Historic Group 6

[drbob]

I am researching a small capacity original Group 6 sports car that raced in 1966 and 1967.
Can anyone help me with information about what current Historic or other categories or events it would be eligible to race in in the UK and Europe.

[Peter Mallett]

Try:

http://www.mastershistoricracing.com.../championship/

Or:

https://peterauto.peter.fr/en/platea...durance+Racing

[Mike Bell]

There is a third option for the car, Pre-80 Endurance, co-ordinated by HSCC and Auomobiles Historiques (Flavien & Vanessa Marcais). It combines the previous HSCC Martini Trophy cars with a wider choice.

Regulations- http://www.hscc.org.uk/images/Pre_80..._Regs_2016.pdf

[Peter Mallett]

That looks interesting.

[Mike Bell]

Martini was not getting big grids, neither was AH's series, so made sense to try combining. Will be interesting to see how the season goes for them. Would be fun to do in a Sports2000!

There is a further race this season that the car could possibly be accepted for (difficult not knowing what it is...), Carol Spagg's '1000km' 3hr race at Donington Historic Festival end of April. The 1000km was tried as a series but again didn't attract big enough grids. For Donington the eligibility is widened considerably.

Regs- https://gallery.mailchimp.com/cb6b04..._20161_19_2016)

[Moosehead]

Hmm, both the HSCC series and that 3hr race would be ideal for a car that I'm currently semi prepping for its owner. Realisticly the car needs a complete rebuild from the chassis up but the owner doesn't see it so I doubt it would do 3 minutes let alone 3 hours at present. Quick scan of the regs for both show the need for HTP which I think would be a stumbling block as its a one off though we do have proof it competed in the European Sportscar Championship rounds at both the 'Ring and Jarama.

[drbob]

Thanks for the info guys. There seems to be plenty of scope for a solid schedule of racing.
Do the Masters have the Sports cars at all rounds or only selected ones.
Does the Goodwin Whitsun Trophy cater to small class '66 cars

[Mike Bell]

Originally Posted by drbob

Thanks for the info guys. There seems to be plenty of scope for a solid schedule of racing.
Do the Masters have the Sports cars at all rounds or only selected ones.
Does the Goodwin Whitsun Trophy cater to small class '66 cars

Masters Sportscars is an official FIA championship, and the events are on their website here-
http://www.fia.com/events/masters-hi...ric-sports-car

Not that familiar with Whitsun Trophy, but thought it catered just for big bangers. If you look at qualifying results last year you'll get the idea.... http://www.tsl-timing.com/event/123721/session/qu1wht

[andy97]

I think a pre 84 Sports 2000 must be one of the most cost effective ways to get in to some very nice historic events.

I also wonder if a 1979 Clubmans car could be eligible, did they ever race in proper international endurance races back in the day?

[Mike Bell]

Originally Posted by andy97

I think a pre 84 Sports 2000 must be one of the most cost effective ways to get in to some very nice historic events.

I also wonder if a 1979 Clubmans car could be eligible, did they ever race in proper international endurance races back in the day?

Yes, agree about Historic S2000, although it didn't result in too many joining Martini when admitted. Think we had a HS2 owner posting on tenths at the time.

Believe the idea of Clubmans joining was discussed a year or two ago with regard to Martini, but not taken further. Think lack of International history may have something to do with it.

[andy97]

Of cours Clubmans cars did race internationally in F2 and F Atlantic but obviously single sweaters. Not sure about Sportscars, must see if there's any mention in my "Lone Furrow" book. Paul Lawrence will know.

Of course at least one raced in Thundersports but dont think that counts as International and probably too late.

[chris bailey]

I think you'll see more Sports 2000 representation in the Pre-80 series this season. There are two (possibly three) Royales and one Tiga that I know of (one Royale is mine). This invitation class gives the opportunity to race amongst some seriously exotic machinery at very reasonable cost. Also, when we're not playing with the HSCC, the SRCC Sports 2000 series gives us another (even better value) series to run in. An Historic S2 in the SRCC (pre-83) can run in the main Pinto championship, the dedicated Historic races and the combined Duratec/Pinto Enduro rounds. What other proper racing car can you buy for @ £25k, with relatively low running costs, that gives you that much scope?

[Mike Bell]

Good news Chris! I'm sure the S2000s will acquit themselves well, and look forward to watching them with a tinge of envy.....

Hopefully the series will still be going when I get my Gp6 car restored and race ready!