What is the MSA Euroclassic?

 

The MSA Euroclassic is a non-competitive, scenic tour for classic cars across Europe incorporating visits to museums, race circuits and other motoring and tourist related locations en route.  Established over 15 years ago, the event is one of the best loved annual European classic events. 

 

There are no timings or penalties for not following the supplied route and participants are free to travel at their own pace.  The route contains a number of check points which are open for a specified period.

 

Who Organises the Event?  

 

International Motor Sports Limited (IMS), on behalf of the Royal Automobile Club Motor Sports Association Ltd (MSA), the governing body of motor sport in the UK.  IMS is a wholly owned subsidiary of the MSA and is the organisation behind the Formula One British Grand Prix, Wales Rally GB and the RACMSA Rally of Scotland.

 

Who can Participate?  

 

The event is open to four wheel road cars, including replica cars, manufactured before 31 December 1989 which are insured and legal for continental road use.  Later cars may be accepted at the discretion of the Organisers if the car is “in the spirit” of the event.  Entries will be accepted on a first come - first served basis.

 

What’s Included  

 

• a fully researched route through five European Countries  
• route guidance from Calais to the start and return from the finish  
• full route instructions in a “tulip” style route book  
• limited breakdown assistance on the set route from Calais to the start and return from the finish  
• dedicated breakdown assistance for the duration of the event  
• exclusive driving opportunities at motor sport venues  
• lunches and local receptions (to be advised)  
• passes, car plate, rear car decal and two souvenir awards  
• on-event medical assistance  
• secure parking for your car where required at overnight halts  
• mid-event evening meal for two  
• finish celebration dinner for two  

 

Entry Fees and Deposit  

(for 1 car and 2 participants)  

 

Entries received on or before 26 March 2010                         £2,100

Entries received between 27 March 2010 and 30 June 2010    £2,250

 

A £500 deposit will secure your place, with the balance to be paid by 30 June 2010.  

 

Hotels  

 

Accommodation is not included in the entry fee, allowing participants to make their own arrangements.  We do however recommend participants reserve accommodation through our appointed booking agent Kuoni.  As soon as they are available, registered participants will receive a reservation form for hotels from Kuoni.  The total estimated cost for a 4*/5*, 9 night package will be £1,550 and for a 3*/4* star, 9 night package will be £1,330.  These costs are based on two people sharing a twin/double room, inclusive of breakfast.  Additional room charges apply for single occupancy.

 

Ferry Crossings  

 

Ferry travel to the start and home from the finish is not included in the entry fee.  However, the Organisers have arranged a group booking via P&O Ferries, Dover to Calais and return, for £75.  A booking form will be supplied on receipt of entry.

 

Provisional Route Outline  

 

Saturday 4 September  

 

Arrival at the Nürburgring, with Documentation and Eligibility Checks taking place in the early afternoon, followed by an evening Welcome Reception.  

 

Sunday 5 September  

 

The official start of the event, and stops at Bonn and Ahr, noted for its red wines, before we head back to the Nürburgring to explore their brand new leisure complex, including an exhibition of eight decades of motor racing at the circuit.  

 

Monday 6 September  

 

Morning laps of the Nordschleife circuit before we head west towards Erfurt, the largest and most beautiful city in the Free State of Thuringia, and one of the best preserved medieval city centres in Germany.  

 

Tuesday 7 September  

 

We head east from Erfurt towards Colditz Castle and our overnight halt in Prague.  

 

Wednesday 8 September  

 

A rest day in Prague allowing you to take in the sights of this wonderful city, the capital of the Czech Republic and a World Heritage Site.  The mid-event dinner takes place this evening.

 

Thursday 9 September  

 

We leave Prague and head south through the Czech Republic, with stops at Plzen, the home of Pilsener beer, and Hluboka nad Viavou before reaching Česke Budëjovice, a town full of Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and 19th century architecture.  

 

Friday 10 September  

 

We say goodbye to the Czech Republic to arrive in Austria and a stop at the Abbey Admont, with the largest monastic library in the world and a world famous collection of art and manuscripts. 

 

Our afternoon check point gives participants the chance to drive laps of the infamous ex F1 Salzburgring Circuit, before arriving at Jochberg, located in the heart of the Kitzbühel Alps.

 

Saturday 11 September  

 

From Jochberg we take the Grossglockner Pass, along the highest mountain in Austria, with gentle gradients, simple yet still entertaining curves and, of course, the added attraction of the fantastic landscape.   

 

An afternoon stop takes in the beautiful Lake Misurina before we reach the town of Merano.

 

 

Sunday 12 September  

 

The final day of the Euroclassic leaves Merano and heads along the Stelvio Pass, Top Gear’s ‘greatest driving road in the world’ before travelling north to Lindau, a stunning island in Lake Constance.   

 

Our gala dinner takes place this evening, overlooking the lake, with an opportunity to bid farewell to fellow participants.

 

What to do Next

 

To secure a place on the 2010 MSA Euroclassic, please download the entry form (below) and submit it with a current photograph of the car and £500 deposit, or full entry fee as appropriate, by 30 June 2010 at the latest to:

 

2010 MSA Euroclassic

International Motor Sports Ltd, Motor Sports House, Riverside Park, Colnbrook, SL3 0HG