Chelmsford MC are pleased to confirm the second running of the TRS (Essex) Ltd Brands Hatch Stage Rally. The 2012 event will be similar to 2011 with a few changes to hopefully make it even better.
The stage mileage has been extended by approximately 1 mile per stage, so the total stage mileage will be approximately 40 miles over 8 tarmac stages. The event will start at 10am and finish at 5.30pm so the latter stages will be run in darkness.
The entry fee has increased by £5 to £250 however this year you can enter online and pay by bank transfer, saving the £10 paypal fee meaning you can be a fiver better off! Scrutineering will be available on both Saturday and Sunday.
Regulations will be available at
http://brandshatchstages.co.uk/ from 1st December 2011 and entries will open on 12th December 2011.
Following the large spectator turnout in 2011, MSV have decided to charge for spectators in 2012 which is beyond Chelmsford MC's control. There will be 6 passes per competing crew [remember each driver and co-driver need a ticket to get in so don't give all your passes away!]. Discounted tickets are available to competitors at £8 per ticket. Spectator tickets are available at £10 in advance and £13 on the gate - all tickets are available directly from MSV and as soon as these are available we will let you know.
Marshals and radio crews are of course needed, especially those with MSA call signs. If you are available to marshal, please contact our Chief Marshal at
marshals@brandhatchstages.co.uk
Andrew Coley, who commentates on the IRC for Eurosport, will be present again in 2012 keeping everybody up to date with what is going on.
Feel free to post any questions here and I'll do my best to answer them, and I will post more information as and when I have it.
The Facebook page for the event is
http://www.facebook.com/events/280371298672728/
The Twitter page for the event is
http://www.twitter.com/trsbrandsstages
Tweeting using #TRSBHS12 will bring your post up on the event webpage -
http://brandshatchstages.co.uk/