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ANECCC Contactless Timing Training – 22 April 2021

From ANECCC:

Although the strictness of Covid 19 regulations may be being eased, there is still a requirement to reduce or erase handling of items including timecard etc.

The Contactless Timing Training session on Thursday 22nd April is ideal to understand the practical elements of timing without handling paperwork. Ideal for Stage Commanders, stage teams, timing marshals, start & stop radio crews as well as safety car crews.
Sign up at https://forms.gle/mG49Ysv5MrerG2tA7 Continue reading “ANECCC Contactless Timing Training – 22 April 2021”

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Harold Palin Memorial Stages – 2 May 2021

An update on Eastwood & District Motor Club’s plans for the Harold Palin Memorial Stages.
David

Dear Radio Crews and Marshals,

As promised, following on from the Prime Ministers announcement earlier this week, I’d like to provide you with an update on the Harold Palin Memorial Stages, supported by SMR Agriculture and DBM Construction.

In line with the easing of government restrictions over the coming months and Motorsport UK now issuing permits for the resumption of competitive motorsport we are pleased to announce that we are running the event on Sunday 2nd May as planned. Continue reading “Harold Palin Memorial Stages – 2 May 2021”

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Motorsport UK – Rewriting the rules

For those that have not seen it, this email from Motorsport UK arrived this morning:

Rewriting the rules
We want you to have your say

As you may have seen in the February edition of Revolution, Motorsport UK is embarking on its biggest reform of the National Competition Rules, with a view to implementation by 1st January 2023.

The aim of the process is to examine, simplify, and modernise the existing regulations, bringing improvements in structure and ensuring compatibility with the International Sporting Code and Motorsport UK’s commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

The new regulations must reflect the views of the community, therefore Motorsport UK is embarking on a period of consultation with its membership. We want you to have your say. Continue reading “Motorsport UK – Rewriting the rules”

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Motorsport UK confirms motorsport will restart in England from 29 March

Release: 23/02/2021

Motorsport UK is pleased to announce that organised Permitted motorsport can resume in England with effect from 29 March, subject to local restrictions and in accordance with its own Restart Guidance.

This confirmation follows the announcement on 22 February by Prime Minister Boris Johnson that the third lockdown imposed on 4 January will be lifted, and formally organised outdoor sports – for adults and under 18s – can also restart but should be compliant with guidance issued by national governing bodies. Continue reading “Motorsport UK confirms motorsport will restart in England from 29 March”

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Motorsport UK hails Government plan to quash the EU ‘Vnuk’ motor insurance law a “significant victory”

Motorsport UK hails Government plan to quash the EU ‘Vnuk’ motor insurance law a “significant victory”

Motorsport UK is delighted to announce to its community the news that its considerable efforts alongside the UK government to defeat the threat of the Vnuk insurance issue have been successful.

In a press release issued earlier today, the Department for Transport confirmed that it is taking the necessary steps to exempt the UK – and consequently UK motorsport – from the implications of the EU Motor Insurance Directive. Continue reading “Motorsport UK hails Government plan to quash the EU ‘Vnuk’ motor insurance law a “significant victory””

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On-line training from ANECCC

Training Session in 2021

The Association of North East and Cumbria Car Clubs (ANECCC) are pleased to advise that they are planning a number of Motorsport UK Marshal Training sessions using the Zoom Platform.

The sessions will take place each month on a Wednesday evening commencing in April, at a reasonable time of 7pm and will last mainly two hours with some needing to last a little longer to cover the module syllabus. Continue reading “On-line training from ANECCC”

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Lookout Stages Rally – 11 July 2021

From John Newlove:

Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and the non-availability of parts of the venue because of electrical work on the transmission lines during April we have decided to run the Lookout Stages later in the year rather than on our traditional April date.

Hence we are intending to run this year’s Lookout on Sunday July 11th, Government and Motorsport UK regulations permitting.

Andy Turnbull
Clerk of the Course
Lookout Stages Rally

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Harold Palin Memorial Rally – 2 May 2021

From Simon & Kathy Rolph, Eastwood & District Motor Club’s Chief Marshals:

Just wanted to drop you all a quick update on the Harold Palin Memorial rally scheduled to take place at Fulbeck airfield on Sunday 2nd May 2021.

At the moment we are still intending to run the event as planned, however, like the rest of the country we are eagerly awaiting the Prime Minister’s updates on how and when lockdown restrictions will be lifted and what this means for running rally events.

As and when we have more information we will share it with you and will be sending out requests for staffing as soon as we know more.

Thank you for being supporters of the Eastwood and District Motor Club events and if you have any questions, please just ask!

Hopefully we can all get to take part in some safe and much needed motorsport this year.

Take care everyone and I’ll be in touch again soon.

Kindest Regards
Simon and Kathy