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Jaguar returns to Le Mans: Classic Challenge calendar announced for 2016

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  • Iconic #jaguar sportscars will return to the #lemans circuit as the #jaguar Classic Challenge confirms #lemans Classic in revised 2016 calendar
  • Race series is part of #jaguar Land Rover Classic business specialising in cars, services, parts and experiences
  • First race commences at the Donington Historic Festival on 30 April - 2 May
  • Drivers wishing to take part in the true spirit of classic #racing in 2016 can visit the dedicated web page athttp://www.hscc.org.uk/jaguar-classic-challenge for full details

Whitley, Coventry – 01 February, 2016: Excitement levels are building for the second season of the #jaguar Classic Challenge as the #lemans Classic is confirmed for inclusion in the all-new race calendar for 2016. The #lemans Classic will be one of the major highlights of the forthcoming season that will see a diverse field of pre-1966 Jaguars going wheel-to-wheel in the competitive single-marque series.

Jaguar has a long and successful history at #lemans, with the marque first winning there back in 1951 with Peter Walker and Peter Whitehead driving the C-type – affectionately known as XKC 003.

A one-two finish followed this in 1953 with the duo of Tony Rolt and Duncan Hamilton taking overall honours. #jaguar dominated #lemans for three consecutive years in 1955, 1956 and 1957 in the D-type.  A further two race victories were to follow years later in 1988 and 1990 in the XJR-9LM and XJR-12 respectively.

Along with the inclusion of the #lemans Classic in the calendar, the #jaguar Classic Challenge, run in conjunction with the Historic Sports Car Club (HSCC), will also adopt new technical regulations based on the FIA’s Appendix K framework for cars competing in international historic #racing competitions. These regulations pay particular consideration to a car’s period specification and are in keeping with the true spirit of historic motor #racing.

Drivers participating in this year’s Classic Challenge will now also qualify to enter many other international historic races that run these standardised set of rules.

The dates for the 2016 #jaguar Classic Challenge are as follows:

Donington Historic Festival: 30th April – 2nd May

Silverstone International Trophy: 21st – 22nd May

Le Mans Classic: 8th – 10th July

AvD-Oldtimer-Grand-Prix, Nürburgring: 12th – 14th August

Oulton Park Gold Cup: 27th – 29th August

Tim Hannig, Director, #jaguar Land Rover Classic, said: “Jaguar’s wonderful history of #racing at #lemans will add to the spectacle of the #jaguar Classic Challenge. Watching a diverse array of pre-1966 Jaguars #racing on the iconic circuit, some of which even raced there in period, will surely be a sight not to be missed.

“The #racing and camaraderie between the drivers during the inaugural season was fantastic to witness and the new regulations will enhance the experience for both competitors and fans alike making it a fitting tribute to the brand’s rich #racing pedigree.

“The #jaguar Land Rover Classic business specialises in cars, services, parts and experiences to maintain and nurture the passion for the #jaguar brand and its iconic models for decades to come.”

Drivers wishing to take part in 2016 can visit the dedicated web page for the new season athttp://www.hscc.org.uk/jaguar-classic-challenge for full details and information on how to enter.