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(1947 - 1976)
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What makes Downton Motor Club so special?
The UK is blessed with a number of excellent car clubs so what makes Downton Motor Club special?. The main aim of our club is to be a really fun and friendly club supporting a Speed Championship that runs throughout the year - at great venues such as Castle Combe, Loton Park, Prescott, Wiscombe Park , etc. Check out the 6 panels below which give an insight into the principles of Downton Motor Club. Yes, we think Downton Motor Club is special - why not join us?
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1. Our Club Members
Our biggest asset is our club membership - although by modern standards we are not a large club, our fantastic membership is the backbone that makes the successful club that you see today. We are car enthusiasts from all walks of life - always willing to help and share our experience with other club members. The vast majority of our members are regular competitors at motorsport venues across the UK.
2. Our Heritage
The origins of Downton Motor Club can be traced back to the halcyon days of Downton Engineering - synonymous with all BMC and MG cars but most noatably the classic Austin and Morris Mini. Indeed, Downton developed the ‘S’ version of the classic Mini Cooper engine to create the ultimate performance Mini, which stormed this little car to victory on the Monte Carlo Rally and numerous other international events.
3. Top Venues
Our Speed Championship series takes us across the country - visiting some of the very best sprint and hillclimb venues.
For 2025 we have 32 events planned for our Championship - mainly in the south west of England and the Midlands. Venues include Castle Combe, Loton Park, Gurston Down, Wiscombe Park, Prescott, Curborough, Harewood, Llandow, Chivenor and Clay Pigeon.
4. Diversity
Although we have very strong links to Classic Minis we also cater for more modern cars - recently we have seen an increase in members who want to compete in their BMW Minis. Whatever your make of car, if you are a car enthusiast then you will be made very welcome at Downton Motor Club.
We believe we have a class for every type of car - with special classes for BMW Minis. Check out the class structure in the 2025 Regulations.
5. Fun & Friendly Competition
We have a very active set of motorsport competitors within our membership - who all regularly compete in Motorsport competitions around the UK. We also run our own series of prestigious Championships for Hillclimbing and Sprinting - Motorsport is in the DNA of the Club.
If you are interested in trying Motorsport then Downton Motor Club is a great place to start. We can provide lots of advice on the options available to you.
6. ASWMC affiliated
Our club is affiliated to the Association of South West Motor Clubs which provides our members with a gateway to a world of motorsport events.
Check out the ASWMC website to find out about the nineteen different championships that Downton Motor Club Members can take part in - stage rallies, road rallies, Targa rallies Autocross, etc.
Whatever's your flavour of Motorsport - Downton is a great place to start !
Contact Us
Why not come along to one of our events - meet some members and find out what we are all about - you will be made very welcome.