NEWS FROM CASTLE COMBE

CASTLE COMBE CIRCUIT REVS UP FOR ITS CLASSIC CALENDAR

Posted: April 27, 2008 10:20 PM

For classic car clubs and owners, the spring and summer months at Castle Combe Circuit offer some great opportunities for your car, both on and off the circuit.

Sunday 8 June sees the first-ever Castle Combe Classic Drive-In for classic cars. On the basis that there is nothing wrong with copying a good idea, the circuit will invite owners of classic cars to drive down, display their cars, talk cars and enjoy breakfast in the Tavern Clubhouse. "Circuit Driver" Magazine last year reported that the Tavern served the best breakfast at any circuit in the country, so come and try it yourself. Admission is just a £1 donation per car to a local good cause. The gates open from 08.30 to 12.30.

Just one week later, there is a chance to take your classic or sports car onto the circuit for just £30, at the famous (and now re-named) Retro & Sportscar Action Day.

Castle Combe probably invented club driving days almost 25 years ago. An Action Day is a blend of club displays and all-out track action. Clubs can apply for space within the race day paddock and members can drive their cars on the track. There are separate sessions for genuine classics, sportscars, modern classics and classic sportscars.

New for 2008 will be our "60 Plus'" session: the car and driver combination must add up to over 60 years. All club members can enjoy our giant classic cruise at lunchtime. Club secretaries can download a club application form from our website, so do apply now.

Our first Action Day of the season, the recent Performance Car Action Day, was a sell-out, with over 100 clubs attending, so club secretaries are advised to apply early.

The circuit's first-ever two-day classic meeting takes place on the weekend of 2/3 August, with the popular Masters Top Hat Championships racing on Saturday and various races on Sunday organized by the Historic Sports Car Club for classic saloons and sports and racing cars, with the Guards Trophy highlighting the weekend. Genuine classic clubs can apply for display space and reduced admission charges to attend what is sure to be one of the highlights of the Castle Combe racing season.

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Castle Combe Circuit.co.uk

NEWS FROM CASTLE COMBE ACTION DAYS

Posted: December 14, 2007 2:45 PM

• Saturday 19th April – Performance Car Action Day
• Saturday 14th June – Retro & Sportscar Action Day
• Saturday 6th September – Eurofest Action Day
• Saturday 27th September – MiniWorld Action Day

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14/12/07
NEWS FROM CASTLE COMBE ACTION DAYS
With our 4 Action Days announced for 2008 clubs can now apply for free stand space, free admission tickets and heavily discounted track passes.

Action Days provide probably the cheapest way of getting your car on a circuit in the UK, a great atmosphere in the paddock and the chance to win the coveted Club Stand of the Show Award. They also of course provide a great meeting place for members.

Saturday 19th April – Performance Car Action Day
Open to clubs for any type of performance car. Last year this event sold out in advance of the day so apply early to avoid disappointment.

Saturday 14th June – Retro & Sportscar Action Day
Re-titled for 2008 it’s a chance for owners of classic and sports cars to enjoy the challenge of Castle Combe Circuit while we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Austin Healey Sprite and the 60th Anniversary of the Morris Minor.

Saturday 6th September – Eurofest Action Day
The only event at Castle Combe Circuit to cater purely for European manufacturers with the display area divided into countries of origin. Sorry but we don’t include Swindon made Honda’s or Derbyshire made Toyota’s as European cars.

Saturday 27th September – MiniWorld Action Day
One of the circuit’s favourite events and of course just for Mini’s.

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