2-Litre Sportscars

This grid reignites the spirt of the famous European championship of the early 1970s. Entry is open to sports racing cars built between 1962 and 1976.

In the 1960s, the ‘smaller’ prototype class wasn’t yet called LMP2 but Sport 2 Litres, referring to the maximum engine capacity. Behind the larger Sport 3 Litre and 5 Litre classes, these cars often filled the starting grids, but more rarely appeared in the final classification as their four-cylinder Cosworth or BMW engines, derived from Formula 2 single-seaters, were not designed to endure 1000km, or even 24-hour, races.

The solution came in 1970, with the creation of a European championship dedicated to these cars. It featured races from 300 to 600km on iconic circuits like Brands Hatch, Charade (Clermont-Ferrand), Spa-Francorchamps and Silverstone. Over six seasons, the championship welcomed small constructors like Chevron, GRD, Lola, and March, alongside major brands such as Alfa Romeo, Alpine-Renault and Porsche.

These cars have many advantages for gentlemen drivers. They are widely available, relatively affordable, high-performing, and easy to drive, relying on mechanical grip rather than electronics. The goal of Motor Racing Legends is to give owners of these machines a chance to shine in races entirely dedicated to them.

Cars are divided into three categories, recognising distinct eras of development:

• 1962-1966
• 1967-1971
• 1972-1976