Category: Regional Associations

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WRC returns to the UK: Rally Scotland

From ANWCC:

Dear Clubs and Association Secretaries,
Yesterday, Hugh Chambers announced that Motorsport UK had secured an agreement with World Rally Championship Promoter GmbH to bring the FIA World Rally Championship back to the UK, with a new event titled Rally Scotland, beginning in 2027.

Following funding agreements with the Scottish Government, Aberdeen City Council and Aberdeenshire Council, Rally Scotland is confirmed for an initial three-year run from 2027 to 2029.

The return of the championship is a landmark moment for UK motorsport. As a cornerstone of the World Rally Championship since 1973, Britain’s place on the calendar is restored—reconnecting the series with one of its most passionate and knowledgeable fanbases.

Based in Aberdeen, Rally HQ and the Service Park will be located at P&J Live. The event will blend world-class forest gravel stages with dynamic urban spectator sections, bringing the action closer to fans than ever before.

More than a sporting spectacle, Rally Scotland is designed as a platform for progress—demonstrating how motorsport can contribute to wider societal and environmental goals. This includes:

Advancing sustainable fuel and low-carbon technologies, with WRC cars already running on 100% fossil-free fuel

Inspiring communities through STEM and future mobility initiatives

Supporting volunteer development across the motorsport community

Expanding diversity and inclusion within the sport

Delivering tangible economic and tourism benefits to the region

Motorsport UK will work in close partnership with the WRC Promoter, government and local stakeholders, and the rally community to deliver an event of the highest standard.

Further updates will be shared as plans develop. Visit rallyscotland.org to sign up and follow @RallyScotland for the latest news.

Kind Regards
Tracey Smith
ANWCC General Secretary

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Route Liaison Officer (RLO) for Lincolnshire

From the ANEMMC

——– Forwarded Message ——–
Subject: Route Liaison Officer (RLO) Lincolnshire
From: ANEMMC Secretary

This position is currently vacant. If you are interested in taking over the role, or require a route authorisation, please contact David Powell from the Competition Authorisation Office (CAO) at MSUK.

Email: cao@motorsportuk.org
Tel: 01753 765000

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

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Gerry Blyth – Funeral arrangements – 19 February 2026

From the ANEMMC Secretary

Details of the funeral arrangements for Gerry Blyth (former ANEMMC Chairman) are below.

David

——– Forwarded Message ——–
Subject: Fwd: Gerry Blythe’s Funeral Service Details
Date: Sun, 1 Feb 2026 11:53:05 +0000
From: ANEMMC Secretary <anemmcsec@gmail.com>
To: ANEMMC Secretary <anemmcsec@gmail.com>

I’ve been asked to forward the following to our member clubs.

Please accept our sincere apologies for those who were not aware, however we are deeply saddened to share the recent untimely passing of Gerry Blythe, who will be sorely missed by not only his family and friends, but also by all those who knew him.

A funeral service will take place in his honour at Alford Crematorium on Thursday 19th February at 2pm. We warmly welcome all who knew and loved Gerry to join us as we come together to pay our respects, however we kindly request no flowers other than family flowers, and any donations will be gifted to the Royal British Legion. The funeral will also be streamed via a live link for those who are unable to attend the funeral; please contact Beth directly on supernav.jnr@googlemail.com for the link to be shared in due course.

We appreciate your kind thoughts during this time.

Warmest,
Beth, Rhiannon & Clare

Recipients: Member club secretaries and committee.

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

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LARA news – potholes

News from LARA via the ANEMMC …

FYI, let’s hope something comes of this.

https://www.theaa.com/about-us/newsroom/pothole-partnership

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

 

———- Forwarded message ———
From: LARA Technical Advisor <admin@laragb.org>
Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2026 at 21:09
Subject: LARA News

The Pothole Partnership says that a radical new approach is needed, including 5-year warranties on every non-emergency pothole repair.

The Partnership:

issues new data revealing AA called out to 613,638 pothole incidents in 2025 – an average of 1,681 every day – including 58,380 last January and 58,275 in December;
welcomes government’s new traffic light system of monitoring local council performance on fixing potholes BUT says radical new approach is needed;
proposes that councils and contractors should be compelled to issue 5-year warranties on every non-emergency pothole repair;
issues reminder that while potholes can damage cars, they put the lives of cyclists and motorcyclists at risk;
urges greater use of innovation to make repairs permanent, in place of temporary manual ‘patch and run’ fixes which need re-visiting within months or weeks.

Read more in the LARA News post

Copyright © 2026 LARA, All rights reserved.

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ANEMMC website

From the ANEMMC (Association of North East Midland Motor Clubs)

The website has received some updates to the home page and includes a new page for Motorsport UK that has links to the various types of motorsport offered, home page, motorsport TV and the NCR’s.
https://www.anemmc.org/motorsport-uk-links
The 2026 association calendar is now available.
https://www.anemmc.org/page-5

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

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ANECCC update – November 2025

Just a quick update from the association.

Berwick and District Motor Club are hosting an autotest at Rock Midstead, near Alnwick on Sunday 30th November. If you would like to enter, please follow the enclosed link https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1gA6LTnKDtoKNYefJqEzaYNY21TSJ6bsd3L0Z02b-J6w/edit

Attached to the email is information for the the British Motor Sport Marshals Trust. The association has been asked to share this with you, and to ask you to include this on your event documentation and website where appropriate.

Please may I also remind you that if you would like event dates/information sending out via email, or including on the association website you need to send the information through to me. (I am sorry, but I do not have time to trawl through facebook/websites looking for it.

Finally, an early reminder that our January association meeting is Thursday 21st January. The meeting will take place via Zoom.

Hope to catch up with you soon,

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

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ANECCC update – October 2025

First of all, congratulations to Hadrian Motor Sports Club on their 70th Anniversary. Their celebrations continues with The Hadrian 70 Anniversary Run – Sunday 26th October 2025

Starting and finishing at the Blacksmith’s Barn, Belsay, a 70 mile non-competitive tour around Northumberland, using roads and visiting venues synonymous with motorsport in the county and events organised by Hadrian MSC over the decades.

Open to all and to a wide variety of vehicles, navigation by tulip roadbook.

A mid afternoon start and tea time finish with a meal at the finish included in the entry fee.

Regs available from guy.wickham@btinternet.com or daveross205@gmail.com.

 

Durham Automobile Club are holding a presentation evening on Wednesday 22nd October at The Honest Lawyer Hotel, Croxdale. Following on from Classics at the Castle in June, Durham Auto Club are presenting their charity partner Great North Air Ambulance with a cheque for £5000. There will a short talk, quiz and buffet. If you would like to attend, please email Andy Brown durhamautomobileclub@gmail.com

 

North Humberside Motor Club have included ANECCC as an invited association for the forthcoming Cadwell Stages. Regulations are on the website and entries have just opened. The website is NHMCCadwellStages.org.uk

 

Marshals are required for the Coppermines Grizedale Stages Rally contact our Chief Marshal Dave Brodie on 07795 253 563 or email marshals2025@grizedalestages.co.uk

 

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

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The Motorsport UK App

Information from the Association of North East Midland Motor Clubs

——– Forwarded Message ——–

Subject: The Motorsport UK App.
Date: Thu, 21 Aug 2025 17:07:13 +0100
Good afternoon,

Revolution magazine, the latest National Competition Rules (NCRs), and regular updates, brought together all in one place and accessible on the go.

Designed to make your Motorsport UK experience smarter, simpler, and faster.

Download now and stay connected to the heart of UK motorsport.

Apple
Google

Kind Regards,

Roy Bell.
Secretary – Association of North East Midland Motor Clubs
-- 
David James

 

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ANECCC August update

Information from the Association of North East and Cumbria Car Clubs

——– Forwarded Message ——–

Subject: ANECCC August update – please share with you club members
Date: Tue, 19 Aug 2025 10:21:33 +0100

 

Just a quick update . . .

Our website is up and running. Where possible club names have been linked to websites and facebook pages. (Unfortunately, we are not able to link to facebook groups.)

If you would like any club /event information including on the website please send it over. If you are sending photos we need to know who has taken them. (I am sorry but I do not have time to search through all club websites and facebook pages for relevant info.) We would like to be able to feature both pre and post event information. (eg Event announcements and post event write ups.)

The Motorsport UK app has been released  –

The new Motorsport UK #NCR App is here – putting the latest National Competition Rules right at your fingertips. No more bulky books, frantic page-flipping, or out-of-date printouts – just quick, easy, and reliable access whenever you need it, whether you’re on a rally stage, in the paddock, or at home preparing for your next event. Stay informed, stay confident, and keep the sport running smoothly – download the app today and make every decision with the rules in your pocket!

Download via Apple:

https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/motorsport-uk/id6742790185

Download via Google Play:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details…

The Association is still looking a Championship Co-ordinator for the A S Performance Tarmacadam Championship. We are very grateful to Neville and the current championship team for all of their hard work and know that they will support the new co-ordinator going forward.

 

Finally, a few dates to share. . .

21st August Lion Stages Rally – team meeting. 8pm The Ale Gate, Alnwick. If you would like to be part of the event organisation please get in touch with Lindsay

31st August Kielder Targa – Hexham Motor Club are looking for marshals  www.hexhammotorclub.co.uk/kieldertarga

31st August Berwick PCT – entries available www.berwickmotorclub.co.uk

6th September – Autumn Stages Rally marshals wanted  Adrian Fitness is their Chief Marshal

7th September Wearside Classic at Nissan – there are a couple of entries still available via rallies.info Marshals please contact David Frizelle d.frizelle@yahoo.co.uk

13th September Galloway Hills Rally – Marshal registration link https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1RPnxKNe3TI-BERjLaeg4Ox6eCRI9WqLzV_VBK48Tufo/viewform?edit_requested=true

Kind regards,

Lindsay Burnip
Vice-Chair and Secretary
Association of North East and Cumbria Car Clubs
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David James

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Update from ANECCC

From Lindsay Burnip (ANECCC Vice chair):

Good evening,

Just a quick update on behalf of the ANECCC.

Our new website has gone live, huge thanks to Cat Lund for her help with this. We are looking for articles and information to go on the website and I would appreciate your help with this. (if you send photos, please can you include the name of the photographer.) The web address is www.aneccc.org Continue reading “Update from ANECCC”