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Pendragon Stages 2010

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By Barry Lindsay

Spadeadam were well represented at the local tarmac rally, ten of the Ninety cars had SMC members in, and onto that, SMC were also running two stages and helping out on others. A new format this year meant crews set off much earlier so that four extra stages could be added at Lowther. Crews made their own way to the rally start at Warcop for the early setoff on a damp, cloudy morning.

Stage 1 Dom & Allan were 5th fastest setting a time of 10m33, Keith & Dave got 10m 43, Barry & Michael who struggled to get heat into the rear tyres got 10m 55 just ahead of David & Fiona on 10m57. Geoffrey & Caroline got 11m10, 2 seconds ahead of Peter & Paul. Chris & Andrew got 11m 26 then came Barrie & Andrew on Barrie’s first stage on route notes getting 11m 57, then Craig & James on 12m 29. One person with no luck on this rally is Tim; this year retired on stage 1 with various problems including Gearbox, Wheel bearing and clutch.

Barrie Thomson and Andrew Irving

Barrie Thomson and Andrew Irving

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Autumn Autotest

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By Barry Lindsay

The Autumn autotest was again held at Longpark, Scaleby. With use of the large stubble field all ten tests were setup the day before so that competition could follow on. A good entry turned up with several newcomers wishing to take part. John set things off going first on the first test marshalled by Michael, John getting 1m 04 a time that wouldn’t be beat, Neil T and Barry were watching each others times for the autotest championship both got 1m 06 on this one then Nigel on 1m07. On the rerun Barry was quickest with 1m 00 only 1 second ahead of Neil, then  Peter who gave the Megane Sport a demonstration run of 1m 02, James Coulthard a newcomer getting 1m 03.

Nigel Harkness

Nigel Harkness

 

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Marshal Request:: Roger Albert Clark Rally

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27/ 29th November

Spadeadam Members are marshalling the IN & OUT controls into the service area at Carlisle Racecourse.

Contact Barry Lindsay if you can help.

***October 12 Car***

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Thursday 14th October

Map 85 & 86

Start 86 / 564618

7.30 for 8.01FC

For an Entry Contact:

Jerry Hettrick

07966 027364(m)

 

12 car events :

these are navigational events held on public roads at night – all above board and legal.

As the name suggests they are limited to 12 entries, and can be done in a standard road car, the only equipment required is a map, a pencil, a light  inside the car and a sense of humour.

The navigator has to solve clues which reveal the route and ‘navigate’ their driver to the designated place within a specified time.

These events are usually 50 -60 miles long and cost just £7 to enter.

 

Playstation Night

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By Barry Lindsay

The September Club night was held in the Workshop of Keith & Peter Taylor at Smithfield. As well as the Playstations a very entertaining evening looking at and sitting in the three rallycars for those that wanted. Thanks again to Keith & Peter for making us welcome.

Results.

1st Barry Lindsay 8m 07s
2nd Zach Varah 9m 02s
3rd Mark Taylor 9m 23s
4th Johnathan Fowler 9m 26s
5th Neil Varah 9m 54s
6th Helen Gibbon 11m 15s
7th Dave Love 11m 27s
8th Nigel Harkness 12m 07s

Summer Autotest & BBQ

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By Barry Lindsay

The third autotest of the year was held at Longpark Farm, with a large stubble field at our disposal. The problem was what do we do with such a large area?! With all ten tests set up on the Saturday afternoon, it would ensure non-stop action on the Sunday afternoon. With brilliant weather it was shades and suncream rather than wellies (well, except someone!). 10 competitors took part with 9 tests then a BBQ, then the final test.
Test one, Barry was quickest with 55 seconds followed by Neil Thomlinson on 57 seconds, then Geoffrey Harkness on 59 seconds. On the rerun of this test times tumbled as the stubble scrubbed off to the compact surface. Barry was quickest on 54 seconds, then Neil T. and Phil Jobson on 57 and Geoffrey on 58.

Test Three, Neil T. was quickest with 1m 08s, then Ian Robinson giving the “new” Skoda a thrashing on 1m 09s, along with Phil also on 1m 09s. Simon Jobson and Barry both got wrong directions getting 1m 33s. The re-run Barry started the fight back, quickest with 1m 06s. Phil matched his first run of 1m 09s, then Neil T. on 1m 10s, then John Ross on 1m 11s.

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Tyneside Stages 2010

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By Barry Lindsay

The seventh round of the AS Performance championship & a round of the SG Petch championship crews headed to do the Tyneside Stages on Otterburn. 79 crews took part with four of them Spadeadam crews, Barry & Michael Lindsay were seeded at 23 in the 106, David Hope & Fiona Gourlay at 39 in the Subaru. Geoffrey Harkness & Caroline Lodge were at 44 in the Corsa then Peter Taylor & David Robson at late entry at 73, but running slotted in, in the thirties.

Stage 1 Barry & Michael were on a mission to catch a class rival who for a “joke” had been seeded infront. Despite pushing hard over the 9 mile stage the crew only got 24 sec off them!. 10th Overall fastest time of 8m 19, Peter & Dave got 8m 46. Then the start of a daylong battle between Geoffrey & Caroline who got 8m56 and David & Fiona 1 second behind.

Geoffrey Harkness and Caroline Lodge

Geoffrey Harkness and Caroline Lodge

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Spadeadam Summer Autotest & BBQ – Sunday 15th August

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Sunday Afternoon Autotest

Followed by a BBQ  (if wanted).

Spectators and Friends all welcome for a get-together.

To be held at Longpark, Scaleby. Autotest starts 1 pm.



What is an Autotest?

The aim of these events is to negotiate a planned route around various obstacles (usually traffic cones).

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Kames Rally Time Trial

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By Barry Lindsay

The Kames rally Time trial on the 17th July was the 3rd time trial of the year. East Ayrshire Car Club run four events in the year. For some reason the events don’t attract a big entry, 19 crews entered the July event. Barry & Michael Lindsay were seeded at no 4 with Geoffrey Harkness & Caroline Lodge at 5 in the Corsa. The way they work is that everyone follows the organiser car round the two laps of the circuit. Competitors get three goes at the stage with the best time used in the results. There are four variations during the day so that equals 12 runs with four times to count. Ideal for getting to the car, testing something different or just for a blast!! Continue reading →

July Club Night Autotest

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By Barry Lindsay

The July club night was an evening of autotesting at Longpark, Scaleby. Two tests were set up on the grass field to keep competitors busy with two runs at each. Tests 1 & 2 were marshalled by Michael. Jerry was quickest on the first test with 1m 38, Barry on 1m 41, Nigel on 1m 42 then John on 1m 45. Three crews got a wrong test, Christine, Simon B & Simon J. On the second run Jerry was fastest again with 1m 36, Barry on 1m 37, Simon B on 1m 41 then Neil on 1m 45. Wrong test for Lindsay.

Running at the same time crews tackled tests 3 & 4 which were ran by Caroline. Test 3 Barry was quickest with 55 seconds ahead of John on 56, Jerry on 58 then Geoffrey on 59. Wrong test for Simon J. Test 4 Barry again got 55, Jerry on 58, Simon B on 59 then Simon J & John on 1m. Wrong tests for Christine & Lindsay

Robert Harrison

Robert Harrison

Positions after test 4

1st Barry Lindsay                 5m 08

2nd Jerry Hettrick               5m 10

3rd John Ross                      5m 37

4th Neil Thomlinson          5m 39

5th Nigel Harkness             5m 40

6th Simon Jobson               5m 43

7th Simon Brockbank        6m11

8th Geoffrey Harkness      6m16

9th Robert Harrison          6m42

10th Lindsay Harrison       6m50

11th Christine Ross             6m51

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