Motorsport back at Crystal Palace?

[HoTWire]

Did I miss a memo? Or is this new news now?

From : http://www.motorsportatthepalace.co.uk/ -------

Motorsport is set to return to the nation's capital, as London's Crystal Palace Park plans to host a sprint event in May 2010.

The event, which will be run by the Sevenoaks and District Motor Club (SDMC), will revive one of the world's first dedicated motoring venues - the first motorsport events were held at Crystal Palace Park in 1899.

But SDMC is still looking for investors. "The plans are all in place and we are ready to go; we now need to raise the funds to pay for repair work to the track surface and the building of safety barriers," said a spokesman for the club.

The two-day event, currently scheduled for 30-31 May 2010, will involve a sprint competition for both historic and modern racing cars, including classes for alternative-fuel and electric vehicles, and an old-style wall of death show (which we reckon sounds particularly brilliant). It will also be the only nationally accredited motorsport event held within London.

The last events were held at the park in the late 1990s (click on the image to see video clips of the 1990s revival event), although the 1.39-mile circuit that was a regular fixture on the international motorsport scene in the 1950s and 1960s was closed in 1972.

I for one am very much looking forward to this.

[Adam43]

It is covered here: http://tentenths.com/forum/showthrea...crystal+palace
Thread started in 2005 and develops...

[HoTWire]

Originally Posted by Adam43

It is covered here: http://tentenths.com/forum/showthrea...crystal+palace
Thread started in 2005 and develops...

Excellent,.. thank you

[terence]

Although I have my doubts as to this actually happening,if it does,I'll definately be there!

[GORDON STREETER]

I'm pretty sure it will happen and I shall certainly be there. I used to go to loads of meetings right up until it stopped as it was the nearest track to me after Brands.

[dtb]

I better warn my sister I will need a bed if they go ahead with the plans. I will certainly make time to visit.

[terence]

Just hope there aren't too many nimbys living there!It was always 'one of those circuits'and it would be fantastic to actually drive it'in anger' again.

[Al Weyman]

I was last there crewing for Roger Nathan when he debutted the Astra BWM, would be great to go back, put me down please for that one!

[GORDON STREETER]

Originally Posted by terence bower

Just hope there aren't too many nimbys living there!It was always 'one of those circuits'and it would be fantastic to actually drive it'in anger' again.

Unfortunately its not the complete circuit Terry as that will never happen, its only a part of it for a sprint, although its at least something

[terence]

Yes I had heard that Gordon,lets hope there is the capability of a fair section of the original being used though!

[JasagRacer]

I should have been competing in the last 7Oaks sprint at the Palace, but I broke my foot 2 days before the event, so I was gutted. I even appeared in the programme.

7Oaks CC have done so much to promote this event and moved heaven and earth so I really hope that they can get it sorted.
I used to deal with The Palace when I worked for Local Authority many years ago. I was just gutted that I wasn't able to compete on it when it was still a proper race track.

I will certainly be there supporting it.

Pray God that the NIMBY's don't ruin it's chances.

[SZRacer]

Was there racing (or should that be sprinting?) in 98 and 99 (from memory - was it really 10 years ago?), and I can't wait! Was a lovely atmosphere, and some amazing oddities in the paddocks!

James

Originally Posted by JasagRacer

I should have been competing in the last 7Oaks sprint at the Palace, but I broke my foot 2 days before the event, so I was gutted. I even appeared in the programme.

7Oaks CC have done so much to promote this event and moved heaven and earth so I really hope that they can get it sorted.
I used to deal with The Palace when I worked for Local Authority many years ago. I was just gutted that I wasn't able to compete on it when it was still a proper race track.

I will certainly be there supporting it.

Pray God that the NIMBY's don't ruin it's chances.

[delta]

Sadley bit before my time. Have e mailed for any entry forms as i know the good Compte will be up for the meeting.I think he might of raced at Cristal Palace in his Morgan.Also seen footage of Galaxie racing there. Ah Ha.

[timm]

I competed there twice in a Ginetta - great event with huge crowds. Despite being roadgoing I was put in modified alongside Gerry Marshall. Really hope Sevenoaks are able to put an evnt there on again. It won't be for want of trying.

[GBRM]

Originally Posted by timm

I competed there twice in a Ginetta - great event with huge crowds. Despite being roadgoing I was put in modified alongside Gerry Marshall. Really hope Sevenoaks are able to put an evnt there on again. It won't be for want of trying.

But he was only in a Mk2 Escort!!

P.S. - If it does happen next year then I really want to be there too and have expressed many an interest so far!!