uk

All these events are on our own Calendar, It you have an event you would like us to include, or any amendments, please get in touch with us via e-mail : info@overdrive-uk.com