Historic Racing Saloons Register
admin Sad to hear that Les Nash has passed away. Les was a successful racing saloon driver and London used car dealer specialising in American cars. In 1973 he finished sixth overall and was champion in Class A in the British Saloon Car Championship, driving a Sunbeam Imp. He also raced a Ford Anglia and Chevrolet … Read more
Barry Wood 1935 – 2026 Obituary by Marcus Pye Barry Wood, fabled designer of the Shapecraft Coupe derivative of the Lotus Type 26 Elan, succumbed to cancer on March 15, at the age of 90. Born in Hackney, East London, Wood moved to Woodford, Essex, as a lad with his family. Following his marriage, Barry … Read more
Some great in car videos from a few years ago, staring Bob Bullen and Robyn Slater. See following links on YouTube:- HRSR Historic Saloons Brands Hatch – 23-9-12 (Part 1) Brands Hatch GP 14-7-13 (Part 2)
Great to catch up with the many drivers at Silverstone last weekend (11/12th Oct 25) and good to attend a drivers meeting about next year. The general moans were the increased costs of the 2 day meetings as a lot of the drivers would rather just do a ‘one day’ meeting. Everyone at the meeting … Read more
The HSCC would like to thank the following drivers for their support and participation in the Historic Saloon pre’66 Series (HRSR) this season. The grids have grown progressively throughout the year providing competitors with great racing combined with excellent displays of sportsmanship. Stephen Miles: Austin A40 Jamie Marriott: Mini Cooper S Stephen Chapman: Fiat Abarth … Read more
Unbelievably we are less that 3 weeks away from the final event of the refreshed HSCC Historic Racing Saloons Pre ’66 season on 11th & 12th October at Silverstone – entries are building steadily and I hope you will consider joining us for the final HSCC Saloon event of the season. If you are not … Read more
Mallory Park meeting 6th September 2025 – Report by Marcus Pye Seasoned onlookers were reminded of brilliant lost Leicester talent Roger Williamson’s early prowess in Ford Anglias as Neil Wood beat the season’s best Historic Saloon field twice in the afternoon at the wheel of his spectacularly kempt 105E. Neil’s best race lap of 55.039s … Read more
Lovely comment from Jim Nairn (HSCC). “Excellent days racing at Mallory Park, living up to its title ‘saloons & Roadsports Fun Day’. The sights and sounds were brilliant, from throaty V8 to high revving 4s, some beautiful preparation and presentation. You know when you have done something right when the marshals go out of their … Read more