American Speedfest II – Brands Hatch
 

I missed this last year as it clashed with the Bromley Pageant of Motoring, but after a strong recommendation from Bandit I decided to give it a look. Predictably I had my camera with me and took a few snaps.

Forgive the lack of variety in my pictures: I was having a lazy day and didn’t fancy walking round the circuit!

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5565/...b62e7b4a_b.jpg

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3876/...6756009a_b.jpg

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2934/...c13dfb8f_b.jpg

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2925/...5ce6a35c_b.jpg

The main attraction on track was the European NASCAR Championship. The NASCAR races were really entertaining…

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2895/...fcecf3ea_b.jpg

…but it was “Bernie’s V8” – a Championship specifically catering for classic American cars – I was most interested in seeing. The classics were out a few times throughout the day, with some races specifically for classic saloon cars and others open for everything historic.

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3878/...ecb11c57_b.jpg

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5566/...d3fca32a_b.jpg

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2935/...ac1949e5_b.jpg

I think Can-Am is one of the most underrated Championships of all time, so I was really looking forward to seeing (and hearing) some Can-Am cars out on track. All of these cars were quick in their heyday, but some of the drivers were obviously taking it easy.

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3871/...33a00308_b.jpg

Happily not all of them were being cautious: Michele Liguori absolutely drove the wheels off his Lola in the first race of the day. It was only a short race, but he lapped everyone at least once! Great to not only see Can-Am cars on track, but see them driven hard as well.

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2914/...17e18217_b.jpg

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3839/...0807c40b_b.jpg

Although it was a celebration of American cars, a few European cars managed to sneak onto the track, including a Mk.1 Escort…

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3870/...2a011cd2_b.jpg

…and one of my favourite cars of the day (and of all time) a Porsche 917K. This 917K is a replica (and it was plagued with electrical gremlins all day), but even when it’s stationary I still think this is one of the best looking race cars of all time. :nod:

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3906/...1bfb5acc_b.jpg

The support for the NASCAR’s was completed by the BARC Quaife Intermarque Championship. This is a championship for space frame silhouette saloon cars.

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5471/...fb7291dc_b.jpg

I have to confess I spent more time trying to guess what each car was silhouetting than I did watching them racing! :lol:

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2908/...4eea4582_b.jpg

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5519/...6f1948de_b.jpg

Really enjoyable day out with some lovely motors to look at: cheers for the recommendation Bandit! :doubleup:

any chance you could make us aware of all these amazing events you attend BEFORE they happen? Every thread like this I find and appreciate leaves me feeling i've missed out lol

Check the calendar on Surrey:

Surrey Scoobies - Calendar

I add all the events I think look good and anything that gets posted on the forum. :)

(Apologies for posting a Surrey link on SES mods! :D)

Ok, that's me owned!

:lol:

Cracking snaps, looking at the metal I bet the noise was truly amazing!

Yep, great pics as ever :)

The Can-Am cars sounded superb. The Euro NASCAR's weren't as loud as I was hoping, but the racing was really good.

The Plymouth Superbird sounded ridiculous. It was so loud it physically hurt every time it came past!

Cheers! :)

Don't suppose you snapped any pics of a nice light metallic blue 67 Mustang convertible, think it was parked in the Mustang time line. Belongs to a friend of mine and she'd be chuffed to bits if anyone has any nice shots of it.

Shane

Sorry, I didn't. I'm not a massive fan of Mustang convertibles, so I'm certain I didn't take a picture of it!

Was it this one?

http://www.southeastscoobies.co.uk/v...1&d=1403698541

Ken

That's the one, very nice car and pretty much original, right down to the radio, think they're on the hunt for a 67 Fastback as well so they can have his and hers.

Looks really nice Shane,I do love the older Mustangs and a GT 390 fastback would be in my garage if ever the numbers come up. :nod: