Paul Chalk 1953-2018
It is with great sadness we report that 750 Motor Club Chairman Paul Chalk passed away on Sunday 22nd April. As well as marshalling for many years, Paul had served as Treasurer, Director and Company Secretary for almost three decades, taking on the role of Chairman in recent times and leading the Club through a […]
Silverstone & Mallory Park Morning Test Sessions – Now Available
There will be a single 30 minute test session available at the Club’s forthcoming Silverstone National and Mallory Park race days on 5th May and 20th May respectively. Just one session is available, scheduled first thing on the Saturday morning – approx 9:00am. For the avoidance of doubt, the first qualifying session of the day […]
John Miles 1943-2018
It is with great sadness that we report the sudden death of 750 Motor Club Vice President John Miles. After learning his craft behind the wheel of Austin Sevens in the 1960s, he raced with great success in sportscars before becoming involved with Team Lotus. Initially competing and taking victories in F3, Miles was side-stepped […]
Race Day Test Session – Donington GP
2018 competitors will be keen to learn that the Club will have a limited number of race day test places available throughout the season, starting with a single 30 minute session scheduled first thing on Saturday 17th March at Donington Park, priced at £85 per slot. Places are first come first served and booked online […]
2018 Video Coverage
We’re delighted to announce that we will have video coverage of all 750 Motor Club formulae across the following two-day meetings, in conjunction with AJK Television. – Brands Hatch 21st/22nd April – Rockingham 9th/10th June – Silverstone International 11th/12th August – Snetterton 300 6th/7th October All formulae present will receive their own broadcast-quality individual […]
2018 Registration is Go!
We’re pleased to announce that 750MC members can now register for the majority of race formulae in the 2018 season. Should the ‘Registration’ tab on your formula page not yet link to a Shop item then please check back next week as regulations for the final few return from MSA approval. Race entry will be available […]
RGB Sports 1000 Welcomes New 2018 Title Sponsor
We are delighted to welcome Endurance Financial on board as title sponsor of the newly re-branded RGB Sports 1000 Championship for 2018. Headed-up by longstanding racer and 750MC member Carl Swift, Endurance Financial offer FEE FREE MORTGAGE ADVICE along with pension, investment and insurance advice. Speaking of the services of interest to both 750MC […]
Beaulieu 2018 – Special Display Announced!
Book your rolling road place from 12pm tomorrow
Attention Racing Members: The 750MC’s mobile rolling road will be in attendance at the pre-season Donington Park trackday on 24th February. Places are strictly limited to just a handful, and will only be available to those with valid Club membership, and who are registering for 2018 750MC formulae with power to weight classes, namely Club Enduro, Roadsports, Hot Hatch […]
2018 Pre-Season Trackday – Now on sale!
Places are now on sale for the annual 750MC pre-season trackday, this year being held on Saturday 24th February 2017 at Donington Park (National Circuit). The event is an ideal opportunity to shake down your car after winter rebuilds, entertain sponsors with passenger rides or just to get a bit more time on track before the season […]
Cartek Club Enduro – 2018 Championship Status
Round 1 – Donington Park GP – Sunday 18th March (2hr) Round 2 – Oulton Park International – Saturday 14th April (2hr) Round 3 – Rockingham ISSL – Sunday 10th June (3hr) Rounds 4 & 5 – Spa Francorchamps – Friday 6th / Saturday7th July (2 x 100mins) Round 6 – Silverstone International – Saturday […]
Re-launched for 2018 – the RGB Sports 1000 Championship
Formed in 2001, the 750 Motor Club’s RGB Championship has often been the go-to formula for those seeking as much performance as possible per pound in UK club motorsport. Utilising standard 1000c motorbike engines but running cost-effective semi-slick treaded tyres, the formula has flourished from its roots, where kit cars owners could compete with affordable […]
2017 John Miles Young Driver Award – Winner Announced!
Ali Bray announced as winner of 2017 John Miles Young Driver Award 5Club MX-5 racer to be presented with 750 MC prize at annual awards 750 Motor Club racer Ali Bray has been announced as the winner of the 2017 John Miles Young Driver Award, following his achievements in the Davanti Tyres 5Club MX-5 Cup […]
2017 Awards Night Tickets – Now On Sale!
Dress: Black Tie. Seating: For any specific table requirements please email nicky@750mc.co.uk please, rather than by phone. Names: PLEASE INCLUDE ALL GUEST NAMES IN THE NOTES WHEN ORDERING.
Birkett 2017 – Another Capacity Grid
There is just over one week until the 2017 Birkett Relay Race, in association with Grove & Dean Motorsport Insurance. This year sees another sold out capacity grid, with 70 teams and between 200 and 300 cars and drivers coming to the 66th (and 67th running) of the historic event. The race takes place on […]
Historic 750 Formula Shortlisted For Prestigious Octane Magazine Award
The event celebrates the people, companies, events and much more from the historic motoring world, and this year’s ceremony covers everything that has been great in the industry between 1st October 2016 and 30th September 2017. Historic 750 Formula was re-launched under its new title for the 2017 season, and with ‘new’ cars continually re-surfacing […]
Beaulieu 2018 – Date Announced!
After another successful year in 2017 with visitor numbers stronger than ever, we are delighted to announce that the date for the 2018 Austin Seven Beaulieu rally has now been confirmed as the weekend of 30th June/1st July. Entry forms will be availble in March 2018, along with more details and a theme for the […]
2017 Austin Seven Summer Festival Parade – Apply Now!
Application forms are now available for the 2017 750MC Summer Festival, where Austin Seven owners can apply to display their cars and/or join the parade laps on track. After a ‘year-out’ visit to Rockingham Motor Speedway in 2016, this year sees the return of the Festival to Silverstone and the International Circuit, run from the […]
French Car Show 2017
Thinking of making the move from track days to racing? Ever wondered how fast a two-time Classic Stock Hatch Champion can pedal a 205 GTi around Donington? Want to experience the pace of a Clio 197 or 200bhp/tonne Saxo from Hot Hatch, or our Clio 182 Championship from the passenger seat? Then come and find […]
Reid Returns at Anglesey!
This weekend sees the 750 Motor Club’s annual trip to Anglesey, where 11 formulae will take to the picturesque Coastal circuit. Fresh from a win last month in Classic Stock Hatch, we welcome the return of touring car legend Anthony Reid – the Le Mans podium finisher will this time try his hand at Raceparts Historic […]
F1300 Reunion
A reunion has been organised for former F1300 drivers, taking place on Thursday 21st September 2017. All interested parties should contact Paul at overtonpaul@aol.com for more information. All welcome!
2017 Birkett Entry Packs – Now Available
Entry packs are now available to download for the 2017 Birkett Relay Race. This year’s event is scheduled for the 28th October on Silverstone’s Historic GP Circuit, and will once again by supported by Grove & Dean Motorsport Insurance. Last year’s event saw a full to capacity 70-car grid complete with reserve list, so please […]
Anthony Reid Set for Brands Hatch Race Appearance
After sampling a selection of cars from the Demon Tweeks | Yokohama Classic Stock Hatch Championship as part of a comprehensive comparison feature for Autosport Magazine earlier this year, touring car ace Anthony Reid couldn’t resist the offer to try his pick of the bunch – a Peugeot 205 GTi – in proper competition. The […]
16 Times A Winner – Mike Smith’s £30 Austin is Truly a Jewel
Mike Griffiths, one of the rally organisers, has owned his 1938 Austin 7 Opal since 1960 – it was the first car he bought after passing his driving test at the age of 17. Purchased as a wreck for £30, the car was stripped down by Mike and his younger brother, rebuilt in the garden, and […]
Beaulieu 2017 Entry Forms Now Available
Entry forms for this year’s National Austin Seven Rally at Beaulieu are now available on the 750 Motor Club website by clicking this link. The 2017 event will be held on Sunday 2nd July at the famous Hampshire venue, where the Club will exhibit a special display of ‘Jewels in the Crown’ (Ruby, Pearl, Opal and Big […]
2017 Croft Test Day
Bookings are now open for the 750 Motor Club’s pre-race weekend test day at Croft circuit on Friday 26th May 2017. The event will be divided into sessions, with each booking place being allocated four separate 35 minute runs for just £180. Bookings will be divided into distinct groups based on car type and speed. […]
2017 John Miles Young Driver Award
Following last year’s ‘Novice Driver Award’, where former motocross rider Carl Shield was awarded £2000 towards future circuit racing for his achievements in the 2016 Tegiwa M3 Cup, the 750 Motor Club is delighted to announce that John Miles will sponsor a prize once again during the Club’s 2017 season. After a succession of […]
The Warren – Reincarnated at Race Retro for the re-launch of ‘Historic 750 Formula’
‘The Warren’ was designed by Jerry Evershed, and had instant championship success in the hands of Robin Smyth. Initially distinguished by extra-long front radius rods and a stack of four vertically-protruding exhaust pipes, it was The Warren’s supercharged engine – mounted at the rear of the car – that made the biggest impact. The […]
TV Repeats of 750 Motor Club Programs
Thanks to Sports Tonight Live, you can now catch TV repeats of last season’s 750 Motor Club race programs every Wednesday night for the next six weeks. Tomorrow evening (8th February) will be Brands Hatch, and the remainder as below. As well as online, the programs will also stream, at the same date and time, […]
750 Motor Club at Race Retro 2017
The Club will be exhibiting at Race Retro once again next month, however for 2017 our stand will also offer a live demonstration display. As well as having models on show to represent some of the Club’s more classic-orientated formulae, we will also be celebrating 2017’s 50th Anniversary of Formula Vee in the UK with […]