Category: Events

Words and Images Colin Porter The small and beautiful island of Malta is located in the Mediterranean Sea, just sixty miles from the coast Sicily. With a population of just over half a million, it might be hard to believe that what we perceive as a wonderful holiday destination is in fact a hot bed of classic cars. The passion of the local classic car community is unrivalled anywhere I have experience in the world. Given Malta was under British rule from the early 19th century until independence in 1964, it’s…

When we were approached by the Jaguar Enthusiasts’ Club towards the end of 2021 with an idea for a new track project as you could imagine, we were all ears. We had previously been involved with supporting JEC track days at Castle Combe in the past. But what they were proposing was a more formal arrangement to support a programme of events throughout the 2022. Having heard the plan, we liked the idea, and we subsequently gave passenger ‘Hot Laps’, technical support, and manned trade displays at Mallory Park, Harewood Hillclimb…

. Nearly twelve months ago we sat down with our friends at the Jaguar Enthusiasts’ Club to map out a plan for the future of JEC track days under the new ‘banner’ of JEC TrackSport. Yesterday’s track day at our ‘home’ circuit Castle Combe, was the season culmination of a year building JEC TrackSport in partnership with the club. Along with the Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust, Swallows have worked to bring many exciting elements to the track days that add huge value. Our fleet of track cars rolled into Castle Combe…

What a week it has been for the Swallows Racing team. Whilst not out racing ourselves we were supporting the Jaguar Enthusiasts’ Club with a display of race and track focused cars at Silverstone Classic weekend. This entailed preparing the cars and getting them loaded on the race transporter (which formed a backdrop to the display) on Wednesday, before heading off at the crack of dawn on Thursday to help the JEC team set up. On board the truck, Tom’s XJR6 race car, our new project the SCV8 X Type, Andy…

There can’t be many finer motorsport settings than Harwood Hillclimb near Leeds on a sunny day late in June. With some spectacular views across the Wharfe Valley and picnic packed, Swallows Racing were once again pleased to be supporting the JEC TrackSport with their hillclimb event. Over eighty Jaguar Enthusiasts took to the hill, in cars ranging from 1948 to the present day and from the XK120 to the I-Pace. With no less than three C-Type recreations and XK’s strongly represented with model variants from early XK120’s through to late XK150’s.…

March 5th saw a ‘Cars & Coffee’ event with a unique twist with racing and track focused cars only on display and all Jaguars. The occasion, ‘The Launch’ of the collaboration and partnership between the newly formed initiative by the Jaguar Enthusiasts’ Club and Swallows Racing was attended by over one hundred guests and enthusiasts. Held at Swallows Racing HQ at Rooksbridge in Somerset the event also showcased the fabulous Jaguar X-Type SCV8 now owned by Swallows and the last touring car to be built by Rouse-Hall Motorsport. The vision of…

Swallows Racing are delighted and proud to announce an official new partnership with the Jaguar Enthusiasts’ Club. On 26th November 2021 JEC TrackSport was launched through the JEC website and on their social media channels. “The Jaguar Enthusiasts’ Club are excited to announce to members, the launch of a new programme of track, hill climb, sprint and navigational events under the newly formed initiative of JEC TrackSport”. This announcement fits neatly with Swallows Racing’s development of performance parts for the Jaguar range and will assist with the continued expansion of parts for…

Our track day with the JEC on 20th October proved to be a huge draw with over 160 people attending. With Covid and social distance measures in place it didn’t detract from what was a very successful event and our grateful thanks goes to our volunteers from JEC Somerset Region that marshalled the gate and made this possible.  With our own track cars (Palmersport XKR, Palmer JP1 and XJR6 Race Car) giving the usual passenger rides it was also the perfect opportunity to test the manual conversion of our Palmer XKR…

We’re getting back on track with our October track day in association with our partners at Jaguar Enthusiasts Club at Castle Combe on 20th October 2020. Early bird rates are available until 31st August. Treat yourself to either a half or full day package on track and explore your cars full potential. With ARDS instruction available on the day and a clear and precise safety briefing by experienced instructors you’re in good hands. In addition there will be a range of other activities including; Trade displays by partners and sponsors Show…

News Spring Track Day March will see us returning to the track with our Spring track day held in conjunction with partners at the JEC. This takes place at Castle Combe circuit on Friday 20th March. The day is a chance for you to experience your car on track and to explore its capabilities in a safe controlled environment. We have ARDS instructors available on the day to assist you and knowledgeable and experienced drivers from our JEC race championship also on hand to help. Track time can be booked either…