Classic Week @ Castle Combe - 6-14 Jun 09

CASTLE COMBE CIRCUIT ANNOUNCE CLASSIC WEEK

Posted: November 2, 2008 5:01 PM

After the success of Castle Combe Circuit's first-ever ywo-day Classic Car Meeting last August, plans are in place to build on the event in 2009, with a week of Classic track events, testing and racing in preparation for a showcase event celebrating the Circuit's 60th Anniversary in 2010.

Classic Week will open on Saturday 6 June with the retitled Classic, Retro & Sportscar Action Day. Action Days probably represent the cheapest way of getting your car onto a racing circuit in the UK and - with the Paddock area turned into a huge display area featuring around 100 sports, retro and classic clubs - there will be lots to see for everyone. The theme of the day will be the 40th Anniversary of the Ford Capri, one of the 60's iconic cars. Clubs from throughout Europe as well as the UK are already making arrangements to attend. Vince Woodman will be guest of honour and will perform demonstration laps in the famous "Cologne Capri".

Further planned events include Sunday 7 June, with another of the circuit's popular Classic Drive Ins. The pilot - run earlier this year - attracted hundreds of classic car owners and - on the basis of there being nothing wrong with copying a good idea - the circuit are repeating the theme for 2009.

Monday and Tuesday will see visits from various clubs, with a classic road rally planned.

Wednesday 10 June will see a Classic Track Day, for both classic cars and "classic drivers!" Classic car owners will be able to take to the Circuit, knowing they are with fellow enthusiasts. Classic drivers (over 50s) will have separate sessions for any type of car, safe in the knowledge that they need not worry about youngsters in beat-up GTIs.

Thursday 11 June, is reserved for classic race testing.

The format for Friday is yet to be announced, but the circuit are in discussion with various interested parties.

However, the principal attraction of the Classic Week will be the second running of the Castle Combe Classic Carnival Race Meeting. Featuring the Masters Series for various sports and saloon car championships on Saturday and several HSCC Championships on Sunday, this two-day meeting will present a grand finale to a new and innovative chapter in the Circuit's history.

The Circuit will be offering some great deals to classic clubs who would like to attend. Further details will be announced at the Castle Combe Racing Club stand in the National Motorsports area in Hall 7 at the Autosport International Show on 8-11 January 2009.

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