BTRDA Rallycross Blyton March 9

[The Count]

Well done to the organisers for responding to requests from competitors regarding an on going entry list, here is the link to the opening round of the BTRDA Clubmans Rallycross Championship which takes place at Blyton on March 9th

http://clubmansrallycross.weebly.com...march-9th.html

These are basically the entries for the postponed opening round so hopefully with a little more time available to get cars ready, the entry list will increase whereby I'll keep it updated and advise.

It would be nice to get the Rally Car class bolstered in particular so hopefully, that will be of interest to rally drivers thinking of having a go at rallycross (but don't worry, set off at intervals so no contact!)

[The Count]

Link seems a bit unreliable so here's a list!

Entry List (As of 3rd February 2014, entries close 23rd February)

Funk Motorsport.com Super Modified Class
N'o Name Car Engine cc
102 Gary Dixon Vauxhall Astra GTE 2000cc
17 Dave Ewin Ford Fiesta EVO 2000cc
219 Gary Cook MG ZR 1800cc
TBC Jamie Yapp Suzuki Swift Sport 1600cc
61 Rob Scott Toyota Paseo 1800cc
76 Larry Carter Peugeot 206 GTi 1600cc
12 Richard Lewthwaite Toyota MR2
38 Keith Rylands Ford Fiesta MK3 2000cc
635 Garry Coxon Vauxhall Corsa GSi 2000cc
188 Brian Jukes Audi TT
91 Allan Tapscott Vauxhall Corsa 2100cc
TBC Guy Corner Peugeot 206 1997cc
48 Todd Crooks BMW Mini Cooper S 2000cc
34 Kevin McCann Ford Escort MK5 2000cc

Red5Motorsport Production Class
N'o Name Car Engine cc
37 Jeff Hope-Davies Citroen Saxo VTS 1600cc 16v
111 Barry Dutton Renault Megane 2000cc 16v
26 Steve Gaunt Citroen Saxo VTS 1600cc 16v
69 Ashley Kemp Renault Clio 2000cc 16v
68 Steve Kemp Citroen Saxo VTR 1600cc 8v
29 Steve Wells Ford Fiesta Ztec 1600cc 16v
53 Gareth Softley Citroen Xsara 2000cc 16v
92 Lewis Porto Alfa 156 2000cc 16v
40 John Gaskin Citroen Saxo VTS 1600cc 16v
17 Dave Ellis Citroen Saxo VTS 1600cc 16v
71 John Lyne Citroen Saxo VTS 1600cc 16v
31 Paul Davis Citroen Saxo VTS 1600cc 16v
782 Steve Hickey Peugeot 205 GTi 1600cc 8v
610 Leigh Hickey Peugeot 205 GTi 1600cc 8v
27 Colin Ramsey Peugeot 205 GTi 1600cc 8v
24 Damon Fatchett Peugeot 106 GTi 1600cc 16v
25 Chris Harper Citroen Saxo VTS 1600cc 16v

Fuchs Lubricants Classic Minicross Class
N'o Name Car Engine cc
450 Craig Truelove Rover Mini 1300cc

Fuchs Lubricants BMW Mini Class
N'o Name Car Engine cc


Red5Motorsport Junior Rallycross Class
N'o Name Car Engine cc


Rally Car Class
N'o Name Car Engine cc

[bigted]

mr yapp, will be interesting to see him racing

[The Count]

Just a reminder,,,,

Calling all rally drivers.............................
You are invited to come and compete in the Rally Car class at the following BTRDA Rallycross Championship events;

March 9th Blyton (2wd only)
June 7th/8th Pembrey (2wd and 4wd)
August 17th Pembrey (2wd and 4wd)
November 16th Croft Circuit (2wd and 4wd)
November 30th Blyton (2wd only)
Any interested drivers should e mail for more information and entry forms;
Clubmansrallycross@yahoo.co.uk

Any drivers who would like to express an interest to compete in their 'normal' rallycross class PLUS the Rally Car class should e mail; clubmansrallycross@yahoo.co.uk for more info and so we can put this option in place.

[The Count]

A few rally drivers continuing to try their hand at rallycross given the entry list for next weekend's BTRDA opening round at Blyton. The organisers are still keen to hear from prospective entrants at forthcoming rounds in the Rally Car class, it would be good to get a few out. They start at intervals, no contact etc, a good opportunity for a shakedown or a test for a potential buyer etc.

Still a few late entries to go onto the following list if anyone else fancies a go!

Entry List (As of 24th February 2014, entries close 23rd February)

Funk Motorsport.com Super Modified Class
No Name Car Engine cc
9 Phil Chicken Citroen C2 Super 1600 1600cc
102 Gary Dixon Vauxhall Astra GTE 2000cc
17 Dave Ewin Ford Fiesta EVO 2000cc
219 Gary Cook MG ZR 1800cc
TBC Jamie Yapp Suzuki Swift Sport 1600cc
61 Rob Scott Toyota Paseo 1500cc
76 Larry Carter Peugeot 206 GTi 1600cc
12 Richard Lewthwaite Toyota MR2 2000cc
38 Keith Rylands Ford Fiesta MK3 2000cc
635 Garry Coxon Vauxhall Corsa GSi 2000cc
188 Brian Jukes Audi TT 2000cc
91 Allan Tapscott Vauxhall Corsa 2100cc
11 Guy Corner Peugeot 206 1997cc
48 Todd Crooks BMW Mini Cooper S 2000cc
34 Kevin McCann Ford Escort MK5 2000cc
199 Kenny Hall Renault Clio RS 2000cc
957 Shane Black TBC TBC
958 Jim Black Vauxhall Astra GTE 2000cc
29 Nick Thornton MG Metro 1400cc
67 Sean McCadden Vauxhall Corsa GSi 2000cc

Red5Motorsport Production Class
No Name Car Engine cc
37 Jeff Hope-Davies Citroen Saxo VTS 1600cc 16v
111 Barry Dutton Renault Megane 2000cc 16v
26 Steve Gaunt Citroen Saxo VTS 1600cc 16v
69 Ashley Kemp Renault Clio 2000cc 16v
68 Steve Kemp Citroen Saxo VTR 1600cc 8v
29 Steve Wells Ford Fiesta Ztec 1600cc 16v
53 Gareth Softley Citroen Xsara 2000cc 16v
92 Lewis Porto Alfa 156 2000cc 16v
40 John Gaskin Citroen Saxo VTS 1600cc 16v
17 Dave Ellis Citroen Saxo VTS 1600cc 16v
71 John Lyne Citroen Saxo VTS 1600cc 16v
31 Paul Davis Citroen Saxo VTS 1600cc 16v
782 Steve Hickey Peugeot 205 GTi 1600cc 8v
610 Leigh Hickey Peugeot 205 GTi 1600cc 8v
27 Colin Ramsey Peugeot 205 GTi 1600cc 8v
24 Damon Fatchett Peugeot 106 GTi 1600cc 16v
25 Chris Harper Citroen Saxo VTS 1600cc 16v
88 Oliver Brooks Citroen Saxo VTS 1600cc 16v
13 Ryan Stutchbury Peugeot 205 GTi 1600cc 8v
53 Martin Rogers Hyundai Coupe 2000cc 16v

Fuchs Lubricants Classic Minicross Class
No Name Car Engine cc
450 Craig Truelove Rover Mini 1300cc

Fuchs Lubricants BMW Mini Class
No Name Car Engine cc
53 Keifer Hudson BMW Mini 1600cc
45 Kris Hudson BMW Mini 1600cc

Red5Motorsport Junior Rallycross Class
No Name Car Engine cc

Rally Car Class
No Name Car Engine cc

[The Count]

A few rally drivers continuing to try their hand at rallycross given the entry list for next weekend's BTRDA opening round at Blyton. The organisers are still keen to hear from prospective entrants at forthcoming rounds in the Rally Car class, it would be good to get a few out. They start at intervals, no contact etc, a good opportunity for a shakedown or a test for a potential buyer etc.

Still a few late entries to go onto the following list if anyone else fancies a go!

Entry List (As of 24th February 2014, entries close 23rd February)

Funk Motorsport.com Super Modified Class
No Name Car Engine cc
9 Phil Chicken Citroen C2 Super 1600 1600cc
102 Gary Dixon Vauxhall Astra GTE 2000cc
17 Dave Ewin Ford Fiesta EVO 2000cc
219 Gary Cook MG ZR 1800cc
TBC Jamie Yapp Suzuki Swift Sport 1600cc
61 Rob Scott Toyota Paseo 1500cc
76 Larry Carter Peugeot 206 GTi 1600cc
12 Richard Lewthwaite Toyota MR2 2000cc
38 Keith Rylands Ford Fiesta MK3 2000cc
635 Garry Coxon Vauxhall Corsa GSi 2000cc
188 Brian Jukes Audi TT 2000cc
91 Allan Tapscott Vauxhall Corsa 2100cc
11 Guy Corner Peugeot 206 1997cc
48 Todd Crooks BMW Mini Cooper S 2000cc
34 Kevin McCann Ford Escort MK5 2000cc
199 Kenny Hall Renault Clio RS 2000cc
957 Shane Black TBC TBC
958 Jim Black Vauxhall Astra GTE 2000cc
29 Nick Thornton MG Metro 1400cc
67 Sean McCadden Vauxhall Corsa GSi 2000cc

Red5Motorsport Production Class
No Name Car Engine cc
37 Jeff Hope-Davies Citroen Saxo VTS 1600cc 16v
111 Barry Dutton Renault Megane 2000cc 16v
26 Steve Gaunt Citroen Saxo VTS 1600cc 16v
69 Ashley Kemp Renault Clio 2000cc 16v
68 Steve Kemp Citroen Saxo VTR 1600cc 8v
29 Steve Wells Ford Fiesta Ztec 1600cc 16v
53 Gareth Softley Citroen Xsara 2000cc 16v
92 Lewis Porto Alfa 156 2000cc 16v
40 John Gaskin Citroen Saxo VTS 1600cc 16v
17 Dave Ellis Citroen Saxo VTS 1600cc 16v
71 John Lyne Citroen Saxo VTS 1600cc 16v
31 Paul Davis Citroen Saxo VTS 1600cc 16v
782 Steve Hickey Peugeot 205 GTi 1600cc 8v
610 Leigh Hickey Peugeot 205 GTi 1600cc 8v
27 Colin Ramsey Peugeot 205 GTi 1600cc 8v
24 Damon Fatchett Peugeot 106 GTi 1600cc 16v
25 Chris Harper Citroen Saxo VTS 1600cc 16v
88 Oliver Brooks Citroen Saxo VTS 1600cc 16v
13 Ryan Stutchbury Peugeot 205 GTi 1600cc 8v
53 Martin Rogers Hyundai Coupe 2000cc 16v

Fuchs Lubricants Classic Minicross Class
No Name Car Engine cc
450 Craig Truelove Rover Mini 1300cc

Fuchs Lubricants BMW Mini Class
No Name Car Engine cc
53 Keifer Hudson BMW Mini 1600cc
45 Kris Hudson BMW Mini 1600cc

Red5Motorsport Junior Rallycross Class
No Name Car Engine cc

Rally Car Class
No Name Car Engine cc

[tbtstt]

Weather looks promising for the weekend: should be a good one!

[rallyx73]

I understand that spectating at this event is free ! Does anyone know if there will be any commentary /burger/food van ? Thanks

[flagwaver]

Any news from Blyton?

[The Fat Clerk]

A cracking day, good racing & good weather.

[flagwaver]

Whats the new track like?

[tbtstt]

My first time at Blyton, so I can't make any comparison to the old layout. After looking at the sketch of the track I had the impression it would be quite slow, but it covered a bigger area than I was expecting and there were two decent straights for the cars to get some speed on. Be interested to see what the drivers thought of it.

The day was a bit slow to get going, but hopefully they'll have the teething problems ironed out for the next round. Overall a good mix of cars, good racing and sunshine for the whole day: and all for free!

The full results for the day can be seen here:

http://www.tsl-timing.com/rallyx/2014/141076.pdf

[The Count]

Firstly, a massive thanks to the MDA headed by Rod Stanniland, Bill Skermer of the BTRDA, CofC Tony Richardson and John Rook for their unstinting efforts in getting this meeting and the championship up and running.

As with anything new, there are bound to be teething problems and the organisers are well aware of what needs addressing and will act accordingly I'm sure.

They did come in for a bit of flack regarding a couple of issues and the odd temper flared from a competitors angle, but what we have to realise as far as rallycross is concerned (and bear in mind I work in and for professional disciplines of motorsport and various championships), it HAS to move forward.

No longer can competitors dictate to organisers what they want or 'how it used to be'... The finals (again, something new) CLEARLY STATED that time penalties would be incurred for exceeding track limits (and again, remember the new circuit regulations which came into force from the MSA this year regarding 'four wheels off') so they were well within their rights to enforce this stipulation and I for one am pleased they did.

Whilst the impromptu drivers meeting saw some severe criticism, at least one or two have wholeheartedly apologised to the organisers which, whilst it shouldn't have happened in the first place, took a lot of balls so well done Brian Jukes for doing that.

As for the racing, it was good and mostly clean, the only damage I sustained being accidental damage whilst dicing closely. The heats were run well and it all flowed excellently I thought, plenty of time in the car and very enjoyable.

The track was technical and twisty in the 'infield' and a couple of minor improvements could be made (like a little straighter run up to the jump and a bit wider in a couple of places) but it was fast enough for my little 206!

Performance wise, I surprised myself! We have spent a lot of time over the past couple of months sorting the car but it's still a rally car complete with passenger seat, tripometer, hand held extinquishers and OK/SOS boards etc.

For a relatively standard 1600cc Cup car which is only comparable with a sorted Hot Hatch, then I reckoned I'd get smoked in SuperModified but to be not far behind the likes of Tapscott and Dixon in my heats, and leading the last one for 3.75 laps before Gary Cook edged past, the 'B' Final was way beyond my expectations.

Sadly, when trying to fend off Gary on the long straight, I went from fifth to fourth instead of sixth which did the engine no favours and that was game over for me for the day.

Excellent all round, see you at Pembrey!

Larry Carter
Peugeot 206 - Car 76

[AndyS]

Good post Larry and glad to hear the meeting was a success. Agree 100% with what you are saying about rallycross moving on etc. Disappointing to hear about the organisers getting some flak, they've done a sterling job to get this up running. I assume these guys are doing it in their spare time as well so well done to all of them for making the effort. Everybody should get behind them and support this grass roots level of the sport, that includes you LHMC!

[truelove647]

Having previously only done a test day on the old blyton track and failing to get past the first practice session at a rallycross meeting in 2008 this was My first full Rallycross meeting, i have never driven any other rallycross tracks so don't have anything to compare but I for one enjoyed the track in the little classic mini !! Being used to driving around a dirt oval in Autograss it seemed to me like a formula one track ! Personally I found the tight turn at the end of the loose a bit of a challenge but liked the next turn straight into the jump, which perhaps suited the mini, I was one of the guilty ones with all four wheels off in my first heat, when I over shot the corner at the end of the long straight leading from the jump, to be honest I was glad that there wasn't a barrier there, I accepted the penalty and didn't do it again! Great to see Rallycross back at Blyton and a big well done to all those involved in making it happen. I also found everyone to be really helpful and friendly and subject to work commitments etc I am planning on doing as many of the clubman meetings as possible this year.
Craig Truelove
450

[fiesta7]

Had a great day marshalling for this event. Plenty of close racing and perfect weather.

I had some retro rallycross stickers displayed on a sign outside the cafe. Unfortunately I didn't get chance to set up shop at lunchtime so if anyone was interested in buying any of them please contact me on here and I'll sort you out.

I'm also in the process of designing some Blyton Rallycross stickers

Looking forward to Novembers event already

Owen

[tbtstt]

Uploaded a few pictures from the day. Some forum members cars...









...and a couple of random shots I quite like.





Few more shots here:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/229616...7642874982063/

For anyone interested!