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(1947 - 1976)
Discount for Club members !
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)
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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
2025 DMC Speed Champion - Steve Jarrett
Congratulations to Steve Jarrett and all our Speed Championship competitors for making this year's competition so special.
Also many thanks to our Speed Championship Coordinator and organiser - Andrew Mathis - for doing such a excellent job throughout the year.
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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
