The HRCR.
The home of Historic Rallying
For over 40 years, the Historic Rally Car Register has been the epicentre of Historic rallying, not just in the UK but Europe, too.
Founded in 1984 it was the first organisation of its kind and is now the largest. Originally formed by a group of enthusiasts lead by Philip Young, as a way of documenting original ‘Works’ rally cars while encouraging owners to keep them true to the period in which they were rallied, such was the interest that soon a whole new genre of events was created to relive the ‘golden age’ of rallying. And so the historic rally scene was born.
40 years on and the Historic Rally Car Register is ‘the’ club to join for anyone with an interest in Historic Rallying – the branch of motorsport dedicated to the types of cars that were rallied from the 1950’s through to the 1980’s.
HRCR members can be found supporting all forms of historic rallying in Britain and abroad, as drivers, navigators, organisers, marshals and spectators. From the Welsh lanes and Yorkshire forests to the famous passes of the Alps – including our President, Paddy Hopkirk MBE.
As ‘the Home of Historic Rallying’ the Historic Rally Car Register is where the classic rally community gathers and shares its passion – why not join in and be part of the action.
The HRCR is the club for you
If you’re interested in historic rallying, the HRCR is the club for you – whether you’re new to the sport or a seasoned expert. Being at the very heart of the sport since 1984, we are best placed to keep you up-to-date with all the news, views, reports and events with our bi-monthly magazine ‘Old Stager’ – Europe’s only magazine dedicated to the historic rally enthusiast distributed exclusively to HRCR members.
Membership also gives you access to many exclusive discounts on products and services for both you and your car. In addition, our Annual Open Day at the Heritage Motor Centre, Gaydon, and our regular Local Area Group Meetings throughout the country are great opportunities to meet up and get help and advice on car preparation and tips on navigation.
Importantly, if you intend to compete you’ll need to be a member of a motorsport club. You’ll find it easier as a member of the HRCR as it is an invited club on the majority of historic events. Plus through the club you can share in a wealth of experience with many of our members having rallied since the 1960s and 70s.
All this offers great value. Standard annual membership starts from just £41.50 or as low as £23 for concessions.
What’s going on at your local?
Whilst the HRCR is the leading historic rally club in Europe, there are a host of ‘Local Area Groups’ where you can regularly meet up with other HRCR members near to you.
Below is a map of the HRCR Local Area Groups. Click on each one to discover where and when they meet and what activities they have planned. Then simply go along and join in, you’ll be made very welcome.
Most are based at country pubs so you can have a good drive out and enjoy a drink, a bite to eat and the company of like-minded enthusiasts in addition to activities such as guest speakers, 12 car rallies, quiz nights, navigation evenings, scenic drives, visits to places of interest and much more.
If there isn’t a Group near you, then why not contact Tim Sawyer at areas@hrcr.co.uk for help to set one up? We can help you identify other members in your area you can team up with.
Local Area Groups
| Events Diary | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bath & Bristol | Keith Wilson | bristol@hrcr.co.uk | 07802 709131 | The Blue Bowl, West Harptree BS40 6HJ | Third Wednesday of the month. 7.30pm for 8pm start. |
| Bucks, Berks & Oxon | Ian Hazleton | bucks@hrcr.co.uk | 07743 939999 | The Peacock Country Inn, Henton, Chinnor, OX39 4AH | First Tuesday of the month. 7.30 for 8pm start. |
| Dean & the Marches | Paul Loveridge | dean@hrcr.co.uk | 07831 656472 | Belfrey hotel. Broad street, Littledean, Glos. GL14 3JS. | Second Tuesday of the month. 7.30pm start. |
| West Midlands | Clive King | c.king@hrcr.co.uk | 07938 236461 | Park Inn, George Street, Woodsetton, Dudley, DY1 4LW | Most Wednesday's. 8.30pm start. Please ring Clive King if intending to attend. |
| Northants & Beds | David Holmes | northants@hrcr.co.uk | 01788 822158 | The George at Tiffield, NN12 8AD | Last Tuesday of the month. |
| North West | David Ward | northwest@hrcr.co.uk | 07815 525113 | Three greyhounds Holmes Chapel Rd, Knutsford WA16 9JY, Winter, various in the summer | Third Tuesday of the month. |
| South Wales | Paul Nolan | southwales@hrcr.co.uk | 07772 738133 | Earl Haig Club, 23 Penlline Road, Whitchurch CF14 2AA Cardiff. | Second Wednesday of the month. 7.30pm start. |
| South West | Peter Gilbert | southwest@hrcr.co.uk | 01392 811100 | The Lamb Inn, Longdown Road, Longdown, Exeter EX6 7SR | Third Wednesday of the month. 8.30pm start. |
Associated Clubs
Welsh Association of Motor Clubs https://www.wamc.org.uk
Vintage Sports Car Club - Measham Rally https://www.vscc.co.uk/page/events?eventID=2043
THE HRCR.
RUN BY ENTHUSIASTS – FOR ENTHUSIASTS
The HRCR is a non-profit making motor sport club, run by enthusiasts for enthusiasts for the love of historic rallying.
The Club is run by a team of elected Committee Members and Chairman, which is headed up by our honoury President and rally legend Howard Davies. Club responsibilities are shared throughout the Committee who manage the day-to-day running of the Club. The Committee meet on a regular basis throughout the year and host an Annual General Meeting (AGM) for members to attend.
MEET THE TEAM
Below are all the elected Committee Members of the Club along with other individuals who play a key role in the running of the HRCR.
Chris Phillips
Mini Cup Secretary
Category 1 Secretary
Clive King
Committe Member
David Morris
Hannah Phillips
Safe Gaurding Officer
Howard Atkins
E Newsletter editor
Howard Davies
President
Iain Tullie
Competition Secretary
Chairman of Competion Sub-Committee
Ian Shapland
OLD STAGER EDITOR
Karen Jaggard
Membership Secretary
Ken Binstead
Clubmans Championship Secretary
Committee Member
Mark Casey
HRCR MOTOSCOPE Northern Historic Rally Championship secretary
Mark Quayle
Committee Member
Mark Taylor
Committee Member
Martin Leonard
Stage Master Secretary
Mike Harrison
Treasurer
Committee Member and Chairman of Commercial Sub-Committee
Paul Heaney
Web Site administrator
Phil Cheek
Committee Member
Sponsorship co-ordinator & Environmental Matters
Richard Prosser
Vice President
Rob Baldwin
Scenic Tours Series Coordinator
Committee Member and Chairman of Events Sub-Committee
Tim Sawyer
Social Media Editor
Area Groups Co-ordinator
Get in Touch
If you’d like to contact us with a question, a suggestion, news or views, we’d love to hear from you.
Please contact member in our team using their details above or use the contact details below.
