As an integral part of the re-energised National Motorsport Week (25 June - 3 July) motor clubs throughout the UK are organising a series of events aimed at boosting their membership and attracting more people into all areas of grassroots motorsport.
The events feature a wide variety of different activities ranging from novice autotests held in a grassy field to special ‘two for one’ ticket offers at a local event. They all combine to highlight the large number of opportunities available to those wanting to get involved in motor sport whether as a competitor, volunteer or spectator. A full list is provided below.
“While it is right to celebrate this country’s successes in Formula One and other high-profile championships, it is also essential to acknowledge that the pinnacle of the sport is underpinned by the amateur club structure,” explained Colin Hilton, Chief Executive of the Motor Sports Association, the governing body of UK motor sport.
“National Motorsport Week is providing our many hundreds of clubs with a great opportunity to increase awareness of the thousands of cost-effective events they organise every year.”
Airdale & Pennine Motor Car ClubPhoto and video eveningTuesday 28 JunePrune Park, Prune Park Lane, Wilsden BD15 9BJ.Insights from club members competing in many disciplines of motor sport including rallying, co-driving, car trials, sprints, autotests plus a bit of club nostalgia. Pie and peas (pre-booked please). www.apmcc.co.uk
Alwoodley Motor ClubNavigation ScatterThursday 30 June Start Swinsty Reservoir, Little Timble, North Yorkshire.A simple road based navigation event designed to introduce novices to the basics of navigation. www.alwoodleymc.org.uk
Coalville Car ClubOpen EveningWednesday 29 June (8-10 pm)The New Inn, Peggs Green, Coleorton, Leicestershire LE67 8JE.A chance to meet members of Coalville Car Club and look at their competition and rally cars. Find out how to get involved in local or national motorsport. Club members, competitors, marshals and event organisers will be present to talk and answer questions. www.coalvillecc.org.ukDukeries Motor ClubRainworth Skoda Dukeries Rally Review EveningTuesday 28 June Mansfield Rugby Club, Eakring Road, Mansfield, Nottingham NG18 3EW.The evening will include the showing of the DVD of the recent 52nd running of the Rainworth Skoda Dukeries Rally followed by an informal question and answer session about the event. There will be a forum to question drivers and co-drivers about their experiences, also learn more about Dukeries Motor Club and its many other activities. Members’ rally cars are likely to be displayed outside the rugby club and a small free buffet will be provided. www.dukeries-motorclub.co.uk
Eastwood & District Motor ClubNovice Grass Autotest Wednesday 29 JuneBrunswood Farm, Longley Lane, Spondon, Derbyshire DE21 7BU.A novice friendly event suitable for road cars – no previous experience necessary. Timed slalom on a smooth grass surface run against the clock. www.eastwoodmotorclub.co.uk
Farnborough District Motor Club Summer AutoSoloSunday 10 JulyMontgomery Lines, Barton Stacey, Andover, Hampshire.A tarmac slalom event suitable for novices competing in a road car. www.fdmc.org.uk
Herefordshire Motor ClubClub DisplaySaturday 2 and Sunday 3 JulyBromyard Gala, Steam and Country Fair, Bromyard, Herefordshire HR7 4EZ. A display of members competition cars together with active members providing information on how to get started in motor sport. www.herefordshiremotorclub.co.uk
Knutsford & District Motor ClubNovice Grass AutotestSaturday 2 July Newhall Farm, near Knutsford, Cheshire WA16 9HE.A novice friendly event suitable for road cars – no previous experience necessary. Timed slalom on a smooth grass surface run against the clock. www.knutsfordmotorclub.co.uk
Knutsford & District Motor ClubGymkhanaSunday 3 JulyNewhall Farm, near Knutsford, Cheshire WA16 9HE.Light-hearted games and competitions using road cars on a smooth surface field. www.knutsfordmotorclub.co.uk
Lancashire & Cheshire Car ClubClub DisplaySaturday 9 and Sunday 10 JulyTransport and Aviation Fair, Manchester Airport Viewing Park, Manchester M90 1QX.A display of members’ competition cars together with active members providing first-hand information on how to get started in motor sport. www.lancashireandcheshirecarclub.co.uk
Lindholme MSCWhite Rose Classic RunSunday 3 JulyLakeside Village, White Rose Way, Doncaster, South Yorkshire DN4 5PJ.A gentle touring event for classic cars. www.whiteroseclassictour.co.uk
Liverpool Motor ClubThe Jack Neal Memorial SprintSaturday 25 June Aintree Motor Racing Circuit, Liverpool, Merseyside L9 0LQ.Two for one admission offer for spectators at one of the country’s oldest motor sport venues. Featuring a wide range of cars from 400bhp single-seaters to historic sports cars. www.liverpoolmotorclub.com
Oxford Motor ClubGrass AutotestThursday 30 JunePusey Lodge Farm, Faringdon, Oxfordshire SN7 8QD.A novice friendly event suitable for road cars – no previous experience necessary. Timed slalom on a smooth grass surface run against the clock. www.oxfordmotorclub.co.uk
Peterborough MCNovice Grass AutotestFriday 1st July Willowbrook Farm, Helpston. A novice friendly event suitable for road cars – no previous experience necessary. Timed slalom on a smooth grass surface against the clock. www.peterboroughmotorclub.co.uk
Rugby MCEvening Grass AutotestWednesday 29 JuneBuckwell Lodge Farm, Walcote, Lutterworth, Leicestshire.A novice friendly event suitable for road cars – no previous experience necessary. Timed slalom on a smooth grass surface against the clock. www.rugbymotorclub.co.uk
South Wales ACClub DisplaySaturday 2 JulyPorth Carnival, Porth, Rhondda Valley, South Wales.A display of both classic and competition cars plus a chance to meet members and discover how to get involved. www.southwalesac.comSporting Car Club of NorfolkEvening Novice AutotestThursday 23 JuneTibenham Aifield, Norfolk NR16 1.An evening autotest suitable for novices in road cars with slalom round cones on a disused airfield. www.sccon.co.uk
Warwickshire Drivers Motor ClubAll day AutoSoloSunday 3 JulyNight Owl Truckstop, A5, Clifton on Dunsmore, Near Rugby.A slalom event for road going cars using a large smooth Tarmac area at the Truckstop. Suitable for novices. www.warwickshiredrivers.co.uk
