We are approaching Easter time when we traditionally run a short series of races in memory of Joe Shaw, who raced under the name of Beefpie.
He was a young man who raced with us in UKGPL and was very quick. He also raced in the real world with Ginettas and a Porsche at various circuits around the UK.
Sadly Joe passed away at a very young age in tragic circumstances and we have run a race series in his name every year. His father, Malcolm Shaw, has created fantastic trophy for the series utilising a genuine Lotus steering wheel on a plinth. We try and meet up at a real life circuit later in the year where Malcolm will present the trophy to the series winner ( you only get to hold the JSMT for a year, unless you successfully defend your title!).
Each year we try to dream up something slightly different to challenge those who wish to compete. So, the proposal this year is to run a 4 race series based on tracks that Joe might have raced upon.
The car choice is fixed for Pro drivers, but Ams have a choice.
Race 1 65's Pro with the Lotus 33 @ Brands Indy 20 laps (Ams have free choice )
Race 2 66's Pro with the TIG Eagle Weslake 3ltr @ Oulton Park 20 laps ( Ams may use any 3 litre car except the Ferrari or Cooper )
Race 3 67 F2's Pro with the Ferrari 166 @ Castle Combe 20 laps ( Ams have free choice )
Race 4 67's Pro with the Lotus 49 @ Goodwood 20 laps (Ams have free choice)
JSMT race dates:
Sunday 28/04/2019 - Race 1 and Race 2 = 30 min races each with 15 mins qually - 2 different tracks
Tuesday 30/04/2019 - Race 3 and Race 4= 30 min races each with 15 mins qually - 2 different tracks
The current proposal is for the Trophy presentation to take place at the Brands Hatch Superprix on the 29th-30th June.
(
https://brandshatch.msv.com/BH-19-HSCC-SUPERPRIX) A lot of historic machinery on track at 10% of the cost of the Goodwood Revival.
Regulars will probably camp for the weekend ( camping is FREE at the circuit with access to the bars and retuarants during the evenings for refreshment ) and as you will see the price is very reasonable. We would hope that Malcolm Shaw will join us on the Sunday for the presntation of the Trophy and probably a pint
. Everyone is welcome and we have great time discussing, in depth, aspects of simracing and real life racing.