MGCC Speed Championship

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Cadwell Park – April 12

A twisty and hugely scenic circuit in the Lincolnshire Wolds.

Goodwood – April 27

Take a step back in time with the first of two visits to this atmospheric venue; live like a Lord for just one day!

Snetterton 300 – May 21

A fast and open track; long straights combined with a challenging infield section.

Castle Combe – June 21

The first of two annual visits to this very friendly circuit in Wiltshire.

Anglesey – August 9

Experience this challenging circuit and splendid views on a day shared with the Lotus 7 Club.

Blyton Park – August 16

Not a traditional racing circuit, but a fun and friendly venue boasting a layout with real character.

Castle Combe – September 8

A second opportunity to enjoy the thrills of this ever-popular track which includes a couple of chicanes and high-speed, technical corners!

Donington Park – October 4

A circuit with a long history, this is a firm favourite with all. Includes plenty of changes of elevation and the swooping Craner Curves.

Goodwood – October 25

A second visit in case you missed the first due to popularity!

Brands Hatch ‘Indy’ – December 6

Our season finale; don’t miss the chance to enjoy this undulating circuit including Paddock Hill Bend!

John Wilman, Beechfield, Fern Bank, Chapel-en-le-Frith, High Peak. SK23 0JJ Tel: 07778 165186 www.mgspeed.net

John Hawley in his Midget pushing hard at Curborough in 2016. Photo: David Doolan

The first event of the season is the Curborough Sprint on Sunday April 11, organised as always by the Midlands Centre of the MG Car Club. All the signs are that it will go ahead with covid restrictions in place. That is to say that entries and signing-on will all take place online. In addition, there will be no spectators allowed and a restricted amount of back-up crew in line with the entry requirements. We can only hope that these rules will be relaxed as the year goes on.

The following weekend, Saturday April 17, will be the Goodwood Sprint. This is a very popular event at this historic circuit and the same restrictions will apply.

May 1-2 takes is to the Anglesey weekend. This consists of two different layouts. The Saturday event consists of two laps of the upper circuit and Sunday a single lap of the international outer circuit. This event is organised by the North West Centre and has already created a lot of interest from the various invited clubs. As many of you will know, this is a superb venue and the lack of spectators will sadly curb the atmosphere. A word of warning, however. The Welsh government tend to have their own agenda with regard to Covid restrictions, and we can only hope that Anglesey Weekend will be able to go ahead in May.

The rest of May is busy. There is a sprint at Llandow circuit on the 8th which could well suffer in the same way as Anglesey. The following day is the Farnborough and District Motor Club Sprint at Rushmoor. On the 15th is our first visit to Wiscombe this year. The following day, the 16th, is the annual Scammonden Hill Climb near Huddersfield, organised by the MGCC North West Centre.

Perhaps by this time things will be opening up and we can return to the full enjoyment of our sport.