The 2010 season saw F.I.S.C. 'Legendary Circuits' introducing some
novelties to the race calendar. Not all were successful, but
nevertheless there seems to be more than enough interest for next year.
We're allready halfway the motor racing season 2010, which presents us with a good opportunity to review the current season so far, in order to get an idea in what way the F.I.S.C. ‘Legendary Circuits’ is developing.
The kick off of the season was at Spa Francorchamps and an ‘open
pitlane’ track day this time. Although 20 March is reasonably early in
the season, the name and fame attracted some 150 drivers, many of
whom did register with F.I.S.C. for the day. The relaxed way to start the
season, check the car and/or bits that were taken apart over wintertime
and organize some tests in order to gain some extra speed for the
season, were widely appreciated. It also invited a different audience,
track day enthusiasts who were now in a position to get the ‘feel’ of
the F.I.S.C. series without committing to all the hassle of acquiring a
racing licence, racing gear and fully prepped racing car up front,
without really knowing what to expect. Some drivers were really tempted
afterwards to give it a try in 2011.
The first race weekend of the year, consisting of three sprint
races of 30min’s each, at the circuit of Zandvoort already hinted in
what direction the series is currently developing. The grid saw a wide
variety of cars, such as Lotus 7, Caterham, Alfa Romeo Giulietta, MGB
roadster, Morgan +4, Austin Healey Sprite, MG Midget, Morris Cooper S
and Turner. Enquiries were received from Ginetta G4, MGBGTv8, Morgan
+8, Triumph Spitfire, Steyr Puch, DKW, Trabant, Renault Gordini,
Rochdale Olympic, Davrian GT, Morgan roadster, Peerless, Marcos and
Lenham Sprite drivers. All cars make up for an exotic grid and all
matching more or less the pace of a 1,600 grid.
Another novelty was the participation in a long-distance race, the
Eifelrennen. Racing for 300km through the woods of the Eifel mountains
at the legendary Nürburgring – Nordschleife circuit. The Eifelrennen
grid at the Nürburgring – Nordschleife seemed to be ‘endless’ with 173
cars participating. Joe Kühne (D) here seen discussing the last details
with his crew (see picture) just before the start. The 300km race with
one obligatory pit stop and drivers change, or just hopping out and in
for the real diehards, looked to be very appealing for many drivers.
But came pay day, many F.I.S.C. drivers backed off altogether. Too long
compared to the usual sprint race or maybe too difficult to organize,
who knows?
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