2024 The Season so far…

9th March 2024

Anglesey Circuit

BMW Car Club organised a track day at Anglesey Circuit, in March where examiners were on hand for those wishing to complete their ARDS (Association of Racing Driver Schools) test.  Kevin Sears had purchased our lovely white Championship winning BMW 1800 Neue Klasse and in the strong winds and rain, successfully passed his ARDS.  We are looking forward to seeing Kevin out competing.

Kevins Car
Kevin Passed His Ards

29th March 2024

CTCRC Pre-66 Touring Cars – Donington Park

Our own Tom Bridger competed in two races gaining Class wins in both.

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Tom Donington March 2024

25th April 2024

Barton Media Day at Goodwood

We took 3 of Barton Racing’s Cars to Goodwood in April and were excited to unveil the Lister Storm which we had spent the previous winter re-commissioning.

Lister Storm And Bmws

                                                         

25th – 26th May 2024

Masters Pre-66 Touring Cars – Brands Hatch

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Photos: Peter Baker –  Retro Speed

21st –  23rd June 2024

Masters Pre-66 Touring Cars – Zandvoort Historic Grand Prix

Wet Quali Zandvoort
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Very wet quali at Zandvoort, but then the sun came out and Harry secured a Class win and 1st Podium overall in the under 2 litres.

Second photo: Peter Baker – Retro Speed

12th – 14th July 2024

Masters Pre-66 Touring Cars – BRNO Grand Prix Revival – Czech Republic

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After an epic two day journey to BRNO Tom Bridger, Neil Lampard and Caleb Yates (who joined us earlier in the year, pictured with pitboard) had a very hot but successful weekend.  Harry secured another Class win with the BMW Neue Klasse.

Photos: Peter Baker – Retro Speed

27th – 28th July 2024

Everard Pre-66 Touring Cars – Celebrating 50 Years of Classic Touring Car Racing by Supporting the British Touring Cars  – Croft Circuit

Simon Blanckley an ex British Touring Car Driver himself drove our BMW Neue Klasse  for the support races at Croft, a fantastic fast paced weekend, which was televised on ITV4, excellent coverage and very well received by all.

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Simon in the collecting area
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Set up
Mini Moke
Simon’s Mini Moke proved an excellent pit vehicle
Paddock
View down the paddock, the whole weekend was well organised and had a real buzz to it.

2nd August 2024

Testing our latest recently completed build BMW 2002 – Donington

We recently completed a new project for Alex Heynes of the Car Hotel, Broadway.  We started by stripping the shell and then sent it to Warren of North East Autobodies who did another fantastic paint job for us.  We collected the car in February, such a striking colour BMW Inca Orange.

Orange 2002 After Painting
Rear Of 2002 After Paint

       

Bare 2002 Engine Bay
Engine bay & suspension
Completed Engine Bay
Completed engine installed
2002 Post Sign Writing
Big thank you to Tom and Aaron from Acorn Creative
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Alex Heynes driving
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Post test analysis L-R Alex Heynes, Nigel Bridger, Tom Bridger, Caleb Yates. Next time out Silverstone Festival

Last two photos: Peter Baker – Retro Speed

3rd – 4th August 2024

Masters Pre-66 Touring Cars – Donington

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Harry Barton competing

Photos: Peter Baker – Retro Speed

17th – 18th August 2024

Classic Touring Car Racing Club Pre-66 touring Cars – Snetterton

Robin Ellis drove the BMW Neue Klasse, he had a fantastic P6 in qualifying and Class wins in both races.  A fun weekend with some competitive racing for all involved.

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Caleb prepping the Neue Klasse
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Robin Ellis in the collecting paddock

Next outing Silverstone Festival
23rd – 25th August 2024