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Throwback Thursday: 1950 Lulsgate Race Meeting

On this day in 1950, we ran a race meeting at Lulsgate Airport, or Bristol International Airport as it’s known today. With the inaugural Formula 1 World Championship kicking off in just four weeks time at [click. . .]

Driving Mirror (Jan – Feb 2021)

Chairman’s Chat – We’ve got through January to look forwards to see what ‘easing’ looks like. Motorsport UK – Latest from our Governing Body. Mini DCOE Weber – With the pressure off, Mark Tooth [click. . .]

Throwback Thursday: 1966 Bristol Rally

#OnThisDay, we ran a rally through the night and on to some special tests at Castle Combe Circuit the following day. Here’s how the regulations described it and how it was reviewed in the February 1966 edition [click. . .]

2021 Bristol Two Litre Cup

The Bristol Two Litre Cup returns for 2021! The championship is designed to allow most normally aspirated cars of up to two litres to compete. All cars will run in a road-legal condition with road-legal tyres. [click. . .]

Driving Mirror (Nov – Dec ’20)

Chairman’s Chat: It was fraught at times, but yes everyone we got through 2020. Motorsport UK: Latest from our Governing Body. Inaugural Two Litre Cup: Not the best year to start something new, but some great 2021 [click. . .]

Committee Digest: November 2020

It’s been a tough year, but we’ve come through it just fine. This was the last committee meeting of the year and we had a few things to discuss. With our AGM taking place via email, we finalised the [click. . .]

Driving Mirror (Sept – Oct 2020)

September – October 2020 Edition Chairman’s Chat: Frustrating end to the season, but OMG was that Wiscombe Live Streaming good. Motorsport UK: Latest guidance on wearing Face Masks. Mary Bartlett on their hot [click. . .]

Throwback Thursday: 1949 Weston Speed Trials

1949 Weston Speed Trials Programme Cover

On this day in 1949, we ran speed trials on the promenade at Weston-Super-Mare and for the first time, cars left the line side by side. Big names attended; 17 year old Peter Collins (future Ferrari F1 driver), Joe Fry [click. . .]

2020 Bristol Two Litre Cup Review

This might not have been the ideal year to start a new championship, but that didn’t dampen the quality of the field for the Bristol Two Litre Cup. Seven drivers entered the opening round, which ended up being [click. . .]

2020 Autumn AutoSolo: Final Instructions

We’re all set for Sunday’s AutoSolo. Make sure you sign on here: https://forms.gle/PsX1ZHVgYCC7cwxB6 You can download the final instructions here: [click. . .]

Throwback Thursday: 1949 Silverstone International

This should have been a Throwback Thursday a few weeks ago, but it’s too good to miss… Back in the 1940s, we ran coach trips to major events. 30 or more club members hopping in and spending the day [click. . .]

Driving Mirror (July – Aug 2020)

July – August 2020 Edition View the published version in the online reader, or download the PDF to read at your leisure. [click. . .]

Westonzoyland AutoSolo: Entries Open

We’re now accepting entries for the Westonzoyland Autosolo on 13th Septmber. The event is a round of the Vincenzo & Sons Bristol MX5 Challenge as well as the ASWMC and BTRDA championships. Supplementary [click. . .]

Welsh Sprint Weekend: Finals and Entry List

With one week to go until our Welsh Sprint Weekend, entries are closed and you can see who’s competing right here: https://www.rallies.info/webentry/2020/welshaugsprint/entries.php?type=s&combined=1 You can [click. . .]

New Rounds for Bristol Two Litre Cup and Vincenzo & Sons Bristol MX5 Challenge!

Good News! The Manor Farm rounds of both championships have been moved to Wiscombe Park Hillclimb for a double-header finale at the end of September. Best of all, online entries are now open for the event at [click. . .]

Welsh Sprint Weekend: Entries Open

Great news! Entries are now being accepted for the Welsh Sprint Weekend. Regulations can be downloaded here: https://bristolmc.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/2020-AUGUST-WELSH-SPRINT-SRs-V2-Jul20.pdf Enter [click. . .]

Driving Mirror (May – June ’20)

The latest Driving Mirror is available to read online. View the published version using the online reader, or download the PDF to read at your [click. . .]

2020 Dick Mayo Sprint: Entries Open!

Competitors This will be the first sprint in the UK after the motorsport season kicks off again. In order to do this, there are key restrictions…. No Spectators One pit crew (actual pit crew, not spectating [click. . .]

August Welsh Sprint Weekend: June Update

Following a meeting of the Bristol Motor Club/BARC Wales joint organising team it has been decided that the Welsh Sprint Weekend, comprising of two sprints at Llandow and Pembrey circuits, will be going ahead in [click. . .]

How We Stream Our vSprints

Have you ever wondered just what goes into streaming our GT Sport vSprints online? Here’s the answer! We have 3 people who come together to make it happen. Clerk of the Course The Clerk sets up the audio party for [click. . .]