Circuit News
No HTP, No Problem, For Castle Combe Challenge.
A new race for owners of relatively unmodified classic Alfas and MGs will round off the season at the Castle Combe circuit on October 1.
Saloon or sports cars from the two marques, built between 1959 and 1975, will be eligible and whilst no FIA Appendix K or HTP papers are required, the organiser’s will use their judgment to ensure all cars are in keeping with the spirit of the race.
Known as the Gadgethelpline.com Alfa/MG Challenge, the race will allow cars under 2 litres capacity and encourages owners of lightly modified road cars to take part.
Crispin Thomas, himself a classic racing enthusiast and the man behind the initiative said, “We want to offer an outlet where owners of nice cars with perhaps a few period modifications can have some fun. We will be subjective about the cars, so there is some flexibility, but we certainly aren’t looking for homologation specials and bodywork modification is definitely out. There are lots of owners out there who do not want the expense or hassle of building their car to FIA spec’ even though their cars are quite original, so here is a place for them to play.”
With the interest shown already, it is hoped a full grid of suitable cars can be fielded, especially with the additional incentives of prize money, garland and trophy on offer.
It is hoped further races can be run next year if interest is sufficient for the inaugural event.
Entry can be made on line at www.castlecombecircuit.co.uk or contact Haydn Earl, competition secretary, on 01249 782417.
Stephen Kilvington