MSA Classic announces new shorter route for 2010

Starting from Williams at Grove and taking in visits to Prodrive, Banbury and Canons Ashby House, Daventry before finishing at Rockingham International Super Sports Car Circuit, this shortened route of approximately 100 miles is expected to be highly popular, and boasts a reduced entry fee £100.

The day starts with a tour of the F1 collection at Williams, a rare chance to see the true extent of the history of Williams Grand Prix, before a visit to Prodrive in Banbury and a chance to see their museum housing an impressive collection of racing cars and memorabilia spanning the decades.

A short drive will then take participants to Canons Ashby manor house, home to the Dryden family since it was first built at the time of Elizabeth I, before the final stop of the day at Rockingham in Corby, with laps of the 1.94 mile International Super Sports Car featuring part of the banked oval.

With stunning scenery and rural landscapes along the route, this is not only a treat for motorsport enthusiasts but also for those classic car owners who enjoy savouring what our countryside has to offer.

Participants are encouraged to sign up now to guarantee their place on this route as spaces are limited.
Andrew Coe, chief executive of event organiser International Motor Sports Ltd (IMS), comments: "We have listened to our customers, and we are pleased to be able to offer this new shorter route. The starting location and checkpoints on this route will be enjoyable for everyone, both families and enthusiasts alike".

Entries are filling up fast for the other routes on offer, with the Castle Combe and Dorking routes already at capacity. All motoring enthusiasts are welcome, but cars must have been built before 31 December 1989. Further information is available on www.msaclassics.co.uk or by contacting IMS directly on 01753 765 100.

For more information and photography, please contact International Motor Sports on 01753 765 100.

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Notes to editors:

About the MSA Classic
The 2010 MSA Classic will be held on Sunday 3 October. Entry locations and fees are as follows:

Williams Route (100 miles approx)
Starting at Williams GP, Grove
Entry fee: £100 inc VAT

Andover Route (170 miles approx)
Starting from Museum of Army Flying, Middle Wallop
Entry fee: £125.00 inc VAT

Castle Combe Route (170 miles approx) (SOLD OUT)
Starting from Castle Combe Race Circuit

Dorking Route (180 miles approx) (SOLD OUT)
Starting from Denbies English Vineyard, Dorking

Rockingham Route (150 miles approx)
Starting from Rockingham International Super Sports Car Circuit
Entry fee: £125.00 inc VAT

Norwich Route (170 miles approx)
Starting from Lotus Driving Academy at Hethel
Entry fee: £125.00 inc VAT

Nottingham Route (165 miles approx)
Starting from Nottingham Castle
Entry fee: £125.00 inc VAT

About the organisers

International Motor Sports Limited (IMS) is the commercial subsidiary of the MSA, which is recognised as the sole governing body of motor sport in Great Britain by the world governing body, the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA).

IMS also organises the MSA Euroclassic which this year travels to Germany, the Czech Republic, Austria, Italy and Switzerland 5-12 September. Please visit www.euro-classic.co.uk for more details.