Racing Club News
Drivers Double Bonus
Whilst the Castle Combe Circuit has always been known for large grids for all it’s ‘home grown’ championships, the advent of the
With it’s unique ‘cash back’ scheme, where drivers receive a rebate on their entry fee when grid numbers exceed certain thresholds, the club has been overwhelmed with interest for it’s three championships catering for Special GT’s, Melton Concrete Products Formula Ford 1600 and National Mobile Windscreens Saloons.
Currently, there are over 100 registrations for the three championships, with the likelihood of full grids for at least 2 of the championships at the first meeting on 25th March.
Should that occur, drivers will receive a £30 cashback on their entry fee, making Castle Combe arguably the best value circuit in the country. This is amplified by the 15 lap races enjoyed by the Special GT competitors and 12 laps for the saloons and Formula Fords, compared with the 10 laps which most championships have as standard.
Club President and Circuit Chairman, Howard Strawford said, “If we maintain the level of entries we are anticipating, we will be handing back around £3000 each meeting to the drivers. Over the course of the season that could add up to around £30,000, a sum which would previously have been for the benefit of the organising club. As a non profit making organization we will be delighted to share the fruits of our success with the drivers. The double bonus is that the drivers will also have enjoyed racing with large grids.â€