2012 MSA Euroclassic News

2012 will be the 20th year of this iconic event which mixes challenging roads, sightseeing and motor sport venues old and new and will take place from 24 September to 2 October.

The provisional route is scheduled to start from Leon in Spain, having arrived on the overnight ferry into Santander, and will travel through Spain and France before culminating in Tours, France. Highlights of the run are anticipated to include visits to the Jarama, Albi and Magny Cours Circuits, a checkpoint in Salamanca and a full rest day in Madrid.

Andrew Coe, chief executive of event organiser International Motor Sports Ltd (IMS) commented: "As always, we have listened carefully to the feedback from the participants on our 2011 event and are incorporating as much as possible to offer a truly spectacular route for 2012, including the return of some stunning town centre and overnight halt locations. We intend that the 20th anniversary MSA Euroclassic will be truly be one to remember!"

Regulations and entry forms are expected to be available from early February. Visit www.euro-classic.co.uk for regular updates to this information.

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Notes to editors:

About the MSA Euroclassic

• The 2012 MSA Euroclassic will take place from 24 September to 2 October.
• The MSA Euroclassic is a non-competitive, scenic tour for classic cars across Europe incorporating visits to museums, race circuits and other motoring and tourist related locations en route.
• There are no timings or penalties for not following the supplied route and participants are free to travel at their own pace.
• The route contains a number of check points which are open for a specified period.
• Participants will be accompanied by a highly experienced team of officials and full breakdown support along the route.

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).

ENDS.