Classic Stock Hatch Championship

'Retro Hatchbacks', available for sale in the UK prior to January 1992. Up to 1400cc multi-valve and up to 1600cc two-valve-per-cylinder. There is a minimum weight including driver; the winning cars are ballasted. Tightly controlled regulations ensure great racing with maximum value for money.

Engine

The original engine may be rebored by up to + 1mm. No modifications are allowed. ‘Blue-printing’ is as far as you can go.

Transmission

Standard gearbox and ratios and final drive for the model must be used. No LSD or similar; no traction control.

Suspension

Standard configuration and pick-up points; springs may be uprated and lowered. No 'rose-joints' or 'rod-ends'; only single-adjustable dampers; standard anti-roll bars.

Brakes

Standard discs and drums, no cross-drilling or grooving; no ABS unless standard; friction material is free.

Rounds

Toyo R888R control tyres. Rim width and size are standard for the model being raced.

Rounds

There are typically 14 rounds in the season spread across six double-header or triple-header race weekends.

Costs

Club racing membership is just £95 for 12 months, season registration is £140, and double-header weekend entry fees (qualifying and 2 x 15min races) are from £345 depending on the circuit. Eligible cars are available secondhand from just £4500.