The Castle Combe circuit's innovative mini-series of races have capturedthe imagination of both competitors and local business, with all fourattracting huge interest and title sponsors.
Adding his company's name to the Open Saloons category is Melksham'sSimon Norris, a former front running regular in the circuit's Saloon Carchampionship. Last year, Norris unveiled his stunning 2 door Evo IXBogey in the AAA Saloon Car series, which now forms part of the threenew races at his home circuit.
Simon said, "Norris Designs is a specialist in the development andpreparation of tuned Mitsubishi Evo's, with a world wide reputation andnumerous world records we are proud of. Adding our name to CastleCombe's new series keeps us in touch with our local fans and customerbase, who are just as important as those further afield."
Legends racer, Darren Gaulton from Bristol, is backing the Open Sportsand Gt races via his company Charles Saunders Food Service. The companyis one of the largest fish wholesalers in the South West. Darren said,"Castle Combe provides a great medium to expand our name awareness.Although I've been competing nationally, I'm hoping this link with thecircuit will be an avenue to racing more locally in future."
Already a familiar name at Castle Combe through its classic vehicle andautomobilia auctions is Richard Edmonds Auctions, based in Chippenham.Richard Edmonds is sponsoring the pair of 20 minute races for cars builtbetween 1951 and 1981 at the 'Tour Britannia' meeting over the weekendof June 18 and 19.
Former Castle Combe Saloon Car championship contender, Simon Lewis,returns to the circuit as backer of the new 'Free Racing Libre' series,which is open to any kind of single seater racing car, includingsuitably silenced Formula 1 cars.
Simon Lewis Transport Books, based in Coleford, Gloucestershire, hasbeen supplying books, photos and memorabilia to motor sport enthusiastsaround the world since 1985.
Said Simon, "I loved every moment of racing at Castle Combe and winninga race there in 1996 is one of my most treasured memories. I liked thevariety in the Saloon Car Cup, the mix of large and small cars,different makes, different types. A prime reason for sponsoring the newFree Single Seater Series is to help encourage something similar amongthe single seaters.
We don't yet know what will be on the grid this summer and that's halfthe fun! As an enthusiast I want to see proper, thoroughbred racing carsat Combe and I'm looking forward to some high-speed David & Goliathmoments with very different cars making the running. "
The first races for the new series can be seen at the opening meeting onEaster Monday.
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