SURVIVING AND THRIVING

Nowhere else in the world is national motorsport as strong as it is in the UK, with a wealth of championships and series on offer, but that wouldn’t be the case without the existence of the various racing clubs throughout the country.

One of the longest running and most successful is the 750 Motor Club, which in 2020 is entering its 81st season. Founded in 1939 by a group of Austin Seven enthusiasts, the club has grown beyond recognition over the decades and now boasts 26 championships/series in its roster and a membership of around 2000.

The club was created with an ethos of affordable racing, which remains part of its DNA, from its membership fee of just £25 to strict regulations within its categories to ensure costs are kept to a minimum. And it’s a philosophy that is clearly working – last season only the Classic Sports Car Club had a higher grid average among the UK’s racing clubs. Leading series for the 750MC include Club Enduro, with 41 cars on average, while the Locost and Toyota MR2