The annual 24 hour race - held at Snetterton, Norfolk since 2003 and Mondello Park in Ireland before that - is the showcase event on the 2CV racing calendar. 2010 was the 20th anniversary of the first 24 hour race - a lot has changed since then, but the ethos of the racing hasn't!

For a review of 2009's race, download the December 2009 issue of "Snail's Pace" - the magazine of the Classic 2CV Racing Club, available by clicking >this link<

In 2010, the race took place on the weekend of the 21st/22nd of August, and a report (including lots of links to videos) is available >here<

This year's race is gearing up and entries are open! The 2011 race page is here, and there's a new class for mostly unmodified cars and old race cars, called the 'Economy Class'. More information on that, here.

Getting involved - marshalling:
Motorsport can't function without marshals. Marshals provide invaluable assistance trackside and in the paddock, and race organisers are always on the lookout for more marshals. For more information on becoming a marshal, please see http://www.marshals.co.uk

As those who have assisted in past years will testify (see this page), it is an extremely entertaining and enjoyable weekend! Do it once and you will be back next year for more!

If you can assist, even for just a part of the event, you will be made most welcome and your assistance will be appreciated by both the competitors and the officials. You will certainly be well looked after throughout the weekend.

Please contact Chris Logan, BARC Marshals Secretary on 01264 882210, or via email; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Getting involved - racing driver:
Always wanted to do a 24 hour race? You've come to the right place. We have 20 years of experience with 24 hour racing, and short of signing up to a Le Mans team, racing a 2CV is the best way to get that special signature on your racing licence.

We've had all sorts of people from all walks of life compete in the 24 hour race. Rich or poor, famous or infamous. A few of those are mentioned on our club history page.

Firstly, in order to race in any event in the UK, you'll need a race licence. Click on this link for information on getting one.

Once you have a race licence, you'll need to join a team or hire a car. Paul Robertson runs a 'matchmaking' service - he aims to partner people wanting a drive, to teams with spare seats, or teams willing to hire cars out. Contact Paul here, or through the forum.

You don't have to have any race experience to take part in the 24hr race - we usually get a few complete novices each year. Racing a 2CV takes a little practice, but with each driver getting usually between 6 and 8 hours of driving in, you'll get the hang of it by the end! That's more seat time in one race than most people manage in a season - perhaps more!

You'll need to fill in an application form, available here. Additionally, you'll need to be a member of the Classic 2CV Racing Club, and the British Automobile Racing Club (BARC). You can join both of these clubs for just the 24hour race, at a discounted rate. Either pay on the day, or sign up here and here.

Media coverage:
In 2009, the club enjoyed a successful live 'webcast', in which the commentary from the circuit was broadcast on the Internet, courtesy of Radio LeMans. There was also a live timing screen, live on-board footage from one of the cars, and a static camera mounted in the pitlane - all viewable via this website. In 2010 the coverage was improved, including professional production, more circuit cameras, and a roaming pitlane camera. The webcast also featured Twitter updates and emails to the commentators' studio. We aim to improve upon the broadcast year on year.

The club also provide a camera rental service to each car that competes, at a competitive rate. These cameras record footage to memory cards, which can be incorporated into a highlights DVD later.

At the circuit, the club provides commentary and music throughout the 24hours of the race, via 87.7 Radio Fine Print. Bring an FM radio with you to the circuit, and never be out of touch with what's happening in the race!

The track:
For more information about getting to Snetterton circuit, camping or hotel information, history of the circuit, tickets, and much more, go to the official Motorsport Vision website page for Snetterton: http://www.motorsportvision.co.uk/snetterton/circuits/snetterton.asp

Want to know more?
Try this guide to the 2CV 24 hour race.