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(1947 - 1976)
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Slark Rolling Road Tuning - Tel: 07980 939133
Welcome to Downton Motor Club
Downton Motor Club is more than just a car club - our heritage can be traced back to the days of the world famous Downton Engineering Works, who were responsible for tuning services, preparing race cars and building special engines during the golden age of British motoring. Motorsport is still in our DNA.
Throughout the year we have our own fantastic set of 'Speed' Championships with qualifying events at major motorsport venues across the country - these championship events offer a range of motorsport thrills and all at a reasonable cost.
Downton Motor Club - the home of fun, friendly and competitive motorsport.
(Photo - 2025 Speed Champion Steve Jarrett, R53 MINI)
DOWNTON MC News
Club Secretary Dom Bishop at Wiscombe Park
Photo Nigel Cole
Championship Positions after Wiscombe Park:
"John Wells has kindly updated the scores following what I hear to be a fantastic weekend's racing at Wiscombe. 14 entries both days which really puts the club on the map with spectators. Some standout results across both days with 5 records broken and new members featuring well.
In class order, Toby Bishop dropped Zak's class 4a record from 44.66 to a stunning 43.99 - only 8/100s behind Derek's class win!
Zak Cobb lowered Steve Jarrett's Class 8 record to 44.28
Matthew Eardley took 6/10s off the Class 11 mark, Nigel Ryan made his mark on Class 11a in the Elise, leaving it at 45.91 and Harry Whitehead took a huge 4.4s off the Class 12b record with a 46.54 climb on the Sunday.
Huge congratulations to all"
Andrew Mathis - Speed Championship Coordinator
Championship positions - as at 28th April 2026
We are pleased to announce that Downton Motor Club branded merchandise is now available to order!
We have teamed up with a well known local specialist company called Giraffe Promotions to provide a great range of value for money merchandise. As many of you will know Giraffe Promotions is run by club member Paul Wheatley. All merchandise is ordered / embroidered / shipped 'on demand' - this is ideal for DMC as we won't have money tied up in holding a stock of merchandise.
There is a wide range of 16 different garments to choose from - many of which can be personalised. Check out the polo shirts, fleeces, gilets, hats, hoodies, soft shell jackets etc.... many in a unisex fit if you are looking for a unique present for the wife :-)
Yes, you can now show your support for the Club with a superb range of merchandise bearing our distinctive Club logo. You can also personalise your goodies by adding 'your name' underneath the logo or adding words like 'Speed Championship' under the logo - the choice of wording is yours. There is also a small section specifically for the 2026 Speed Champion competitors - hoodies and T-shirts with all the championship event dates printed on the back.....
Click on the link below to explore the complete range of DMC merchandise available -
https://www.giraffepromotions.co.uk/product-category/3-clubs/downton-motor-club/
Hamlins Engineering is a long-established automotive machining and engineering company that has an excellent reputation for quality and service. Founded by Thomas Hamlin way back in 1896, they are known across the south west as one of the leading specialists in engine reconditioning, rebuilds, machining and precision engineering.
They will happily take on work for any make or model of car, commercial vehicle or motorcycle and have an excellent reputation for their work on vintage and heritage vehicles. Highly recommended.
On production of your membership card, Downton Motor Club members are now entitled to a very handy 10% discount on parts and labour! Check out the full range of fantastic services offered by Hamlins Enginnering at www.hamlinsengineering.co.uk or give them a call on 01278 422452.
2026 Speed Championship Regulations Approved by Motorsport UK.
Yes, the Regulations have been approved and a permit has been issued. You can download a copy by clicking on the Speed Championship tab.
Many thanks to Andrew for organising this on behalf of Downton Motor Club.
Club Membership applications and Speed Championship entries for the 2026 season are now OPEN. Yes.... after only just finishing a very successful year, we're going to do it all again in 2026!
We are again offering a fantastic 'value pack' of a combined Club Membership and Speed Championship entry for just £30.
Click on the Membership 2026 tab to take advantage of this offer
Looking to try some Motorsport?
Downton Motor Club is synonymous with the name ‘Mini’ and continuing in 2026 we have special classes in our Speed Championships for road legal R50 and R53 BMW Minis (Class 4 and 4A). As these are running in a ‘road legal’ format there are no need for fire extinguishers, cut off switches, roll cages or full harnesses.
We have Downton Classes at 30+ events throughout the year - starting in March and going right through until the end of October. The ‘Speed’ calendar typically includes Sprints at famous circuits like Goodwood, Pembrey, Llandow and spectacular hillclimbs at venues like Wiscombe Park, Shelsley Walsh and Prescott - something for everyone.
Check out the Speed Championship tab for more details
