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Motorsport UK survey – “Your motorsport. Your voice”

All,

From Motorsport UK for your information.

David

——– Forwarded Message ——–
Subject: Your motorsport. Your voice.
Date: Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:05:57 +0000
From: Motorsport UK <notifications@motorsportuk.org>

Every two years, we ask our members to tell us what it is really like to be part of Motorsport UK, and now we want to hear from you.

Whether you compete, volunteer, officiate, organise or support the sport in another way, your experience matters.

The 2026 Member Survey is your opportunity to tell us:

  • What is working well
  • What needs to improve
  • What you value about being part of Motorsport UK
  • What would help you enjoy motorsport more often
  • Your feedback will shape how we develop our services, communications, support and overall member experience as we deliver Vision 2030.

The survey is anonymous, adapts to your involvement in the sport and should take around 15 to 20 minutes.

Once you’ve completed the survey, you’ll also have the chance to enter our prize draw to win British GT hospitality tickets or £100 in Amazon vouchers. Simply enter your email address at the end of the survey for the chance to win.

The survey is at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MotorsportUKMemberSurvey2026?Competitor=[Competitor_value]

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ANECCC August update 2

Further information from ANECCC

——– Forwarded Message ——–
Subject: ANECCC – email 2 – Motorsport UK updates
Date: Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:31:57 +0100
From: aneccc.sec@gmail.com

First of all links to the consultation for proposed changes. https://motorsportuk.org/the-sport/regulations/proposed-changes-for-consultation/

This link takes you to Motorsport UK’s website.

There is also then the option to sign up to receive updates directly from Motorsport UK.

Motorsport UK webinars coming up –

Thursday 17 September: 7pm – 8pm Club Renewals for 2027 – to help prepare Clubs for the 2027 renewals which start on 20 October.

Wednesday 30 September: 7pm – 8pm Race with Respect – information on the Race with Respect initiative and what it means for clubs, volunteers and officials, how clubs can support the initiative and how Motorsport UK can support clubs and volunteers.

And finally training opportunities:

Stage Commander training in Newcastle on 3rd October. There are still spaces available. (Also available in Leeds on 28th November.) Please use this link to register.

https://www.cognitoforms.com/MotorsportUK1/MotorsportUKStageCommanderWorkshopRegistration2026

Event Safety Officer training – Leeds 28th November https://www.cognitoforms.com/MotorsportUK1/MotorsportUKESOSSOWorkshopRegistration2026

Event Secretary/Event Steward training – Stirling 24th October, Leeds 29th November https://www.cognitoforms.com/MotorsportUK1/MotorsportUKClubWorkshopRegistration2026

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

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ANECCC August update 1

Information from ANECCC.

David

——– Forwarded Message ——–
Subject: ANECCC – August update 1
Date: Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:27:18 +0100
From: aneccc.sec@gmail.com

There might be a few emails this week, so I apologise in advance!

Some forthcoming events that I would ask you to share –

Wearside Targa, Nissan Sunday 6th September – only 2 spaces available for competitors. Marshals are still needed (0800 arrival), packed lunch/brunch and carvery meal for all volunteers. Please contact Simon Jennings if you can help simon@directcarparts.co.uk

Hadrian Caeser Scatter – Tuesday 8th September – Starting and finishing at the Gosforth Sports Association (GSA) club house, Broadway West, Gosforth, NE3 2NH. All entries to be sent to :- charlietynan1959@gmail.com

Galloway Hills Saturday 12th September

Marshal registration https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf5r3W1AG_DRFprdsSO6SjbfT2vu9yJ8_F2PqC58rHZip1oxg/viewform

Alnwick September Treasure Hunt – Thursday 17th September. Start Hedgeley Services, Powburn. Finish The Ale Gate Alnwick. Any enquiries to Lindsay Burnip poshbirdincontrol@btinternet.com

KLMC Targa – 17th October. Marshals required please contact Gareth Adams gd.adams@tiscali.co.uk

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

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Motorsport UK – New guidance: Managing fire risk at motorsport events – August 2026

From Motorsport UK

With the current hot and dry conditions, we’re asking clubs and event organisers to take extra care when planning and running motorsport events.

We’ve published guidance to help you manage the increased risk of fire and keep events running as safely as possible.

It covers key areas to consider, including venue conditions, dry vegetation and other combustible materials, fuel storage, firefighting equipment and emergency arrangements.

If you’re organising an event during a period of hot, dry weather, please make sure this guidance forms part of your planning and event delivery. Work closely with landowners where appropriate and consider whether the conditions require any additional measures.
READ THE GUIDANCE

Please share the guidance with the relevant members of your organising team and officials, so everyone understands what needs to be considered before and during the event.

By planning ahead and working together, we can help manage the risks and keep motorsport running safely through periods of hot and dry weather.

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Motorsport UK proposed regulation changes – August 2026

Proposed regulation changes from various committees are on the Motorsport UK web-site at https://motorsportuk.org/the-sport/regulations/proposed-changes-for-consultation/.

  • Race Committee (consultation closes 26th August)
  • Rallies Committee (closes 28th August)
  • Judicial Committee (closes 31st August)
  • Autotest Committee (closes 4th September)
  • Cross Country Committee (closes 4th September)
  • Volunteer and Officials Committee (closes 7th September)
  • Kart Committee (closes 11th September)
  • Medical Committee (closes 11th September)
  • Safety Committee (closes 11th September)

The brief summaries on the “Motorsport UK Proposed Regulation Updates” channel on WhatsApp say:

  • Three proposed regulation changes from the Race Committee have been uploaded for consultation. The documents outline proposed changes relating to Definitions and Nomenclature, Competition Regulations – Stopping a Race and End of Race Results.
  • Eight proposed regulation changes from the Rallies Committee has been uploaded for consultation. The document outlines proposed changes relating to Road and Targa Rally Sunstrips, Road and Historic Road Rally Regulations, Rear Aerodynamic Devices, R-GT Cars and Historic Stage Rally Cars.
  • Two proposed regulation changes from the Judicial Committee have been uploaded for consultation. The documents outline proposed changes relating to Definitions and Nomenclature.
  • Four proposed regulation changes from the Autotest Committee have been uploaded for consultation. The documents outline proposed changes relating to Production Car Autotests Specific Regulations, Clerk of the Course Duties and Responsibilities, AutoSOLO Specific Regulations and Summary of Requirements.
  • Three proposed regulation changes from the Cross Country Committee have been uploaded for consultation. The documents outline proposed changes relating to Organisers Regulations – Timed Events, Definitions and Nomenclature and Competitors Regulations – All Timed Events.
  • One proposed regulation change from the Volunteers and Officials Committee has been uploaded for consultation. The document outlines the proposed changes relating to Officials – Clerks of the Course.
  • Two proposed regulation changes from the Motorsport UK Kart Committee have been uploaded for consultation. The proposals clarify the Novice Status requirements when progressing from Bambino to Cadet, as well as relaxing the Super KX Venue Requirements for upgrading from a Kart Interclub Licence to a Kart National Licence. The second action sheet also relocates and slightly refines the definition of a Kart Team within the opening section of Chapter 18.
  • Six proposed regulation changes from the Medical and Safety Committee have been uploaded for consultation. The documents outline proposed changes relating to Licensing, Emergency and Medical Services (Units and Equipment), Medical and Safety Cover and Organisers Regulations – Timed Events.

To follow the Proposed Regulation Updates channel, go to https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb6aTu7JkK7Dvw7opZ2A

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The Steve Johnson Memorial Tour – 18th October 2026

And another Touring Assembly …

From: Border Classic
Sent: 13 August 2026 16:12
Subject: The Steve Johnson Memorial Tour

Apologies if you receive this email more than once, it must mean you’re very popular!

Last year we hosted a tribute to our late friend Steve Johnson, whom we lost in May 2025.

The support last time was so brilliant we have decided to continue the legacy and hold the event again this year. As we did last time, the event will be held on the Sunday closest to Steve’s birthday, this time on October 18th.

We have a fantastic, approx 55 mile, touring assembly planned starting from Uncle Henry’s at Grayingham and finishing at Blyton Ice Cream.

This event is open to all cars (no age limits) that are road legal and will be as much a social event as it will be a touring assembly. Similar in style to this years Border Classic.

To make the event as inclusive as possible, we have a novice and expert option. Novices will have route instructions by a tulip book and the experts will get 12 car style instructions.

All proceeds from the event will be donated to St Andrews hospice who cared for Steve and supported his family in these difficult times.

You can enter online at bordermotorclub.co.uk/steve

Kind regards
Border Motor club (Lincs)

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Gerry Blythe Memorial Classic Car Tour – 6 September 2026, formerly the Haunted Lincolnshire Classic Car Tour

In case this is of interest to NHMC members who do Touring Assemblies …

From: Beth & Rhiannon (Haunted Lincolnshire Classic Tour) <mdmchaunted@gmail.com>
Sent: 25 July 2026 21:13
Subject: Re: Gerry Blythe Memorial Classic Car Tour, formerly the Haunted Lincolnshire Classic Car Tour

With only 6 weeks to go until the Gerry Blythe Memorial Classic Car Tour, I thought it would be a good opportunity to update you on the event. We have received a good foundation of entries thus far (thank you to everyone who has entered to date), the road book is coming along nicely and the plates have been printed. We’re gathering ideas on what to include in the goody bags this year, and the venues are preparing themselves for a busy day!

I also wanted to confirm that there is still space available on the Gerry Blythe Memorial Tour, so if you were thinking about putting your entry in, now would be a great opportunity to reserve your place so you don’t miss out. I would also like to confirm that we plan to send out our final instructions in the preceding 1-2 weeks prior to the event.

We look forward to hearing from you soon.

Kind regards,

Beth
Gerry Blythe Memorial Tour (previously the “Haunted Lincolnshire Classic Car Tour”)
Mablethorpe & District Motor Club

On Sun, May 3, 2026 at 8:42 PM Beth & Rhiannon (Haunted Lincolnshire Classic Tour) <mdmchaunted@gmail.com> wrote:

I am contacting you as a previous entrant of the Haunted Lincolnshire Classic Car Tour as we are full swing in planning for this year’s event, though this year will see some changes. Firstly, I’d like to apologise to anyone for whom this news is reaching you for the first time, however we are very saddened to share the news that our Father, Gerry Blythe, who began this event alongside me over a decade ago, sadly passed away in January this year. He is so sorely missed and we felt it only fitting to honour his name by changing the previously known Haunted Lincolnshire Classic Car Tour, to the Gerry Blythe Memorial Classic Car Tour. It feels only fitting given how big a part of his life the motorsport community was, including everyone who has joined us in past events. He considered so many of this community his friends, and I’m sure he would be delighted to know that his name has been honoured in this way.

For the past few years we have been grateful to receive a nearly full entry, so we would encourage early entries to guarantee your place on the event.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Many thanks,
Kind regards,
Beth
Gerry Blythe Memorial Tour (previously the “Haunted Lincolnshire Classic Car Tour”)
Mablethorpe & District Motor Club

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LAST OF THE SUMMER WHINE CLASSIC TOUR OF HOLDERNESS – 13 September 2026

From Robert Newlove:

The club has been trying to organise a classic event for in Holderness for a number of years.
Dave Shepherd has taken up the challenge
The event will take place on Sunday 13th September , and is called the
Last Of The summer Whine Classic Tour of Holderness
We haven’t spelt the wine wrong is refers to the whine of engines, before they are put away for the winter.
Regulations and Entry form are now on the club website at https://northhumbersidemotorclub.co.uk/classic-run/tour-of-holderness-classic-run/.
Robert Newlove
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Rally Yorkshire 26 – Staindale Stage – 26 September 2026

We will be running Staindale again on Saturday 26th September, the stage will only be run once this year. It will be the last stage of the event. So a late start with first car just after 2pm .

As the event is now only 12 weeks away I am looking to start firming up the stage staffing.

I would be grateful if you could let me know if you are available to help please

Thanks Very Much
John Newlove
Staffing Officer
Staindale Stage Rally Yorkshire 26