MARCH NEWSLETTER 2019 Plenty of good cars to watch, the halls, this is where I bailed out, I disappointed no one has taken wanted to sit down so I went to the advantage of the new GT class, “live” stage inside, where guest recently approved by the Motorsports speakers were given a 30 minute spot. I UK, hopefully it will boost entries next got there as ex McLaren driver John year as some of these cars the Nissan Watson was speaking I believe he 350z for example comes available at attained a third overall in the F1 world about £25000 ready to go, not exactly championship, and he won the British cheap but a lot cheaper than building a GP in 1981. Mk.II at £100 plus thousands or the WRC Fiesta, be good to see.. I rarely go to watch but as well as a family outing I am going to collect trophies and natter to the clan at Bolton who will be in evidence. And see if I can www.pendledistrictmc.co.uk/ convince any last minute crews that the Lee Holland is the best event ha ha, The newsletter is supported by Other things on Pendle’s agenda, at a recent “do” at our house, Burns night in fact, Alan came with a super quiz, basically similar to “Catch Phrase” on TV where you guess the name etc or www.rwdmotorsport.com saying from the picture being revealed. Alans quiz comprises of a series of and pictures and you have to guess the phrase or saying, in actual fact it is pop stars, cities, wines, countries etc etc. No asking questions just spend a set amount of time writing the answer, www.aframeengineering.co.uk everyone will be welcome and we will John Watson be inviting member clubs, Bolton, See us on Facebook at Garstang & Preston and Clitheroe. It He had quite a lot of comments about will be on a Thursday night to be Pendle District Motor club the sport and the current state of it decided. Watch this space. especially the introduction of Formula E Another event on the board is the very Hi Everyone. and the hairdryer cars. first Summer tour taking place on June 22nd a Saturday, 150 miles What a turn up for the Lee Holland Next up was ex rally man Rauno approximately, non-timed event using Rally, not the realms of a full (80) Aaltonen who told of exploits in minis in local maps and featuring the old roads entries but a very satisfying 70 paid up the 60’s again all very interesting. entries with a further 5 entries still to from our road rally cars, choice of event pay, Wil Owen and Brandon Smith description, either use the tulip road amongst them. We have had 2 book provided or plot the route as on a cancellations, one from an entry not road rally, or both, no prizes each paid and one tonight from someone finisher will receive a finishers medal. A who has paid. bacon butty and a brew at the start a Lots of drivers in new cars and new buffet lunch at the half way and a long crews out, one of note is Frank Bird, natter at the end, any road legal car, son of Paul Bird, who I believe has and no Motorsports UK license required been banned for taking illegal just a club card. substances. Frank is in his dads car a More details are that the RLO’s for Ford Focus WRC 07, Chris West, the Lancashire & Yorkshire have approved current MSN championship leader, in the routes so it’s all systems go. his Peugeot 306 Maxi with the Smith & Again more details as I get them. Jones engine, closely followed in 2nd ............ overall place by event sponsor Mark Race Retro Weekend, myself Mick and Kelly in his 2.5 Escort Mk.II. Dikko went down to Stoneleigh. This time going down Saturday mid-morning Well at least the event at Donnington is and a stopover at the Stoneleigh running this year, tomorrow in fact, last Lodge. Reason being we could see all year’s event was cancelled because of the cars on the live stages on the the snow, and it’s not going to be a flag Saturday and do the display halls all Rauno Aaltonen cracking weekend, but no snow. Sunday. Diane and I are going down, to spend The guy up next was John Fitzpatrick the weekend with my cousin who is Some amazing cars on the live stage who I remember driving Broadspeed mad keen to get involved, pity she is Jimmy McCrae’s V8 engined Firenza, Capris which he said handled badly, as my age and lives way down in Sussex. he and Ian Grindrod competed in on I was reading his intro notes it said he Mull. Sunday was walking around all was regarded as the best ever Porsche MARCH NEWSLETTER 2019 driver of the time, again not knowing the one for the last two years. Had into life preparing our mix of raw anything about him, it was well been a co-driver for Gwyndaf Evans materials, Oh and the place looks like interesting. among others and had several podiums half of the Sahara has been dumped in the WRC 2 championship, and done onto us, everywhere covered in fine well in the British Championship, dust, cosmetic cream would be more However due to a big accident he like grinding paste unless we have a decided to quit the sport and help good clean up! Then we will have the beginners attain the first step in to top full idea of how well our modified level co-driving as he had been production lines will work and if we mentored in the same way as Phil Mills, have to make any amendments to ex Petter Solberg co-driver. The best overcome any glitches, we have left all thing of the night was the raffle, when the previous hand cap fitting bits and all 10 members of Pendle won a bottle bobs in place so that in the event of some us won 2 an incredibly successful failures we can revert back to manual night. Looking round the room there capping rather than stopping the line, was a definite lot less people than in when proven we have the option of previous years, maybe SD34 removing that part of the conveyor presentation is on the wain. system and making the line much more ..........that’s all for now except to Wish compact, enough room for another Peter Wright a total a speedy recovery line? from his “stroke” and hopefully see him at Anglesey on the17th, also ill ,and On the GTM front lots of head definitely not coming down this year is scratching and soldering of connectors Chris Andrew, who’s had bad mobility to get headlamp on/off, dip, mains, problems with his feet and it does not John Fitzpatrick flash and 2 speed wipers with wipe allow him to drive.. delay on the Toyota switch gear to work Best wishes to both see you around But the highlight of the day was Tony with GTM & B-L Mini wiring loom and Jardine, best ever guest at an SD34 drawings. Rod presentation night, he is now working for HERO, a set up that can supply an Looks as if I shall be coming back a arrive and drive car for Historic couple of weeks early before the Marathon style events like The Paris to 1st Wiscombe event as I have a date Just a reminder to those of you who Peking rally. At the end I went up to with a surgeon for a little repair on my have not yet returned your greet him, he approached with his hand accident damaged left foot on 15th April membership form, that this will be out an said “Pendle District Motor Club and he said I’ll need a couple of weeks the last newsletter you will receive. If Barlick” I said absolutely brilliant and to be up and running as normal, so a you are leaving the club I thank you told him as far I was concerned he was rented automatic car and light duties for your support over the last twelve the best ever guest at such an event a doing the Jedi paddle shift wiring may months and wish you all the best for great afternoon. be in order?? the future, you will always be welcome to return. Heard the word that Egypt Air have a As you know the club secretary and promo again like last year, make your th newsletter editor is retiring from reservation before 15 January for a those positions at the AGM in June flight before May and get 40% off, so and we need someone to take over. job done I’m booked, all set to see you If you have an interest in club at Wiscombe, Werrington and motorsport this is an ideal position Stoneleigh Park’s, hope I’m not walking to get involved. You must be with the aid of a stick or a plaster cast interested in the sport to become a on my foot!! member so come along and have a go at the administration side of Our cosmetic cream line has been things. There is plenty of experience running with the new Indian capper at the club we just need some of you machine from the 9th January and younger ones to take over. Contact although we are still doing little mods any of the committee if you are before start up and during the break interested.