Castle
Combe on Saturday 15th September 2007
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Informal V8
Gathering at the Castle Combe race meeting on Saturday 15th September 2007 An informal V8 Gathering will be held this year at this popular event. It's a wonderful circuit with several races with MGV8s. The racing is always exciting as it is a fast circuit with a tight corner at Quarry which is good for spectating. How do I get to Castle Combe circuit? The circuit is 5 miles west of Chippenham on the B4039 just half a mile from the village of Castle Combe. The circuit is situated south of the M4 close to Junctions 17 & 18. It is clearly signposted using the brown tourist signs marked with a chequered flag. London is approximately 90 miles, Birmingham 80 miles and Cardiff 60 miles. 
For larger copy of this map see - More. Castle Combe Circuit on Multimap Circuit location in Castle Combe village |
RV8 of John Yea was a welcome sight qualifying in ninth place on the grid for the Club's Total Butler Championship race. Motor racing at Castle Combe is in many ways a step back in time to the spirit and style of club racing some 30 years ago but the meeting on Saturday 16th September 2006 was very much alive and exciting. Many of the Club's motor racing championships were there including the BCV8 competitors. The sight and sound of fully modified V8s in full cry passing the pits and storming down to Quarry corner was nothing short of mouthwatering. The races were all close and full of action. This race meeting is run by Castle Combe Circuit and is supported by the Club's championship groups. See report of the 2006 meeting |
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new series called Memorable MG Routes has been launched Memorable MG Routes are not simply about the tactile pleasure of driving the road, particularly in an MG, but they are also about the interest along the route from the views on the road, places to visit, sights to see and of course refreshment at tea shops and pubs! More Newbury to Castle Combe along the old A4 For sheer driving pleasure, the A4 at times of relatively light traffic, takes a great deal of beating. In many places the road is open with long sweeping bends and occasionally you can still see the characteristic "three lane" feature so familiar from an earlier motoring age. There are many places of interest along the route from country houses and estates to ancient stone circles and mounds together with some enticing refreshment stops. (1.9.07) More | |