The Jaguar Heritage Trust and the Historic Sports Car Club have announced plans for a series of races with FIA specification E-Types to be held in 2011, the 50th anniversary of the iconic Jaguar E-Type. Races are planned for Brands Hatch, Silverstone, Oulton Park, and other locations are being considered.

Full Press Release after the break …

PRESS RELEASE 10th December 2009

NEW MOTORSPORT SERIES CREATED TO CELEBRATE THE JAGUAR E-TYPE 50th ANNIVERSARY

In 1961, Jaguar created what would become one of the most famous marques in the world, the iconic E-Type Jaguar. To mark the milestone of reaching 50 years, Jaguar Heritage is delighted to announce a series of races with FIA specification E-Types which will take place in 2011.

In conjunction with the Historic Sports Car Club, three to four races are planned at prestigious race meetings around the UK, already confirmed are races at Silverstone, Oulton Park and Brands Hatch with another venue to follow and also one in Europe. The event format will consist of a practice session for qualifying and a minimum of a 30 minute race.

Peter Mitchell of the Jaguar Heritage Trust is fully supportive of the celebrations saying: “The 50th anniversary of the famous Jaguar E-Type is a milestone well worth celebrating and in what better way than announcing a race series featuring the cars themselves. We are confident that these races will be extremely popular and that they will attract owners and drivers alike.”

Despite this new race series being over a year away, planning is underway and excitement is gearing up. These special races are expected to be heavily subscribed so entrants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Jaguar Heritage is currently looking for suitable cars and drivers to enter the races. If you are interested please contact: Grahame White at the Heritage Sports Car Club office@hscc.org.uk or Terry Dye blue.dye@virgin.net