HSCC Croft Entry Levels

[PaulSands]

Any reason other than distance that the Croft entry levels are quite so low?

[Ian Sowman]

I'd presume not - Croft entry levels always seem to be below average for most championships and it seems that the HSCC is no exception.

Should have come to Mallory instead!

[flagwaver]

Perhaps it is because it is a Saturday meeting.

[pv27uk]

Are the entry lists anywhere on the web? I'm thinking of going along on Saturday.

Cheers.

[flagwaver]

I personally do not think the entry is too bad, then again I am not a regular HSCC follower

[Ian Sowman]

A 'good' HSCC meeting has nine races and 270 entries. This one has seven races and I know not how many entries.

[B Friendly]

Can anyone tell me where I can find the entry list?

[PaulSands]

Its's the combined Derek Bell Trophy/F3 that's particularly dissapointing at 13 entries

[flagwaver]

From my information
Road Sports 15 entries
Formula Ford 21
70's Road Sports 26
Classic Racing Cars 17
Historic Saloons 27
Derek Bell trophy /F3 13
miller Oils 13

All races are 20 minutes starting at 13:50 Practice from 09:30

[B Friendly]

Thanks Flagwaver!

[PaulSands]

Baer in mind this is only provisional it could change

Race 1 HSCC Historic Road Sports Championship
1 Robert Barrie Porsche 911
15 Mike Eagles Milano GT Mk1
17 Chris Gawne Lancia Aurelia B20 GT
24 Trevor Groom Jaguar XK140
27 Chris Burbury Triumph TR5
30 Tim Burrett Lancia Aurelia B20
31 James Owen Triumph TR5
42 Malcolm Sanders Lotus Elan S3
45 Matthew Newman Alfa Romeo Giulia GTV
51 Mark Wilson Ginetta G15
54 Martin Halliday Lotus Seven
60 Tom Harris Lotus Elan
63 Colin Sharp Triumph TR4A
69 Andy Shepherd Lotus Seven Series II
83 David Kirby Triumph TR6

[PaulSands]

Race 2 HSCC Legends Racing Historic Formula Ford Championship in association with Avon Tyres.
2 Paul Sleeman Jamun T2
4 John Sykes Merlyn MK11A
7 John Goldsmith Macon MR8B
8 Roy MacGregor Hawke 2B
11 Westie Mitchell Merlyn MK20
18 Mike Condliffe Alexis Mk18
21 Neil Bowman Macon MR7B
27 Dick Dixon Lotus 61
39 Michael Richings Alexis 15
42 Nigel Bancroft Crossle 20F
48 Crispin Schlaefli Macon MR8
53 Martin Hibbert Merlin 20A
57 David Wild Lola T200
66 Gregory Thornton Titan MK4
71 Alan Hicks Lotus 61
74 Will Tomkins Merlyn Mk20A
75 Anthony Goddard Merlyn Mk20
77 Chris Sharples Palliser WDF1
79 James Murray Palliser WDF3
82 Paul Drayson Merlyn Mk20
96 Dean Bower Hawke DL2B

[PaulSands]

Race 3 HSCC 70s Road Sports
for the Wesprey Castings Trophy
1 Richard Thorne Morgan +8
3 Paul Conway Morgan +8
8 Neville Day Pontiac Firebird
9 Julian Barter TVR 3000M
10 Nigel Ashley Alfa Romeo GT Junior
18 Tim Rounce Lancia Fulvia
20 John Hillon Porsche 924
26 Paul Stafford Datsun 240Z
31 Mark Bennett MG BGT V8
34 Sarah Hutchison Lancia Beta
41 Howard Bentham Lotus Elan
44 Alan Harper Lotus Elan S4
45 Graham Burgess Maserati Bora
49 Andrew Gammage Triumph GT6
50 Matthew Hammond Triumph TR7
51 Julian Gammage Triumph TR6
57 Mark Oldfield Alfa Romeo Sprint
60 David Marshall Lancia Beta Monte Carlo
61 Luke Clark-Bagnall Triumph GT6 Mk3
63 Jeremy Anstead Fiat X19
65 Steve Cooke Triumph GT6 Mk3
72 John Thomason Triumph Spitfire
74 Steven Martin Lotus Esprit
76 David Erwin Alfa Romeo 2000 GTV
81 John Dobson Alfa Romeo 2000 GTV
98 Bob Trotter Ford Escort RS

[PaulSands]

Race 4 HSCC Classic Racing Cars
for the Retro Track & Air Trophy.
3 Matthew Watts Brabham BT16
4 John Sykes Merlyn MK11A
8 Rodger Newman Brabham BT14
21 Neil Bowman Macon MR6
22 Ian Gray Brabham BT30
36 Tony Keele Palliser WDB3
44 Michael Scott March 702
53 Martin Hibbert Merlin 20A
57 David Wild Lola T200
64 Frank Lyons Merlyn Mk10
66 Ray Davies Nike Mk8
68 Greg Thornton Titan Mk4
71 Alan Hicks Lotus 61
75 Anthony Goddard Merlyn Mk20
82 Paul Drayson Lotus 24
87 John Monson BMC Huffaker Mk1
92 David Coplowe McLaren M4A

[PaulSands]

Race 5 HSCC/HRSR Historic Saloons
1 Adrian Oliver Hillman Imp
19 Roy Stephenson Ford Mustang
21 Graeme Dodd Jaguar MkII
23 Roger Cope Jaguar S Type
31 Les Ely BMW 2000
32 Mark Garritt Alfa Romeo Giulia Sports
33 James Fuller Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint
34 Louis Bracey Ford Lotus Cortina
35 James Dodd Alfa Romeo Guilia Sprint GT
41 Tony Fielding Ford Anglia
46 Dan Cox Ford Anglia 105E
49 Peter Hore Lotus Cortina
50 Steve Read Ford Anglia
52 Peter Ergis Ford Cortina GT
54 Neil Wood Ford Anglia 105E
57 Jonathan Gomm Ford Anglia 105E
62 Nick Savage Alfa Romeo GTA
69 Bob Bullen Ford Anglia
77 Roger Ebdon Morris Mini
78 Colin Flynn Morris Cooper S
80 David Dunnell Morris Mini
81 Ed Glaister Ford Anglia 100E
82 Barry Long Austin Mini Cooper S
85 Roger Godfrey Austin Mini Cooper S
87 Simon Benoy Sunbeam Imp
91 Vince Frost Hillman Imp Hillman Imp
94 Steve Platts Singer Chamois

[PaulSands]

Race 6 HSCC Derek Bell Trophy & Classic Formula 3 Championship
1 Stuart Tilley Modus MI
5 John Monson Surtees TS8
9 Adam Ormandy Reynard SF78
26 Sandy Watson Lotus 59/69
32 David Coplowe March 712
33 Mike Campbell Cole Brabham BT40
39 Will Tomkins Lola T142
55 Judy Lyons McLaren M18
60 Nigel Grant Delta T78
65 Frank Lyons Lola T332
74 Ian Giles Gurney Eagle FA74
76 David O'Dwyer March 763
96 Gareth Walters Palliser WD F3

[PaulSands]

Race 7 HSCC Millers Oils Classic Sports Cars
1 Simon Ashworth MGB
2 Stuart Tizzard Lotus Elan S1
5 Michael Moore Jaguar E-type
6 David Betts Ford Mustang GT 350
27 Barry Sewell Marcos 1800GT
29 Paul Drayson Jaguar E-Type
44 Stephen Radcliffe Jaguar E-Type
60 Tom Harris Lotus Elan
70 Les Ely Jaguar E-type
72 Jamie Boot TVR Griffith 400
84 Graham Jones MGB
90 Marshall Bailey Lotus 23B

[B Friendly]

Thanks a lot Paul! I was searching hi and low for the entry list and now I have the, albeit provisional, entry list. Thanks again! .
Are you coming, or anyone else for that matter?

[PaulSands]

I am yes

[zefarelly]

plenty of saloons in the HRSR, as theres nowhere else for them to race though I guess thats part of the reason why its so well supported

Its a very long way for us to go for a 20 minute spin, Chimay is Closer, in fact Dijons probably about the same distance from our place!

[jminsh]

No 4 Jon Sykes isn't going in his FF after a kind French chap snapped his G/box off at Pau last W/end ?

[Peter Mallett]

Originally Posted by zefarelly

plenty of saloons in the HRSR, as theres nowhere else for them to race though I guess thats part of the reason why its so well supported

Its a very long way for us to go for a 20 minute spin, Chimay is Closer, in fact Dijons probably about the same distance from our place!

With the greatest of respect Zef, your post suggests there's another reason for not going?

If you think that the opportunity to race is a hard won priviledge then why would grids be "below par"?

[flagwaver]

I'll be there with our V8 in it's normal place, at the back of the grid.

[flagwaver]

Entry levels may have been low but there was some cracking races. For me the driver of the day was Stuart Tilley 1600 cc chasing (& passing on one occasion) 5000cc was great to watch

[zefarelly]

Originally Posted by Peter Mallett

With the greatest of respect Zef, your post suggests there's another reason for not going?

If you think that the opportunity to race is a hard won priviledge then why would grids be "below par"?

only that we've decided that Top Hat is our series this year, we may go back to HSCC next year, it all boils down to time and money at the end of the day.

I never said anything about grids being below par, I'd just like to race against cars which are of a similar nature to mine, unfortunately it doesnt seem to be possible so its just a case of picking the best there is, and this year its Top Hat . . .maybe next year it'll be something else, who knows. judging by my bank balance I won't be doing much next year !