NEWS
More cars are expected in 2023
Historic Modsports and Special Saloons set for 2023
l The Historic Modified Sports and Special Saloon Series will step up a gear in 2023 with a six date schedule . After three trial events in 2022 , the new series will move forward significantly next year with an expanded calendar and ever increasing competitor interest . The pilot events run during the summer and autumn this year helped bring exposure to the series and gave prospective competitors the chance to see what HMSS was all about . In the end , a total of 14 different competitors raced suitable cars , which was an encouraging start for the first steps of a new series , which only started with early discussions last January . The emphasis remains on pre-1980 cars and the regulations have been revised ready for 2023 and beyond and are available from the HSCC website . By the end of the year , more than 70 drivers had made serious enquiries about HMSS , and the Club hopes that in 2023 the series will continue to build on a steady but ever-growing basis . Prime mover Steve Watton said : “ The HSCC has been unwavering in its support for the series , which is evident in the tremendous schedule of dates we have for 2023 . We have established a Facebook group and have many people preparing cars for the coming season . I ’ d like to thank everyone for the positive response they made during the first season and look forward to continued growth next year and beyond .”
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Barton steps up to TVR
Harry Barton will step up from the BMW
Young historic racer Harry Barton will concentrate on a busy programme of longer races in a TVR Griffith the season . Barton was a prolific racer last year in a BMW 1800Ti and won the Historic Touring Car Championship . Now , he will share the TVR with Ollie Reuben in as many as 17 race weekends across Europe , capped by the Spa Six Hour in September .
“ Last year I got a lot of experience in one year ,” said Barton . “ So 2023 is more about quality and stepping up another level .”
The TVR will be campaigned in a range of races , including the Autosport 3 Hours at Snetterton and Guards Trophy , and will be prepared by Worcestershire-based Retro Engineering .