Classic & Sports Car has joined forces with the Historic Sports Car Club to introduce a raft of incentives to encourage novices to get involved with historic racing.
The magazine and the HSCC aim to prove that you don't have to be a millionaire to have a go – in fact, you could be on track for as little as a couple of thousand pounds.
The initiative will officially be launched at the Footman James Classic Motor Show at the NEC from 16-18 November and offers all first-timers a £200 voucher that can be redeemed against their first HSCC race entry.
The novices will have their progress monitored in their first season and the best performer will receive a special trophy.
The reason C&SC has teamed up with the HSCC is that, although the scheme will apply to all 10 of the club's championships, it runs two of the most affordable for would-be aces to get involved with.
Both the Historic Roadsports Championship for close-to-road-going '60s cars and the '70s Roadsports series cover a wide range of marques and models that are not pricey to buy or prep. There is a full list of eligible marques at the end of this story, but they include Alfa Romeo, Marcos, MG and Triumph.
If you get involved in either championship you will experience all of the UK's premier circuits including Silverstone, Brands Hatch, Thruxton, Oulton Park and Donington.
C&SC Editor in Chief Mick Walsh said: "With the recent boom in top-end historic motor sport, there is a growing perception that grassroots enthusiasts simply can’t afford to get out there and have fun… but they can.
