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Tongham Motor Club (TMC) was formed
in 1972 by a group of people who wanted to race cars, but could
not afford the forms of motor sport then available. They rented
a field and raced saloon cars such as Ford Anglia's and Austin
A40's around a quarter mile oval circuit. These cars were totally
road standard, with only a roll cage added and the glass removed.
As
the club grew over the years, further classes of cars were added,
culminating in today's eight formulas, from basic standard saloons
through to Hot Rods, plus we do Juniors and novice Junior races.
Track facilities have also improved and after several moves,
TMC is now based at Brick Kiln Farm, Four Marks, Nr Alton. The
track is well signposted from the A31, from which there is direct
access via the farm road.
Racing
commences at 11.00 a.m. and all eight formulas are raced at each
meeting, plus extras such as ladies, mechanics and marshals races,
which gives over twenty races per meeting. Refreshments are available
all afternoon from the TMC canteen and there is also ample free
spectator car parking.
TMC
is a member of SEGTO (South Eastern Grass Track Organisation)
which is the governing body for grass track racing in the South
of England. As well as formulating the racing rules and regulations,
SEGTO organises a yearly championship which runs through the
whole season from April to October. Each member club hosts one
round and all drivers are eligible to race for the SEGTO Championship,
resulting in fierce competition from every club for the trophies.
TMC
aims to provide affordable motor racing for its drivers, an exciting
day out for the spectators and encourages families as well. It
doesn't matter whether you are a competitor or a spectator, you
are always assured of a very warm welcome at Brick Kiln Farm.
You
will find that TMC is a friendly club, although on the track
its every man or woman for themselves.
All
TMC meetings are attended by the St Johns Ambulance, to whom
TMC extend their grateful thanks.
RACE
DATES
Tongham
Motor Club, Brick Kiln Farm, Four Marks, Nr Alton
Just off the A31 between Four Marks and Alton. |
