HSCC December 2021 issue 132 | Page 13

formation of the Historic Sports Car Club in 1966 and the new race series will mark the completion of the Club ’ s 55th year . The inaugural Griffiths Formula race , held at Castle Combe in May 1966 , was the catalyst for the formation of the HSCC and was run for just this type of car .
Experienced racer Tony Bianchi from Historic Racing Repertoire is working with the HSCC to develop the Griffiths Haig Trophy . He said : “ It ’ s our aim to regenerate that original philosophy and style of racing for owner drivers with the right cars . The series is for owner-driven pre- 1961 drum braked sports and sports racing cars in correct visual , material and mechanical specification .
“ The philosophy behind this invitation series is to establish a high standard of racing with great cars for amateur owner drivers . Drivers considered as professionals , or to be driving at a professional level , by the organisers will not be able to participate . A strong level of camaraderie between competitors and a healthy but safe competitive spirit is essential . All cars need to meet normal safety requirements and follow Appendix K but the Griffiths Haig Trophy race series does not require FIA HTPs .” Bianchi will be a key point of contact for interested competitors via tony . bianchi @ mac . com .
The series will feature three or four races at high-profile UK historic race meetings and five capacity classes will ensure competitive racing for all sizes of car , with a realistic approach taken to car eligibility .
Similar models built after the end of 1959 may also be accepted subject to individual application . Cars that were manufactured and registered in the 1960s but are to the exact specification of the 1950s derivative will be allowed to register . Some modification to engines and suspension are permitted .
Andy Dee-Crowne said : “ This new race series will take the Club back to its origins and marks 55 years of the HSCC ’ s prime role in the development of historic racing . It will be very appropriate to recognise the work and foresight of Guy Griffiths and Betty Haig .”

2022 calendar announced

The 2022 HSCC racing calendar has been announced , featuring a full programme of racing taking in the leading British tracks . On the back of a very successful 2021 , the Club has planned a core 10-event season for its growing portfolio of 18 championships and series . Headline events include visits to the Grand Prix circuits at Silverstone and Brands Hatch , the Oulton Park Gold Cup and a mid-summer date at Donington Park . New for 2022 are a one-day race meeting at Oulton Park and a return to Croft for the very popular Nostalgia Weekend .
In addition to our core events , the HSCC will again be the race organising club for prestigious Classic Silverstone ( 26-28 August ) and the Walter Hayes Trophy at Silverstone ( 5 / 6 November ). Club members will also have the chance to compete in HSCC races at the Spa Six Hour Race Meeting ( 30 September-2 October ).

The 2022 dates are :

2 / 3 April Brands Hatch Indy 23 / 24 April Snetterton 300 ( Jim Russell Trophy Meeting ) 14 / 15 May Silverstone GP ( International Trophy ) 4 / 5 June Cadwell Park ( Wolds Trophy ) 18 / 19 June Donington Park 9 / 10 July Brands Hatch GP ( Legends of Brands Super Prix ) 29 / 31 July Oulton Park ( Gold Cup ) 6 August Oulton Park 26-28 August Classic Silverstone 3 / 4 September Croft ( Nostalgia Meeting ) 30 Sept-2 Oct Spa Six Hour Race Meeting 15 / 16 October Silverstone National ( Finals Meeting ) 5 / 6 November Silverstone ( Walter Hayes Trophy )
Classic Clubmans cars at Clervaux
Andy Dee-Crowne said : “ I ’ m delighted to unveil our 2022 calendar which builds on the success of our 2021 season . We have a very good spread of dates and visits to the Grand Prix circuits at Brands Hatch and Silverstone are real stand-outs .”
The detailed content for each event will be published in due course and all dates remain subject to confirmation at this point .
FF2000s heads into the Hairpin
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