And the events calendar is just getting busier..!!There's plenty going on this month whether you're into cars or bikes (and including the pedal variety) with 2 x car race meetings, 2 x car track days, 2 x bike track days and the Severn Bridge Sportive and Family Cycling Day (to name just a few of our August events)!!!Have fun...!
What's On... this week!
Car Track Day, Friday 1st AugustThe Semi-Open Pit lane format will once again be in operation after proving hugely popular at the last car track day. Take a look at the Car Track Day webpage for full details.And don't forget, expert tuition from our team of ARDS qualified instructors is completely FREE on ALL our car track days!N.B. The new MSA rules on Track Margins and Limits are now in operation (click here for details).Cost: Standard rates still apply... £170 per car (+£25 per additional driver).Book Now... at www.castlecombecircuit.co.uk/trackdays or telephone 01249 782417 during normal office hours.
Standard conditions including strict sound regulations apply (please see website for full details).
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Summer Race Day, Saturday 2nd August
Join us as the UK’s largest motorsport organiser, Motor Sport Vision Racing (MSVR), showcases it's top races with the MINI Challenge Championship, Radical SR3 Challenge and the Radical Clubman’s Cup. With a bucket-load of downforce, the Radical’s speed and grip needs to be seen to be believed.The Castle Combe Championship is now past the midway point and things are getting very exciting indeed…
Summer Race Day, Saturday 2nd August
Key Information...
Qualifying commences at 8.30amFirst race at 11.30amPrices...! Prices can be confirmed as:
Adult (17-64yrs) @ £15Senior (65yrs+) @ £10Child (0-16yrs) @ Free of ChargeFull Race Programme (purchase on the gate) @ £3.00Further Details...For further details please visit the Summer Race Day webpage
Current Championship Points...We're over halfway and the Championship points are getting ever more precious! Check out what's happening at...FF1600 ChampionshipSaloons ChampionshipGT and Sports Championship
August continued...!
Motorcycle Track Days, Wednesdays 6th August and 20th AugustWith "sell out" Bike Track Days on the last few dates, make sure to get in early for this one if you want to attend! Bike Track Days offer you the chance to ride your bike as the designers intended... no speed cameras, no cars pulling out in front of you and 1.85 miles of tarmac to enjoy!
New to Track...?If you’ve thought about coming to a track day but wondered if it’s for you then register as 'New to Track' - it does what it says on the tin! You get a dedicated briefing and are amongst other like-minded 'first on track' riders so you can relax and enjoy the sessions as you learn the track and get up to speed. And, with the same instructors are on hand all day to offer advice and guidance, you get plenty of help and assistance throughout the day!
Terms and conditions and strict sound regulations apply. See www.castlecombecircuit.co.uk/trackdays for full details.
Startline Young Drive Experience (12-16yrs)
Startline Young Driver Experience (12-16yrs), Tues 12th AugustThe 'first drive' experience for 12-16 year olds! Experience this step-by-step approach to basic driving techniques, car maintenance and road safety within a closed paddock environment. Plus students get to drive on the Circuit...!
Starter Drive: approx 2hrs duration @ £55Advanced Drive: approx 4hr duration @ £95Advanced Plus: just over 4hr duration @ £TBC (New!)... Join us as we launch Startline Advanced Plus! Tried and tested by three willing students earlier this month, this course has been built specifically for young drivers who have already completed the Startline Advanced Drive and are looking for more. The course specifically tackles 'distractions', 'vision' and takes on new challenges such as parking. Final details are currently being worked up and will be posted on the Startline Young Driver webpage.
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Car Boot Sale, Sunday 10th August
We're hoping for another successful event this month in aid of the Yatton Keynell Brownies!Admission... Buying?... 50p donation to Yatton Keynell BrowniesSelling?... pitches available from just £8Further Details... please see the Car Boot Sale webpage or telephone 01249 782417 for full details and dates 2014!
Car Track Day, Friday 22nd August
Full details above (Friday 1st August...!) Standard conditions and noise restrictions apply.Rates as usual... £170 per car (+£25 per additional driver).Book Now... at www.castlecombecircuit.co.uk/trackdays or telephone 01249 782417 during normal office hours.
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Severn Bridge Sportive & Family Cycle Day, Sunday 24th August
The Severn Bridge Sportive, run by Andy Cook Cycling Ltd, is back for 2014!The Sportive will offer riders the choice of a 100km or 100mile route through some of the best countryside the area has to offer!Each route will be comprehensively signed with well stocked feed stations out on the route, motorcycle outrider support and First Aid Cover from the NEG and MediBikes. Mechanical support will be provided on the day and there will also be a support car out on the road.
And... Family Cycle DayInterested in cycling the 3km Castle Combe Circuit with your family? Fed up with the traffic out on the public highway? Look no further as Castle Combe Circuit opens up for a Family Cycling Day on the same day!Ticket price of just £10 per family with access to the Circuit from 10am! Ride for as long as you wish (Circuit closes at 5pm)!
Official Charity of the Day: Help for HeroesAdditional entertainment includes Bouncy Castle plus Climbing Wall. Charges apply.For further details and to book the Severn Bridge Sportive online, please visit www.castlecombecyclingfestival.co.uk
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A Plant Lux August Bank Holiday Race Day, Monday 25th August We welcome back the ever popular and hugely crowd pleasing Ferraris in the Pirelli Ferrari Formula Classic and the Pirelli Ferrari Open. Add in the ‘people’s favourite’ BRSCC Mighty Minis and the BRSCC Super Mighty Minis alongside the Castle Combe Championships and you’ve got Armco to Armco racing action for all the family!
A Plant Lux August Bank Holiday Race Day, Mon 25th AugustKey Information...
Qualifying commences at 8.30amFirst race at 12.35pmPrices...! Prices can be confirmed as:
Adult (17-64yrs) @ £15Senior (65yrs+) @ £10Child (0-16yrs) @ Free of ChargePaddock Transfer @ £2.50 on the day (FREE in advance)*Full Race Programme (purchase on the gate) @ £3.00* Paddock Transfer is FREE for all advance ticket sales. Online sales close on Sunday 17th August
Further Details...For further details please visit the A Plant Lux August Bank Holiday Race Day webpage
Bristol Pegasus Motor Club Track Day, Saturday 30th August
Bristol Pegasus Motor Club will once again visit Castle Combe Circuit with their annual Track Day on the 30th August 2014! As well as the on track activities there will be a display of cars and a number of other activities in the paddock. Entrance for spectators is free – as well as watching the on circuit action, you can find out more about the club who run a wide range of motorsport and social activities throughout the year. Full details can be found at castlecombetrackday.bristolpegasus.com
Prelude to September...
The full 'public' events calendar can be found on the 2014 Events Poster whilst the full Race Meeting Calendar can be found on the Race Meeting Poster 2014! And, if you haven't yet down so, download now and stick on your fridge...!
And Looking Ahead...
Forge Motorsport Performance Car Action Day, Saturday 13th September 2014
MiniWorld Action Day, Saturday 27th September 2014
Action Days 2014 continued...!
With two of the Action Days under the belt (with one being 'record breaking' for numbers and the other 'record breaking' for weather...!) we look forward to the final two of the 2014 season!
Forge Motorsport Performance Car Action Day, Sat 13th Sept... is already shaping up to be the best yet!
Over 55 Owner's Clubs already booked in and displaying over 600 cars between them! Plus, with bookings still being taken, we expect to see plenty more yet (subtle hint...)!Over 15 Trade and Exhibitor Displays confirmed and plenty more to come in (not so subtle hint...)!Drifting Demonstrations with the Castle Combe regulars, the Drift Battles, being joined by the Forge Action Day favourites, Acorn Infinity Motorsport and Team FalkenSpecial guests including Rob Austin, star of the British Touring Car ChampionshipsPlenty of Track Action including track sessions, Demo Parades and more!Off Track Action with the 'Castle Combe Precision Driving Championships'And more...!Full details can be found on the Forge Motorsport Performance Car Action Day webpage
MiniWorld Action Day, Sat 27th Sept... for Mini enthusiasts from around the UK and beyond!
Owner's Clubs DisplaysPlenty of Mini specific (and other) Trade and ExhibitorsCharity RidesSpecial guestsHot Air Balloons (including the Mini tethered balloons)... details tbcPlenty of Track Action including track sessions, variable speed parade laps and the Lunchtime Mini Cruise!And more...!Full details can be found on the MiniWorld Action Day webpage
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The Castle Combe Autumn Classic, Sunday 5th October
Entries are starting to build up now for the incredibly popular Autumn Classic - now just 8 weeks away!The first entry was for the F3 (500) race - the very car that finished in 2nd place on its last appearance here 60 years ago.We are continually adding more famous cars to the displays and parades, the latest include the ex Bob Gerard Cooper Bristol F1 car, and an ex works Triumph TR2.Club Avenue is filling up with some 25 clubs expected and, with dedicated parking if you arrive in a classic car, there will be so much to see. Plus of course the packed 9 race programme taking centre stage on the circuit.Come and see why this event has gained such a great reputation in just 2 years and look out next month for full details.The latest news and full details of the event can be found on the Castle Combe Autumn Classic website
And Finally...!
News from the Castle Combe Motorcycle Team...
Grand National Motorcycle Race Report, 21st & 22nd June 2014The Castle Combe Circuit Grand National Motorcycle Race Meeting was a spectacular success with huge crowds, amazing weather and 40 races packed in over the weekend producing 19 new NG Club lap records and a good few close finishes! With 60 bikes in the classic parade, a packed paddock and crowds several people deep it really was a memorable meeting!A particularly special sight had to be the 21 time TT winner John Mcguinness on the Honda Six and ex GP rider Steve Parrish on the 500cc Honda Four. It was just fabulous to see “McPint” on arguably the most iconic race bike ever (alongside the Guzzi V8)! And, being the great ambassador for both Honda and motorcycle racing generally that John is, he didn’t stop signing autographs, taking selfies and chatting with fans all day so huge thanks to him plus to all that came and hopefully enjoyed the day as much as we did!So how are we going to top it next year? Well… we have a cunning plan! Keep a look out for announcements later in the year – if all comes together then you won’t want to miss it! In terms of dates; provisionally the weekend of the 20th and 21st June is looking favourable but we’ll let you know as soon as this is confirmed.
On another note…!As well as John Mcguinness, Steve Parrish, David Hailwood and Chas Mortimer being here for the Grand National race meeting, we can now proudly add another famous name to our list of recent circuit visitors – Guy Martin! Guy has previously tested here with both Honda and Suzuki but this last visit was connected to work he’s been doing for TV. We’re sworn to secrecy but suffice to say it’ll be an interesting watch and we’ll pass on dates as soon as we know them!
For the latest news from the Circuit please see our news page.
Final Notice...!There are major road works on the A350 between Junction 17 (M4) and Chippenham as the short section of road approaching Chippenham (by Morrisons) is made into a dual carriageway. Work has just started and is anticipated to run into 2015. Please bear in mind when travelling to the Circuit as there can be long tailbacks at peak times.Getting back to the M4 via the usual way is much less of an issue.
If you do need anything from the Circuit then as always... give us a buzz on 01249 782417, drop in and say "hello", pop us an email on sales@castlecombecircuit.co.uk or you could even Facebook or Tweet us...! So many ways of keeping in contact!!
We very much look forward to hearing from you and to seeing you in the not too distant future!
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