Historic Racing - where’s it going?

[Tim Harber]

Imps changed a helluva lot over the 10 years I was with HSCC.

They changed the weight and capacity structure over the years and now an 1150 Imp will stay with most Minis in a straight line. That and Andy Jones move to use modern replacement rods and stuff rather than rely on 40 year old originals changed the scene for them , which was great. Anglias have now caught up too.

HSCC have now lessened the weights across the board for next year amongst the non-FIA cars , so that's a good move

[OzOAP]

The only rules that you will find applied strictly at most meeting are the safety ones. Eligibility is usually handled very differently at most meetings. It is usually only an issue if you are vastly faster than everyone else.

Rules made up by certain people, nothing published, but a big issue if you beat them....welcome to the world of historic racing.

[Oneball]

HSCC have now lessened the weights across the board for next year amongst the non-FIA cars , so that's a good move

Oh, I might have to remove the glass windows and normal battery then.

I guess one of the other problems with pre 66 now is age. When I bought my Mini, Austin 7s were 60 years old and Coopers 30 years old. Now Coopers are 60 years old and Mondeos are 30 years old.

[davidnutland]

Published rules for you and me, made up rules, mates rules, committee member rules and competing sponsors rules it happens in all forms of motor sports.

[Pete]

Great to see a recent addition to the HSCC grid Tim Sims win overall at Silverstone on Sunday in his Class D Mini. (Wet race)