Team Trojon Take the Win at the Silverlake Garage C1 Racing Club 24hr Endurance Race

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BRSCC C1 Racing Club, C1 24 Hour Endurance Race, Silverstone, GP Circuit, UK, 20/05/2023, (Images by and Copyright Matt Hancock),

We take a look this week at what could possibly be described as grassroots endurance racing in the UK. BRSCC & C1 Racing Club organised this weekend what is in effect the only 24-hour endurance race currently on the UK schedule for 2023. The event started on Friday evening at Silverstone and the GP circuit.

BRSCC C1 Racing Club, C1 24 Hour Endurance Race, Silverstone, GP Circuit, UK, 20/05/2023, (Images by and Copyright Matt Hancock),

C1 endurance racing is a popular motorsport discipline known for its affordability and accessibility. It features teams competing in identically prepared Citroën C1 cars in long-distance endurance races. C1 endurance racing stands out for its affordability compared to other forms of motorsport. The use of a low-cost production car, the Citroën C1, as the racing platform keeps costs down, making it more accessible for amateur and budget-conscious teams.

BRSCC C1 Racing Club, C1 24 Hour Endurance Race, Silverstone, GP Circuit, UK, 20/05/2023, (Images by and Copyright Matt Hancock),

With all teams racing in identical Citroën C1 cars, the emphasis is on driver skill and team strategy rather than expensive modifications or high-performance machinery. This creates a level playing field where the outcome is often determined by the team’s ability to strategize and execute race tactics effectively. Despite the limitations of the Citroën C1’s performance, the close racing in C1 endurance events can be highly entertaining. The cars’ similar performance levels often lead to intense battles on the track, with slipstreaming and drafting playing a significant role in overtaking opportunities.

BRSCC C1 Racing Club, C1 24 Hour Endurance Race, Silverstone, GP Circuit, UK, 21/05/2023, (Images by and Copyright Matt Hancock),

The weekend started with qualifying and a night practice on the Friday evening with the race then starting late Saturday afternoon.

P1 went to Team Trojon and Car 421 with Chris Freeman, John Munday, Adam Willis, Austin Munday, and Charlie Bingham. P2  went to J W Bird Motorsport and Car 347 under the guidance of  Nick Beaumont, Phil House, Matt Wilson, and Tony Prendergast. With third-place grid spot going to Scuderia Pollo Rosso and Car 310 with James Matthews, Frank Claydon, Graham Wilkins, and Shaun Birch.
BRSCC C1 Racing Club, C1 24 Hour Endurance Race, Silverstone, GP Circuit, UK, 20/05/2023, (Images by and Copyright Matt Hancock),
Race day comprised a massive 51-car grid in what transpired to be full-on action right from the off. Before the first lap had even finished the safety car was deployed after an accident at Stowe, and the safety car was kept busy for the remainder of the event. After the first couple of hours, the teams started to make their first routine stops. As night descended the front runners comprised team Trojan, WRC, and AB with Pollo Rosso and Emax all in the fold. By the time dawn arrived, Emax was back in the lead.
BRSCC C1 Racing Club, C1 24 Hour Endurance Race, Silverstone, GP Circuit, UK, 20/05/2023, (Images by and Copyright Matt Hancock),
Towards the end of Sunday, the front runners were still almost unchanged. With only a few hours left to go team WRC dropped out of the running with what appeared to be a cracked rear subframe. The chequered flag fell on team Emax and James Little only to find that they had been awarded a three-minute penalty which dropped them to fourth and off the podium.
BRSCC C1 Racing Club, C1 24 Hour Endurance Race, Silverstone, GP Circuit, UK, 20/05/2023, (Images by and Copyright Matt Hancock),
The final top three teams were
P1 Team Trojon
Car 421
Chris Freeman
John Munday
Adam Willis
Austin Munday
Charlie Bingham
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P2 J W Bird Motorsport
Car 347
Nick Beaumont
Phil House
Matt Wilson
Tony Prendergast
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P3 AB Motorsport
Oliver Allwood
Stuart Symonds
Philip Ingram
BRSCC C1 Racing Club, C1 24 Hour Endurance Race, Silverstone, GP Circuit, UK, 21/05/2023, (Images by and Copyright Matt Hancock),

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