Throckmorton Challenge 2010

A one day special Classic Trial for cars built before 31st December 1983

18 special tests, every one different (as many as we normally pack into Le Jog)

A handful of regularities.

On Saturday 16th October 2010  the Historic Endurance Rallying Organisation will promote the HERO Throckmorton Challenge at the former RAF airfield near Pershore, Worcestershire, less than 20 minutes from junction 6 of the M5. One-time base for training Wellington Bomber crews during World War Two (the disused control tower and ancillary buildings are still a prominent feature) and in later years a dispersal site for Vulcan Bombers, the airfield still has some of the longest runways in the UK. The site has had a chequered history including having been used by Dick Strawbridge to film his TV serious Crafty Tricks of War, and HERO are grateful to QinetiQ for permission to use the site.

Intended for crews keen on Classic Reliability Trials and Historic Road Events, the format will be a large number of driving tests spread throughout the site, and interspersed with a few regularities. No two tests will be the same as we have sufficient room and enough cones available to us to avoid the need to duplicate the layout. The tests will be similar to those used on other HERO events such as Le Jog and will give novice and experienced crews an enjoyable day’s sport at a very competitive entry fee –

£150 for a crew of two including a light lunch and a hot buffet evening meal.

Scrutineering and documentation will take place on Friday evening but Saturday morning scrutineering can be arranged. However, places for Saturday morning will be limited and these will be allocated on a first come – first served basis.

Separate awards for individual Marques.

A couple of dedicated off-road tests will also be included for classic four by four competitors.

Looking for something different, want to practice your handling techniques or just fancy getting to know HERO events? Then get your entry in without delay. Early indications are that this will be a popular event, but numbers will be limited to a maximum of 90 cars