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Northern Stage Rally ChampionshipBulletin
2 – February 2005 The
Forest Challenge got off to a good start with the Riponian Stages last
weekend. The overall number of entries was probably a disappointment for
the organisers, Ripon & DMSC, but the quality was certainly
impressive and the event was well supported by contenders with 31 taking
the start. All was not well though for many crews - I can't remember an
event where so many contenders failed to finish. I hope that your
particular reason was not too painful either to you or your bank
balance. Star
performers on the day were Alan Richardson & Christopher Roe, who
won the (Championship adjusted) class 1 – although they were entered
in class 2 on the event, because they were in a 1400cc car they count in
class 1 for Championship purposes. It will be a lot easier when all
events run the same capacity splits! The result netted them 106 points
to take an early lead in the Forest challenge. Close behind were Dave
Hemingway / Jim Plevey on 103 and Roger Priestnall / James Orton on 102.
This result gives Roger and James an impressive early lead in the
overall tables. Next
Events
NW
Stages, Saturday 19th February - www.nwstages.bun.com The
next Tarmacadam round is held this weekend in Blackpool. The
over-subscribed event looks like it will be a real test with 22 stages
during the day totalling 80 stage miles. Come and say "hello"
- I'm in car 64 (office hours) or in the Queen Vic at Pontins at all
other times! The
Alternative Sign Centre Robin Hood Stages, Sunday 6th March,
www.robinhoodforeststages.co.uk Offering
40+ stages miles in the Nottinghamshire Forests, Lindholme MC’s event
is based at the Clumber Park Hotel. Event contact is Meredith Combs,
01302 880730. Wold
Construction North Humberside Forest Rally, Saturday 2nd April,
www.northhumbersideforestrally.org.uk regs
will be available shortly for this event based near Hull and using
stages in the North York Moors forests along with the usual blast round
the Oliver's Mount race circuit at Scarborough. As a round of the
ever-popular BTRDA series expect entries to be filled quickly, so don't
delay if you want a run. Event contact is Alan Carvell, 01482
840756 Phoenix
Stages, Saturday 16th April The
next multi-use round will take place at Fulbeck, Lincolnshire on mixed
surface stages. Event contact is Joy Collins, 0115 938 6251 Miscellaneous
All drivers should finally receive decals this week. Please
ensure that you place one on each side of your car and let me know if
you need replacements at any time. I will be out looking on some events
- I give one friendly warning before deducting points - beware! See
you in Blackpool if you're doing the NW Stages. Good luck! Mike
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