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Open Source AutoSolo Timing

With thanks to Michael Bartlett, we’re closing in on the completion of an open source timing system for AutoSolos using beam break sensors. A Raspberry Pi connects to the beam break sensors, which can be rented [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. . .]

Vincenzo & Sons Bristol MX5 Challenge Regulations

The 2021 Vincenzo & Sons MX5 Challenge Regulations are now available to view on our Bristol Motor Club website here. We’ve been keen to maintain the ethos of the Challenge as a relatively low cost entry into [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. . .]

Throwback Thursday: 1956 Poole Trophy Trial

#OnThisDay in 1956, we ran the Poole Trophy Trial. Here’s how it was reported in the February edition of Driving Mirror that year… Poole Trophy Trial 14th January, 1956 HARD WORK BUT WORTH IT After the [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. . .]

Throwback Thursday: 1949 Half-Day Sporting Trial

On this day in 1949, we ran a sporting trial. We still run a sporting trial each November, the Roy Fedden Sporting Trial. Half-Day Sporting Trial 19th NOVEMBER, 1949 At one Tuesday meeting when reading Motor Sport, [click. . .]

Throwback Thursday: 1955 Roy Fedden Trial

On this day in 1955, we held the Roy Fedden Trial, which included the infamous Crooked Mustard section, now a feature on the Cotswold Clouds. Here’s how it was reported in the December issue of Driving Mirror, [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. . .]

Throwback Thursday: 1949 John Bull Cup Trial

In the 1940s, we ran trials in the Summer as well as over the wetter months. In the height of Summer and the middle of a heat wave, on this day in 1949, we ran a car trial. Here’s how C.B. Salter described it [click. . .]