HSCC 70's Roadsports Series

Dan Friel · 15 Feb 2001, 13:16 (Ref:64874)

Has anyone seen this series before?? Or got an opinion about it??

Could be a race option, for next year...

AlexF · 15 Feb 2001, 14:55 (Ref:64880)

Hi,

I seen the series a few times, as I help a friend who races in the HSCC 60's version in an Elan.

The series is good, but mared by a organiser who is a complete snob! (Apparently Vaux. Frienza HPF's are not sports cars as they are based on a four door! But two years ago it was won by a Lancia Beta Coupe, funily enough their based on a 4 door!)

It looks good though, my fave. is a very early Esprit!

Marshal · 15 Feb 2001, 16:14 (Ref:64894)

Weren't you there when they raced at Combe last year Dan? I've seen it a few times too and it seems to have a good balance of all sorts of cars, and isn't too full grid wise not to welcome a bright yellow midget!

Dan Friel · 15 Feb 2001, 18:23 (Ref:64908)

You know how it is - memory like a sieve...

Shall have to check out my programmes, don't think I was there last time round - think it was the time I was in La Manga last year. Same again this year!!

Dan Friel · 15 Feb 2001, 18:32 (Ref:64909)

Looks a good series though..

Waiting for the regs, but from what I see already, it's very limited modifications only - suits me as it'll keep the costs down..

Shall have to see if they let a Midget 1500 in?? Rubber bumpers and all.....

TimD · 16 Feb 2001, 00:46 (Ref:64994)

Should be okay to run a Midget 1500 there, I would have thought. The youngest machine I recall seeing last year was a "V" reg 1979 TVR 1600S.

I have to say that this is one of my favourite series. There are some very idiosyncratic cars entered - last year an Eclat 521, a Scimitar GTE, a Jensen Interceptor III...

I'm inclined to say I can see why the Firenza HP didn't get in. It shares much of a shell with a production sports saloon, whereas the Beta Coupe is floorpan only, I believe. I'm sure the CSCC would be very keen to see another Firenza in their ranks. And I'd enjoy seeing it race, too.

josvandeperre · 16 Feb 2001, 09:32 (Ref:65026)

I saw a couple of rounds last year - Silverstone & Thruxton and I nearly bought a car to do it as it seemed very friendly and nicely & respectfully competitive all the way down the field - lots of interesting cars and a drive to the circuit rule

Dan Friel · 16 Feb 2001, 12:43 (Ref:65055)

A major problem however..

My car wasn't built until late 1979.. And not registered until May 1980.

Bet they don't allow that to be considered!!

josvandeperre · 16 Feb 2001, 13:04 (Ref:65057)

1500 midget is allowed but you may need to provide proof of 1979 construction as its strictly manufactured and registered before 31/12/1979 - unless the committee are persuaded otherwise - conversely if its V reg and you're not winning I doubt anyone will care - on the track the class structure would work against you though - upto 1300 then up to 2000

Dan Friel · 16 Feb 2001, 13:21 (Ref:65061)

Thought that committee approval may be the way forward..

Could be in the same class as Porsche 911's!! Think I know what would come off second best...

Anyway, something to consider - and will be interesting to read the regs.

TimD · 16 Feb 2001, 15:43 (Ref:65083)

That's an easy one to sort out. As the Midget is a (whisper it) Leyland car, the construction records are held by the British Motor Industry Heritage Trust. They will issue a certificate with date of build and despatch and that sort of thing on it.

For a fee, of course...

At least this will be proof positive that your car was assembled during the right timeframe.

Dan Friel · 19 Feb 2001, 20:22 (Ref:65592)

I have the regs... very interetsing.
(Looks nice and basic - hence cheap!!!)

Shall probably write to the HSCC, and see what they say.

**Peter Mallett** · 2 Mar 2001, 17:20 (Ref:67618)

What happened to the MGOC Dan?

Dan Friel · 4 Mar 2001, 11:50 (Ref:68095)

Nothing's been discounted as yet.. MGOC is still the target, but with the state of my bank account - any cheaper options should be considered!!

Any modifications that I'll do this year - I don't want to have to undo to race next year - so I'm weighing up the different regs nice and early.

No repsonse from the HSCC about my car yet though..

Dan Friel · 8 Mar 2001, 12:47 (Ref:69379)

Helpful chap phoned from the HSCC yesterday - said my Midget should be fine - but would need to be cleared by the committee. No probs as it's within the spirit of the series..

Excellent.

**Peter Mallett** · 9 Mar 2001, 06:44 (Ref:69556)

Go to it then!!!

Dan Friel · 10 Mar 2001, 09:13 (Ref:69794)

Ok then, I will!!

Project 2002 is officially GO!!

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