{"id":498087,"date":"2019-03-06T11:52:38","date_gmt":"2019-03-06T19:52:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportscardigest.com\/\/?p=73872"},"modified":"2023-12-09T23:07:22","modified_gmt":"2023-12-09T23:07:22","slug":"donington-festival-to-feature-2-liter-sports-cars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/donington-festival-to-feature-2-liter-sports-cars\/","title":{"rendered":"Donington Historic Festival (2019) &#8211; Featuring 2-Liter Sports Cars"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The 2019 Donington Historic Festival promises to be the most action-packed yet. Fifteen grids will take to the track across 18 races, when a hugely diverse range of more than 400 classic racing cars spanning nine decades converge on Donington Park from all over the world.<\/p>\n<p>New to DHF &#8211; in fact, an entirely new series &#8211; is the <em>Sportscar 2000\u00a0<\/em>for 1961-71 two-liter cars.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>This brand new international historic series features 1300, 1600 and 2000 classes and, by excluding four-valve machines, provides a showcase that allows smaller-engined but highly exciting racing cars such as Porsche 904 and 906, Chevron B8, Lotus 23B, Abarth and Alfa Romeo TZ, to race against each other on a hugely entertaining and competitive \u2018level playing field\u2019.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_701065\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-701065\" style=\"width: 1500px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/HGPCA-Nuvolari-Trophy-pre-1940-Grand-Prix-Cars-Practice-Robert-Newall-Maserati-8CM-Image-by-Pete-Austin.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-701065 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/HGPCA-Nuvolari-Trophy-pre-1940-Grand-Prix-Cars-Practice-Robert-Newall-Maserati-8CM-Image-by-Pete-Austin.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1041\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/HGPCA-Nuvolari-Trophy-pre-1940-Grand-Prix-Cars-Practice-Robert-Newall-Maserati-8CM-Image-by-Pete-Austin.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/HGPCA-Nuvolari-Trophy-pre-1940-Grand-Prix-Cars-Practice-Robert-Newall-Maserati-8CM-Image-by-Pete-Austin-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/HGPCA-Nuvolari-Trophy-pre-1940-Grand-Prix-Cars-Practice-Robert-Newall-Maserati-8CM-Image-by-Pete-Austin-1024x711.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/HGPCA-Nuvolari-Trophy-pre-1940-Grand-Prix-Cars-Practice-Robert-Newall-Maserati-8CM-Image-by-Pete-Austin-100x69.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/HGPCA-Nuvolari-Trophy-pre-1940-Grand-Prix-Cars-Practice-Robert-Newall-Maserati-8CM-Image-by-Pete-Austin-770x534.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/HGPCA-Nuvolari-Trophy-pre-1940-Grand-Prix-Cars-Practice-Robert-Newall-Maserati-8CM-Image-by-Pete-Austin-293x203.jpg 293w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/HGPCA-Nuvolari-Trophy-pre-1940-Grand-Prix-Cars-Practice-Robert-Newall-Maserati-8CM-Image-by-Pete-Austin-1400x972.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-701065\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Pete Austin<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>A nod to Donington\u2019s early history can be found in the <em>Nuvolari and Ascari Trophy races for pre-1961 Front Engined GP cars<\/em>. Organized by the Historic Grand Prix Cars Association and supported by Supagard\u00a0and Hall &amp; Hall, these will feature beautiful pieces of motor racing history dating from 1925 to 1961, with fabulous machines that raced in period in the hands of the biggest stars of the day, including the types of racers that graced Donington Park in the Grands Prix of the 1930s. Donington\u2019s early history is also celebrated in the \u2018<em>Mad Jack\u2019 Pre-War Sports Car<\/em>race. Named after Richard \u2018Mad Jack\u2019 Shuttleworth, winner of the first-ever Donington Grand Prix in 1935, this sees Alfa Romeos, Frazer Nashes, Bugattis and Bentleys go wheel-to-wheel with diminutive Morgan 3-wheelers and tiny Austin Sevens.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/1672096_unnamed-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-701066 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/1672096_unnamed-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2266\" height=\"1953\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/1672096_unnamed-1.jpg 2266w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/1672096_unnamed-1-300x259.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/1672096_unnamed-1-1024x883.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/1672096_unnamed-1-100x86.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/1672096_unnamed-1-770x664.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/1672096_unnamed-1-1536x1324.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/1672096_unnamed-1-2048x1765.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/1672096_unnamed-1-293x253.jpg 293w, https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/1672096_unnamed-1-1400x1207.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2266px) 100vw, 2266px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>There will be plenty of potent, four-wheeled glamor on the track and in the open-access paddock. The <em>Royal Automobile Club Woodcote Trophy\u00a0<\/em>features stunning pre-56 road-racing cars including C- and D-type Jaguars and 250S Maseratis, while \u2018big cats\u2019 galore will be out in the <em>Jaguar Classic Challenge. <\/em>The <em>GT &amp; Sports Car Cup<\/em>\u00a0showcases genuine pre-66 GT cars and pre-63 sports-racing cars of a type that was raced in the World Endurance Championship, while the <em>Pre-63 GT\u00a0<\/em>features Short Wheelbase Ferraris, DB4GT Astons, AC Aces, SZ Alfas and Lotus Elites.<\/p>\n<p>If the drivers of the Lotus 15s, Lister Jaguars, Lister Knobblys and Cooper Monacos in the <em>Stirling Moss Trophy\u00a0<\/em>seem to be battling it out with an extra level of enthusiasm, it might have something to do with the fact that they\u2019re competing for the actual cup that Sir Stirling Moss won in the 1955 British GP.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/1672095_unnamed-scaled.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-701067 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/1672095_unnamed.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"3029\" height=\"2422\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Making its DHF debut is the <em>HRDC \u2018Allstars\u2019<\/em>grid for pre-66 sports, GT and Touring Cars. The HRDC grids are always hugely entertaining and this promises to maintain that tradition. Expect to see TVR Griffith vs Bill Thomas Cheetah, Austin-Healey Jamaican and Daimler 250SP \u2018Dart\u2019!<\/p>\n<p>The ever-popular and reliably lively Formula Juniors return, with two <em>FJHRA\/HSCC \u2018Silverline\u2019 Championship\u00a0<\/em>grids. This formula was developed six decades ago as a way to train future Grand Prix drivers and was a proving ground for names such as Jim Clark, John Surtees and Jochen Rindt.<\/p>\n<p>Tin-top fans won\u2019t be disappointed either, with a timetable that includes five dedicated Touring Car races. The <em>HRDC \u2018Coys Trophy\u2019\u00a0<\/em>will see everything from Mini Coopers to Notchback and GT350 Ford Mustangs in the line-up of 1958-66 Touring Cars, while the pre-60 grid in the <em>HRDC \u2018Touring Greats\u2019\u00a0<\/em>is likely to showcase battles between Ford Thunderbirds and Alfa Romeo Giulietta Ti Berlinas, with a good helping of Austin A35 and A40s nipping around as well.<\/p>\n<p>Ford Lotus Cortinas will be out in force in the <em>U2TC, <\/em>facing opposition from BMW 1800 TISAs and Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GTAs, while the <em>Historic Touring Car Challenge with Tony Dron Trophy<\/em>brings together a fantastic array of beefy pre-1991 British and European Touring Cars. If BMW M3 E30s, RS500 Ford Sierra Cosworths, Chevrolet Camaros, Ford Capris and XJ12C Jaguars are your thing, this is definitely one not to miss.<\/p>\n<p>Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.doningtonhistoric.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.doningtonhistoric.com\u00a0<\/a>for further information and to book tickets.<\/p>\n<p><strong>PROVISIONAL EVENT TIMETABLE<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Qualifying: Friday, May 3<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>09.10 &#8211; Sportscar 2000 for 1961-71 two-litre cars<br \/>\n09.55 &#8211; Royal Automobile\u00a0Club Woodcote Trophy for pre-56 sportscars<br \/>\n10.35 &#8211; U2TC Trophy for pre-66 under two-litre Touring\u00a0Cars<br \/>\n11.15 &#8211; HRDC \u2018Touring Greats\u2019 for pre-\u201960 Touring\u00a0Cars\u00a0with Invited \u2018TC63\u2019<br \/>\n11.50 &#8211; Mad Jack &#8211;\u00a0Pre-War Sports Cars<br \/>\n12.25 &#8211; Historic Touring Car Challenge\u00a0(HTCC) with Tony Dron Trophy<br \/>\n12.55 &#8211; Lunch Break \/ Demonstrations<br \/>\n13.35 &#8211; GT &amp; Sports Car\u00a0Cup for pre-66 GT &amp; pre-63\u00a0sportscars<br \/>\n14.25 &#8211; HRDC \u2018Allstars\u2019 for pre-\u201966 Sports, GT\u00a0&amp; Touring\u00a0Cars<br \/>\n15.00 &#8211; Jaguar Classic\u00a0Challenge for pre-66 Jaguar cars<br \/>\n15.40 &#8211; Pre-63 GT for pre-63 GT cars<br \/>\n16.20 &#8211; FJHRA\/HSCC\u00a0\u2018Silverline\u2019 Formula Junior\u00a0Championship Front Engined Grid<br \/>\n16.50 &#8211; Nuvolari\u00a0and Ascari Trophies for pre-1961 Front Engined GP cars<br \/>\n17.20 &#8211; Stirling Moss\u00a0Trophy for pre-61 sportscars<br \/>\n18.00 &#8211; HRDC \u2018COYS TROPHY\u2019 for Touring Cars 1958-\u00a01966<br \/>\n18.35 &#8211; FJHRA\/HSCC\u00a0\u2018Silverline\u2019 Formula Junior\u00a0Championship Rear Engined Grid<\/p>\n<p><strong>Saturday, May 4<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>09.10 &#8211; FJHRA\/HSCC \u2018Silverline\u2019 Formula Junior\u00a0Championship Front Engined Grid\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0Race 1<br \/>\n09.45 &#8211; Sportscar 2000 for 1961-71 two-litre cars<br \/>\n11.00 &#8211; Nuvolari\u00a0and Ascari Trophies for pre-1961 Front Engined GP cars &#8211; Race 1<br \/>\n11.35 &#8211; Royal Automobile\u00a0Club Woodcote Trophy for pre-56 sportscars<br \/>\n12.35 &#8211; Lunch Break \/ Demonstrations<br \/>\n13.25 &#8211; U2TC Trophy for pre-66 under two-litre Touring\u00a0Cars<br \/>\n14.40 &#8211; FJHRA\/HSCC\u00a0\u2018Silverline\u2019 Formula Junior\u00a0Championship Rear Engined Grid\u00a0&#8211; Race 1<br \/>\n15.15 &#8211; Mad Jack &#8211;\u00a0Pre-War Sports Cars<br \/>\n16.10 &#8211; HRDC \u2018Touring Greats\u2019 for pre-\u201960 Touring\u00a0Cars\u00a0with Invited \u2018TC63\u2019<br \/>\n17.10 &#8211; GT &amp; Sports Car\u00a0Cup for pre-66 GT &amp; pre-63\u00a0sportscars<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sunday, May 5<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>09.10 &#8211; HRDC \u2018Allstars\u2019 for pre-\u201966 Sports, GT\u00a0&amp; Touring\u00a0Cars<br \/>\n10.10 &#8211; FJHRA\/HSCC \u2018Silverline\u2019 Formula Junior\u00a0Championship Front Engined Grid\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0Race 2<br \/>\n10.45 &#8211; Historic Touring Car Challenge\u00a0(HTCC) with Tony Dron Trophy<br \/>\n12.00 &#8211; Jaguar Classic\u00a0Challenge for pre-66 Jaguar cars<br \/>\n13.00 &#8211; Lunch Break \/ Demonstrations<br \/>\n14.00 &#8211; Pre-63 GT for pre-63 GT cars<br \/>\n15.15 &#8211; Nuvolari\u00a0and Ascari Trophies for pre-1961 Front Engined GP cars &#8211; Race 2<br \/>\n15.50 &#8211; Stirling Moss\u00a0Trophy for pre-61 sportscars<br \/>\n17.05 &#8211; HRDC \u2018COYS TROPHY\u2019 for Touring Cars 1958-\u00a01966<br \/>\n18.05 &#8211; FJHRA\/HSCC \u2018Silverline\u2019 Formula Junior\u00a0Championship Rear Engined Grid\u00a0&#8211; Race\u00a02<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The 2019 Donington Historic Festival promises to be the most action-packed yet. 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