Castle Combe celebrates 60th Birthday
Some of the biggest icons in the history of West Country motorsport will be gathering at Castle Combe over the weekend of July 31 and August 1 to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the circuit at its Diamond Anniversary race meeting.
A packed weekend centres around historic race cars, the highlight for many being the 10 lap Historic Anniversary Trophy race for cars from the 50’s and 60’s.
There are a number of prestigious entries, none more so than three times Monaco Historic Grand Prix winner, Julian Bronson, from Bristol. Fresh from a win at the Le Mans classic in his Talbot, the former Autograsser drives his 6.7 litre Corvette and will be a strong contender for victory.
Veteran Castle Combe driver, Ted Williams from Nailsea, is in a Healey 100, whilst completing the triumvirate of long standing local circuit supporters is Frampton Cotterell’s George Douglas in his well known Ginetta G16.
Another great talent is New Zealand driver Neil Cunningham, his versatility extending to a Jaguar this time, with fellow countryman, Ross Maxwell, in a Chevron B8 and other international competition from Patrice Wattinne from France in a Turner.
Other local entries include the Lotus Elan 26R from Dursley’s John Watson, plus the Frogeye Sprite of Charles Marriot and the Healey Silverstone of Chris Berens, both from Cirencester.
Invitation entries in the spirit of the race include the legendary Cologne Capri of Vince Woodman from Chipping Sodbury, which is worth attending for on its own. Bristol’s Chris Clarkson is also an invitee in his BMW 2002.
Williams, Watson and Douglas also feature in the prestigious 40 minute Guards Trophy race, joined by Nigel Williams from Bristol in a 1965 Alfa TZ. Swindon’s Ed Lovett is one of half a dozen Chevron drivers in his B8.
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