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. time, things are looking good, by Friday after 3 days running, the filling machine Ray speed is up 30% on what we used to ______run, we have shed 6 people who used to put the caps onto jars by hand and Tony Jardine cap tightening is much better than our More news from 9geria previous pressing system. I mentioned the SD34 presentation several times, what a night Pendle 7th January 2019 my factory starting to Its time I bought new tyres for my Jedi members old and new filled a table,10 work again! It will not be in proper full and I have to say what I’ve heard and of us !! the biggest motor club support, production until mid-week as the read about the new Pirelli tyre is The guest speaker was a lot better than preparation departments must get back impressively tempting, but to do it
MARCH NEWSLETTER 2019 properly needs a few mods (thought move so carry voters place to place in that the stages this year will be about this some more – a lot of bus loads, 1 man in my factory claimed distinctly different and perhaps more mods) to get the required negative he had 8 voting registrations in his entertaining than previous events at camber needed by radial tyres, or run name for different polling stations in Melbourne. Despite or perhaps the risk of suspension spherical joints Kano. At least for me just like another assisted by these changes, we are binding on extremes of travel, so in Sunday and time for GTM playing still intending to run at least 8 stages addition to the cost of tyres I could have with a total mileage of greater than 50 new front suspension arms plus a Looking forward to the start of my miles – your support is going to be setup, it just happens Jedi have a new racing season even more important this year so wide track front suspension, so I could please come along. end up killing both birds with one shot, As we will be implementing the latest John or save a bunch of money and stick MSA safety improvements, plenty of with the Avon’s, decisions, decisions, in stage and radio Marshals will be do not disturb I’m required and as usual there will be pondering! Marshals goodies as well as a The other thing to consider is that Pirelli Marshals draw. currently do not produce quite the same If you and any members of your team size tyre, and it could be 6 or 7 months are current registered marshals and before they would be in the position to have completed the online training supply, so it would require going up SD34 News could you please let me know when from 7”- 9‘ to approximately 8” - 10” so you reply, along with details of any wider wheels needed plus an extra set What’s on? one attending with you under the age of wheels and tyres for wets, can’t mix of 18 Xply wets with radial slicks and lastly 2 March: Knutsford & DMC If you are not registered or have, or the Pirelli’s are taller than the Avon Tour of Cheshire, Cheshire have not, completed the online Xplys, so would need changed training please let me know, it is not a suspension pickup points on the 3 March: Warrington & DMC problem, you are still very welcome to chassis, new front uprights with the Questmead Stages. 3 Sisters Wigan assist as we will be able to buddy you steering arm position changed so as up with more experienced Marshals. not introduce bump steer, also as they 17 March: Pendle DMC & Garstang Again, could you please give details are taller a bigger diff sprocket and and Preston MC. of any one attending with you under longer chain. Ouch - still waiting for Jedi Lee Holland Stage Rally. Anglesey the age of 18 to give a quote, but am expecting quite Circuit. North Wales. We would recommend that you a big hole in pocket in the hope to get complete the online marshal less seat time???? Unless I go 23 March: MS(NW) Ltd accreditation on the MSA website, go slower!!!. North West Stages. Lancashire to:- https://www.msauk.org/MSA- launches-online-marshals-training- 2nd Feb I took the plunge 6 April: Longton & DMC and-accreditation this should only and ordered 2 sets of Pirelli radials and Sprint 1, Anglesey Circuit, North Wales take a short while and will give you gave instructions to Jedi for the chassis trainee status. mods and new widened split rim 7 April: Longton & DMC There will be limited spectator access wheels. Sprint 2, Anglesey Circuit, North Wales so if you want to be involved please come and Marshal! Sunday 3rd I removed the GTM body off 14 April: Stockport 061 MC If you are able to help, could you the chassis again, hopefully the last SMC Stages, Anglesey, North Wales please contact me at :- time? It had to come off to allow me to [email protected] or drill holes to attach the starter solenoid 27 April: Liverpool MC. on 07901 372919. and the bracket for the water system Aintree Spring Sprint, Aintree, Liverpool I would be most grateful if you could header tank, there will be a few small forward this email to anyone else you crack repairs to the body and it can stay 27/28 April: Clitheroe & DMC. think might be interested in helping on off until it is painted, before it’s finally Primrose Trophy Rally, Lancashire this years event. refitted. Details of the venue and directions
Thanks again Brrr looking at the news of your low temperatures and snow, I’m glad not to Richard Hart be there, that’s no place for this white man! Chief Marshal
Saturday 16th February we have our ______presidential primary elections and to try to stop people driving from place to place to vote illegally many times, all This years event is to be held on movement on the road is banned, it Sunday 8th April and will be a round won’t stop the illegal voting though, we of EMAMC, ANEMMC and ANWCC have heard cases of young children, championships. even babies being registered to vote, There are many changes taking place and the official party buses are free to at Melbourne at present so it is likely
MARCH NEWSLETTER 2019 Unable to bring you an up to date table Judith Pedgram LiMC 7 generally covered by other forms of as those shown are the only ones I Robert Rankin LiMC 7 liability insurance and not subject to have received Sean Robertson LiMC 7 compulsory motor insurance when they Brian Wragg LiMC 7 are solely used for a competition”. The Alan Shaw PDMC 7 European Parliament also includes an SD34 NoneRace/None Rally Peter Wright PDMC 7 appropriate distinction between Championship Robert O’Brien WaDMC 7 vehicles used in traffic and vehicles William O’Brien WaDMC 7 used in nontraffic situations. The next Andy Crawley WaDMC 49.73 Amanda Baron AMSC 4 stage will be negotiations in the Council Jessica Crawley WaDMC 46.6 of the EU, followed by a ‘trilogue’ Scott McMahon U17MC 40.31 SD34 U18 Marshal’s Championship process involving negotiations between Chris MaMahon U17MC 39.56 the Council of the EU, the European Andy Williams U17MC 30.32 Jessica Crawley WaDMC 46 Parliament and the European James Williams U17MC 30.13 Matthew Nicholls U17MC 29 Commission. Lauren Crook U17MC 29.29 James Robinson U17MC 20 Hugh Chambers, CEO of Motorsport Joe Mallinson A&PMCC 21.94 Joseph Cropper U17MC 15 UK, said: “This is more good news for David Goodlad BLMCC 19.89 D Millward-Jackson U17MC 7 motorsport in the UK, which has faced Stephen Holmes CDMC 19.76 an uncertain future ever since the Vnuk Steve Johnson U17MC 19.5 judgement was delivered over four Gary Sherriff BLMCC 19.13 ______years ago. We’ll keep working behind
Elliot Shaw CDMC 17.79 the scenes towards the common-sense Gary Ross A&PMCC 17.43 outcome that secures the future of our Phil Clegg AMSC 16.96 sport. Once this has been achieved, our James Robinson U17MC 10.71 competitors will be able to carry on Andrew Robinson U17MC 10.41 competing in the safe, fair and suitably James Swallow BLMCC 10.16 MOTORSPORT TAKES ANOTHER insured environment that Motorsport Warren Nicholls BLMCC 10.07 POSITIVE STEP IN LONGRUNNING UK provides.” Motorsport UK has been John North BLMCC 10.01 INSURANCE THREAT lobbying to safeguard motorsport from David Graves BLMCC 10.00 Vnuk since 2014, working closely with Alex Tunbridge BLMCC 10.00 the world governing body, the FIA, and Adrian Fruzynski AMSC 9.7 taking the issue to the highest levels of Ian Swallow BLMCC 9.65 government.
CORNWALL TO CELEBRATE A MONTH OF MOTORSPORT SD34 Marshal’s Championship
Dave Barratt AMSC 20 Tim Millington WaDMV 17 John Harden LiMC 14 Martin Beamish BLMCC 10 The Vnuk insurance issue Steve Beamish BLMCC 10 threatening motorsport took another Jo Evers BLMCC 10 positive turn last week (13 February), Dave Graves BLMCC 10 as the European Parliament formally Jack Mather BLMCC 10 adopted a new proposal excluding Robin Turner BLMCC 10 motorsport from the Motor Insurance Eric Wilcockson BLMCC 10 Directive (MID). Leah Brown CDMC 10 Alivia Corps CDMC 10 Vnuk is a 2014 European Curt Maurice Ellison CDMC 10 judgement, ruling that the requirement Dan Fox CDMC 10 for compulsory insurance should cover Blue Hills Mine is among the many Stephen Hardy CDMC 10 any use of a vehicle, so long as that venues hosting events during Sam Mitten CDMC 10 use is consistent with the normal Cornwall Motorsport Month Paul Pendleton CDMC 10 function of the vehicle. This would Sammy Ralph CDMC 10 require all competition cars in Cornwall will host a special new Elliott Shaw CDMC 10 motorsport to have compulsory third celebration of motorsport this Phil Shaw CDMC 10 party insurance. In January, the September, in an initiative that Lewis Brindle GPMC 10 European Parliament’s Internal Market Motorsport UK hopes will be adopted Anthony Brindle GPMC 10 Committee (IMCO) approved a report in other regions across the UK. Jonathan Cragg GPMC 10 recommending that motorsport should The inaugural Cornwall Motorsport Ian Claire LiMC 7 not be impacted by Vnuk. Last week, Month will celebrate all kinds of fun on Andy Fell LiMC 7 the Parliament formally adopted the four (and two!) wheels with a showcase Bill Gray LiMC 7 amended proposal by 562 votes to 36, of the various types of motorsport Phil Howarth LiMC 7 with 19 abstentions. The amendment available in the South West. From non- David Hunt LiMC 7 recommended the exclusion of competitive classic car and motorcycle Adrian Lloyd LiMC 7 “vehicles intended exclusively for tours, to the thrill of a closed-road hill Geoff Maine LiMC 7 motorsports, as these vehicles are climb, there will be something for
MARCH NEWSLETTER 2019 everyone with an enthusiasm for cars and 15% off road car insurance with who the first competitor will be to take and competition. Cornwall Motorsport Adrian Flux ƒ 10% off in-store at advantage of this brand-new class.” Month is being organised by a team of Halfords ƒ 10% off Grand Prix motorsport enthusiasts overseen by Racewear’s branded personalised Kevin Moore, the Motorsport UK overalls ƒ 10% off outdoor apparel and Regional Development Officer (RDO) equipment at the UK’s leading TECHNICAL for the South West. Moore said: independent outdoor & mountain sports “Cornwall is widely known as a famous retailer, Ellis Brigham ƒ Discounts on Updates, clarifications and advice. sailing destination, but it also has a ferry travel to the continent with DFDS Dual standard helmets thriving motorsport community, which Motorsport UK will continue to enhance we wanted to shine a spotlight on. the package to add value to Initiatives like the Cornwall Motorsport memberships and help members make Month provide the perfect platform to more of motorsport. Let us know the introduce the wider public to our types of benefits you want to see by incredibly engaging, exciting and emailing adrenaline-fuelled world.” There are [email protected] It is becoming increasingly common for already 31 events and 14 clubs a helmet to have dual standards, for involved in Cornwall Motorsport Month. example FIA 8860-2004 and Snell Among them is Truro and District Motor SA2005. Competitors are advised that Club. “It’s very exciting to be able part where a helmet is approved to more of this project,” said Dave Brenton, club than one standard, then as long as one Chairman. “The entire club committee of those standards is currently valid is working tirelessly to ensure the debut then the helmet is acceptable. event will be a success. Considering it’s the first initiative of its kind in the So, although the Snell SA2005 country we have some exciting plans in standard expired at the end of 2018, the FIA 8860-2004 standard remains the pipeline. There’s a lot of work to do but we look forward to seeing everyone valid until the end of 2020, therefore a in Cornwall in September.” A full events GT CLASS GETS GO-AHEAD helmet with both standards remains calendar available on the official The MSN Circuit Rally Championship acceptable until then. Cornwall Motorsport Month website. As (MNCRC) in association with MSVR, Kart overalls well as the competitive events, there featuring the Michelin Cup and the will be movie nights, training Protyre Challenge is delighted to workshops, celebrity evenings and car announce that the Championship’s shows. 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Championship heads to Donington Park Meanwhile Grandstand is offering and Anglesey before returning to The Motorsport UK Technical Team members a 20% discount on its Cadwell Park for its finale in April 2019. wishes to remind competitors that motorsport merchandise, including embroidery on overalls bearing the FIA Darren Spann, Championship co- authentic team replica clothing and 8856-2000 and 8856-2018 standards ordinator, enthused: “We are delighted accessories for Formula One, WEC, must be sewn on to the outer layer that after all our planning back in WRC and sportscars. These offers are only. 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MARCH NEWSLETTER 2019 Tel 01282 696593 Who’s who at PDMC 07711791631 [email protected] Honouree President’s
Ken Skidmore Ian Mills Tom Preston 24 Clifton Street Sough President & Secretary Barnoldswick Ray Duckworth BB18 6SX 67 The Cresant [email protected] Dales View Park Barnoldswick Lancashire Cheers BB18 5RQ Ray Duckworth. Tel 01282 812551 [email protected]
Chairman Rod Brereton 2 Park Side Sough Barnoldswick Lancashire BB18 6TA Tel 01282 843297
Mob 07952 377880 [email protected]
Vice Chairman Alan Shaw 31 Appleby Drive Barrowford Lancashire BB9 6EX
Tel 01282 602195 [email protected]
Treasurer Les Eltringham 37 Lower North Ave Barnoldswick BB18 6DP
Tel 01282 815166
Committee Members
Chris Andrew 14 Burwains Avenue Foulridge Lancashire BB8 7PS Tel 01282 863403 [email protected]
Mick Tomlinson 25 Pasture Lane Barrowford Lancashire BB9 6ES Tel 01282 613001/690184 [email protected]
Barry Wilkinson 161 Waidhouse Road Nelson BB9 0RR