South Hams Motor Club

Where Passion Meets Performance

1965 - 2025 Celebrating 60 years!!

The South Hams Motor Club has its roots firmly in club level motorsport. Celebrating 60 years in 2025 the club has established a great reputation for promoting motorsport in the southwest of England. Geographically, the club “footprint” lies along the A38 Expressway and between Torbay and Plymouth in South Devon.

We do of course have members from outside the area but mainly we live within the “South Hams”. There is a monthly committee meeting where the forthcoming events are planned and an Annual Awards Dinner to celebrate our members' performances.

There is always something going on whether it is a Scalextric Grand Prix or National Rally – you just have to join in – we are a friendly bunch! "Gymkhanas" are always popular as a "grass roots" event held in a field during the summer...or a farm yard in the winter.

Major events that the club has organised over the years include:

TSH stages (Sealed surface rally)
Kynaston Auto Services stages (Sealed surface rally)
Newton Abbot Audi Stages (forest rally)
Harvest Rally (navigation)
The Guy Fawkes rally (navigation)
Nightmare Rally (navigation) - now The Primrose Rally (navigation)
Orchard Properties Gravel Sprint (forest stage – driver only)
Autocross
South West Endurance Rally (endurance rally)
Devon Classic Rally (Classic navigation rally)
Autotests, Sprints
Table Top Rally (Armchair action!)
Test day at Smeatharpe
AutoSOLO,
Boconnoc Motorsport Carnival (Sealed surface rally)

We like to keep busy....

Experience the Thrill of Club Motorsport!

Unleash Your Passion for Rallying and more...

At South Hams Motor Club, we bring together motorsport enthusiasts to organise and participate in navigational road rallies, stage rallies, autocross, etc. Experience the excitement and camaraderie of the motorsport community with us!

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Our Events are held throughout the year

Discover the thrilling events and activities that define our club’s spirit. We are proud to be at the forefront of motorsport action in the South West. From entry level 12 car events on a Friday evening to stage rallying - there is something for everyone!

Road Rallies - navigation after dark!

Participate in well organised navigation based road rallies that challenge your skills and provide unmatched fun. Testing the skills of both driver and navigator - teamwork is essential. A daylight "Targa" rally has been added to our list of navigation based events - all the fun without a torch in sight!

Stage Rallies - sealed surface

We organise stage rallies at RRH Portreath, Cornwall. Usually around 90 miles of sealed surface rallying to test the crew and car preparation!

Autocross - true grass roots motorsport

You can start to compete in Autocross from the age of 14! Test your driving prowess in our autocross events, perfect for honing your skills.

Marshals - a great way to get involved

Without Marshals an event cannot run - that is a simple fact! Our club frequently helps other clubs run their events too. Get "up close" to the action. If you are an old hand or new to the sport you will be very welcome.