For the third season we are again supporting the series for pre-1966 Under 2 Litre Touring Cars, and this year it will have its best calendar ever. With six races at prestigious all-historic events, the grids are expected to fill up fast.
The Races
24-25 May Pau:A city street circuit with a wonderful ambiance. Other races on the programme are Formula Junior, GT and Sports Car Cup, Challenge ASAVÉ (for which your U2TC car is also eligible) and others.
6-8 June Monza:This is going to be the revival of a wonderful meeting to which we are proud to be invited. It is especially important for us to put on a good show here, and we will be counting on your support. With lots of other races on the programme for your other cars, an FJ 50th Anniversary celebration; a Historic Formula One race; GT and Sports Cars; Woodcote Trophy; Grand Prix motorbikes; parties; parades; and other activities, this could be one for the whole family.
27-29 June Dijon Grand Prix de l’Age d’Or:A great circuit and a great place to be on a summer’s afternoon. Everyone likes Dijon. Races for Sports and GT cars and many others.
23-24 August HSCC Oulton Park Gold Cup:One of the best British meetings of the season with plenty of other races to enter.
26-28 September Spa Six Hour Meeting:As always, the season would not be complete without a trip to Spa.
1-2 November Paul Ricard:Another chance to finish the season in the South of France. This time on the FULL circuit.
If you are interested in joining the fun and would like to be on our mailing list, please contact using the link at the bottom of this page.
To download a pdf copy of the 2008 regulations click here
To download a pdf copy of the 2008 regulations in French click here
To download a 2008 calendar and an Intention to Race Form please click here
To download a 2008 calendar and an Intention to Race Form in French please click here
These forms are interactive so you can type on them directly. However they must first be downloaded onto your hard disc and your changes saved before printing or emailing.
Eligibility
The series is open to cars form the 1963-1965 period of a type that ran in the European Touring Car Championship.
All cars must comply with the FIA appendix K and have current FIA papers. Specification and dimensions must comply with the original period homologation forms. Entries cannot be confirmed until we have a full copy of all the pages of the car's FIA papers.
The owner will be asked to confirm that the car's weight, cubic capacity and track comply with the original homologated figures.
Cars must be presented in a livery that reflects the period in which they raced.
Windows, except the windscreen, can be replaced by plexiglass but the original window opening systems should be maintained.
The original dashboard must be retained.
The position of the steering wheel cannot be changed.
The location of the drivers seat must not be changed.
The more interior the car has, the better. However we leave that up to everyone's good taste.
FIA rules relating to advertising on the cars apply.
Cars must run on Dunlop Racing L or M sections tyres only. Wheels must be correct for the period.
Ground clearance must be a minimum of 10cms.
All FIA safety regulations will be strictly enforced.
Classes
Up to 1000cc
Up to 1300cc
Up to 1600cc
Up to 2000cc
There will be special prizes for
Four door cars up to 1600
Four door cars over 1600
Race Format
Season Finale at Spa in October Photo Richard Hampson
Races are minimum of one hour for two drivers. There will be at least one longer race in the first season.
The owner of the car must do at least 50% of the race time.
Driving Conduct
This is a no contact series and offenders will be banned and their entry fees will not be refunded.
Sportsmanship and the Three Cs
No Crashing - No Cheating - No Complaining
This series is about driving fast in nice cars - remember that avoiding the 3C's is what will make it enjoyable for everyone.
The following list is not exhaustive, but the following cars are eligible.
Up to 1000cc
Abarth 850 , 1000 TC,
BMW 700 S Coupe
Steyr Puch 650 TC
Panhard 24 CT
DKW Junior
Cooper S 970
Saab 96 Sport
1000 - 1300cc
Cooper S 1275
Glas 1204
Ford Anglia 1200 Super
Renault R8 Gordini ( 1134 )
MG 1100
1300 - 1600cc
Alfa GTA 1600
Alfa Giulia Ti
Alfa Giulia Ti Super
Lotus Cortina
Vauxhall VX4/90
1600 - 2000cc
BMW 1800 Ti
BMW 1800 Tisa
Lancia Flavia Coupe
Lancia Flavia Zagato
Volvo 122S
This is an invitation series - not a Championship. All cars will be submitted to a selection panel and we reserve the right to issue invitations to race at our entire discretion. All entrants will be required to sign a Declaration Form, stating the actual cubic capacity and weight of their car.
All cars must comply with Appendix K and their period homologation form in every detail.
Anyone accepting an entry is acknowledging these rules and promises to comply with them.
