| BACK ON TRACK
2010 sees the return of my Stag to the tracks. It was originally built in 1998 to compete in the HSCC’s 70’s road sports championship series, and competed in 1998/9 and 2000. My son Ashley, who will be 24 this year has been pestering me for years, "Dad when do I get to drive the race car?" Even in the early 90’s when I was racing my Modsport stag Ash would sit in the driver's seat dreaming of the day he could drive it. Well the Modsport Stag was sold a few years ago and would not have been an ideal car to start his racing in, so I guess I have to give in now and let him drive some of the races this year.
Listed below are the dates and venues for 2010. If there are any changes they will be on the club’s web site.
HSCC lay down a set of regulations for each series they run. Below is a list of the basic regulations but you can see the full regs at the HSCC web site, WWW.hscc.org.uk
Basic regulations are. The engine must be the original type, original carburettors must be used, crankshaft, connecting rods must be the original type, distributor must be the original type, exhaust system and exhaust manifolds are free.
Gearbox must be standard, as must the differential.
The suspension must be as original, shock absorber and spring rates are free.
Braking system must be as original, brake lines, pads, shoes and brake fluid are free.
Wheels may be changed for period style wheels, diameter can be increased by 1 inch, and maximum width is 6 inches. Tyres allowed are in the MSA yearbook.
Bodywork must be original material.
Provisional race meeting dates. 28th March Silverstone 11th April Cadwell Park 15th-16th May Silverstone 5th-6th June Snetterton 20th June Mallory Park 3rd-4th July Brands Hatch (Super Prix) 1st August Castle Combe 7th-8th August Croft - may not attend this one 29th-30th August Oulton Park 11th September Brands Hatch Indy 9th October Silverstone
The Stag will be entered in each race by the Stag Owners Club and will appear as such in the meeting program and any advertising, so if your area would like to make a day of it at your local track I am sure the relevant circuit will allocate a parking area just for Stags and may even give a discount on the entry fee for Stag Owners Club members.
Next month I will give you more information about my Stag and the various modifications made, all legal and done in the best possible taste.
Unfortunately to date I am the only person to have ever raced a Stag and it would be great to have another Stag or two to compete with, so if you're interested in putting your Stag on the track please call me.
Tony Hart. |