BARC YORKSHIRE CENTRE Issue No. 3 TIMES EDITORIAL There is nota lot I wish to say this month, CALENDAR Annual except to commend the article on Karting, as an alternative entry to racing, General Meeting to you. David Sugden is an old hand in A rundown on the main dates for your motor racing — he used to race a diary. Notice is hereby given that the Annual Clubmans car back in the 1970s and his February 3rd General Meeting of the BARC Yorkshire knowledge of Karting comes from Committee Meeting. Centre will be held on Wednesday the spending many seasons running his son February 12th 2nd of April 1986 at 8pm in the Creskeld Tim. Clubnight and Marshals briefing for the Room of the Parkway Hotel, Otley Road, If anyone out there would like to do a National Breakdown Rally. Also copy Leeds. similar article on other forms of motor- date for the March Times’. By Order of the Committee. sport the Times’ would find space for it February 21st - 23rd Signed with pleasure — grasstracking, auto- National Breakdown Rally. J.M. English (Hon. Sec.) cross/rallycross, rallying, even hillclimb­ February 26th ing ...... come on and spread your Times publication. knowledge about and attract more March 3rd people into competing. Committee Meeting. Due to an administrative error in the March 12th last issue the availability form for the Clubnight and copy date for the Times’ National Breakdown was omitted from for April. your envelopes. Some of you did in fact March 16th receive these forms, if you were easily Harewood practice day and Marshals distinguished as a marshal on our training. address lists — no, don’t ask how ... To March 26th redress the balance there is, or should Times publication. STOP PRESS be, another form enclosed with this March 29th - 30th issue, and still time for you to fill it in and Harewood Easter Nationals Meeting. Just as the Times’ was going to press post it off to Ivor Pashley who is April 2nd we heard that Russell Spence had been trembling with anticipation at the Yorkshire Centre Annua! General involved in a spot of drama. After Meeting and video evening. thought of all the marshals he is going to returning home with wife Nicky last have on the two Harewood stages at the April 9th Saturday evening (18th January) the end of February. Copy date for the Times’ for May. Spences found their home full of smoke Next issue of the Times’ will be with April 30th and Nicky went off to enlist the help of Times publication. you between the Harewood practice/ her parents — who live nearby in marshals training day and the Easter Please note that the dates given are Burnsal. When Nicky and her father done so in good faith but no respon­ Nationals meeting and well into the returned to the house Russell was found circuit racing season. We hope to keep sibility can be taken for any dates printed in the conservatory, unconscious, after you in touch with as much of the sport as in error. trying to fight the fire and was dragged If you have any events which you possible and to this end the Times’ out by his father-in-law. would like including on the monthly would like someone to report the On the way to hospital Russell calendar — which is intended to run Harewood meetings — all offers to the reportedly stopped breathing a couple of three months ahead in every issue — Editor please. times but in true Spence spirit had then please inform the Editor giving as All editorial and advertising material to discharged himself the next day and has much notice and information as possible. the editor at 9, Greenside Drive, Wortley, suffered no lasting damage from the Leeds LS12 4SF or ’phone Leeds experience, although the house was 793981 or 632828. badly damaged and the Spences lost most of their belongings. Russell Spence was well on his way to the F3 Championship at Brands Hatch in June, where he is pictured at the daunting Paddock Bend in his Warma- style Reynard 853. (Pic. 2) Russell’s luck changed for the worse however at Brands where he failed to finish. A change of team - Warmastyle setting up their own - for the Silverstone GP support round and a change of car to a Ralt RT30 soon after seemed to confuse the Yorkshireman however and by the final round at Silverstone in October, Russell had to be content with third overall in the championship. (Pic. 3) Russell moves on to F3000 for 1986 with Eddie Jordan Racing, keeping the ever enthusiastic Warmastyle as sponsor - Pic 2 Pic 3 however will the Continent cope with the ebullient and forthright Russell? WANTED

The Yorkshire Centre Times requires reporters to keep readers up to date with Centre Events. Especially wanted is a reporter for Harewood meetings — no pay but if you attend all/most meetings to spectate and could write a short report on the happenings — of course, gossip in the beer tent as well as on the track — please give me a ring or drop me a line, no previous experience necessary. Paul Boothroyd

Changes On The Committee — 1 Hot news about the post of Hon. Social Secretary which comes up for election at the AGM is that the present incumbant ‘Chippy’ Stross is to retire. Not just to stand for re-election but properly, for real. The Times’ is under the impression that Chippy has threatened to do this many times before but has always been Congratulations are due to Centre member James Kaye for winning the Uniroyal persuaded, blackmailed or otherwise Production Saloon Championship in 1985. James, seen here at Oulton Park, took his threatened into withdrawing his resig­ 1300cc Vauxhall Nova SR to a fine class win in addition to the overall honours. In 1986 nation. It seems however that this time James stays with GM and moves up to an Astra GTE and will have his work cut out Chippy is deadly serious and will be a fending off the very rapid Strada Abarths. great loss to the Committee after some 27 years service. Be warned therefore that the Committee require someone to take over January Clubnight Report the post of Hon. Social Secretary to run Changes On The the social side of Centre life — not an With unerring accuracy we managed to easy task but a very important one. pick the worst night of the winter so far Committee — 2 For further details please contact for the Club Night Picture Quiz. In John English (Hon. Sec.) on Knares- consequence, there were very few Not only is there to be a change of Hon. borough 865134. Volunteers will be very people there. Those who did attend Social Sec. after the AGM but Centre welcome. seemed to enjoy themselves. Chairman Simon Clark is also to decline The evenings entertainment consist­ to stand for re-election. ed of a couple of home videos of Simon has occupied the Chairman’s MARSHALS WANTED Curborough Sprint events followed by a seat for three years now and not only has Motoring Picture Quiz and a General a thriving business to run but also feels Knowledge Picture Quiz rounded off by that the time has come for some new As the 1986 competition season fast a video of T-Types racing at Oulton Park. blood at the top. The Times’ extends approaches — first event of the year is Our thanks to those who attended and best wishes to both Simon and Chippy the National Breakdown at the end of we were pleased that they all managed and hopes thatthe Centre will still benefit February and the first Harewood is on to achieve very creditable scores in both from their presence and considerable March 29th/30th — the Centres’ Chief sections. experience in the future — even if in a Marshal David Dalrymple is on the Hopefully, if we attempt a similar event slightly lower key way. lookout for marshals for the coming year. in the future (we have offered to put on a All availability forms back to David as Pub Games Night or perhaps another soon as possible please. If you want any Picture Quiz) we will pick better weather more forms these are also available ring and consequently have a larger turn-out OBITUARY David on 0943-609810. of Members and their friends. The winner of the Motoring Quiz was Yorkshire Centre members, espec­ John English and the winner of the ially the older ones, will be saddened Yorkshire Centre Member General Knowledge Quiz was Simon to learn that Mrs. Lee Booth — wife of Scoops Big Prize Clark and our congratulations to them former Harewood commentator Ted both. — passed away at the end of 1985. The genial Peter Griffin of Wendy Wools The committee and members of the fame, who has been a longtime RESULTS Yorkshire Centre wish to offer their supporter of BARC (in general) and the Motoring Quiz Max Points 52 condolences to Ted and family on Yorkshire Centre (in particular), has won 1. John English 39 points their sad loss. the top prize in the RAC MSA draw. What 2. Jimmy Johnstone 38 points draw? you may well ask. At the 3. Simon Clark 24 points European GP at Brands last October the 4. Tim Smith 22 points RAC declined to pay the usual marshals 5. Nick Johnstone 21 points TRAINING DAY — For your Diary and officials daily expenses (?) but instituted a raffle instead, with all names General Knowledge Quiz Max Points 58 March 16th sees the annual Harewood going in for such exotic prizes as trips to 1. Simon Clark 55 points Practice and Marshalstraining day — all various 1986 Grand Prix. 2. John English 54 points are invited and an enjoyable and The top prize was a trip to Adelaide for 3. Nick Johnstone 46 points informative series of sessions are the 1986 GP and this has gone to Peter. 4. Jimmy Johnstone 43 points planned and representatives from local So the North is not quite forgotten after 5. Tim Smith 40 points motor clubs will be attending. Further all ... Pat and Brian Kenyon details next issue. HOW TO MAKE IT EASY IN FIRST AID The other Tuesday evening saw Tom De Dombal giving a lecture on First Aid to an interested audience. Included in the evening was a lecture by that well- known be-Stetsoned figure Jim Murdock on ‘How to move a casualty’. After Jim had detailed the esoteric methods of carrying a stretcher a couple of likely candidates were invited out of the audience to put theory into practice — ie. to carry a casualty on a stretcher over an obstacle, in this case a table. The pair of stretcher-bearers went alright until they managed to get into a position from which they could not move — at least without dropping the casualty . . . Jim did not have to think very long before springing into action — he simply moved the table. The Times’ awaits the moving by Jim of overturned cars, walls etc. in the unwelcome event of the real The Martini Lancias outpaced the opposition in the RAC Rally in 1985 thing being necessary. If this happens it and Peugeot flyers all dropping out. Here rally winner Henri Toive, is hoped to have a photograph as proof... through Bewdley Safari Park in his newly modified Lancia, on the first National Breakdown

Rally Stage News Obviously the route will be dealt with 4) Liaise with the Nation; in greater detail in the Motorsport on all training matters. The Leeds/Bradford area is quite well magazines nearer the date but the above Smaller individual clubr served by the National Breakdown this may tempt some of you hillclimb and together to enable adet year with three stages in the immediate circuit enthusiasts in the area to go and sessions to be given altho area. In addition to the two Harewood see what rallying is all about. Just a plug may run its own grading : stages being run by the Centre on the here for the Centres’ Stage Commander advised that this is bar Harewood Estate and at Harewood Hill Ivor Pashley, who would love you to go existing BMRMC scheme on Friday evening and Sunday, the along and help with one or both BMRMC marshaling qu;i BRMC (Rally section of the BMRMC) is Harewood stages — drop him the looked upon as the minim running a stage at Bowling Park in enclosed availability form to 14 Penny required. Bradford on Friday evening 21st Piece Place, North Anstone, Sheffield The standard BMRM( February. Although the timings will not S31 7JZ or, turn up at the next clubnight badge colours should bi allow marshals to do both the Harewood on the 12th February — see separate standard badge will be . and Bowling Park stages on Friday — advert for full details. the National Coordinator the Times’ urges Centre members to club can issue these wil help out at Harewood obviously — for marshals name etc. in the spectators there are no such problems ALL CLUBS TRAINING AND of Dyno tape. A standard : and the running of the rally with three GRADING SCHEME will also be produced. stages, start/finish in the area has got to Clubs complying with be good news; don’t forget that the event The Times’ is indebted to Peter Broxup shall be able to requer; is of International status. for the following information regarding training aids — films, i the setting up of a national, RAC MSA resuscitation dummies an Latest news for those interested in overseen training and grading system the National Coordinator \ spectating . . . The start will be at for marshals. these where practical) 2200hrs — yes 10 o'clock in the evening The scheme is likely to be implement­ Training Trust. — with the first stage at Bowling Park, ed in the near future and will cover all When signing on for a where the first car is due at 2208. clubs, large or small, who organise marshal will have to s Harewood House is the second stage, circuit or speed events. The RAC will grading, this will enable II commencing with the first carat 2249 — appoint a National Coordinator who will stewards to assess don’t forget that this stage is being run by be responsible to the RAC Race marshalling throughout I ‘us’ and will be partially floodlit, so get Committee, his task being to ensure that each event. there in good time to secure your spot. all training and grading of marshals is The role of the Nation, After Harewood House the rally heads done to an equal standard throughout will be to: Centralise ret; off into the North Yorkshire forestand via the country. members and gradings nl a time control atthe Rainton Happy Eater The sting is that only clubs complying clubs and help with trail (1005 on Saturday), Lightwater Valley — with the scheme will be eligible for and chair meetings i stage at 1053 — and Croft at 1330 makes training grants from the RAC Training scheme, in addition to sup its’ way to Olivers Mount — two stages Trust. of training aids etc. — at 1834 and the rest halt on the Marine Each club will have to appoint a Drive, Scarborough for 1901 on training officer who will have to Saturday evening. Restarting at midnight 1) Keep a register of all marshals in the another tour round the North Yorkshire club and their grades. RUMOUR DEPA forests in the early hours brings the cars 2) Be responsible for training of all club (those left anyway) to Harewood Hill members. Our tame vulture inforn Climb for a 3 mile stage at 1002 on 3) Be responsible for his club scheme Phantom Fiddler is to roll Sunday morning. Harewood Hill is the and inform the National Coordinator on a Peter Voight is suppo final fling of the rally as the cars are due regular basis of the clubs numbers and something ‘interesting’ back in Bradford for the finish at 1100. grades of marshals. Buick. FEBRUARY CLUBNIGHT AN ALTERNATIVE START? After the successful Picture Quiz in During a recent conversation the editor Most problems are minor and involve January the clubnight for February is a and I were commenting on the extremely piston or ring breakage and the engine much quieter affair. high costs of racing these days. can be running again for less than £20. To be held on Wednesday February It is virtually impossible on any sort of The more you do for yourself, obviously, 12th — commencing at 8pm — at the normal income to buy and run the cheaper it is and most competitors Flarewood Arms there will be an Open competitive equipment for a full season. do maintain their own equipment. Evening/Nogginan’ Natter. All welcome I can however recommend to any one Chains and brake pads need regular as usual. who wants to race for fun and be replacement, say every 2 or 3 meetings. Taking place at the Clubnight how­ competitive the only real alternative to A chain costs £8-10, pads £4 - 5. Tyres ever will be a briefing for all concerned ‘proper’ Motor Racing. I am of course we have mentioned and that is about it with the Centres’ stages of the National referring to Karting and I thought you —Oh Petrol! 1 Gal. of mixture per Breakdown Rally and all marshals and might be interested in a little background meeting, 4 star plus oil — about £2.30 per officials are urged to attend. information. Forgive me if you know gal. more about it than I do but I will start at Thirdly, Admin. Costs. Entry fees are the basics. currently £8-10 per meeting, Restricted BACK IN CIRCULATION Karting, like all Motor Racing, has a RAC Licence £5, National £8, Inter­ multitude of classes i ntended to confuse national £10 plus the cost of your Medical which is between you and your Bing Crosby, a Yorkshire Centre the common man. These can, however, be divided into 2 basic groups: Gearbox Doctor. The only other thing I can think of Steward, is now up and aboutagain after is transport and storage. The former can a serious illness in 1985 and looks and non-Gearbox. The former use ex- Motor Cycle power and transmission be done .with the family car, the latter forward to seeing all his friends at needs only a corner of the garage. Harewood in 1986. units of 125, 210 (villiers) and 250 cc, including the phenominally quick and A normal meeting format would be the expensive ‘SuperKarts’ which can lap ritual of signing on, scrutineering, 2 or 3 most circuits as quickly as an ‘F3’ car. five minute untimed practice sessions, MARSHALS AWARDS The other group all use purpose built then the racing. Each competitor is 100 cc Two Strokes driving direct to the allocated grid positions by the Secretary At the recent BMRMC Dinner and solid rearaxle withoutaclutch. Itisinthis of the Meeting. In your 3 heats you will awards presentation the usual crop of latter group that such people as Alain start one near, or at, the front, one in the BMRMC trophies were presented, Prost and Ayrton Senna served their middle and one near, or at, the back. including the six Harry Bolton Awards. motor racing apprenticeships. These Your grid position for the all important For those of you who do not know little machines offer a perfect medium final is determined by your performance about these, Harry Bolton was a through which to learn about one’s own in the heats. If you win all 3 you are on Yorkshire Centre member who never ability, — enjoy the real thrills of racing pole, if you go off in all 3 you start last. All missed a Centre event however large or and pick upa vast amount of experience races form up on a dummy grid and have small. The Harry Bolton Trophies are without taking out a second mortgage. a rolling start, obviously — as the more presented each year by the BMRMC to technically minded amongst you will preserve his memory and were awarded The 100 cc Kart has a simple tubular have worked out — with no clutch when to the following: frame, seat, steering wheel, brake and the Kart stops the engine stops, so once Flag — Chris Perkins accelerator pedals, no suspension or started a kart must be kept rolling. Observer — Chris Gibson bodywork. The Rotary valve, 2 stroke Karting is one of the few forms of Motor Fire — Peter Broxup engines are aircooled and develop 23 or Racing with Age groups. These are Course — Alan McNeil so B.H.P. The whole machine sits on the Junior Booster from 10 - 13 year olds, Novice — Bernard Hodgkinson ground on tyres of about 3" front and 7 - Junior Britain or Junior National for 14 - Off Circuit — Alan McKinney 8" rear width holding it 1 - 11/2" from the 16 year olds and Senior classes. There ground. They can lap most tracks at The Times’ congratulates all the are 20 or more races in a meeting recipients, with especial mention being average speeds of 50 - 60 m.p.h. with catering for all the above groups. due to stalwart Centre Committee some averages up to 70. Top speeds of So that is what it is all about. I have not member Alan McKinney and Peter up to 85 - 90 m.p.h. are possible. Races gone into the fine details of equipment, Broxup who is a regular attender at are held on special short circuits varying tuning and preparation, National Harewood. from 700 - 1200 yards long with grids of Championships, International Meetings, about 24 starters. You compete in 3 etc. but if you once get started you will heats, usually 8 laps or so each and a quickly find out. An ex-Mining apprent­ final (10 - 12 laps) at most meetings. ice from Barnsley has been World There are 3 International standard tracks Champion for 4 of the last 5 years. He is a within about 1 hours drive, or less, of the full-time professional and lives in Italy West Riding including one at Wombwell near the factory for which he drives. near Barnsley. Meetings are held on a Ayrton Senna has tried to win the world regular monthly basis all year round and championship and failed — so comp­ do not cost the earth to take part in. etition at that level is not exactly easy. Let us look at a few figures: For the cost of a second hand Mini Firstly, equipment. A new Kart, 2 and about the cost of an entry fee for one engines, wet and dry tyres, helmet and Formula Ford race per meeting you are leathers can all be bought for under competing. Like all forms of our sport, £1200. Second hand Karts from as little you can spend a lot, you can get as £150, engines from as little as £100 involved with the ‘leg-lifting’ outfits, but second hand. New tyres for any of the you don’t have to, to win. Drivers from 10 popular classes within the 100 cc group to 50+ years old are proving that every are about £80 per set and last for 5 to 6 week. Surprising all the armchair pundits was meetings. Why not go along to Wombwell on the the speed and reliability of the Metro 6R4 Secondly, maintenance. High power­ second Sunday of any month except on the RAC. Although Malcolm Wilson ed 2 strokes can be fragile — hence you August and see for yourself? The first retired his Metro, Tony Pond chased the need 2, but once you get into the swing time I went I got a real shock — but don’t Lancias right to the finish through of things you will not do too much take your 10 year old son (ordaughterfor enormous and enthusiastic crowds all damage and even if you do require a full that matter) if you value your Sunday in round the route - as pictured here at rebuild including re-bore, new mains, the pub!! Llanafan One, where crowd problems big ends etc. will cost less than £100. David Sugden caused the cancellation of the stage after the first nine cars had gone All photographs Paul and Yvonne Boothroyd/PBP copyright. through. The BARC Yorkshire Times is edited by Paul Boothroyd and published by BARC(Y). Printed by Speedprint (Horsforth) Ltd. Leeds 509727