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Our longest Sprint. 1¾ laps of Castle Combe in this season closer. This popular event fills quickly!
This, the first multi-lap sprint to run at Castle Combe, was the brainchild of Paul Parker, with the help of Mark Chater, drawing on the experience of running the similar format at Llandow. For the first running of the event in 2008, it was organised jointly with Bristol Pegasus Motor Club.
1¾ laps of the Castle Combe circuit equates to a competitive run of 3.3 miles; it was then, and probably still is, the longest sprint course in the country. It has been a qualifying round of the British Sprint Championship from the start, and thus attracts the biggest, fastest, most spectacular sprinters in the UK!
Its March date means that for many it is the first sprint of the season, and reliability issues have occasionally led to some running delays, which haven’t been helped by the unpredictable nature of the weather. However, over the years the organising team have refined the operation to surmount most of the difficulties, or at least those over which they have some control!
The principal trophies presented for this event are The Hastings Trophy for Fastest Time of the Day, and The Castle Combe Plate for the Best Performance by a Bristol MC member.
Spectator Information
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Enter through the competitors entrance and park on the grass.
Enjoy hot catering in the cafe or pack a picnic for the day.
Watch 160 cars race from standard road cars to 170mph racing cars.
Take a free paddock transfer to get up close to the action.
Use the toilets and facilities on site.
This is a great opportunity to see some of the fastest cars up close. With free entry and plenty of facilities, this is an event the whole family can enjoy.
The event will be held on a beautiful track with plenty of space to watch the action. There will be a variety of cars to see, from classic race cars to modern supercars. The event will be contended by a team of experienced drivers who will be happy to answer any questions you have. There will be a prize for the fastest car in each class.
So what are you waiting for? Come and experience the thrill of speed!
Marshal Information
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Get closest to the action as a marshal. No experience is necessary as you will have an experienced marshal with you. Many people gather a few friends to marshal a post together. Marshals are required for the following roles:
Post marshals: Watch the action from trackside. The view from posts is vastly different to the view from the spectator areas. Responsible for communicating with control and putting out red flags as necessary. All posts have a roof to keep the sun off your head.
Paddock marshals: Keep the drivers on their toes and make sure they're ready to head to the start line when their number is called.
Start line marshals: Line the cars up on the start line with the timing gear.
Camera operators: Film the cars on the track for the live stream.
Live stream directors: Follow the action on track, providing a video feed to the commentary team and managing the comments from viewers around the world.
All marshals are entered into a prize draw and receive a free hot lunch.
Competitor Information
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One practice and three timed runs are planned for the event, subject to conditions on the day.
Classes for Under 17s and electric vehicles. The event is a round of the following championships:
Bristol Speed Championship
Bristol Two Litre Cup
Bristol MX5 Challenge
TyreMarks ASWMC Sprint Championship.
The Trident Engineering Welsh Sprint & Hillclimb Championship
Classic Marques Speed Challenge
Tunbridge Wells Motor Club (TWMC) All Circuit Sprint Championship
Sevenoaks and District Motor Club, speed League Championship
Sevenoaks and District Motor Club, speed League pre 1980 historic car Championship
Petro-Canada Lubricants Porsche Club Speed Championship with Pirelli
The event will be live streamed on our Facebook and YouTube channels.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Castle Combe Circuit, Chippenham, United Kingdom
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