MG Car Club
MG Car Club reviews status of 2021 season opener
Following the recent indications this week, from the Government, of a likely statement on the lockdown, due now in week commencing 15th February, MG Car Club now feels that it is prudent to defer any decision on the planned Silverstone National race meeting on 20th March until the statement is made public. We will of course keep everybody in the loop and just as soon as a decision can be taken we will advise.
In the meantime, the Club is delighted to confirm that a strong number of entries have been received from our own Competitors and we understand that the same is true for our guests, Equipe Classic Racing. It is therefore hoped that we will be able to provide an event for our eager racing family, if it is safe and legal to do so and the country continues to move towards a safer future.
On behalf of MG Car Club Race Planning Group.
Silverstone in March
While the Club is aware that other Clubs have cancelled their race meetings scheduled for 20th/21st March, (due possibly to contractual requirements), at present MGCC are still extremely hopeful that conditions will exist where we can safely run a meeting on that weekend and we are planning to take a decision around February 1st as detailed before.
We already have an excellent response to the entry form that we have despatched and can only hope and pray that matters improve in the country to allow the meeting to proceed.
In the meantime we will be pleased to receive your entry form, no money will be taken and there is a full money back guarantee.
At present we can say no more but undertake to communicate around February 1st when matters may be clearer and when Motorsport UK may be in a better place to provide guidance as to permits and authorisation.
Sincerely
Ron Gammons on behalf of the MGCC Race Planning Group
MG Car Club Motor Racing 2021
We have all been looking forward with eager anticipation to a full year of our excellent Club motorsport, but all of you will be aware of the present situation regarding the present lockdown announced just yesterday, which bans any unessential travel and which will preclude any motorsport for the time being.
The present lockdown is forecast to be, at the least, until mid-February. Nobody is clear as of yet as to what will happen then.
But we have to put in place some outline plans that would enable us to run event’s should salvation occur!
The Club’s 2021 race programme is scheduled to start on 20th March at Silverstone on the National Circuit.
If it is at all possible we intend to run that event, but obviously at some point a go/no go decision will have to be taken.
At present we see the latest that decision date can be as being 1st February, seven weeks before the event.
Therefore in order to even out the workload we intend in the next few days to issue the entry forms for the event and would seek their completion and return.
We will of course keep you advised as to the decisions just as soon as they are taken. Please do not contact the office, we will circulate information just as soon as we can!
In the meantime please look out for the entry forms and return them completed to the office.
Spring is approaching and an excellent season at some great circuits is approaching fast!
Best wishes to all for 2021
Ron Gammons on behalf of the Race Planning Group
MG CAR CLUB ANNOUNCE FULL CALENDAR FOR 2021
After the challenges that 2020 presented to Motorsport at all levels, MG Car Club are delighted to be able to announce plans for a full race season in 2021. With the inclusion of six MG Car Club Championships and commitment from a number of guests already in place, another exciting season of racing can be predicted, with visits to some of the best tracks that the UK has to offer.
As part of this, MG Car Club are delighted to confirm that they will host the premier historic series organised by Equipe Classic Racing at all six of the Clubs meetings in 2021 and that both groups are looking forward to an amazing season with some truly stunning cars in attendance.
MG Car Club always enjoy good grids and ultra-close racing and plan to race on the following dates at these venues:
20th March Silverstone National
24th/25th April Brands Hatch Indy
22nd May Oulton Park International
12th/13th June Silverstone Grand Prix Circuit
17th/18th July Donington Park National
4th/5th September Snetterton 300
The Club looks forward to welcoming competitors to these race meetings, as well as spectators as and when allowed to do so, in order to continue to enjoy the great atmosphere that is such a significant part of club motorsport.
Rain doesn’t dampen spirits at Oulton Park
Storm Alex failed to dampen the spirits as the MG Car Club’s racing season concluded in a one-day meeting at Oulton Park. Six MGCC categories were in action, with three crowning their 2020 champions, joined by a guest appearance for the Porsche Club Championship.
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