Allready halfway the motor racing season 2010, presenting a good moment to review  the current season so far, in order to get  an idea in what way the FISC ‘Legendary Circuits’ is developing.

Their kick off of the season was at Spa Francorchamps and an ‘open pitlane’ track day this time. Although 20 March is reasonably early in the season, the name and fame attracted some 150 participants, many of whom did register with FISC for the day. The relaxed way to start the season, check the car and/or bits that were taken apart over wintertime and organize some tests in order to gain some extra speed for the season, were widely appreciated. It also invited a different audience, track day enthusiasts who were now in a position to get the ‘feel’ of  the FISC series without committing to all the hassle of acquiring a racing licence, racing gear and fully prepped racing car up front, without really knowing what to expect. Some drivers were really tempted afterwards to give it a go in 2011.

Their first race weekend of the year, consisting of three sprint races of 30min’s each, at the circuit of Zandvoort already hinted in what direction the series is currently developing. The grid saw a wide variety of cars, such as Lotus 7, Caterham, Alfa Romeo Giulietta, MGB roadster, Morgan +4, Austin Healey Sprite, MG Midget, Morris Cooper S and Turner. Enquiries were received from Ginetta G4, MGBGTv8, Morgan +8, Triumph Spitfire, Steyr Puch, DKW, Trabant, Renault Gordini, Rochdale Olympic, Davrian GT, Morgan roadster, Peerless, Marcos and Lenham Sprite drivers. All cars make up for an exotic grid and all matching more or less the pace of a 1,600 grid.

Another novelty was their participation in a long-distance race, the Eifelrennen. Racing for 300km through the woods of the Eifel mountains at the legendary Nürburgring – Nordschleife circuit. The Eifelrennen grid at the Nürburgring – Nordschleife seemed to be ‘endless’ with 173 cars participating. Joe Kühne (D) here seen discussing the last details with his crew (see picture) just before the start. The 300km race with one obligatory pit stop and drivers change, or just hopping out and in for the real diehards, looked to be very appealing for many drivers. But came pay day, many FISC drivers backed off altogether. Too long compared to the usual sprint race or maybe too difficult to organize, who knows?

One lesson can be learnt though, that despite the economic crisis, there seems to be more than enough interest for 2011.