Re: Racing in europe post brexit
Posted: Sat Jan 16, 2021 8:16 am
Other options ?
Why not drive to events...on the road?
Reading Seamus' point about racing pre-1993, reminded me that when I first raced in 1994-1995 I drove my 1963 MGB to each rally or race event on the road. I was certainly not alone although as I grew older and more responsible I did end up buying a trailer when one came up.
This was indeed an interesting discipline. Dunlop 204 M tyres do require care on the road! Apart from one incident with the back axle (the surface finish came off the CW & P) on the journey home, this was a great deal of fun.
In Denmark there is indeed a historic "Team No Trailers" (TNT) and more locally to me here in France, most competitors for historic rallies and hybrid events such as the Tour Auto, do not use trailers, although for the latter, the megabuck front runners usually have money no object back up teams.
Perhaps the answers are in front of us:
- For historic racing are trailers, motor homes and huge trucks really necessary and worth all of the extra expense ? [Obviously not applicable to sports prototypes and single seaters]
- Some events in the UK are for road going cars only (I have not been to any of these, but I have heard of them).
- If for particular events, competitors had to arrive and depart (hopefully) without trailers, would some racers be more prudent ?
- Will owners with UK registered cars be required to show MoT certificates for driving old cars on the road in Europe as this is indeed a requirement for EU classic car owners. If in doubt and to avoid insurance gremlins, this might be very wise.
I have done my bit for this morning to stir you all up
Why not drive to events...on the road?
Reading Seamus' point about racing pre-1993, reminded me that when I first raced in 1994-1995 I drove my 1963 MGB to each rally or race event on the road. I was certainly not alone although as I grew older and more responsible I did end up buying a trailer when one came up.
This was indeed an interesting discipline. Dunlop 204 M tyres do require care on the road! Apart from one incident with the back axle (the surface finish came off the CW & P) on the journey home, this was a great deal of fun.
In Denmark there is indeed a historic "Team No Trailers" (TNT) and more locally to me here in France, most competitors for historic rallies and hybrid events such as the Tour Auto, do not use trailers, although for the latter, the megabuck front runners usually have money no object back up teams.
Perhaps the answers are in front of us:
- For historic racing are trailers, motor homes and huge trucks really necessary and worth all of the extra expense ? [Obviously not applicable to sports prototypes and single seaters]
- Some events in the UK are for road going cars only (I have not been to any of these, but I have heard of them).
- If for particular events, competitors had to arrive and depart (hopefully) without trailers, would some racers be more prudent ?
- Will owners with UK registered cars be required to show MoT certificates for driving old cars on the road in Europe as this is indeed a requirement for EU classic car owners. If in doubt and to avoid insurance gremlins, this might be very wise.
I have done my bit for this morning to stir you all up