Events of note
July
5-7 Nurburgring (D)
Jan Wellem Pokal event features FORCE Classic GP Series and round of the International Supersports Cup. 6 Shelsley Walsh (GB) VSCC hill-climb at this famous venue provides ideal British GP alternative. Tel: 01608 6441/1. 6/7 Silverstone (GB) British Grand Prix is supported by race for 1950s and ’60s sports and GT cars. Tel: 01327857271. 6/7 Chimay (F) Historic Belgian circuit hosts visit from British Top Hat Series for Pre-65 Historic Touring Cars. Tel: 01926885835. 12-14 Mont Tremblant (CDN) Grand Prix Retrospective du Quebec at this very spectacular and recently rebuilt Canadian circuit. 12-14 Goodwood (GB) See page 8 for Festival of Speed preview. 13/14 Duon (F) Now a major date in historic racing calendars, this event includes all three FIA historic championships as well as races for European Sports Prototype and HGPCA . Tel: 00 41 225444400. 14 Cadwell Park (GB) Rural Lincolnshire hosts Historic Sports Car Club and its championships. Tel: 01327 858400. 20/21 Imola (I)
Thoroughbred Grand Prix cars move to Italy’s other Grand Prix venue. Tel: 01621 892814.
20/21 Silverstone (GB)
Biggest weekend of MG Car Club’s racing calendar also includes race for BRDC Historic Sports Car Championship. Tel: 01235555552.
21 Mallory Park (GB)
Local hero Bob Gerard is remembered by VSCC’s annual meeting. Tel: 01608 644777.
27/28 Snetterton (GB)
World Sports Car Invitation Trophy and Heritage GT Challenge appear in support of British Touring Car Championship. Tel: 01953887303.
August
3 Castle Combe (GB)
Annual classic event at ‘Wiltshire track includes most of HSCC’s championships. Tel: 01327858400.
3/4 Brands Hatch (GB)
Ferrari Festival was a massive hit in 2001. Other races include European Historic F2, TGP and FORCE F5000 Challenge/Classic Grand Prix. Tel: 01474872331.
3/4 Prescott (GB)
The VSCC weekend at Prescott is a highlight of the club’s competition season. Tel: 01608 644777.
4 Epynt (GB)
Harry Flatters Rally over military ranges includes MSA British Historic Rally series. Tel: 01332672533.