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Can the Imp beat the mighty E Type in the semi's?
Always a great day out with Rootes cars and traders.We have a great line up of Rootes/Chrysler/Talbot/Simca traders coming to Rootes Heritage Day on Sunday at Gaydon so if you need a part you may well find it!![]()
Also Rootes Archive will have over 3000 keys on sale so it may be time you got a spare set!
A few photos of our recent excursion to Thruxton, where the club had a stand and supported the CTCRC PRE66 Imp racers.
Can we bring it home?
Don't forget to pre book National. Time is running out to get the lower member prices as this will close on Sunday 26th July. www.theimpclub.co.uk/national-2026-event/![]()
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If you're not currently a member, why not join the club now to take advantage.![]()
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Great result fron Gary Prebble at Thruxton in race 1 today, taking both class win and fastest class lap, 5th overall. Thruxton is Gary's home track and he proved he knew every inch of grip on the track as he flew roJames Ibbotsonotson made a guest appearance in the paddock but was not on track this weekend. Tomorrow looks to be a good race, so be sure to click on the link in our previous post.
Imps are on and off track at Thruxton this weekend. The CTCRC PRE66 racers will be on track with two races, whilst The Imp Club has a club stand for the duration of the event, and will be displaying a range of models to see.![]()
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For those unable to go, there will be the usual YouTube coverage:![]()
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Saturday: www.youtube.com/live/KX1w6gZ4Opw?si=jXtkUnLLkTX5Vymh![]()
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Sunday: www.youtube.com/live/8EteltnP7ok?si=yYLX7ea7UhxFw_fR
Great result from Simon Benoy is his well known Imp. Congratulations and a big shout of out to wife, Karen. As a member of Motorsport UK, we support their campaign, 'Girls On Track' inspiring girls and women to seeing and believing they have a rightful and meaningful place in motorsport. ![]()
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In Simon's own words:![]()
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Had a great day at Cadwell Park with the race imp running the spare 998cc engine after I had a problem with the 1200 last week at Donington. Qualified 8th and then had to wait until the end of the day for our race. By this time a couple of cars had dropped out with issues. I made perhaps the worst start of my life, not used to the 998 and let it drop off cam so was last into the first corner, good job that there weren't many cars. Passed a few, then got stuck behind a couple of cars that were quick on the straights, planned to pit but the MGBGT stopped so I did a couple more laps and then stopped – with the help of Karen Benoy we managed the fastest stop and I ended up finishing 4th on track, promoted to 3rd when 2 cars in front of me got pitlane speeding penalties. Got the award#girlsontrackl#motorsportukn#SusieWolffrsportuk #SusieWolff
National reminder![]()
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Members can still book before the event to get the cheaper rate than on the day. If you've not booked in yet, head over to our website now:![]()
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Non members can join up online and then take advantage of the preferential rates.![]()
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Its been a good weekend for Imps. Peter and Karen Fitzgerald took away a trophy for Best In Show with their Hillman Imp Van at the #denerally in Hampshire, whilst Alex Knox took Best In Show Runner Up at #carfestpaisley in Scotland with his Hillman Imp Caledonian. Meanwhile, many other Imps attended their local shows to the appreciation of the public.
