VSR V8 Trophy
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VSR V8 Trophy was a stock car racing
series that raced at circuits around the UK, with a date in northern France at Croix en Ternois. The series has now become part of the European Late Model Series
, racing in Belgium and the UK.
From 2001 to 2003 the series was known as ASCAR. In 2003 the series took on the additional name of "Days of Thunder" after the film of the same name
. This was done as a marketing tool as starting in this year they promoted the series as a day out for all the family and had appearances from bands such as Busted and The Darkness. The series was still officially known as ASCAR.
In 2004 the ASCAR label was dropped completely and the series was labelled as the "Days of Thunder Racing Series".
2005 saw the series renamed "Stock Car Speed Association" (SCSA) after a link-up with the American Speed Association
and incorporated the Pickup Truck Racing
Series under the same banner, which had accompanied the races since 2003.
In 2006 the SCSA and Pickup Truck Racing ran at Rockingham as part of the Thunder Sundays package organised by the BRSCC.
The SCSA name remained for 2007; as part of a new sponsorship deal competitors will be competing for the 'SCSA MAC Tools V8 Trophy'. On Wednesday 5 September, British Motorsport publication Motorsport News reported that the SCSA would come to an end after the final race of this season.
However, the teams, and the organisers of the Mac Tools V8 Trophy vowed to continue in 2008, whether as a MSA Sanctioned championship, or just as a "series".
2008 heralded new direction for the series with a focus on road courses due to a lack of dates offered by the oval tracks. The cars ran as part of the VSR Series, with the stock cars known as the VSR V8 Trophy.
but have not been there since 2003 due to the costs involved and the projected grid numbers of cars willing to make the journey.
The 2008 race dates were:
Stock car racing
Stock car racing is a form of automobile racing found mainly in the United States, Canada, New Zealand, Great Britain, Brazil and Argentina. Traditionally, races are run on oval tracks measuring approximately in length...
series that raced at circuits around the UK, with a date in northern France at Croix en Ternois. The series has now become part of the European Late Model Series
European Late Model Series
European Late Model Series is a stock car racing series that races at short ovals in Europe, primarily in Belgium and the UK.-History:The series came about as the result of talks among CAMSO, Spedeworth International Ltd. and SCSA V8 Trophy...
, racing in Belgium and the UK.
History
The series went multiple revisions since its inaugural year in 2001:From 2001 to 2003 the series was known as ASCAR. In 2003 the series took on the additional name of "Days of Thunder" after the film of the same name
Days of Thunder
Days of Thunder is a 1990 American auto racing film released by Paramount Pictures, produced by Don Simpson and Jerry Bruckheimer and directed by Tony Scott. The cast includes Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman, Robert Duvall, Randy Quaid, Cary Elwes and Michael Rooker. The film also features appearances...
. This was done as a marketing tool as starting in this year they promoted the series as a day out for all the family and had appearances from bands such as Busted and The Darkness. The series was still officially known as ASCAR.
In 2004 the ASCAR label was dropped completely and the series was labelled as the "Days of Thunder Racing Series".
2005 saw the series renamed "Stock Car Speed Association" (SCSA) after a link-up with the American Speed Association
American Speed Association
The American Speed Association is a sanctioning body of motorsports in the United States formed in 1968. The Association was based in Pendleton, Indiana and currently is headquarters in Daytona Beach, Florida. ASA was most famous for a national touring series which began in 1973 but was...
and incorporated the Pickup Truck Racing
Pickup Truck Racing
Pickup Truck Racing is a single make series, and the trucks are governed by the Pickup Truck Racing regulations,. The chassis is made by , who are also responsible for the vehicle used in T Cars, a series for young drivers....
Series under the same banner, which had accompanied the races since 2003.
In 2006 the SCSA and Pickup Truck Racing ran at Rockingham as part of the Thunder Sundays package organised by the BRSCC.
The SCSA name remained for 2007; as part of a new sponsorship deal competitors will be competing for the 'SCSA MAC Tools V8 Trophy'. On Wednesday 5 September, British Motorsport publication Motorsport News reported that the SCSA would come to an end after the final race of this season.
However, the teams, and the organisers of the Mac Tools V8 Trophy vowed to continue in 2008, whether as a MSA Sanctioned championship, or just as a "series".
2008 heralded new direction for the series with a focus on road courses due to a lack of dates offered by the oval tracks. The cars ran as part of the VSR Series, with the stock cars known as the VSR V8 Trophy.
Tracks
Between 2004 and 2007 all of the SCSA's races were held at Rockingham. The have also raced at Eurospeedway in GermanyGermany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
but have not been there since 2003 due to the costs involved and the projected grid numbers of cars willing to make the journey.
The 2008 race dates were:
- 30 March ... SnettertonSnetterton Motor Racing CircuitSnetterton Motor Racing Circuit is a motor racing circuit in Norfolk, England. Owned by MotorSport Vision, it is situated on the A11 road some 20 km north-east of the town of Thetford and 30 km south-west of the city of Norwich...
- 12 Apr ... Cadwell ParkCadwell ParkCadwell Park is a motor racing circuit in Lincolnshire, England, south of Louth. It is owned and operated by Jonathan Palmer's Motorsport Vision company....
- 31 May ... LyddenLydden Race CircuitLydden Hill Race Circuit is the UK's shortest road racing circuit at exactly one mile , based at Wootton about half-way between Canterbury and Dover in Kent. The track is mainly used for rallycross, drift, saloon and sports car racing as well as motorcycle racing...
- 15 Jun ... Brands HatchBrands HatchBrands Hatch is a motor racing circuit near West Kingsdown in Kent, England. First used as a dirt track motorcycle circuit on farmland, it hosted 12 runnings of the British Grand Prix between 1964 and 1986 and currently holds many British and international racing events...
- 26/27 Jul ... Croix en Ternois
- 25 Aug ... Snetterton
- 06/07 Sep ... PembreyPembrey CircuitPembrey Circuit is a racing circuit outside Pembrey village, south Wales. It is deemed to be the home of Welsh motorsport, providing racing for cars, motorcycles, karts and trucks...
- 28 Sep ... Mallory ParkMallory ParkMallory Park is a motor racing circuit situated in the village of Kirkby Mallory, just off the A47, between Leicester and Hinckley. With the full car circuit measuring only 1.35 miles it is amongst the shortest permanent race circuits in the UK...
- 25/26 Oct ... Brands Hatch
- 01/02 Nov ... Snetterton
Past Champions
| Year | # | Driver | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 2007 SCSA Season The 2007 SCSA Season was the 7th season of ASCAR and also turned out to be the last after the 2008 season under the new VSR V8 Trophy name failed to get underway. Revolution Racing won the final race of the season on the last corner with Lee O'Keife in the #99 car... |
78 | Colin White Colin White Colin White may refer to:*Colin White , ice hockey player*Colin White , British naval historian, particularly of Horatio Nelson... |
1940 |
| 2006 2006 SCSA Season The 2006 SCSA Season was the 6th season of ASCAR. The season was won by Oliver Playle. It was the second consecutive championship for Team West-Tec.-Drivers and Teams:... |
88 | Oliver Playle | 1985 |
| 2005 | 28 |  Michael Vergers |
2245 |
| 2004 2004 Days of Thunder Season The 2004 Days of Thunder season was the fourth season of the SCSA and the only one under the Days of Thunder banner.-Driver and Team Lineup:-Calendar:All races were held at Rockingham Motor Speedway.-Championship standings:... |
24 | Stevie Hodgson | 2010 |
| 2003 | 84 | Ben Collins Ben Collins (driver) Ben Collins is a racing car driver from Bristol, England. He has competed in motor racing since 1994 in many categories, from Formula Three and Indy Lights to sportscars, GT racing and stock cars.... |
2299 |
| 2002 | 8 |  Nicolas MinassianNicolas Minassian Nicolas Minassian is a French race driver of Armenian descent.After spending finishing 2nd place in the 1993 Formula Renault Eurocup, he graduated to the French Formula Three Championship where he finished runner-up to countryman Laurent Redon at his second attempt in 1995... |
2535 |
| 2001 | 24 | John Mickel John Mickel John Mickel , is a stock car racer and commentator. He has raced in NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and Pickup Truck Racing with TorqueSpeed... |
860 |