Historic Race Car Preparation
With decades of experience in historic motorsport, we understand the intricacies of preparing your car for the track.
Whether you’re gearing up for prestigious events like Spa Six Hours or Historic Le Mans, MCR are dedicated to both building and supporting race cars that honour their classic heritage while ensuring exceptional performance on the race circuit.
Our historic race car preparation services cover every aspect of tuning, restoration and modification necessary to achieve a competitive, race winning car.
Whether it’s preparing a car for its next event or building a bespoke turn-key race car, our team applies both traditional craftsmanship and modern engineering to meet the demands of historic racing.
Historic Race Car Preparation to
FIA & MSUK Standards
In historic motorsport, safety and compliance are paramount. Our team takes great care to ensure that each vehicle meets the rigorous standards set out by the FIA and MSUK for race readiness.
We meticulously prepare historic cars to compete in race series held here in the UK, Europe & Australia, whether that is the Goodwood Members Meeting or Revival, Silverstone Classic, Spa 6 Hours, or further afield at Bathurst, Phillip Island or Winton Park
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Turn Key Race Car Builds
At Midland Classic Restorations, we specialise in turn-key race car builds that bring your racing dreams to life…
From the moment you share your vision with us, our team takes care of every detail (and rule book nuance) to create a fully race-ready car, tailored to your specifications and the demands of historic motorsport.
Using only race-proven parts and applying decades of experience, we ensure that your car is engineered for both peak performance and authenticity. Whether it’s for Goodwood Revival, Historic Le Mans, or another iconic event, our turn-key builds are designed to let you step into the driver’s seat and hit the track with confidence.
No more waiting, no more worries—just a finely tuned, meticulously crafted race car, ready to race and built to win.
Event + Motorsport Preparation
When it comes to building + supporting historic race cars, the team at MCR racing have years of race hardened know-how at their dissposal.
At Midland Classic Restorations, we understand that getting your car race-ready requires more than just performance upgrades—it’s about ensuring every component meets the highest safety standards. Whether you’re preparing for a historic racing event or a track day, we offer expert event and motorsport preparation to help get your car in top condition, fully compliant with FIA and MSUK Bluebook regulations.
Preparing Your Car for Competitive Racing
In historic motorsport, safety and compliance are paramount. Maybe you don’t need a full race car build, just another set of eyes; our team has the experience and knowledge to ensure that each vehicle meets the rigorous standards the FIA and MSUK set for race readiness.
MCR Racing can offer fine-tuning of your vehicle to meet the stringent safety requirements of historic motorsport. Whether you’re a seasoned driver or new to the racing scene, we can ensure that your car is ready for any event, offering the following key preparations:
Fire Extinguisher Systems: Safety comes first, and we ensure your car is equipped with FIA and MSUK-approved fire extinguisher systems. These systems are installed and certified to meet all regulations, providing peace of mind during every race.
Seat Positioning: We take seat positioning seriously—adjusting it for optimal driver comfort, safety, and control. By aligning the seat to FIA and MSUK guidelines, we ensure that you’re properly secured and positioned for maximum performance.
Roll Cage Installation: A roll cage is essential for protecting the driver in the event of an accident. Our team expertly manufacturers and installs FIA-compliant roll cages, custom-fitted to your car, ensuring your safety while maintaining the vehicle’s structural integrity.
Harness Installation: Proper harness installation is critical for keeping you safe during high-speed races. We provide FIA-approved harnesses, installed to the highest standards, offering the right balance of safety, comfort, and mobility.
Wanting to build a historic race car?
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