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1 Dec 2013, 15:21 (Ref:3338909)
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Press Release from SEMSEC
Following a serious decline in race entries over the last few seasons, it is with much regret that the SEMSEC Board and Sporting Committee have concluded that we do not have the financial resources to enter into a 2014 Race Programme.
The decision has therefore been taken and SEMSEC has suspended its programme of race meetings planned for 2014. This decision has not been taken lightly as 2014 would have been the 21st season of SEMSEC racing, with the Club ethos to provide four wheel Car Racing at Lydden Hill and latterly our annual meeting at Brands Hatch. However, the Board recognises that without sufficient reserves to support another season of losses, it is not possible to offer a realistic programme of race events in 2014. We are very proud of our history as a Motor Racing Club and of the racing we have offered over the years and would like to thank, most sincerely; all those who have been involved in helping us provide grass roots Motor Sport, particularly the Drivers and Marshals who have supported the Club’s events. This, unfortunately, will impact on both Tunbridge Wells and Rochester Motor Clubs as their Sprints have traditionally preceded the afternoon races at both Lydden Hill and Brands Hatch. However we are in discussions with various parties to try to find a way forward. SEMSEC will continue as a motor club for the foreseeable future and will consider any new opportunities that present themselves. Norman Redhead Chairman, for and on behalf of SEMSEC |
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1 Dec 2013, 16:38 (Ref:3338930)
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A shame but I am not surprised.
When track hire fees get too high and entries get too low, the result is predictable. The genuine club racer/ sprinter will feel this, a sad day all round. |
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3 Dec 2013, 16:15 (Ref:3339779)
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Essentially this means there will be no circuit racing at Lydden next year then doesn't it? There will be rallycross but no race meets on the full tarmac circuit (unless BARC have a date?). Sad times.
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3 Dec 2013, 19:05 (Ref:3339838)
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4 Dec 2013, 12:57 (Ref:3340096)
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Sad indeed, SEMSEC are a smashing club
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5 Dec 2013, 16:23 (Ref:3340493)
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Bad sad news
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9 Dec 2013, 21:50 (Ref:3342105)
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Shame, means I won't be able to marshal anymore at Lydden. Not that I did many lately, but still.
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6 Jan 2014, 10:07 (Ref:3350846)
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Great shame but I think its been on the cards for a while.
A good series for the people starting in racing. I think there will be several cars that wont be out for a while which be a shame. Lets hope some other club fills the slot. |
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7 Jan 2014, 08:55 (Ref:3351136)
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BARC south east have added a second date on October 4th.
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