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Speed Championship - Results 2024 

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Yes, the chequered flag has fallen on the 2024 Speed Championship!

Results from the 2024 Speed Championship can be downloaded by clicking on the spreadsheet icon below.    Many congratulations to all competitors and winners.

Photo - Overall 2024 Championship winner Derek Kessell

The bogey times used in calculating the 2024 Championship scores can be found by clicking on the spreadsheet icon below. 

If you have any queries regarding our Speed Championship coordinator at speed.downton@outlook.com

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Speed Championship - 2024 Entries now closed 

We will soon be taking entries for the 2025 Downton Motor Club Speed Championship.  This section is just left on the website as a template for 2025 :-) 

Just complete the application form below with your details and our Speed Championship Coordinator will verify your entry.  We will then be in touch regarding payment of the entry fee.   Details of all the fantastic awards within the Speed Championship can be found below.

Entries are open for all Downton Motor Club members - to avoid any delays please remember to renew  your Club membership before entering the Speed Championship.

If you have any queries regarding classes or the Motorsport Licence required please contact our Speed Championship coordinator at speed.downton@outlook.com

Click on the PDF icon to download a copy of the APPROVED 2024 Regulations which includes class structure and scoring method.

Click on the PDF icon to download an event calendar for the 2024 DMC Speed Championship. Check back here or look on our Facebook page for amendments.

Click on the PDF icon to download a copy of the Motorsport UK permit for the 2024 DMC Speed Championship. 

Section 1 - Your personal details - 

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2024 Speed Championship Entry Form

Section 2 - Your Car details - 

Downton class definitions can be found in the 2024 Championship Regulations which can be downloaded in PDF format from the icon at the top of this page.

Section 3 - Awards / Championships you wish to enter

Please select the Championships / Awards you wish to enter

* Note -  You must enter either the Main Championship or the Clubman Cup .... but not both  :-)   Full details of the Championships and Awards can be found further down this page.  By entering the Downton Motor Club Speed Championship / Awards you agree to the regulations, terms and conditions of entry as defined in the 2023 Championship Regulations.

Once you have selected the Championship / Awards you wish to enter then please pay your entry fees into the Downton Motor Club bank account.  If you need the bank details, then please drop us an email at speed.downton@outlook.com

Success - Thanks for your online entry - please remember to pay your entry fees into the Downton Motor Club bank account.   Good luck for 2024.

Downton Motor Club - Championships and Awards 

With our club being born out of Downton Engineering you can appreciate that Motorsport is core to our DNA.  We organise a number of very special championships that run each calendar year - our objective is fun, friendly competition that wont break the bank. If you are interested in joining the fun  then please contact our competition secretary by email - speed.downton@outlook.com 

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Downton Speed Championship Trophy

 

This is the main championship event with the competition being scored against their own class times meaning you are competing fairly against all types of cars over the season. A maximum of 3 events will count from any one venue.

 

Best nine qualifying events will count towards the Overall Championship, subject to a minimum of two 2 Sprints.

1st and 2nd for the top two highest points scorers will receive a replica trophy to retain.

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Downton Clubman Cup

 

​ The Clubman Cup is Downton's smaller Championship, its a very popular one for competitors wishing to compete but have limited time or budget for a full season.

  1. This Trophy is awarded to the highest scoring member registered for the award, having competed in 8   events or less.

  2. The best five 5 scores go towards the trophy with at least 3 different  venues and 1 sprint.

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The Wiscombe Park Challenge Trophy

 

Kindly donated by Jan Odor in memory of his son Keith.  This award will be presented to the highest point scorer from the Downton Motor Club championship rounds held at Wiscombe Park for registered competitors.

 

The best 5 scores will count towards this award, irrespective of the Downton class entered.

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The Chairman's Cup 

 

This award is given to the person that the Chairman feels has contributed outstandingly towards the club in that calendar year.   

 

It usually reflects 'hands on' service or contribution to Downton Motor Club and its members.    A great honour. 

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The Maniflow Exhaust Award

The trophy will be presented to the highest Championship point scorer using Maniflow exhaust components (manifold or silencer). 

The winner will also receive cash prize of £100

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The Burlen Fuel Systems Award

 

This beautiful trophy is made from original SU components and is for competitors  running SU carburation systems.

It is presented to the highest Championship point scorer using the iconic SU Carburettors.

The Novice Trophy 

At Downton Motor Club we are always keen to see new competitors. 

 

This trophy for a competitor who has never held a competition licence before & accumulates the most points within the regular championship.

A great way to start your motorsport career !

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Want to have a go?

Our friends at Wiscombe Park Hillclimb provide an up to date and comprehensive guide.  As well as car and driver preparation it also covers paddock protocol and start line procedures.  Although this guide is aimed at starting hillclimbing the basic rules and regulations are the same for all speed events - including Sprinting.

Go to www.wiscombepark.co.uk to download a copy of their getting started guide (in pdf format).   Please contact us if you have any questions about getting started.

All Wiscombe Park Action Photos by Nigel Cole 

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