News
This page shows general motoring and sportcar news likely to be of interest to members.
Track Days
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Motorsport Vision, the owner of Brands Hatch, Cadwell Park, Oulton Park and Snetterton circuits,
has launched track days for those with everyday classics. You get guidance from experienced
instructors and the racing vitals, vehicle preparation, track etiquette and racing lines,
will be taught.
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Events cost between £115 and £285, with extra instruction costing £25 per 20 minutes.
Extra drivers per car cost £25 each.
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For dates and circuits see: |
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www.motorsportvision.co.uk/trackdays
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or call Ian Berry on 01474 875213
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Mirrors
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As reported in Classic Car Weekly, August 11 2005, the Federation of British
Historic Vehicle Clubs is assessing proposed UK legislation which may mean
that all historic vehicles have to be fitted with external mirrors. It
appears that the information in the proposal is very complex, but it could
mean that cars made before 1978 would have to have at least one exterior
(offside) mirror fitted.
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The plans are still being studied in detail and it
is not clear what the full impact of the legislation will be.
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Club Secretary Isobel Chivers comments "The 1800 did
not have mirrors fitted and I am loathe to attach any permanently; the ones
you fit round the window frames do not tend to stay on and I've given up
picking them up off the ground, usually in a busy petrol forecourt! I will
keep you posted."
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Classic Car Warranty
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The RAC is now offering warranty on cars registered between 1950 and 1990,
with up to £2,000 per individual claim, subject to vehicle type. Cover
includes both mechanical and electrical components and is transferable to a
new private owner. Clubs are being given the opportunity to join a scheme
whereby members get a 5% discount, and the Club earns 5% commission. We are
looking into this at the moment.
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Clubs are being given the opportunity to join a scheme
whereby members get a 5% discount, and the Club earns 5% commission. We are
looking into this at the moment.
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For more information on the warranty
provisions, please see:
www.classiccarwarranty.co.uk
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