Super Pro Modern Classics: Racing at Its Finest
The SuperPro Modern Classics series is a thrilling playground for Saloon, Hatchback, Sports, and GT cars produced up to the end of 1999. Since its debut in 2013, this series has become a favorite among new and seasoned racers alike, offering an exhilarating gateway into competitive motorsport. Many drivers have earned their stripes here, making it a proving ground for fresh talent.
Expect to see an incredible mix of machines on the grid—from Alfa Romeos and Lotuses to Ferraris, Porsches, and BMWs. The competition is fierce, the racing spectacular, and even Autosport magazine awarded the series a coveted 5-star rating in its very first season.
Simple Rules, Maximum Competition
SuperPro Modern Classics keeps things straightforward with just four key eligibility rules:
✔ Tyres
✔ Induction type
✔ Silhouette
✔ Original engine type
The class structure is based on engine capacity, ensuring tight battles throughout the field and giving everyone a fair shot at glory.
Race Format: Strategy & Skill Combined
Each race spans 40 minutes and features a mandatory, timed pit stop, adding a strategic element that keeps things unpredictable. Teams can split driving duties between two racers or even run a relay with two cars. A 30-minute qualifying session usually takes place earlier in the day, setting the stage for a high-intensity showdown.
To maintain competitive balance, all race winners accumulate time penalties—ensuring no single car or driver dominates the championship.
Advantage Motorsport Future Classics: Nostalgia Meets Speed
Step back into the golden era of racing with the Advantage Motorsport Future Classics series, designed for Sports, Saloon, and GT cars (with doors) from the 1970s and 1980s. Whether it’s a legendary Group 1, Group 2, or Group 4 machine or a fierce rally car, this series welcomes them all.
Running since 2006, it remains a fan favorite, delivering wheel-to-wheel racing with a vintage twist.
Rules That Keep It Simple & Competitive
Just like SuperPro Modern Classics, Future Classics operates with the same four key eligibility rules:
✔ Tyres
✔ Induction Type
✔ Silhouette
✔ Original engine type
The racing format is identical—40-minute races, mandatory timed pit stops, and a 30-minute qualifying session. Time penalties for race winners ensure an ever-changing battle at the front.
Race Recap: Drama, Fire, and Fierce Battles
The 38-car grid was set for an action-packed race—until disaster struck in qualifying. David Sharp’s Lotus Elise S1 dramatically burst into flames on Hangar Straight, bringing out the red flags. “The cockpit filled with smoke—I couldn’t even see my hands,” David recalled. Fortunately, he escaped unscathed, though the car’s shell and bonded chassis were left scorched.
Once the race got underway, it was Russell’s yellow BMW leading the charge, while Affleck’s Mini quickly chased down Hamilton’s red Ginetta. Further back, Martin Reynolds’ Ford Mustang Mach 1 was an early casualty, and the Jaguar ranks took a heavy hit, with three of five cars retiring.
The most dramatic exit? Guy Connew’s ‘Group 44’ Jaguar XJS, which rolled into the pits engulfed in flames. Marshals battled the blaze as the safety car was deployed to recover Lawrence Coppock’s XJS, which had beached itself at Village.
Mid-Race Shakeup & a Catastrophic Blow
With the pit window opening, teams rushed in—clogging the pitlane as the leaders all boxed on lap nine. Taylor’s blue TVR emerged in sixth, right on Russell’s heels, but just as he was gearing up for a charge, disaster struck. “I clipped the rev limiter in third, shifted to fourth, and… kerboom! A catastrophic engine failure left a huge hole,” Taylor recounted.
Meanwhile, Hamilton’s nimble 1800cc Ginetta briefly snatched the lead, but Russell muscled back ahead to claim a hard-fought 2.264s victory. The battle for third went down to the wire, with Aston Blake reclaiming the spot from Clinton Ewen’s BMW 328 on the final lap.
Further back, Richard Hayes’ Toyota Celica GT4—a car built outside his house—charged from ninth to fourth early on, only to be slowed by fuel starvation. Chris Boon’s supercharged Jaguar XK8 rounded out the top six.
Futures Glory & Last-Minute Drama
Seventh overall, Nick Rinylo stormed to victory in the Futures class in his Porsche 911, finishing a full lap ahead of the Kennedys and Wrights.
Behind them, Jack Stewart’s Mazda MX5 Mk1 put in a gutsy performance, claiming fourth in class. Steve Thompson (Porsche 944 Turbo) had initially secured third, but a 35.4s penalty for a short pit stop dropped him to fifth.
The Nardone brothers’ black BMW had the pace to challenge Rinylo but heartbreakingly peeled into the pits on the final lap with fuel issues. A post-race penalty for a caution-infraction might have sealed their fate regardless.
Final Thoughts
SuperPro Modern Classics and Advantage Motorsport Future Classics deliver some of the most exciting club racing around—where raw skill, classic machines, and smart strategy collide. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or a driver looking to make your mark, these series offer an unforgettable racing experience.
Next stop: even more wheel-to-wheel action. Who will take the top step next time?
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