Posted: April 27, 2008 10:20 PM - 3227 Hits
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.
Posted: December 14, 2007 2:45 PM