The Motor Racing Legends Pre-War Sports Car Series is coming to the U.K. for the first time in 2005. On May 1–2 (the Sunday and Monday of the Bank Holiday weekend), Donington will host a round of the prestigious European series for pre-War sports cars.
“There has been tremendous enthusiasm among owners of pre-war sports cars to see an extended series of races this year, and in particular to see a round at a major U.K. circuit,” says Duncan Wiltshire of Motor Racing Legends, who launched the European series last year.
“In 2004, competitors enjoyed a superb season of racing at the Nürburgring, Assen and Spa, with grids of the highest caliber. Entries ranged from 8c Alfa Romeos and BMW 328s, through Le Mans Astons and Bentleys, to Riley, MG, Amilcar, Alvis, Morgans, plus such illustrious marques as Invicta, Frazer Nash, Lagonda and Maserati. A highlight of the year was surely the stirring sight of two Stutzes racing together on a European circuit for the first time since 1930.”
Each round consists of two, two-driver, 45-minute races. The series is for “proper” historic sports cars, running in road trim with wings and lights, and potential entrants are encouraged to register their interest as soon as possible, as grid sizes are limited.
Further information can be found at www.motorracinglegends.com. Or contact Duncan Wiltshire, at tel/fax +44 (0)1379 678101.
