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The Bright Sparks PCA autotest on October 17 will now include a “fun” 10-15 mins session at the nearby Midland Karting Centre.

This is the first time we will have done this and so is a great incentive to boost the entries.

Watch out for further details. Regs soon available

BOB COTTERELL

September All forward AUTOTESTSeptember All forward PCA AutoestAt short notice Cannock are running the above event at a new location called Strawberry Fields off the A513 near Wolseley Bridge between Rugeley and Stafford.

This is exciting in itself because it is a new location. It is an all forward event costing £20 per entry. Hopefully we shall see lots of Owen entries. Regs will be emailed to members

2010autosoloregs2010autosoloentryWolverhampton are running this on Saturday 18 Sept at Bobbington Airfield. Owen are invited. Entry fee £17

See above attached regs

Well done to David Allman on the Holrus Rally. He navigated for Lynne Rigby from Telford and they finished an excellent 6th overall.

We shall be seeing David on the Ernest Owen and hopefully future road rallies.

He should have entered the Junior Sponsorship scheme. Maybe next year?

I know that the road leading into Wheels (a stock car circuit) where the event was held is not the most salubrious, but once you are there things improve, and the venue lends itself to be able to run more than one test at a time.

Also Mike had the brilliant idea some years ago of having one test around the oval  which  proved to be great with both competitors and those watching.

This year the morning session  was three separate tests round the oval, and in the afternoon one test which was the length of the oval, competitors having 3 separate attempts at each test

FTD went to Richard Pinkney from the North-East in a Caterham 7 with a time of 638.5 and second was David Thompson travelling from Ireland overnight in an immaculate Nova in a time of 655.0.  Both these drivers had the cars going every which way with their faultless driving.  All the classes were hard fought.

Personally though, of all the classes, I thought that Class D was the most competitive with  Duncan Wild taking first place in 680.8, second was Malcolm Livingston in 681.0 and third was Keith Walton in 681.3.

Only 2 OMC members took part in this event, Rob Rolston and Richard Yapp.  Rob finished 14th in a time of 763.2 but Richard unfortunately retired with, I think, sub-frame mounting trouble.

The entry was a it down on last year but from what I hear this is general for most clubs.

All told I found this was a very interesting event, well organised by Mike and of course many thanks go to the marshals.

Tony Matthews

A welcome return to stage rallying for Will Clarke ably assisted by Kevin Robinson in Robbo’s 205. It was the first time in 20 odd years for this pairing. Starting at 27 they finished 25th overall and 6th in class. Let’s hope we see more of Will and Robbo on forthcoming events. How about the Woodpecker in early September?

I have been notified that the above event has been cancelled but as yet no reason has been given by Cannock. Shame this has happened.

Some of our youngsters might be interested in this event as it is not too far away. Using maps 125/126 & 136 and 130 miles in length. Regs will shortly be available on the Welsh Border Car Club website

Well done to James Nichols and Paul Langford on finishing 17th overall and 4th in class. Bad luck to Dan Lister and Lewis Allen who hit a grit container and retired with a smashed radiator. Hope to see a full report from James and Paul shortly.

A provisional list is now available from Bob Cotterell. These rallies take place around the Rugby/Leicester area generalyy on Wednesday evenings. Navigation can be tricky but is good practice for bigger events (ie Drystone).

The Goggin on Dec 5 is included in this championship