Chieftain Sprint 2005
Sunday 17th April 2005
Results

The final results are now available, please click on the link to the left to view
 
Introduction
Differing from its sister event The Scorpion Sprint held in July, The Chieftain Sprint (Longcross is the home of Chobham Armour and both classes of Tank) boasts a longer, more dramatic course.
Whilst we had thought about altering the course, popularity changed our mind. So the course remains unchanged from previous years, fast, flowing and very challenging!
Starting on the ‘Straight & Level’, the course skirts the edge of the Belgian Pavé before turning 90 left along the old Railway straight and sweeping right into the now infamous ‘Snake’.
The Snake is the Jewel in the Crown with its negative camber bends and of course the enormous crest at the top of the hill. It isn't the place for the faint-hearted although without exception, every real driver loves it.
At the end of the Snake and adjacent to the Paddock, the course hairpins onto the Outer Track for a long blast through Mansion Crossing, around the lower banked track before hitting a large chicane at the Northern most point of the venue. From there it’s another blast around the remainder of the banked track into the long Finish Straight. The overall length of the course is well in excess of 2 miles of fast, testing super-smooth asphalt suitable for drivers of all levels of experience and capability.
For those who have never been to Longcross, make no mistake; there isn't a runway or landing light anywhere in sight! Being ideally placed just a few miles from the M25 at J10, Longcross offers a hard-standing paddock, acres of space, permanent toilet facilities and is ideal for all the family with a special viewing area
Please note that unfortunately single-seaters and racing cars are not permitted at this venue
 
Pictures: Thanks to Mark Simms 01926 430299 or www.rallygallery.com for for permission to use some of his excellent pictures.