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Northern Stage Rally ChampionshipBulletin
10 – September 2004
After the lengthy gap since the Opposite Lock Rally the latest round of
the Championship was the Wolds Rally at Swinderby. There were some excellent performances and the top scores on
the event were very close. Chris Platt / Michael Robinson won the 1600c
class and Robert Barrett / Gavin Wright won the small capacity class.
With both classes being the same size, both crews left with an equal 114
points. Just behind were Mark Thompson and Giles Dykes with 112 for 2nd
in the 2-litre class.
Despite retiring on the Wolds Nick Dobson and Richard Wormald hang on to
the top two spots in the overall driver’s championship. Mark Thompson
moves up to 3rd but unless he starts one of the two remaining
MV events he will be ineligible for the overall awards. In the
Navigator’s championship it is a similar story with Dave Hammond still
leading from Gordon Blythe with Gavin Wright moving to 3rd but
Gavin also needs to start a MV event to be eligible. In
the SV Challenge Richard leads from Mark and Robert Barrett with Chris
Platt in 4th. Only 18 points separate the four so the Harold
Palin should be interesting! In the SV Navigators standings Dave leads
from Gavin with Giles in 3rd – again it’s close with 21
points separating them. In
the classes Robert and Gavin have finally overtaken John Deegan and
Chris Smith to lead in class 1. Chris Platt and Michael Robinson lead
class 2. There is no change in class 3 with Nick Dobson and Dave Hammond
leading. In class 4 Greg Wilkinson and Jonathan Padgett have taken over
from Jon and Jane Fox but there is only 12 points in it. So
with 3 events to go there are lots of close scores and things to be
sorted – have fun! Next Events Trackrod Clubman’s Trophy Rally www.rallyyorkshire.co.uk
- 3rd October The penultimate MV event will be based in Malton. On offer are 41
forest miles, following the BRC event on Sunday 3rd October.
Regs are now out – if you have not received a set please contact
Nicola Sanderson on 01937 587508. Entry fee is £295 and route notes can
be purchased. Harold Palin Memorial Stages Rally www.eastwoodmotorclub.co.uk
- 9th October The last SV event of the year. You should have regs by now. Run by
Eastwood & DMC this Manby based event will offer approx. 55 miles
for £165. If you have not started a SV event and want a crack at the
overall awards you need to start this event! Contact Joy Collins on 0115
9386251 for more information. Grizedale Stages Rally www.grizedalestages.co.uk
- 4th December Regs will be sent
out to registered competitors on the 4th October. The format
of the rally is similar to recent years, starting from Coniston with two
long stages in Grizedale, followed by service at Park Coppice caravan
site. Then the two short stages in Dunnerdale and back for 2nd
service, followed by a repeat of the mornings two stages
in Grizedale. 43 stage miles in total. Whilst Pine Lodge Maps will again
be providing marked maps for all competitors, safety notes are also
available from Patterson Pace Notes. Contact Sarah Moore, 01946
841332. HELP! (Please!) I have started compiling next year’s calendar but have hardly
been inundated by suggestions – err, none actually! Please let me know
your preferences for events to be included. A note to event organisers – there are a number of obvious omissions from the list of 2005
events I have to choose from - including some events that were rounds
this year! Please ensure
that your club has submitted it’s dates for it’s rallies for 2005 to
the ANCC Secretary and that any clashes are resolved – otherwise I
cannot consider your event. You have been warned! Good luck on the Trackrod and Harold Palin events – there will
not be a bulletin issued in between. Mike
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