[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/hscc-silverstone-international-trophy-historic-race-meeting\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/hscc-silverstone-international-trophy-historic-race-meeting\/","headline":"HSCC Silverstone International Trophy – Historic Race Meeting","name":"HSCC Silverstone International Trophy – Historic Race Meeting","description":"The HSCC (Historic Sports Car Club) organises a full season of historic races at many of the UK’s top race circuits, with some international races thrown in for good measure.\u00a0 Back in 1966 a small group of enthusiasts created the HSCC as they were frustrated that the lack of historic racing meant that our rich racing heritage was diminishing.\u00a0 While they started out running the odd race at other people’s events, with the first race being won at Castle Combe […]","datePublished":"2012-05-29","dateModified":"2012-05-29","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. 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