Chairman's Chat Sincere congratulations to all the award winners following the 2015 championships and it’s good to see some new names in the top positions. I hope to see you all at the Presentation Evening on the th 12 February, details inside. The latest issue of the 2016 calendar is inside and it includes all the regular events plus some new road rallies and, for the first time in many years, some trials to have a go at. Remember we have split the sprints and hillclimbs from the non race/rally championship to its own championship. A very Happy New Year to everyone and here’s to an exciting and safe year of motorsport. Best regards, Les Fragle, Chairman/Secretary, SD(34) Motor Sport Group Pg. 32 Grass Roots Motorsport Contents Pg. 33 Grass Roots Motorsport Pg. 34 Grass Roots Motorsport Front Cover Pg. 35 HRCR Open Day Rockingham Stages Pg. 36 Le Jog Pg. 2 Chairmans Chat Pg. 37 North West Racers (1) Pg. 3 Member Club Contacts Pg. 38 North West Racers (2) Pg. 4 SD34MSG Contacts Pg. 39 Gemini Communications Motorsport Team Pg. 5 Around the Clubs Pg. 40 Radio Mutterings : 2015 Events Review Pg. 6 Around the Clubs Pg. 41 Radio Mutterings : 2015 Events Review Pg. 7 Around the Clubs Pg. 42 Radio Mutterings : Awards Dinner Pg. 8 Around the Clubs Pg. 43 Grumpy Old Git Pg. 9 Around the Clubs Pg. 44 A bit more ‘Grumpy’ Pg. 10 Around the Clubs Pg. 45 Inside the Industry Pg. 11 Around the Clubs Pg. 46 Inside the Industry Pg. 12 Under 18 Championship Registration Pg. 47 MSA News Pg. 13 SD34MSG Championship Registration Pg. 48 MSA News Pg. 14 2015 SD34MSG League Pg. 49 BRC News Pg. 15 2015 Marshals Championship Pg. 50 Lee Holland Stages : News Pg. 16 2015 Championship Standings Pg. 51 NESCRO 2016 Pg. 17 2015 Best Road Rally of 2015 Pg. 52 NESCRO 2016 Pg. 18 2016 Provisional Calendar Pg. 53 HCRC Premier Rally Championship 2016 Pg. 19 2016 Provisional Calendar Pg. 54 F1 : Bits & Bobs Pg. 20 2016 Championship Rounds at a Glance Pg. 55 Odds, Sods & Bodkins & Events Pg. 21 SD34MSG Presentation Night Pg. 56 Odds, Sods & Bodkins & Events Pg. 22 Rockingham Stages Rally Pg. 57 Odds, Sods & Bodkins & Events Pg. 23 Rockingham Stages Rally Pg. 58 Odds, Sods & Bodkins & Events Pg. 24 Rockingham Stages Rally Pg. 59 Odds, Sods & Bodkins & Events Pg. 25 Rockingham Stages Rally Pg. 26 The ‘One & Only’ Preston Rally Pg. 60 Odds, Sods & Bodkins & Events Pg. 27 The ‘One & Only’ Preston Rally Pg. 61 Odds, Sods & Bodkins & Events Pg. 28 The ‘One & Only’ Preston Rally Pg. 62 Odds, Sods & Bodkins & Events Pg. 29 Memories are made of this Pg. 63 Odds, Sods & Bodkins & Events Pg. 30 Training Days Pg. 64 Odds, Sods & Bodkins & Events Pg. 31 Grass Roots Motorsport Pg. 65 And Eventually : Meeting Dates SD34MSG : Member Clubs & Contacts Accrington MSC Liverpool MC Contact : David Barratt Contact : John Harden Email : [email protected] Tel. : 0161-9697137 Tel. : 01254-384127 Email : [email protected] Website : www.accrington-msc.org Website : www.liverpoolmotorclub.com Airedale & Pennine MCC Contact : John Rhodes Manx AS Email : [email protected] Contact : Mark Quayle Tel. : 07913 649131 Email : [email protected] Website : www.apmcc.org Tel. : 07973-830695 Website : www.manxautosport.org Blackpool South Shore MC Contact : Adrian Atkinson Matlock MC Email : [email protected] Contact : Frances Banning Tel : 07919 694903 Email : [email protected] Website : www.bssmc.com Tel. : Bolton-le-Moors MC Website : www.matlockmotorclub.co.uk Contact : Peter Sharples Email : [email protected] Mull CC Tel. : 01772-626116 Contact : Chris Woodcock Email : [email protected] Website : www.blmc.co.uk Tel. : 07973-830695 Bury AC LIMITED Website : www.mullcarclub.co.uk Contact : Matthew Field Email : [email protected] Pendle & DMC Tel : 01772-465716 Contact : Ray Duckworth CSMA (NW) Email : [email protected] Contact : Steve Johnson Tel. : 01282-812551 Email : [email protected] Website : www.pendledistrictmc.co.uk Tel. : 01254-392663 Preston MC Mob. : 07718 051 882 Contact : Louis Baines Clitheroe & DMC Email : [email protected] Contact : Maurice Ellison Tel. : 07792 903166 Email : [email protected] Website : coming soon Tel. : 01524-735488 Mob. : 07788-723721 U17MC-NW Website : www.cdmconline.com Contact : Steve Johnson Garstang & Preston MC Email : [email protected] Contact : Margaret Duckworth Tel. : 07718 051 882 Email : [email protected] Website : www.u17mc-northwest.org.uk Tel. : 01772-700823 Stockport061MC Website : www.gpmc.co.uk Contact : Mark Wilkinson High Moor MC Email : [email protected] Contact : Gary Heslop Tel. : 07879-657580 Email : [email protected] Website : www.stockport061.co.uk Tel. : 0161-6430151 Mob. : 07973-816965 Wallasey MC Website : www.hmmc.co.uk Contact : Tony King Hexham & DMC Email : [email protected] Contact : Ed Graham Tel. : 07989-616546 Email : : [email protected] Website : www.wallaseymc.com Tel. : 0161-2919065 Warrington & DMC Website : www.hexhammotorclub.co.uk Contact : George Jennings Knowldale CC Email : [email protected] Contact : Matt or Stephen Broadbent Tel. : Email : [email protected] Website : www.warringtondmc.org Tel : 07411-236420 Wigan & DMC Website : www.knowldale.co.uk Lightning MSC Contact :Tony Lynch Email : [email protected] Contact : Andy Rhodes Tel. : Email : [email protected] Website : www.wiganmotorclub.org.uk Tel. : 01772-632820 Lancashire A.C. 2300 Club Contact : Chris Lee Contact : Neil Molyneux Email : [email protected] Email : [email protected] Tel. : 07831-124417 Website : www.2300club.org Website : www.lancsautoclub.com Comprising the following 10 Clubs Blackpool South Shore Motor Club www.bssmc.com Chester Motor Club www.chestermotorclub.co.uk Ecurie Royal Oak Motor Club www.eromc.co.uk Contacts High Moor Motor Club President : Alan Shaw www.hmmc.co.uk U18 Championship : [email protected] Fylde Motor Sport Club Marshals Compiler : 01282-602195 www.fyldemotorsportclub.co.uk C.P.O. Stockport 061 Motor Club Chairman : Les Fragle www.stockport061.co.uk Secretary : [email protected] League Compiler : Warrington & District Motor Club 01995-672230 www.warringtondmc.org Individual Compiler : Wallasey Motor Club Vice Chairman : Bill Wilmer www.wallaseymc.com Radios : Approved MSA Radio Preston Motorsport Club Co-ordinator Gemini Communications www.facebook.com/prestonmotorsportclub 07973-830705 Garstang & Preston MC [email protected] www.gpmc.co.uk Treasurer : Steve Butler Website : www.nwstages.co.uk Road Rally : [email protected] Mark Wilkinson - [email protected] Website : www.sd34msg.org Stage Rally : Chris Woodcock & Lancashire RLO [email protected] ADVERTISING 01254-681350 Sprint /Hillclimbe : Steve Price [email protected] in ‘SPOTLIGHT’ None Race/Rally : Tracy Smith [email protected] 1/4 page (ish - we are very flexible) advert for a full 12 issues (1 year) Registrations : Margaret Duckworth costs just £50 [email protected] 01772-700823 Readership in Excess of 10,000 Newsletter : Maurice Ellison Sent to all 26 member clubs and then [email protected] forwarded to club members + another 7000+ on 07788-723721 the distribution list (26 X 100 + 7000 = 10,000+ readers) 01524-735488 All advertising revenue helps to fund SD34MSG Contact either Les Fragle, Maurice Ellison or Steve Johnson for more details WANTED Steve Johnson 07718 051 882 [email protected] YOUR Clubs:- Les Fragle 01995-672230 [email protected] News, Views, Reviews, Club Profiles, Events, Maurice Ellison 07788-723721 [email protected] Birthdays, Anniversaries. Forthcoming Club Nights Send to : Maurice Ellison The opinions expressed in this publication are those of the individual contributors, and not necessarily those of [email protected] 07788-723721 the editor or the committee of the SD 34 MSG Matlock MC We are a MSA (Motorsports Association) The Club Meets at 8pm onwards recognised club that covers North Derby- shire, including Matlock and Chesterfield and surround- Every Thursday at ing areas, to further the interests of enthusiasts in motor Rising Sun, Hazel Grove. sports. The 4th Thurs of the month is an ‘Away’ event The club is primarily involved in road rallying but has Stockport 061 Motor Club is the third oldest members with a wide range of interests in motor sport. motor club in UK, formed in 1903 We organise two regional road rallies each year: The Rally of Derbyshire, now sponsored by Global Brands' Kick Start, and the Dansport Road Rally. Dinner Dance 2015 You are cordially invited by the Committee of Stockport Meetings 061 Motor Club to our Awards Presentation Evening – Every 2nd Thursday the evening will take place at Alma Lodge Hotel, 149 Buxton Road, Stockport, SK2 6EL on Saturday 14 from around 8.30pm March 2015, gathering from 19.30 for the meal at 20.00. at the Black Swan, Ashover To make the event a memorable night and encourage all MR 119/350 633 the members to attend, the Club will be subsidising the evening – as an added bonus we are offering the tickets www.matlockmotorclub.co.uk at £30 for 2 tickets for a 4 course meal – £15 a head! Non-members are priced at £25.00 each. The dress code is Dinner Jackets or Lounge Suits. Liverpool Motor Club We will be holding a raffle on the evening; it would be Club members meet at The Unicorn Inn, appreciated if all guests could bring a raffle prize. Cronton on the 2nd Tuesday of each We would ask you to make an early application – the month from 8.00pm. closing date for ticket