Author: David James

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Sprint & Hill Climb PPE

From ANEMMC:

——– Forwarded Message ——–
Subject: Sprint & Hill Climb PPE
From: ANEMMC Secretary <anemmcsec@gmail.com>

The following is taken from the latest Clerks’ & Stewards’ Bulletin, please circulate to your club members.

Sprint & Hill Climb – Balaclavas
Following several fires across a range of motorsport disciplines, which resulted in burns, the Sprint & Hill Climb Sub-Committee reviewed all personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements during 2025. As a result of this review, a proposal was made to introduce a mandatory requirement for flame-resistant balaclavas for competitors in Modified, Sports Libre, and Racing Cars.

This proposal was approved by the Board in June 2025, following consultation, and came into effect on 1 January 2026. However, it appears that many competitors remain unaware of this change, and organisers are therefore encouraged to help promote awareness of the requirement.

Exemptions remain in place for Standard Cars, Road Cars, and open bodywork Period Defined Vehicles.

For full details, please refer to Chapter 14, Appendix 2, Article 4.3.

Sprint & Hill Climb – PPE
From 1 January 2027, Ch.14, App.2, Art. 4.3 will require competitors in Modified, Sports Libre, and Racing Cars to wear flame-resistant shoes in compliance with Chapter 9, Article 12.4.

Competitors in Standard Cars, Road Cars, and Period Defined Vehicles must wear suitable footwear that fully covers the foot and enables adequate control of the vehicle. The use of plastic footwear (such as trainers) should be avoided.

You are encouraged to ensure that competitors are made aware of these requirements ahead of 2027 so that they can be suitably prepared.

Kind Regards,
Roy Bell.
Secretary – Association of North East Midland Motor Clubs
email: secretary@anemmc.org

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ANECCC Update – 19 May 2026

 

From ANECCC:

Please find attached a marshal request for the Bluestreak Targa Rally, organised by Spadeadam Motor Club. Entries for the event opened on Monday 18th May and there has been a lot of interest from competitors.

The Border Competitions Jim Clark Rally takes place this weekend, 22nd – 24th May. They are still in need of some marshalling assistance. Please could any volunteers contact the Chief Marshal Dean Pugh dean.pugh@me.com

There is also a list of other events that need marshalling assistance, and a list of event dates (that I am aware of).

Kind regards,
Lindsay Burnip
Vice-Chair
Association of North East and Cumbria Car Clubs

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Rally Get Together – Lord Nelson Pub, Beverley – 13 June 2026

From Rob Pattison:

Rally get together.
Saturday 13th June 2026, 1pm onwards
Lord Nelson Pub,Beverley. HU17 0NP
(Between the Sun Inn and Flemingate.)

All welcome.

Please spread the word to all those not on this email list and/ or non emailers!

Hope to see you there.

Regards

Rob Pattison ( Pat!)

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The Border Classic – 17 May 2026

From Ian James:

Entries close tomorrow and clearly Border are not full for this event.

From: Border Classic <classic@bordermotorclub.co.uk>
Sent: 14 May 2026 09:15
Subject: Further Information – The Border Classic 2026

Good Afternoon,

Thank You for your entry for The Border Classic 2026.

Just a couple of updates ahead of the event.

Unlike previous years and as a result of our shorter route, there will be no lunch halt in this years route. We therefore recommend bringing enough refreshments to keep you going throughout your journey.

The finish & awards ceremony will be at 7 Lakes Country Park, Crowle. Food will be available from the onsite bar & restaurant should you wish to book a table.

Final instructions and Road Books will be sent in a separate email tomorrow morning. Please print these before joining us on Sunday. If you require a printed version, please request this as soon as possible as we will not have printing facilities with us at the start.

If you know of anyone who may wish to run at the event, we still have entries available, please point them in our direction!

Looking forward to seeing you on Sunday.

Kind Regards
Phil Woodcock, Helen Woodcock & Alex Flodman

Event Organisers
The Border Classic 2026

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Motorsport UK new regulation consultation now open

See below for proposed Regulation changes from Motorsport UK.

The link goes to a page of the proposed changes from meetings of various Motorsport UK Specialist Committees in March and April.

Of interest to rally competitors will be the proposed Regulation from the April Rallies Committee meeting:

12.15 It is mandatory for an operational FIA Impact Data Recorder (IDR) to be fitted to all Vehicles. IDRs must be installed and operated in accordance with the manufacturers’ instructions. Each IDR must be uniquely assigned to, and used only in, the individual Vehicle in which it is installed.

If you wish to make any comments on this, the consultation period ends on 8th June. If approved, the Regulation will take effect on 1sty January 2027.

The cost of an IDR will be £32.

David

Continue reading “Motorsport UK new regulation consultation now open”

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East Yorkshire Lotus Owners Club – Gathering at Nags Head, Routh – 16 May 2026

From Robert Newlove:

From: jillv.t <jillv.t@btinternet.com>
Sent: 23 March 2026 11:25 PM
To: JILL THORNTON <jillv.t@btinternet.com>
Subject: An invitation from East Yorkshire Lotus Owners Club

Please see below. The event is on May 16th.

I would like to invite you and fellow members of your club to a gathering that we are holding at the Nags Head Routh HU17 9SL.

The Nags Head is our club meeting venue. There is a large car park. As well as the drink and food available in the pub the manager is trying to organise a Marque for the car park to also provide some additional catering..

The event is from 12.00hrs, there are no charges. We decided that to try and help the venue out as the pub trade is struggling at the moment. The manager is very accommodating to our club and is keen on cars and motoring.

Hope you can make it, always good for a chat
all the best
Stuart Admin EYLOC.

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Motorsport UK Scrutineers’ Bulletin – 246 – May 2026

From ANEMMC:

Good morning,
Please circulate to your club members, they may find something useful in the bulletin. There is now a news hub where previous bulletins can be found and a link to the Keep in Touch preference centre. As they say ‘It’s important that you review and update  email preferences to ensure you continue receiving the most relevant updates.’ I have missed a lot of the updates and am updating monthly till I’m sure it’s running properly.

Continue reading “Motorsport UK Scrutineers’ Bulletin – 246 – May 2026”

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Drystone Road Rally – change of date from 5/6 September to 17/18 October 2026

From ANEMMC:

Good mornig,
Please circulate this to your club members.

The Drystone Road Rally 2026

Unfortunately we are having to change the date again of our event this year. We have been informed that a 400 strong Scout group organised Run/Hike is taking place over the weekend of 5th-6th September and through the night, crossing areas we had planned to use. So for the safety of all we have decided to move our event to the weekend of 17th-18th October.
We hope this doesn’t cause any issues and we ask that you inform your  members and member clubs.
Thank you
Kind Regards,
Jason Simms
Secretary
Mid-Derbyshire Motor Club Ltd
Recipients: Member club secretaries delegates and committee.

Kind Regards,

Roy Bell.
Secretary – Association of North East Midland Motor Clubs
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Motorsport UK Road Section Top-Up Insurance Master Policy

From ANEMMC:

——– Forwarded Message ——–
Subject: MSUK Road Section Top-Up Insurance Master Policy,
From: ANEMMC Secretary <anemmcsec@gmail.com>

Please forward to your club members.

Motorsport UK has introduced a new Road Section Top-Up Insurance Master Policy, arranged by Kingfisher Motorsport and underwritten by First Underwriting, helping competitors and officials access the minimum third-party cover required for events using the public highway, including road rallies, trials and autotests.

Developed in response to rising costs and reduced availability of cover, this is a positive step in helping keep these events accessible for our community.

A pilot will run from 1st–3rd May, ahead of a full rollout from 5th May 2026.
To find out more: https://bit.ly/4mRvPKB

Recipients: Member club secretaries and committee.

Kind Regards,
Roy Bell.
Secretary – Association of North East Midland Motor Clubs