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Northern Stage Rally ChampionshipBulletin
7 – June 2004
The Proflex
Stages attracted 21 contenders to the tarmac tracks at the Leyland Test
Track. Steve Simpson and Mark Booth were winning the event before
hitting trouble, leaving David Duff to come out “top dog” with 105
points for his second place in the 1600cc class. Just 2 points behind
were Alistair Hutchinson and St John Dykes, 4th in the
2-litre class in their Renault Clio, which I’m lead to believe, runs
on LPG. Maybe a drop of super unleaded would have just given you the
edge, guys! Jonathan Turnbull was next best scorer with 96 points,
navigating to 7th overall, 4th in the over 2-litre
class. The results from
the Proflex have not changed the top three overall – Richard Wormald
leads from Chris Peart and Nick Dobson in the Driver’s and Dave
Hammond leads Gordon Blythe and Chris Smith in the navigators – after
Chris and driver John Deegan finally managed another finish after 5
consecutive retirements! Despite the obvious disappointments (and cost!)
it’s great to see the commitment to enter every round so far. In the Single
Venue Challenge Mark Thompson has moved up to joint leader with Richard
Wormald, 9 points ahead of third place driver Chris Platt, whilst Dave
Hammond leads Chris Smith with Gavin Wright moving up to third
Navigator. In
the classes, the only change is that Jonathan Turnbull moves ahead of
Jane Fox in the class 4 navigators table. Things are starting to get
closer though. Next
Events Rainworth
Skoda Dukeries Rally - 19th June (www.dukeries-rally.co.uk) The
event will again based at the Civic Centre in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire.
On offer are 45 stage miles in the Sherwood Forest area. The entry list
was filled very quickly so if you’re not on the list – you’re not
getting in. The website carries all the pre-event information. Event
contact is Marie Dobson 01427 753592 Armstrong
Massey Rally - 4th July (www.bdmc.org.uk) The 4th SV round will
be held at Melbourne Airfield near York and offers around 8 stages of
about 6½ miles each on a mixture of loose and broken surfaces on this
former airfield site. Regs are available on the website – if you need
a paper set, and have not already received any, please contact Andrea
Atkinson on 01482 876400 Opposite Lock Rally –
17th July (www.slaithwaitemc.co.uk) This event at Manby
Showground in Lincolnshire will offer 60+ stage miles for £165. The
stages will take the form of two all tarmac stages and six mixed surface
stages using the unique loose tracks at the venue. Last year the event
was oversubscribed and is a round of a further two regional
championships this year so early entry is advised. You should have regs
by now – if not please contact me. See you in Mansfield! Mike |