Trackday Trophy - About us

Trackday Trophy is a series designed for solo drivers or teams-of-two drivers, in production and production-based saloon, hatchback and sports cars.

Run by MSV Trackdays, the aim was to create a series that was enjoyable for all, so at the end of the 2009 season Trackday Trophy was launched. The series has a friendly, feel-good atmosphere on and off the race track, with an emphasis on having a good time. 

Historically, Trackday Trophy regulations have required at least one of the possible two drivers per team to be a novice (with fewer than six previous races), but following a revision of the rules this is no longer the case! This exciting change now means that all of our new drivers and teams can share the knowledge and experience of the existing crop of Trackday Trophy racers.

FORMAT & PIT STOPS:

Each event consists of a 25-minute qualifying session, followed by a 45-minute race, with qualifying and the race taking place on the same day to reduce overnight costs.

Races are designed with a mandatory pit stop to facilitate teams of two drivers. This allows the cost of running the car to be shared - along with the excitement! Solo entries are of course also accepted.

CLASSES:

Cars will run in classes based on the power-to-weight calculation of the vehicle. With the power figure taken from the wheels, and the weight of the vehicle (including driver) taken in "end-of-race conditions". Details of the testing procedures are available via the regulations. 

The class structure will be as follows but may be subject to change depending on entries.

Class B: 151 – 175 bhp/tonne

Class C: 126 – 150 bhp/tonne

Class D: Up to 125 bhp/tonne

Guest/Invitation Class: Any other production and production-based saloon, hatchback and sports car that we have given permission to join the championship or single event.

REGULATIONS:

The regulations for the series are reasonably relaxed, so that most cars that have already been developed for track days will be eligible.

• Meet the basic Motorsport UK standards for safety (check out our Guide to Motorsport UK Scrutineering Requirements)
• No more than 175 bhp per tonne
• Minimum weight of 600kg (post-race and with driver)
• Motorsport UK list 1A, 1B, 1C tyres - with no slicks or motorsport wets allowed
• Forced induction cars and cars with a sequential gearbox must conform to the series regulations regarding ballast
• 4WD vehicles are not permitted

Aerodynamic devices are permitted, providing that they comply with the provisions set out in the Motorsport UK NCRs, in terms of fixed rear wings/diffusers and front splitters only. It is implicit that these devices are approved by the scrutineers. Active aero/DRS style systems are not permitted.