Northern Stage Rally Championship

Bulletin 2 – February 2006

 Last weekend’s Riponian Stages was the first forest round of this year’s championship. Despite a relatively low turnout, both overall and of contenders, I have heard some good reports about the event. Please drop me an e-mail with your personal views on any event you do.

The Riponian stuck to it’s usual format based at the Lightwater Valley Theme Park, near Ripon with opening and closing stages there and the remainder of the stages in the little used forests at the top of Sutton Bank and near Helmsley. 25 contenders entered with top score (113) going to Nigel Barber who won the 2-litre class in his Astra. Next up were Dave Craven & Ian Jackson (95) and Alan Richardson / Chris Roe (91).

As one of only two crews to finish both of the first two rounds, its Garry Johnson & Phill Bond who take an early lead in the overall Championship. Looks like it’s a 1.6 Corsa that’s now up for target practice!

Next Events

 NW Stages, Saturday 25^th / Sunday 26^th February – www.nwstages.co.uk

This event was heavily oversubscribed but with some people dropping out for various reasons there is still a chance of a run if you get in touch with the Entries Secretary quickly. Phone Ann McCormack on 01928 710546. Please mention you are registered for the Championship. The event is based at Pontins in Blackpool with 100 tarmac stages at Weeton, Clifton Water works, Pontins, Blackpool prom and a new to rallying venue. Entry fee is £295

 Robin Hood Stages, Sunday 5^th March, www.robinhoodforeststages.co.uk

Offering 42 stages miles in the Nottinghamshire Forests, Lindholme MC’s event is based at the Clumber Park Hotel. Entry fee is £330. Event contact is Meredith Combs, 01302 880730.

North Humberside Forest Stages, Saturday 25^th March – www.northhumbersideforestrally.org.uk

Regs will be sent to you shortly – I’ve just provided labels to the organisers this week.

 SMC Stages, Sunday 2^nd April – www.stockportmc.co.uk

You should have regs already for this popular tarmacadam / multi-use event at Weeton Camp near Blackpool .  With 60 entries received so far you’d better get your finger out if you want to play. 50 sealed surface miles are on offer for £190. Event contact is Ian Baxter, 0161  432 9161

 Miscellaneous

            I’m still working on the replacement event for Grizedale as mentioned in bulletin 1. I hope to have some news for you in the next bulletin.

 As you might have gathered already – many events this year are likely to be oversubscribed so please ensure you get your entries in early. Much as I’d like to be able to influence these things,  – I cannot help you get event entries if you delay.

I hope to see some of you in Blackpool in a couple of week’s time. Promises to be a good event. Good luck!

 Mike