Loughborough Car Club

Your Local Car Club
If you are interested in cars and motor sport the best way to enjoy your hobby and develop your enthusiasm is to get involved with a local club that is recognised by the governing body of British motor sport, the Motor Sports Association (MSA). You will meet up with a lively bunch of like minded enthusiasts who will offer you a wealth of experience and support if you want to take part in competition.

The Loughborough Car Club
The Loughborough Car Club, established in 1959, is one of the East Midlands leading promoters of clubman's motor sport. The club is centred on Loughborough but draws its membership from all over Leicestershire, South Derbyshire and South Nottinghamshire. Its members are active in all aspects of the sport: rallies, trials, autotests, speed events, circuit racing, marshalling, etc.

The Social Side
The club has an active social calendar designed to complement the more serious sporting events. Skittles, bowling, talks, videos and quizzes are regularly organised along with the annual Dinner Dance and Awards Presentation. The highlight of the Club's month is the regular 'Club Night', always held on the second Tuesday of each month at the Club's home pub, The Black Swan, Shepshed, map reference: 129/482197. Meet other members and hear what's going on in the world of motor sport as well as picking up tips and ideas.

The Tuesday Evening Calendar
Small scale mid-week events are an important part of achieving the support and enthusiasm that have always been a special feature of the club. During the summer the club normally holds four evening autotests and Auto Solo's. Half a dozen twelve car rallies are normally organised on autumn and winter evenings. All these events take place around Leicestershire and provide a cheap and enjoyable night out. See Future Events for details.

Marshalling, Navigating & Helping
You do not need a car to play a full part in the club's activities. Marshalling is a great way to get a feel for the sport with a minimal financial outlay. Drivers with cars always need helpful and occasionally experienced people to passenger on trials, navigate on rallies and provide service crews on many different events.

Young Drivers
You need to be over 17 and hold a Road Traffic Driving Licence to drive in most forms of motor sport. However, on certain types of events (e.g. trials and autotests) that are held on private land you can drive from 15 years onwards. You can be a passenger (navigator) on certain events from 12 years onwards. The Club operates a very successful Junior Team for 15 year olds upwards. It's a great way to get into the sport in a safe and affordable way.

Get involved
If you would like more information about Loughborough Car Club, the best way is to come along to one of the events listed and have a chat to some of the members and find out first hand what motor sport is all about.