In recent years the MG Trophy has produced the following drivers who have gone on to higher levels of motorsport, Fiona Leggate BTCC, Rachel Davies Radical Clubmans, Jack Goff Clio Cup 2010/11/12. If YOU think you've got what it takes to move up to these levels try the cost effective MG Trophy and find out.
With regulations designed to keep costs to a minimum (eg sealed engines and gearboxes, max 15 new tyres in a season, etc), the series is suitable for both novice and experienced drivers.
For the experienced driver classes A & B are for full race prepared cars (190bhp) running on Dunlop (control) slicks/wets. Class A is forMGF/TF's, LE 500'sand class B for MG ZR's.
For novice drivers or experienced racers on a lower budget, classes C & D cater for the road going MG ZR and MGF/TF (160bhp) running on MSA list 1A/B tyres.
The points structure for 2012 will be Class A, MGF/TF 190, LE 500 and Class B MG ZR 190 will compete together to score points and Classes C & D MG ZR 160 and MGF/TF 160 compete together to score points so any class can win overall.
Friendly and helpful off track, and highly competitive on track, it's undoubtedly one of the most cost effective single make club championships in the UK.
For drivers of all levels who require tuition/coaching speak to Zak Mercer on 07774 780747. Zak is the 2009 MG Trophy 160 Champion (Classes C/D) and holds an ARDS Grade A instructor's licence and is the official driver/coach for the MG Trophy. In 2010 he raced in selected rounds of the Trophy in an MG ZR 190 and has previously raced an MG ZR 190 in Britcar and LMA Saloons.
For those without the experience of car set up etc speak to Dan Surridge at CMC Motorsport Ltd, they can provide an Arrive and Drive Package or Technical Support package at each circuit, Dan can be reached on 07899 925454. Fancy a go to see what it's like? A ZR 160 is being made available this year for interested drivers to try out, call Dan to make an appointment.
For a full list of cars and equipment for sale please log on to www.motorsportads.co.uk. Also see under Race Cars for Sale opposite.
Please contact Pete Macwaters for further information.
Pete MacwatersChampionship Co-ordinator
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2012 Race Dates (Confirmed)
April 8th Donington (DH)
May 5/6th Brands Hatch (TH)
June 23/24th Silverstone (DH)
August 11th Oulton Park (DH)
September 8th Thruxton (SH)
October 13/14th Snetterton (DH)
SH = Single race
DH = Double Header Rounds
TH = Triple Header Rounds
