OULTON PARK 25/26TH AUGUST

[seanoff]

GOLD CUP weekend, I am going but I've not seen any info here? It looks to be a good weekend anyone else know anything about it or are going?

[LAK]

Hi there. Hubby and I will be there as we are racing. You are correct to say it looks like a good weekend of historic racing including: historic sportcars, F2, FF, pre-66 F1, GTs (Classic Sports Cars), 70's Roadsports and Historic Roadsports. I can dig out my paperwork if you want all the races and times.

FYI I will racing hubby's Lancia Beta Coupe (no 66) in the 70's Roadsports (first race on Sunday) and hubby will be racing our Griffith 200 (no 11) in the HRS race (third race on Sunday) providing the rebuilt engine which, only went in a couple of days ago, gets properly run in and set up.

Let me know if you want more details of the weekend.

[Mark Benson]

You mean there are still Lancia Betas which haven't rusted into dust? This I must see

Still mourning my dad's Beta which lasted about as long as the tyres it came with.......

[LAK]

I tell you that the Lancia Beta is the most under rated car around. Its really, really unfortunate that they used Russian steel (or whatever) to make the cars as they are truly wonderful as your dad will no doubt contest. We are very lucky to own and race a 1965 TVR Griffith and my racing Lancia Fulvia Sports Zagato but (call me mad) my absolute favourite is our Beta Coupe. It looks great and drives very well. The only limiting factor (no not rust, ours I'm pleased to say is now rust free) is the single 34 carb which we cannot change in our race series.

If you're around at Oulton on Sunday, come over and have a chat. You won't miss our Beta (new colour scheme of red with 2 white stripes to match our Griffith). There is another Beta Coupe and 2 Beta Montecarlo's racing too.

[Toffer]

I still miss my Beta HPE
...beatiful and went pretty well for 1976 (P)!

[seanoff]

Hi LAK,
Would be great if you could post some details up- unfortunately I am not lucky enough to own or even race- but still an enthusiastic supporter, along with my eldest lad (just turned into a teenager). Quite keen on the 70's GT's, this era during my 'formative years' and remember the Lancia family well. Also interested in jags, heard there may be a D-type or two?
If so are they racing? Are they replicas? 1.2million a go I believe.
Thanks

[anonymous-user]

saw the HSCC meeting at castle combe. the 70's roadsports looked great fun on the drying track. Morgans, Datsun 240Z's, a couple of Elans and a Jenson Interceptor!?!?! hope you have a good weekend!

[LAK]

Hi Seanoff. I will try to remember to bring in the full race details tomorrow so I can give you the practice and race times and a flavour of the types of cars in each race. I'm sure there is a C type or 2 entered in one of the Sunday races. I'll post more tomorrow.

[LAK]

I have the details for Oulton in front of me.

Sunday 25:

Race A: HSCC 70s Roadsports (Datsuns, Lancias, Lotus Europas, TVRs) - Practice: 12pm Race: 3pm

Race B: FIA Formula Junior Cars (Lotus 22s, Elvas, Coopers) - Practice: 12.30pm Race: 3.45pm

Race C: HSCC Historic Roadsports (Cameros, Lotus Elans, TVR Griffiths, Turners, Cobras) - Practice: 1pm Race: 4.20pm

Race D: HGPCA pre-1966 Grand Prix cars (Brabhams, Lotus 21s, Coopers) - Practice 1.30pm Race: 4.50pm

Race E: Coys race for Drum Braked Sports Cars (Astons, Jag C Types, Fraser Nashs, Maserati) - Practice: 2pm Race: 5.25pm

Race F - HSCC Classic Racing Cars (Brabhams, Technos, Merlyns, Coopers) - Practice: 2.30pm Race: 6pm

There are track parades for Club Displays between 10.30-11

Monday 26th:

Race G: HSCC Derek Bell/Classic Formula 3 (Chevrons, Marchs, Surtees) - Practice: 8.45am Race: 1.30pm

Race H: HSCC Classic Sports Cars (Marcos', TVR Griffith, Jag E Types) - Practice: 9.15am Race: 2pm

Race I: HGPCA Pre-1961 GP Cars (Lotus 16, Bentley mother gun, Bugattis, Maserati 250Fs) - Practice 9.45am Race 2.35pm

Race J: BRDC 50s Sports Cars (Cooper Monacos, Lister Jags, Jag D types, Maserati Birdcages, Lotus 11s) - Practice: 10.15am Race 3.10pm

Race K: FORCE pre 1974 GP Cars (Brabhams, Surtees, Lotus 58/70, McLaren) - Practice: 10.45am Race: 3.45pm

Race L: HSCC Historic Formula Ford (Lolas, Merlyns, Lotus') - Practice: 11.15am race: 4.20pm

Race M: HSCC Historic Saloons (Mustangs, Anglias, Jags, Minis) - Practice: 11.45am Race: 4.55pm

Race N: JEC Jaguars XKs (120s, 140s, 150s) - Practice: 12.15pm Race: 5.30pm

Track parades for Club Displays at 12.45-1pm
Laps by Sir Jack Brabham 1pm

What with the opportunity to meet drivers such as Jackie Oliver, John Harper, Win Percy and Alan Minshaw amongst others, the opportunity to get close to the cars and a fun fair to boot, it should be a great weekend.

Have fun if you go, I certainly aim to!

[seanoff]

Thanks for the info!!!