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Northern Stage Rally Championship
Bulletin
4 – March 2004
A
mixed bag or results on the
rallywiththelongesttitleinthehistoryofthesport (a.k.a. The Alternative
Sign Centre Robin Hood Forest Stages!). 18 contenders took part out of
the 56 starters in the modern section of the event. A number of crews
were struck by bad luck and were forced into retirement, leaving Chris
Peart and Gordon Blyth to take top score on the event with their 4th in
class. Without an early arrival penalty their score would have been even
better (I won’t tell anyone Gordon!). Next best score came from Alex
Taylor who also managed to finish inside the top 10 overall in his
Impreza. Chris Greenall was next up in 11th overall and 11th
in the largest over 2-litre class. Alex’s
score takes him to the head of the overall and MV driver’s tables with
Richard Wormald and John Deegan hanging onto the 2nd and 3rd
spots respectively. Dave Hammond remains at the top of the overall
Navigator’s table from Chris Smith, with Gordon moving up to 3rd
and also taking the lead in the MV Challenge. The classes are lead by
drivers John Deegan, Bob Marshall, Richard and Alex and navigators,
Chris, Richard Hage, Dave and Jonathan Turnbull. Next
Events 2004
Willingham's Recovery North Humberside Forest Rally - 27th March (www.northhumbersideforeststages.org.uk) Entries
have now closed for the event which has attracted a near capaity 175 car
entry. It looks like there is a good contingent of ANCC crews out. I am
also venturing out to sample the delights of Oliver’s Mount, cropton
and Dalby for the first time in a few years – come and say hello if
you get chance – I’m in car 235. Bloodhound
Stages – 2nd May
(www.lincolnmotorsport.co.uk.) This event is the second
round of the SV Challenge and runs at Swinderby, between Newark and
Lincoln. The event will have full use of the Swinderby venue and offers
6 stages and 70 miles approx. on sealed surfaces - either tarmac or
concrete perimeter tracks. Scrutineering can either be Saturday night or
Sunday morning. Entry fee is £160
and regs will be sent out next week. Good
luck if you’re out on the North Humberside! Mike |