HERO Partner
Vintage and classic cars – About Hero
HERO is a classic car club recognised by the Royal Automobile Club Motor Sports Association (the MSA - the official governing body for motor sport in the UK, affiliated to the FIA) and, through its membership of the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs, is affiliated to FIVA - the Fédération Internationale des Véhicules Anciens. A classic car endurance rallying club that dates over fifteen years, HERO has organised more than 80 events (trials and tours) especially for classic cars, such as the Icelandic Saga, the London to Lisbon Classic Rally, the Arctic Winter Trial, and the Celtic Malts. However, HERO’s best known and recurring events are:
The Summer Trial (Reliability Trial and Tour): a three-day event that is Perfect for the beginner or seasoned competitor. The Summer Trial usually runs around July;
The Scottish Malts (Reliability Trial and Tour): an opportunity to discover the Heart of Scotland, visit some of the world’s oldest distilleries and explore legendary roads. The Scottish Malts 2010 runs from 6th – 10th September
Le Jog - the ultimate endurance rally - from Land’s End to John O’Groats: a Reliability Trial and Tour arguably considered as the toughest classic car rally in Europe and North America. Le Jog 2010 runs from 4th – 7th December.
The Icelandic SAGA (Reliability Trial): a bi-annual event that promise to take you across some of the most spectacular landscape the world can offer. The Icelandic Saga 2010 has been postponed as a result of the recent volcanic eruptions. Unfortunately more eruptions are expected, making very difficult for HERO to determine alternative dates at this moment. Thank you for your understanding.
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HERO Premier Members have access to a multitude of benefits and services negotiated by HERO for its Premier Members thanks to the numerous industry participants who joined the exclusive database of HERO partners. These vary from spare parts & equipment suppliers, Hotels and Resorts, lifestyle providers, accessories and professional services related but not limited to classic cars. These are accessible to Premier Members through the Members Page and If you are not yet a Premier Member, you can become one by following the links in this page.
HERO also offers to all Members (Premier and Non) in-house services such as:
HERO Assist:
- Professional mechanical support and assistance to classic car enthusiasts on (or) off classic car events. This service also applies to any HERO Assist storage services.
- Specialized classic car transport and logistics to assist you with shipping and receiving of your car to and from events, or simply to your home.
- Car storage in secure and temperature controlled units across the UK and abroad, fully alarmed with CCTV.
HERO Arrive & Drive:
We have a selection of rally equipped classic cars to participate in a HERO event or any other suitable classic car rally.
HERO Events:
HERO organises a number of flagship events throughout the UK and abroad both as Reliability Trial and Tours. Additionally, HERO Events can also create and run tailored events (trials and tours for corporate/leisure, themed events: educational, gastronomical…) and/or specific training sessions.
HERO Cup:
The crews who compete in three out of the four 2010 HERO events are eligible to win the prestigious prizes offered in connection with the HERO Cup.
HERO Store:
This online dedicated store is designed to offer all the necessary rallying and auto care equipment, selected by HERO from the most reliable suppliers in the industry (under construction).
HERO Foundation:
HERO is committed to making charitable donations to worthwhile causes and to give a token of the Club’s appreciation to the numerous communities that host the events and welcome HERO members year after year.
HERO - THE CLUB:
Club Membership is open to all actual and intending competitors on LE JOG, the Scottish Malts Six Day Reliability Trial, London - Lisbon,and all our other events; and to anyone else with an interest in rallying of this kind. An initial meeting to set up HERO was held on Sunday 20th October 1996. As of 2010, the memberships stand at over 3000.
The Club undertakes regular e-mailings to its members in order to keep them updated on new services, communicate rally news and events, but also to keep all the Club membership records up to date. Note that HERO is registered under the Data Protection Act 1998). The Club rules are based on the MSA's model. You can become a member by participating in any one of our events. No fees are charged. If you wish to benefit from the preferential rates and benefits that HERO has negotiated for you, then become a Premier Member for £100 per annum + VAT. To become a Premier Member, please see the Members Page to sign up and receive our HERO Premier Member Welcome Pack. If you would like to marshal on any of HERO's events, contact us through the Marshal Page.
Honorary Club President:
- Lord Steel of Aikwood (David Steel)
Honorary Club Vice-Presidents:
- Russell Brookes
- Sir Terence English
Advisory Committee:
- Tony Newman - Chairman
- John Wood
- Colin Goode
- Geoff Gibson
- Chris Winter
- Harriet Wood (Co-opted)
Chief Scrutineer: Peter Elliott peterselliott@heroevents.eu
Acting Treasurer: Brian Whyte brian@heroevents.eu
General Secretary: Lynn Nedin lynn@heroevents.eu