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RIDGEWAY TYRE CETRETHE MEWS, RIDGEWAY, PLYMPTON(01752) 342505MOST LEADING BRANDS OF TYRESEXHAUSTS - BATTERIES - COMMERCIAL & AGRICULTURAL BREAKDOWNSERVICEOPENING TIMES MON - FRI 8.30 AM - 6PMSAT 8.30 AM - 5 PM SUN 10.00 AM - 1PMBANK HOLIDAYS 10.00 AM - 2 PMEXHAUSTSFREETYRE CHECKSPLYMOUTH MOTOR CLUB MEMBERS MINIMUM OF 5% DISCOUNTIVYBRIDGE, PLYMOUTH(01752) 895057MOST LEADING BRANDS OF TYRES EXHAUSTS & BATTERIESBALANCING - TRACKING & PUNCTURE REPAIRS ETCPage 2 www.plymouthmotorclub.co.uk <strong>August</strong> <strong>2008</strong>


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Events Diary<strong>August</strong> <strong>2008</strong>July 25thJuly 26th/27thJuly 27thAug 1stAug 3rdAug 5thAug 6thAug 25thAug 30thAug 31stSept 9thSept 21stNov 1stDec 13thPMC 12 Car Rally, Contact Alan Tomes for details.Barbara Carter Rally—ASWMC Road RallyNewquay Auto <strong>Club</strong> St Eval SprintOutdoor Social Night / Picnic and Games at Rock nr Yelvertonfrom 7pm onwards. Bring your own food and drink and games.Contact James Ellison for Details.Bristol MC AUTOSOLOPMC Committee night at RAFA <strong>Club</strong> Mutley Plain.PMC Marsh Mills Evening Autotest @ ADE Group HeadquartersGrass Autotest, Bere Alston, venue TBC.Possible Predannack SprintNewquay AC St Eval Sprint.PMC Marsh Mills Evening Autotest @ ADE Group HeadquartersBarnstaple to <strong>Plymouth</strong> Run. Contact Dave Sharp for or details orsee www.plymouthmotorclub.co.uk for more information.Nostalgic Evening at the Elfordleigh Country <strong>Club</strong>. Wanted:Memories and Friends. Contact a committee member to help or formore informationDinner and Dance Awards Presentation Evening. Your Chance tocollect any awards that you have won this year and to enjoy anEvening in the company of Friends.For more information on any of the dates please contact a member of thecommittee as per the list of officers. Remember, if you don't contact us, wedon't know your coming.For more updates send your emailaddress to the EditorSpotlamp@blueyonder.co.ukPage 4 www.plymouthmotorclub.co.uk <strong>August</strong> <strong>2008</strong>


Chairman’s Chat Aug <strong>2008</strong>June has been a very busy month. The 12 car was well attended andthe navigation very stimulating.The car show at Tesco’s raised £200 for Dame Hannah RogersSchool. There were many cars displayed and local police and WestCountry Rescue also supported the event. The diversity of the carsreally attracted the public and gained <strong>Plymouth</strong> <strong>Motor</strong> <strong>Club</strong> a few newmembers. I am not able to thank everyone personally but I extend mythanks to all the people who made the event a success.The summer ball was a cracking event. It was attended by 110 of <strong>Plymouth</strong><strong>Motor</strong> <strong>Club</strong>’s past and present members. David Sharp ourPresident opened the evening with a welcome speech. Throughout themeal “Anesis” who played a Celtic harp and classical guitar entertainedguests. Stuart Turner and Allen Dean-Lewis MBE were theguests of honour and the speeches were entertaining and complimentaryof the club. The Master of Ceremonies engineered the smoothrunning of the evening. An auction followed the rather good fivecoursemeal. Darren Loveys who is an auctioneer facilitated the auctionthat together with the raffle raised £1400 for the club’s nominatedcharities, PLIMS Clic St Luke’s and Dame Hannah Rogers. Thankyou to Andy and Chris Pearce for organising the raffle. The eveninghas been committed to memory By Terry Thorne who took photographsof everyone on arrival and throughout the evening. These canbe viewed in their entirety on the club website. Orders for other photographscan be taken by ringing me 01752 341675.The tarmac Autotest in Plympton had 21 entries. Brian Benson wrotethe tests and Wayne Grimshaw slid his way to win the event. Castlehill climb beckons on the 12/13 th July more next month.Regards Lynn<strong>August</strong> <strong>2008</strong> www.plymouthmotorclub.co.uk Page 5


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EditorialThis month has given you an opportunity, an opportunity that is to read lessof my ramblings, principally as ive only got two pages spare left when ivestarted to write my bit. So consider yourself lucky. Ill make up for it nextmonth.Aaaaaany way, what's happened over the last 4 weeks, truth be told not a lot,with a very full calendar it was clear that there was plenty I could have done,but in fact for a variety of reasons there's actually very little that ive done.The 12 car rally at the end of last month was eventually undertaken next toChris Smale in his Astra, due to Paul's unavailability at the last minute, darewe say it but he was fitting my central heating and hadn't finished, andGrowler Chanter, otherwise known as my wife, was quite keen that we havehot water after about 10 days without, I can tell you know, it was needed,she was starting to pong a little. Subsequently, after a few calls to find someoneto either drive my car, or who was looking for a navigator, Chris said hewas available and off we went. I relatively uneventful night left us in thirdafter a short piece of navigation near the beginning caught me out. It was oneof those simple bits that as soon as someone tells you what it was you feellike bashing your head in to the wall and shouting “Dohhhhh” as it reallywas so simple yet I couldn't see it on the night. Third gave a reasonablepoints haul, and left me in second place in the championship, so not the endof the world, and with Paul and I organising the Vauxhall Cup Rally thismonth (July) were not competiting again now until September.Anton and I were due to go off to Wales for the 1000 Lanes road rally, sadlya technical fault with the cars electrics meant that we didn't get to leave therealms of Cornwall, so had an opportunity to stay home that weekend and dosomething else. I think I may have slept for most of it, or vegetated in frontof the telly, not the best way to spend a weekend but the weather was rubbishanyway so nothing lost there.And then there's the weather, lets not talk about the weather as its somewhatdepressing again after a soggy summer for 2007 it seems that the long hotsummers of my childhood (and im only 16) are long gone. Perhaps is a reflectionon the amount of sin around, the big guy has decided to wee on ourfireworks. Or perhaps its random weather, who really cares as there's preciouslittle we can do about it anyway.<strong>August</strong> <strong>2008</strong> www.plymouthmotorclub.co.uk Page 7


Plans for the month ahead start this very weekend with a full schedule. Fridayevening sees Paul and I sorting the 12 car rally, so that’s a 2am to bed.Saturday sees Anton and I off to Sidmouth for the Barbara Carter Rally sothat’s no sleep as its an all night event. Sunday sees Mike and I competing atSt Eval in the Pug 106, so that means im driving straight from the finish ofthe Barbara Carter, to my house, collect my wife and cars, and drive to StEval, thus arriving with about 6 hours sleep in approx 54 hours. I think I maywell be tired.Moving through the month we have a variety of events in the calendar, witha selection of rallies and social events, if your interested in any of them thenlet the organisers know ASAP and see what's what.My final word for this month is about the <strong>Centenary</strong> Dinner, for those of youwho were there, you know how good it was, for those who weren't, youmissed a very good night. Sadly, as with these types of events, they are noteveryone's cup of tea for a variety of reasons, to start with its not a cheapnight out, and for some its quite formal and as such not their thing. All I cansay is the next chance we have is the <strong>Plymouth</strong> <strong>Motor</strong> <strong>Club</strong> Dinner andDance in December where once again we will have the opportunity to wineand dine in style. Some are put off by the title of Dinner and Dance, assumingit’s a very formal affair, and whilst initially it is a refined and dignifiedevent, its simply all about having fun, a few drinks, a decent DJ normallyplays some decent music, and socially it’s a great chance to enjoy at anylevel, whether it’s a drinking competition in the bar afterwards, or a quietchat in a corner, either way its all about fun.I cant believe im talking about year end stuff when were just at the halfwaystage for <strong>2008</strong>. The remainder of this year is still all about celebrating our100th year, so there is plenty on to enjoy at this time, so get your lead feetout for driving, your light feet out for dancing, your drinking feet out for socialising,and your smelly feet out for washing, cos after the rest of this yearyou will need to.RegardsAlfPage 8 www.plymouthmotorclub.co.uk <strong>August</strong> <strong>2008</strong>


Competition ReportOkay I unfortunately have to start off this month’s chat on a subjectthat seems to be creeping more and more into our sport. After recountingmy exploits at a recent kart meeting, where an official was verballyabused. To my consternation at the next committee meeting I amhearing that our own marshals are being abused at club events!!My stance on this is quite simple, if it is proven that competitors havebeen abusing any officials / marshals, and they hold a competition licenceI will personally ask the MSA to suspend the licence for a minimumof 30 days. If they do not hold a competition licence, I will askthe committee to suspend the club membership for a minimum of 30days, as such you will not be entitled to take part in any club event.You have been warned, so it’s up to you to control your emotions!!!On a lighter side, I would like to thank all of you who provided auction/ raffle prizes for the recent <strong>Centenary</strong> Ball. If you did not makethe evening we managed to raise £1460.00 for four local charities StLuke’s Hospice, Dame Hannah Rogers school, CLIC and PLIMS,hopefully we can add to this total during the year and give them abumper payout later.Well let’s talk about competitions Autotests, what a night on the 2 ndJuly down at AD electrical. 21 yes 21 entries for a mid-week Autotest,I was lucky enough again to double drive John Sluman’s Nova, whichseemed suited to the small test area. Fun you better believe it, on thefirst test I managed to scatter 2 cones and failed to stop astride aline!!! But hey I did get better after finding it was better keeping twohands on the protrusion from the steering wheel (knob to you andme!!! Oh er). Thanks must go to Wayne Grimshaw for his efforts,Brian Benson for designing the tests and Andy Slade for the use of thecar park, if you want to know what it’s all about as the old game showsaid ‘come on down’.Okay on to future events the Wiscombe Hillclimb 5 clubs meeting,date 6 th / 7 th September. Venue location south of Honiton, follow the<strong>August</strong> <strong>2008</strong> www.plymouthmotorclub.co.uk Page 9


lue RAC signs, timescale as we run the bottom paddock, we need tobe there by 7.30 / 8.00 at the latest. Now the upside as the price of fuelhas risen drastically, we will be paying £15 per car, per day to all ofyou who can attend. So please let me know as soon as possible so Ican confirm the requirements.Lastly don’t lose sight on why we do this sport, the enjoyment of participating,getting close to the action and above all of these? FUN!!!See you soonAndy PearceWISCOMBE FIVE CLUBS6th & 7th SEPTEMBER <strong>2008</strong>Make sure that you put the above date in your diary.Paddock marshals required for the above event.Please contact Andy Pearce on 01752 335423orPeter Locke on 01752 342741 for more details.Page 10 www.plymouthmotorclub.co.uk <strong>August</strong> <strong>2008</strong>


ADE Tarmac Autotest2/7/<strong>2008</strong>Reading warnings of torrential rain for the <strong>Plymouth</strong> area onWednesday afternoon, I was a little doubtful as to whether thismonths evening autotest would go ahead, but it certainly did! Arrivedat ADE car park to find loads of competitors and spectatorsfilling the area, an impressive turnout!Despite the large number of entries, 21 in total, amazing organisationstill got us competing at 6.30, with everyone being a little hesitant tobe the first out there. A couple of familiar tests, and a couple I’d notseen before had been given to us, and it was looking to be a good evening.Things soon got underway, with the more enthusiastic drivers kickingup dust, sliding past the garages on the left. My first run was ok, althoughI struggled with the really tight section, but keen for anothergo. That ended up being a wrong test, but I always get one! A challengingfirst test, with some of the larger cars struggling, but good tokick things off.The next test laid out made me a little nervous at first, as we’re bothstill struggling to spin the 205, but it ended up being damn good fun!It consisted of three gates, which had to be entered backwards, thequickest way clearly using the handbrake, spinning the car in backwardsin one smooth manoeuvre. However, I was fully capable ofmessing this up, so would it be worth taking the slow and steady approach?Nick went for it though, so I was clearly going to try and do itbetter, and I’d seen John and Wayne do it easily in similar sized cars.After I required reverse for five gates, I managed the last gate in one,small achievement, but made me happy! (I glossed over the cone I hitearlier in that run!). Many people seemed to really enjoy this fairlyopen test, which gave everyone the opportunity to open it up a bit andreally go for it.<strong>August</strong> <strong>2008</strong> www.plymouthmotorclub.co.uk Page 11


More brilliant organisation saw all drivers getting 3 runs at the finaltest, a slalom with one gate before the finish. Yet again the minismade this look far easier than I found it, the red mini driven by AndySlade and Paul Inch looking particularly impressive. My confidencewas definatley up by now, which saw me attempt to pull away in 3 rdand unnecessarily reverse half the length of the car park!All in all an amazing evening, with a good range of experienced anddrivers quickly learning, but good to see so many drivers out there. Ireally enjoyed it, my second tarmac autotest, and would encourageanyone thinking of doing it to go for it. We started at a grass autotest,which was relaxed and brilliant fun, and the upcoming grass autotestin <strong>August</strong> would be a brilliant opportunity to get involved. Massivethanks are due to all the marshals and everyone who organised theevent, managing a very impressive 145 runs in 2 hours or so, welldone! Also thanks to Kevin coopers, who’s very generous discounthas kept the 205 on the road, and of course Andy Slade for the use ofhis car park.Lawrence JonesPTO for resultsKEVI COOPER MOTOR FACTOR’sJust a reminder to members that on production of a valid membershipcard, you will be entitled to some very generous discount whenyou are buying your car parts from the Octagon Depot.The discount varies depending on what you buy, but certainly generalservice items like filters and brake components get great reductions,whilst other items like oil not quite so generous, but you stillwill be pleasantly surprised.Page 12 www.plymouthmotorclub.co.uk <strong>August</strong> <strong>2008</strong>


AR NAME CL ROUND 1 ROUND 2 ROUND 3 TOTAL RESULTTEST 1 TEST 2 TEST 3 TEST 1 TEST 2 TEST 3 TEST 41 Jennie Locke 1 51.1 62.1 39.7 47.0 56.1 37.6 38.2 41 331.951.1 113.3 153.0 200.0 256.1 293.7 331.92 Nick Jones 1 wt 41.1 45.1 42.0 48.2 33.2 31.8 41 313.371.9 112.9 158.0 200.0 248.2 281.4 313.33 Lawrence Jones 1 41.9 38.5 36.7 wt 33.2 29.6 30.3 41 275.5 1st in Class41.9 80.4 117.1 182.4 215.6 245.2 275.54 Chris Benson 1 47.4 62.7 29.9 35.3 61.0 29.4 28.7 41 294.4 2nd in Class47.4 110.1 140.0 175.3 236.3 265.7 294.411 Lacey Whitwham 1 wt 45.0 wt 36.8 45.9 30.4 30.2 41 319.971.9 116.8 176.7 213.5 259.4 289.7 319.95 James Menear 2 28.4 28.4 24.4 27.1 27.8 23.4 24.5 41 184.0 1st in Class28.4 56.8 81.3 108.4 136.1 159.5 184.06 Mike Vosper 2 37.6 35.9 25.6 36.0 46.2 28.6 35.8 41 245.637.6 73.5 99.1 135.1 181.3 209.8 245.67 Peter Locke 2 47.6 36.7 31.4 37.9 36.0 32.5 31.8 41 254.047.6 84.3 115.8 153.6 189.7 222.2 254.08 Dan Benson 2 32.1 34.1 23.4 28.0 33.4 24.7 22.8 41 198.432.1 66.1 89.5 117.5 150.9 175.6 198.49 Dan Wills 3 38.2 36.5 30.2 wt 37.4 29.7 29.3 41 257.638.2 74.7 105.0 161.3 198.7 228.4 257.610 Andy Hamlyn 3 wt wt wt 30.9 23.6 26.2 26.6 41 271.758.1 110.6 164.4 195.3 218.9 245.1 271.712 Derek Symons 3 wt 36.9 wt wt 26.7 43 231.858.1 95.0 148.8 205.1 231.814 Wayne Grimshaw 3 28.1 22.5 25.2 26.3 22.6 24.4 23.4 41 172.5 FTD28.1 50.6 75.8 102.2 124.7 149.2 172.515 Jon Huddy 3 48.9 23.2 23.8 wt 29.4 22.2 22.7 41 226.5 2nd in Class48.9 72.1 95.9 152.2 181.6 203.8 226.516 Andy Pearce 3 wt 55.8 42.2 32.9 41.1 37.0 33.4 41 297.258.1 110.6 152.8 185.8 226.9 263.9 297.217 John Sluman 3 28.8 22.7 25.3 26.4 23.0 27.3 24.0 41 177.5 1st in Class28.8 51.5 76.8 103.2 126.2 153.5 177.518 Paul Inch 4 28.7 25.7 24.0 28.0 33.2 24.4 24.3 41 188.2 1st in Class28.7 54.4 78.3 106.3 139.5 163.9 188.219 Andy Slade 4 28.3 48.7 23.1 26.5 28.2 23.1 22.2 41 200.1 2nd in Class28.3 77.0 100.1 126.6 154.8 177.9 200.120 Mark Light 4 37.3 34.5 25.2 wt 23.6 24.5 24.6 41 226.237.3 71.7 97.0 153.5 177.1 201.6 226.221 Lewis Lee 4 wt 31.5 25.4 34.0 51.1 26.0 29.2 41 255.658.3 89.8 115.3 149.3 200.4 226.4 255.622 Tony Carver 4 wt 44.0 23.4 27.1 23.2 25.2 25.9 41 227.158.3 102.3 125.7 152.8 176.1 201.3 227.1<strong>August</strong> <strong>2008</strong> www.plymouthmotorclub.co.uk Page 13


Camel Vale <strong>Motor</strong> <strong>Club</strong> ASWMC AutotestSt Merryn 29 th June <strong>2008</strong>In some ways this event started back during the winter , a chance mentionto Pam Hartill about Camel Vale running a Nat B event as around of the <strong>2008</strong> ASWMC Championship . This thought comingabout having competed several times at the tarmac event venue at StMerryn.With the endorsement of Nic Ayre , Championship Co-Coordinator , itwas in the calendar . Not paying much attention , just that it was in ,but it was to be the day after <strong>Plymouth</strong> MC’c Summer <strong>Centenary</strong>Charity Ball ! This major event had been planned for well over threeyears , the organisers of which were rewarded by special guests StuartTurner and Alan Dean-Lewis from the MSA , not only were they todeliver two very entertaining speeches , but also present to PMC the15 th MSA CENTENARY TROPHY , in recognition of the clubsachievement , the club now officially the 15 th oldest licensed club inthe UK out of over 400 clubs , well chuffed are we .The celebrations had to be in moderation as I did not want to miss theevent at St Merryn , James and Tracey Menear were also at the Dukeof Cornwall for the celebrations , another driver whilst enjoying thenight had thoughts on the activities of the next day.The night survived and a leisurely start by normal standards , events atWarminster and Blandford usually have 9.00 am starts , the plannedsign on for St Merryn a sensible 11.0 am , ideal.Twelve entries assembled for the event , with National AutotestChampionship Leader Alistair Moffatt being drafted in as Clerk of theCourse , assisted by Thomas Bricknell.At first glance the tests looked quite complicated , but that is one ofthe tricks of drawing and designing tests, as when they were beingdriven they were not quite as bad and were fantastic. The venue cer-Page 14 www.plymouthmotorclub.co.uk <strong>August</strong> <strong>2008</strong>


tainly lending itself to some open long tests. The surface changes alsoadded to the fun , some really grippy tarmac and concrete mixed withpatches of grass and in places lots of gravel on the tests.Four attempts at six tests was the plan and after the first twelve , CurrentASWMC Championship Leader Mark Williams from Bristol inhis home designed and built Mini based special was leading , by asmall margin of 1.7 secs from Wayne Grimshaw in his Babcock Marine/ Pure <strong>Motor</strong>sport supported Nova 1.4 SR. Nic Ayre was at thispoint not far behind in 3 rd place in his Westfield.The second set of three tests were just as much fun as the first , howevermost drivers had a penalty of some sort by the end. Mark in hisMini Special continued to dominate the event , the nimbleness of hiscar be suited to the day. His trip to Mid Cornwall was rewarded withtaking FTD on 1160.47 secs, and another haul of max points in theEstover RoadEstoverPL6 8SS01752 793953info@achaines.co.ukPrecision engineers, Toolmakers, welded fabrications and sheet metal works, MIGand TIG welding in Stainless, Aluminium and Mild steels.Anything from a one of fabrication through to purpose made and designed componentsand fittings for your application, manufactured from your drawing or patternfor your race and rally car. You name it, we can make it, suspension arms andcomponents for single seaters, dash panels, adjustable arms, engine mounts, nylonbushes, sump guards, under floor skid protection, seat brackets etc. Suppliers offixtures and fittings, nuts and bolts etc. We can make or modify to suit your requirements.Contact Alf Chanter or Keith GibsonDesign and manufacture of engineered <strong>Motor</strong>sport components<strong>August</strong> <strong>2008</strong> www.plymouthmotorclub.co.uk Page 15


ASWMC which sees him extend his lead in the <strong>2008</strong> Richard EggerInsurance ASWMC AUTOTEST CHAMPIONSHIP.I must say that on home ground , rarely do I get the better of Roger orJames , but this was an exception , and unusually by quite a marginWayne took the class win on 1210.57 secs which moves him up intosecond place in the ASWMC Championship , Roger taking 1 st in classon 1330.81 secs and James 2 nd on 1389.16 secs. Things could havebeen so different , as on the last test , just after the final directionchange Wayne had a CV Joint disintegrate, not wanting a penalty ormaximum he leapt from the car and pushed the Nova over the line ,as at that point he was unaware how close Roger or James was. Otherrunners in the class , Camel Vale regular , when the tides wrong! atleast Les Duff was playing in his Skoda , another well travelled driverwas Chris Damper heading West from Dorset to share the Pug 206 offirst time auto tester Simon Quoreenton. Both drivers in the sharedPug were having fun , perhaps Alistairs tests were not totally ideal fora first event , none the less they carried on and seemed to enjoy themselves.Nic Ayre took the class win in the combined Sports and Special Classwith 1194.67 secs , in his Westfield with Ian Griffiths , past winner ofthe ASWMC Championship in 2 nd place in his Mini Special on1238.41 secs. Tony Carver having a bit of an off day was 3 rd with1247.99 secs. Also in the specials class , and not the most common ofspecials vehicles were Mark Light and Lewis Lee in there sharedRover 400 Special on 1351.80 secs and 1584.22 secs respectively.Truly a great day , good tests great venue ideal weather , . THANKYOU from all competitors to the Officials and Marshalls and especiallyAlistair for ,making the event possible , we as ASWMC competitorsare looking forward to joining you again in 2009 !Mista A Coneaka Wayne GrimshawPage 16 www.plymouthmotorclub.co.uk <strong>August</strong> <strong>2008</strong>


ewcombe's rally season gets back on track inWales.Rally Driver : Martin ewcombe : RPM Evo ChallengeMedia Award Winner 2004<strong>2008</strong> South West Rally Championship & ational Rallycontender_____________________________________________________________________<strong>Plymouth</strong> <strong>Motor</strong> <strong>Club</strong> rally driver Martin Newcombe is off to theSwansea Bay National B Rally next weekend (19 July) to get his rallyseason back on track. Early season woes saw an early exit from theSunseeker Rally in Bournemouth due to engine overheating problems.Although he was on the pace and heading for a podium finish on theCaerwent Rally, similar problems denied him third overall and a classwin. However, he did bring his Mitsubishi Evo 6 home to second inclass and thirteenth overall following a spirited fight back after droppingto 70th at one point."Everything seemed to go wrong that day"; Said Martin. "We pushedthe car over finish line to complete the event. It was a miracle becausethe clutch had packed up, the gearbox was making an horrendousnoise, and the engine and turbo had both cooked in the melee to get tothe finish." He added.After a couple of months of hard work Martin and his co driver fatherPeter have rebuilt the engine, changed the gearbox and repaired theclutch. Martin further added; "The car is now ready, it is stronger andmore powerful and we have the potential to compete favourably in theopen group A class which includes the very expensive world rallycars.The Swansea Bay Rally is a qualifying round of the Southwest RallyChampionship along with five other regional championships. Martinand his Dad will be racing with over 100 competitors at speeds of 120mph along gravel tracks in the forests of South Wales. Starting at oneminute intervals the event will include 5 special stages over 44 competitivemiles linked by 90 road miles.<strong>August</strong> <strong>2008</strong> www.plymouthmotorclub.co.uk Page 17


Letters to the EditorDear Alf,Firstly, may I congratulate all concerned for a truly memorable eveningon the occasion of The <strong>Centenary</strong> Ball on June 28th.at TheDukeof Cornwall Hotel.However, without wishing to appear churlish, may I take this opportunityto correct and `fill-in` some of the information given during theevening regarding past members of The PMC who have competed inInternational Rallies in their day.I was very pleased to hear reference made to my late Father, RonaldHarper, who competed in a number of Rallies in the 1950`s with hisbusiness partner, George Turnbull. These included the Monte-CarloRally (several times), The Alpine Rally, and the RAC Rally in whichthey won their class in 1951.However there were other PMC memberswho were competing at International level at that time, (now referredto by many observers as `The Golden age of Rallying`); LeonFredman and Peter Weeks, Managing Director of the Vauxhall Dealers,Allens of <strong>Plymouth</strong>, (incorrectly referred to as Peter Allen duringthe evening) ,to name but two, but there were others, most sadly nolonger with us. George Turnbull was for many years considered to be`The Father of The <strong>Plymouth</strong> <strong>Motor</strong> <strong>Club</strong>`, even to the point of Guaranteeinga substantial loan taken out by the <strong>Club</strong> to purchase our own<strong>Club</strong>house in Mannamead, which had to be resold when Planningpermission for change of use was refused. Just think what that wouldhave been worth today!!Moving on to later years;Mike Lane, who must surely have been themost successful Rally Driver the PMC has ever produced , was competingin numerous International events in the 1960`s both in the UK,( RAC,Welsh, Scottish Rallies) and in Europe ( Monte-Carlo and TulipRallies). His navigator on most of these events was Roger Doidge,a PMC member who was also a very skilled driver in his own right.Roger also navigated for me on a number of events at that time;TheScottish,The RAC, and The Monte-Carlo Rally of 1968 when we werepart of the Semi- Works NSU team driving NSU TTS `s ( an amazingcar incidentally!!) Also, when the RAC Rally of 1967 was cancelled atPage 22 www.plymouthmotorclub.co.uk <strong>August</strong> <strong>2008</strong>


short notice because of an outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease, I wasinvited to take part, together with all the Works Drivers, in thefirst ever Televised Rallycross event which took place at Lydden Hill,and a new type of <strong>Motor</strong> Sport was born that day!! Other drivers thereincluded Paddy Hopkirk and Graham Hill, ( Damon`s Dad for thebenefit of younger readers !!), and I even managed to find myself inthe winning team with them!!.Thank you for allowing me the space to share some historyand memories of past members of the PMC with you, and may I sendall present members of The PMC my very best wishes for the next 100years.....and thanks again for a great evening!!Rodney Harper.Spotlamp is published on the penultimate Friday of each month (hopefully!).Contributions should be sent to the Editor, address as published in the list of <strong>Club</strong>Officers, or Emailed to Spotlamp@blueyonder.co.uk (in MS Word plain text ).Copy should arrive by the 13th of the month. The Editor reserves the right to amendarticles received as necessary. The views expressed in Spotlamp are the views of theindividual contributors, & not necessarily those of the Editor, or of the <strong>Club</strong> & itsOfficers. Copyright <strong>Plymouth</strong> <strong>Motor</strong> <strong>Club</strong> 2007 ©<strong>August</strong> <strong>2008</strong> www.plymouthmotorclub.co.uk Page 23


T. R. ROWETREBURLEYGARAGELAUNCESTON, CORNWALLTELEPHOE: 01579 370348CLASSIC RESTORATIONS,CLASSIC ENGINE REBUILDSSTOCKISTS FOR:PIPER CAMSHAFTS AD TUIG EQUIPMETPECO PERFORMACE EXHAUST SYSTEMSSU AD ROLLIG ROAD TUIGCOMPUTERISED DIAGOSTICSALL MECHAICAL REPAIRSMOT TESTIGCAR SALESVEHICLE TESTING STATIONAPPROVED BYTHE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTRetail <strong>Motor</strong>IndustryFederationPage 24 www.plymouthmotorclub.co.uk <strong>August</strong> <strong>2008</strong>


!!!Official’s Rant!!!Although Alan & I were away on holiday for the last 12 Car, I havefound it necessary to put pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard) to highlighta few anomalies not just from 12 Car competitors, which havebeen increasing over the past months, which are as follows:-1. Filling in forms correctly and signatures – All <strong>Club</strong> and MSAforms are legal documents and are required to be filled in fully andcorrectly and signed in Blue or Black ink! (Not in Pencil!) Don’t forgetalso that some forms have two sides and yes, you do have to fill itall in, as there are reasons for it.2. Driving Standards when leaving a venue – Although the competition/eventmight have finished, you are still a representative of the<strong>Club</strong> whether you were a competitor, marshal or spectator until youarrive home, so please, no more speeding off or testing the handbrakein car-parks etc, as we all know that it sounds & looks good, but not tothe general public or PC Plod!3. Retiring from an event – If as a competitor on an event (Comus,12 Car, Scatter, Autotest etc) you retire due to either mechanical failure,accident, sickness or just lost, then you must contact the organiser/co-ordinator(or pass a message via a marshal), stating your retirementas well as either visiting the finish venue to hand in your timecard/answersheets (or, where you are unable to do so, send in yourtimecard/answer sheets within 24hours). As a <strong>Club</strong> member competingon a <strong>Club</strong> event, you must also abide by the rules laid down in theMSA ‘Blue Book’.4. Protests – If you are going to make a protest, your first point ofcall is to the organiser/co-ordinator who will allow you to, as Alansays, bash your gums for 2 minutes! Whereupon the organiser/coordinatorwill make a decision. If you feel that this decision is not correct,you need to protest in the correct manner either laid down in thecompetition/championship rules or the MSA Blue Book, along withthe correct fee. Do not take it upon yourselves either as a competitoror organiser to enter into any conversation or correspondence (e-mailsetc) with any one else, as it may corrupt further proceedings by Stewardsetc. which might affect the outcome. The protest is between youand the Co-ordinator/Stewards and no-one else.<strong>August</strong> <strong>2008</strong> www.plymouthmotorclub.co.uk Page 25


Abusive language – When competing, you must remember that Organisers,Co-ordinators and Marshals and other Officials are classedas Judges of Fact. If abusive language is used either against them orheard by them against another competitor or <strong>Club</strong> member, then as acompetitor you may be asked to leave the venue or have your timecardremoved and further action maybe taken against you. Abusive languageis unfortunately out there, but will not be tolerated by our <strong>Club</strong>.Sometimes the Marshal might get it wrong, but there are ways andmeans of dealing with the problem and swearing and shouting is notone of them, especially when junior members are present! It is ashame that I have had to write this but these points need emphasisingand the guilty ones amongst you know who you are!!HelenPure <strong>Motor</strong>sportFast road and racing brake upgradesSuspension kits includingmotorsport applicationsInduction kits, carb & throttle body filtersPerformance exhaustsPerformance clutchesAlloy wheel and tyre packagesEngine conversionsEngine upgrades:Gas flowed headsPerformance camsFull engine buildsECU fitting & mappingAuthorised dealers for:Weber & Dellorto carbsJenvey throttle bodiesEmerald ECUsNewman camsRecaro seatsKoni suspensionAvo suspensionKW coiloversK&N filtersRam-Air filtersAP brakes & clutchesMintex brakesTar-Ox brakesMagnex exhaustsMilltek exhaustsSRDesign enginesFitting service on allproducts.Diagnostic capability.Suspension set up.Performance servicingECU mappingw w w . p u r e - m o t o r s p o r t . c o . u kVisit our showroom open 9:00-6:00 Mon-SatBroadmeadows Garage, WadebridgeTel: 01208 812046Page 26 www.plymouthmotorclub.co.uk <strong>August</strong> <strong>2008</strong>


VARLEY TROPHIES(INCLUDING DAVE'S DART MART)78 BEAUMONT ROADST JUDESPLYMOUTHPL4 9BSTelephone & Fax:(01752) 665984SPORTS TROPHIESFOR THE CHAMPIOSCUPS TANKARDS MEDALSROSETTES NAME BADGESFAST SELLING FUND RAISERSCOMPUTERISED ENGRAVINGALSO AVAILABLEDARTSFLIGHTSSHAFTSDARTBOARDS& MUCH MORE<strong>August</strong> <strong>2008</strong> www.plymouthmotorclub.co.uk Page 27


<strong>2008</strong> PLYMOUTH MOTOR CLUBADE GROUP AUTOTEST CHAMPIOSHIPWith Andy Slades generous offer for the club to use the car park of hisbusiness HQ at Marsh Mills for midweek events this has given us theopportunity to run a full club championship this year. If all theplanned events run , we will have 9 rounds with the best 7 scores tocount.It all started back in March at Tavistock , then the first midweek eventin May , we managed to get on the grass at the Spring Bank Holidayevent followed by two more evening events at Marsh Mills.Tavistock saw Dan Benson in the “Team Benson” Mini take the overallwin , the first Marsh Mills event had Wayne Grimshaw in his BabcockMarine/Pure <strong>Motor</strong>sport supported Nova SR take the overallwin , onto grass and James Menear in his Mini showed us all the wayto do it in what was best described as difficult conditions. Back toMarsh Mills at the beginning of June and Peter Kelsey in the MiniSpecial he shares with Tony Carver took the overall honours. The Julyevent will be remembered if for nothing else 21 drivers competing !What a night , but this saw Wayne take his second overall win of theyear in his Nova.Wayne is now just clear on 90pts with John Sluman in second with 88pts . Dan Benson with a consistent run of results is 3 rd with 84 pts .James Menear , not making the Tavistock event , is there in 4 th on 72pts waiting for the dropped scores to come into play.The success story of the year must be the number of new and relativelyyoung drivers and members entering these fun good valueevents. So much so that we are running a “Production Class” sectionwithin the series. Under the guidance of Dad , Brian Benson , ChristopherBenson is developing his skills and car control as each eventpasses , also assisted in the car by Dan Benson. Christopher is leadingwith 82 pts from Jennie Locke in second on 58 pts . Also worthy of aPage 28 www.plymouthmotorclub.co.uk <strong>August</strong> <strong>2008</strong>


mention , new members and new to Autotestng is Lawrence and NickJones , certainly learning fast and getting in the swing of things. Lawrencenow has 52 pts , so as with the main Championship it is turninginto quite a battle in this section and the dropped scores later in theyear will be all important.Next eventsSUNDAY JULY 20 th TAVISTOCKWEDNESDAY AUGUST 6 th MARSH MILLSMONDAY 25 th AUGUST GRASS , BERE ALSTON venue tbcTUESDAY 9 th SEPTEMBER MARSH MILLSPLEASE OTE THE SEPTEMBER EVET DATEIf you want to have a go at any of the above events please contactWAYNE GRIMSHAW to let him know of your intentions07817703168Vauxhall Cup Rally25th JulyMarshals and crews wanted.Start in Estover at AC Haines Engineeringand finish near Tavistock in the Mary TavyInn for breakfast at approx 12.30am.For marshals contact Alf/Paul on 205638For Entries contact Helen on 219739<strong>August</strong> <strong>2008</strong> www.plymouthmotorclub.co.uk Page 29


The Hillman Cup Rally—James Ellison/Wayne GrimshawDriver C Smale B Parker J Sluman R Harris L Wilson L W/wham R Hend'n A Hamlyn K WoodsNavigatorAChanter T Symons D Stevns L Turner C Gale R Holmes J Dowd D Wills C WrightClass Expert Expert Expert Novice Novice Novice Novice Novice NoviceBoard CAR 1 CAR 2 CAR 3 CAR 4 CAR 5 CAR 8 CAR 9 CAR 10 CAR 11MTC 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0PC A R174AVA 5 0 0 5 5 5 5 5PC B Manned 5 5 0 0 5 0 0 R 5TC 2 0 0 1 0 30 7 1 E 15NTC 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 T 30PC C DX02XOR 0 0 0 0 5 5 0 I 5PC D WG02GDV 0 0 0 5 5 5 5 R 5TC 4 7 2 1 15 (2xV) 15 0 0 E 0LTC 4a 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 D 0PC E WJ51NBN 5 0 0 0 5 0 0 5PC F P834SWW 0 5 0 0 5 5 0 5PC G WG02GDV 0 0 0 0 5 5 0 R 5PC H GK52REH 0 0 0 0 5 5 0 E 5TC 5 4 2 4 8 30 8 5 T 30PC I G13HFJ 0 0 0 5 5 5 0 I 5PC J Manned 0 0 0 5 5 0 5 R 5PC K L839COD 0 0 0 0 5 5 0 E 5PC L Manned 0 0 0 0 5 5 0 D 5MTC 6 4 5 15 0 OTL 15 (W/A) 14 2 (E)Total 30 19 21 44 Retired 75 35 Retired 137O/A Pos 3rd 1st 2nd 5th n/a 6th 4th n/a 7thClass Pos 1st Nov n/a n/a n/a n/aChampPoints 11Nav 15 13 11D/10N 1 10D/9Nav n/a n/a n/aPage 30 www.plymouthmotorclub.co.uk <strong>August</strong> <strong>2008</strong>


Christopher Benson was taken to his schools Summer Ball recently inthe ultimate 'cool' car, ( a Lamborghini Murcielago) his Dad certainlylooks after him.<strong>August</strong> <strong>2008</strong> www.plymouthmotorclub.co.uk Page 31


Won’t Cost You Anything Quiz Answers &Championship Table <strong>2008</strong>1. The first Parking Meter in Mayfair, London.2. US Navy SEALS.3. Peter Ustinov was his batman in the Army. Niven was an IntelligenceOfficer who was responsible for finding a Corporal(actor) to be Montgomery’s Double.4. Elysian Fields or the Isles of Blest.5. They represent the 5 inhabited continents.6. Graham Hill, Johnny Servoz-Gavin, 5.7. 132,047 sq miles, Gabon, Democratic Republic of Congo, Angola,Cameroon & Central African Republic.8. £17.30.9. Mark Lovell in a factory Ford Sierra Cosworth. Frank Meagherin a Mk 2 Escort.10. Jan-Ove Waldner (Sweden) beat Vladimir Samsonov (Bulgaria),3-0.Team March May July Sept ov TotalTiny Tim Symons 18 14 8 40Andy & ChrisPearce17 15 12 44John Sluman 18 17½ 12 47½<strong>August</strong> <strong>2008</strong> www.plymouthmotorclub.co.uk Page 33


<strong>Plymouth</strong> <strong>Motor</strong> <strong>Club</strong> <strong>Centenary</strong>Classic Car RunBarnstaple to <strong>Plymouth</strong>Sunday, September 21 st <strong>2008</strong>As part of the <strong>Plymouth</strong> <strong>Motor</strong> <strong>Club</strong> Ltd <strong>Centenary</strong> celebrations, we shallbe re-enacting an event from Barnstaple to <strong>Plymouth</strong>. It is believed thatthis event was last run in 1949 (possibly as a Road Rally). This one-off runwill be limited to 100 entries and will be approximately 100 miles in length, takingin various checkpoints and places of interest.To register for event regulations and entry form (as soon as published), please contactMr. David Sharp at 5, Amados Drive, Merafield, Plympton, <strong>Plymouth</strong>, PL7 1TSor via e-mail at barnstaple2plym@aol.comEarly registration will guarantee you a priority event number and immediate deliveryof regulations etc. as soon as published, approximately 3 months before theevent.Entries will be accepted on a ‘first come, first served’ basis, but due attention will bepaid to your event registration number.For updates and news of all the <strong>Plymouth</strong> <strong>Motor</strong> <strong>Club</strong> news, please seewww.plymouthmotorclub.co.uk.Supported byPage 34 www.plymouthmotorclub.co.uk <strong>August</strong> <strong>2008</strong>


Be a Junior Member ofPLYMOUTH MOTOR CLUBApplication for Membership <strong>2008</strong>Annual Membership fee only £2.00To : The Membership Secretary, Mr Stephen Vickery90 Cunningham Road, Tamerton Foliot, PL5 4PTTelephone 07775 882262 Email PMCMembership@blueyonder.co.ukMembers Receive : Junior Membership CardPMC Baseball CapPMC StickerFree entry to all PMC eventsAnnual PartyFirst year of adult membership freeApplicants Must Be :Aged under 14 years of ageHave a parent who is a full member of PMCI hereby apply to be admitted as a junior member of the above company. I agree toobserve the rules and regulations of the company and I am aware that juniormembership will not involve me in any liability to pay my annual subscription, or any payment, in the ofthe company being wound up whilst I am a junior memberSignature ....................................................................... Date ...................................Title ............ First Name ........................................ Surname ...................................Date Of Birth .................................................................................................................Address .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................Post Code ................................................. Telephone .................................................Parent/Guardian Name ..................................................................................................Membership Number .....................................................................................................Please return this form together with the right fee to the membership Secretary, at the above address<strong>August</strong> <strong>2008</strong> www.plymouthmotorclub.co.uk Page 35


PLYMOUTH MOTOR CLUB LTDApplication for Membership <strong>2008</strong>To : The Membership Secretary, Mr Stephen Vickery90 Cunningham Road, Tamerton Foliot, PL5 4PTTelephone 07775 882262 Email PMCMembership@blueyonder.co.ukI hereby apply to be admitted as a member of the above company, I agree to observe the Rules and regulations ofthe company and I am aware that membership will not involve me in any liability to pay my Annual subscriptionand to pay a sum not exceeding £1, in the event of the company being wound up whilst I am a member.Signature ...... ............................................................ Date ..........................................Title ............. First Name ........................................ Surname ......................................Address ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................Post Code .......................................... Telephone ..........................................................Email Address ..................................................................................................................Joint Member (If Applicable)Title ................ First Name .................................... Surname ......................................Email Address ..................................................................................................................Please Circle The Type of membership applied forORDINARY MEMBERSHIP £13.00FAMILY MEMBERSHIP £20.00(Family membership is for two or more members of a family residing at the same address)Please return this form together with the correct fee, to the membership secretary.Please circle any of the following that interest youAUTOCROSS TRIALLING STAGE RALLIES EVENT ORGANISATIONHILLCLIMBS SPRINTS ROAD RALLIES TREASURE HUNTSAUTOTESTS 12 CARS MARSHALLING OTHER ...............................Page 36 www.plymouthmotorclub.co.uk <strong>August</strong> <strong>2008</strong>


PLYMOUTH MOTOR CLUB LTDThe Sorenson Roadsport12 CAR AVIGATIOAL RALLYSERIES <strong>2008</strong>OFFICIAL ENTRY FORMMOTH .........................................DRIVER’S AME ...................................................................................Address ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. Tel. No (Evenings) .......................................AVIGATOR’S AME ............................................................................Address ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................Tel. No (Evenings) .....................................ACCIDET!! Contact Name ............................... Tel.No ........................DETAILS OF ETRYCar Make and Model ...................................................................................................Engine C.C. .................. Reg. Number .................... Colour .......................................Current Cheques/Postal Orders must be made payable to <strong>Plymouth</strong> <strong>Motor</strong> <strong>Club</strong> Ltd.Entry Fee £Membership Fee £Insurance Fee £--------------------Total enclosed £<strong>August</strong> <strong>2008</strong> www.plymouthmotorclub.co.uk Page 37


IDEMIFICATIO & DECLARATIOI declare that:1. I have been given an opportunity to read the General Regulations of the <strong>Motor</strong> Sports Associationand, if any, the Supplementary Regulations for this event and agree to be bound by them. I declarethat I am physically and mentally fit to take part in the event and I am competent to do so. Iacknowledge that I understand the nature and type of the competition and the potential risk inherentwith motor sport and agree to accept that risk. Further I understand that all persons having anyconnection with the promotion and/or organisation and/or conduct of the event are insured againstloss or injury caused through their negligence.2. To the best of my belief the driver possesses the standard of competence necessary for an event ofthe type to which this entry relates and that the vehicle entered is suitable and legally roadworthy forthe event having regard to the course and the speeds which will be reached.3. The use of the vehicle hereby entered is covered by insurance as required by the law which is validfor such part of this event as shall take place on roads as defined by the law.4. I understand that should I at the time of this event be suffering from any disability whetherpermanent or temporary which is likely to affect prejudicially my normal control of the vehicle, I maynot take part unless I have declared such disability to the DVLA which has, following suchdeclaration, issued a licence which permits me to do so.5. If I am the Parent/Guardian/Guarantor of the driver I understand that I shall have the right to bepresent during any procedure being carried out under the Supplementary Regulations issued for thisevent and the General Regulations of the MSA. As the Parent/Guardian/Guarantor I confirm that Ihave acquainted myself with the MSA General Regulations, agree to pay any appropriate charges andfees pursuant to those Regulations (to include any appendices thereto) and hereby agree to be boundby those Regulations and submit myself without reserve to the consequences resulting from thoseRegulations (and any subsequent alteration thereof). Further, I agree to pay as liquidated damagesany fines imposed upon me up to the maximum set out in Appendix 3.ote: Where the Parent/Guardian/Guarantor is not present there must be a representative who mustproduce a written and signed authorisation to so from the Parent/Guardian/Guarantor asappropriate.DRIVERS SIGATURE .........................................................................................DATE ................................ AGE (if under 18) ............................AVIGATORS SIGATURE .................................................................................DATE ................................ AGE (if under 18) ............................Entrants under 18 years of age must have this form countersigned below."This entry is made with my consent"PARET OR GUARDIA OF DRIVER PARET OR GUARDIA OF AVIGATORFull Name ................................................ Full Name .............................................Relationship ............................................. Relationship ..........................................Address .................................................... Address ................................................................................................................... ..............................................................Tel. No. .................................................... Tel. No . ................................................Signature .................................................. Signature ..............................................Page 38 www.plymouthmotorclub.co.uk <strong>August</strong> <strong>2008</strong>


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RIDGEWAY TYRE CETRETHE MEWS, RIDGEWAY, PLYMPTON(01752) 342505MOST LEADING BRANDS OF TYRESEXHAUSTS - BATTERIES - COMMERCIAL & AGRICULTURAL BREAKDOWNSERVICEOPENING TIMES MON - FRI 8.30 AM - 6PMSAT 8.30 AM - 5 PM SUN 10.00 AM - 1PMBANK HOLIDAYS 10.00 AM - 2 PMEXHAUSTSFREETYRE CHECKSPLYMOUTH MOTOR CLUB MEMBERS MINIMUM OF 5% DISCOUNTIVYBRIDGE, PLYMOUTH(01752) 895057MOST LEADING BRANDS OF TYRES EXHAUSTS & BATTERIESBALANCING - TRACKING & PUNCTURE REPAIRS ETCPage 2 www.plymouthmotorclub.co.uk <strong>August</strong> <strong>2008</strong>


Officers and Committee <strong>2008</strong>PatronMr Roy RowePresident Mr David Sharp ........................................................ 01752 330702ViceRhys Blackaller, Alf Chanter, James Ellison, Andy Pearce,PresidentsWayne Grimshaw, John SlumanHon. Life Members Mrs M Bennets, Mrs S Fredman, Mr & Mrs B.Benson, Mr G.Meyers,Mr M.Tuppen, N.BradburyChairman Mrs Lynn Palmer ......................................................Vice Wayne Grimshaw ..................................................... 07817703168ChairmanImmediate Mr Andy Pearce ......................................................01752 335423Past ChairmanHonorary Mrs Chris Pearce....................................................... 01752 335423TreasurerHonorary Mr Alan Tomes......................................................... 01752 219739SecretaryHon. Competition Mr Andy Pearce........................................................ 01752 335423SecretaryHon. Membership Mr Stephen Vickery.................................................. 07775 882262Secretary90 Cunningham Road, Tamerton Foliot, PL5 4PTHon. Social Mr James Ellison 01579 363661/07533391272SecretaryHon. Awards John Sluman ............................................................. 01752 340146SecretaryHon. Magazine Mr Alf Chanter ......................................................... 01752 205638Editor35 Rendlesham Gardens, Estover, PL6 8SS (Spotlamp@blueyonder.co.uk)Hon. Press & Wayne Grimshaw ……………………………….. 07817703168PRO12 Car Coordinator Miss Helen Bull hcbull@btinternet.com/Chief Marshal Sean Drewitt. .................................................... 07756655150<strong>Club</strong> Chaplain Rev. Kenneth Wakefield........................................... 01566 773932The Rectory, Werrington, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 8TPGeneralJohn Sluman, Jennie Locke, Darren StevensCommitteeMark Tucker, Anton Shaw. Paul Price, Fran Drew, Mike PerkinChild Protection Miss Helen Bull ......................................hcbull@btinternet.co.uOfficer<strong>August</strong> <strong>2008</strong> www.plymouthmotorclub.co.uk Page 3


Events Diary<strong>August</strong> <strong>2008</strong>July 25thJuly 26th/27thJuly 27thAug 1stAug 3rdAug 5thAug 6thAug 25thAug 30thAug 31stSept 9thSept 21stNov 1stDec 13thPMC 12 Car Rally, Contact Alan Tomes for details.Barbara Carter Rally—ASWMC Road RallyNewquay Auto <strong>Club</strong> St Eval SprintOutdoor Social Night / Picnic and Games at Rock nr Yelvertonfrom 7pm onwards. Bring your own food and drink and games.Contact James Ellison for Details.Bristol MC AUTOSOLOPMC Committee night at RAFA <strong>Club</strong> Mutley Plain.PMC Marsh Mills Evening Autotest @ ADE Group HeadquartersGrass Autotest, Bere Alston, venue TBC.Possible Predannack SprintNewquay AC St Eval Sprint.PMC Marsh Mills Evening Autotest @ ADE Group HeadquartersBarnstaple to <strong>Plymouth</strong> Run. Contact Dave Sharp for or details orsee www.plymouthmotorclub.co.uk for more information.Nostalgic Evening at the Elfordleigh Country <strong>Club</strong>. Wanted:Memories and Friends. Contact a committee member to help or formore informationDinner and Dance Awards Presentation Evening. Your Chance tocollect any awards that you have won this year and to enjoy anEvening in the company of Friends.For more information on any of the dates please contact a member of thecommittee as per the list of officers. Remember, if you don't contact us, wedon't know your coming.For more updates send your emailaddress to the EditorSpotlamp@blueyonder.co.ukPage 4 www.plymouthmotorclub.co.uk <strong>August</strong> <strong>2008</strong>


Chairman’s Chat Aug <strong>2008</strong>June has been a very busy month. The 12 car was well attended andthe navigation very stimulating.The car show at Tesco’s raised £200 for Dame Hannah RogersSchool. There were many cars displayed and local police and WestCountry Rescue also supported the event. The diversity of the carsreally attracted the public and gained <strong>Plymouth</strong> <strong>Motor</strong> <strong>Club</strong> a few newmembers. I am not able to thank everyone personally but I extend mythanks to all the people who made the event a success.The summer ball was a cracking event. It was attended by 110 of <strong>Plymouth</strong><strong>Motor</strong> <strong>Club</strong>’s past and present members. David Sharp ourPresident opened the evening with a welcome speech. Throughout themeal “Anesis” who played a Celtic harp and classical guitar entertainedguests. Stuart Turner and Allen Dean-Lewis MBE were theguests of honour and the speeches were entertaining and complimentaryof the club. The Master of Ceremonies engineered the smoothrunning of the evening. An auction followed the rather good fivecoursemeal. Darren Loveys who is an auctioneer facilitated the auctionthat together with the raffle raised £1400 for the club’s nominatedcharities, PLIMS Clic St Luke’s and Dame Hannah Rogers. Thankyou to Andy and Chris Pearce for organising the raffle. The eveninghas been committed to memory By Terry Thorne who took photographsof everyone on arrival and throughout the evening. These canbe viewed in their entirety on the club website. Orders for other photographscan be taken by ringing me 01752 341675.The tarmac Autotest in Plympton had 21 entries. Brian Benson wrotethe tests and Wayne Grimshaw slid his way to win the event. Castlehill climb beckons on the 12/13 th July more next month.Regards Lynn<strong>August</strong> <strong>2008</strong> www.plymouthmotorclub.co.uk Page 5


Providing Ford Duratec Engine Power for 2007 GurstonDown Hillclimb Champion & Multiple record holder MikeRudgeProviding engine power in BRISCA Formula 2 for:2006 World Champion2006 European Champion2006 Scotish Champion2006 British Champion2006 National points Champion2007 World Cup Champion 1 st & 2nd (Holland)2007 Dutch Open Champion 1 st & 2nd2007 Irish Champion2007 British Champion2007 National points ChampionWinners of Nine Track Championships in 2007Workshop facilities include:Dynamic Crankshaft BalancingExperienced operation of Sun Ram 12 2WD Rolling RoadCylinder Head Overhaul, Machining & Gas FlowingMost Race ECU’s expertly mappedDistibutors for Kent, Piper & Newman Cams, ITG Air Filters,Weber & Dellorto Carburettors, DTA Race Electronicsetc.Call 01566 778779, Ask for Mark ShillaberSRD LIMITED,NEWPORT IND EST,LAUNCESTON,CORNWALL,PL15 8EX.Page 6 www.plymouthmotorclub.co.uk <strong>August</strong> <strong>2008</strong>


EditorialThis month has given you an opportunity, an opportunity that is to read lessof my ramblings, principally as ive only got two pages spare left when ivestarted to write my bit. So consider yourself lucky. Ill make up for it nextmonth.Aaaaaany way, what's happened over the last 4 weeks, truth be told not a lot,with a very full calendar it was clear that there was plenty I could have done,but in fact for a variety of reasons there's actually very little that ive done.The 12 car rally at the end of last month was eventually undertaken next toChris Smale in his Astra, due to Paul's unavailability at the last minute, darewe say it but he was fitting my central heating and hadn't finished, andGrowler Chanter, otherwise known as my wife, was quite keen that we havehot water after about 10 days without, I can tell you know, it was needed,she was starting to pong a little. Subsequently, after a few calls to find someoneto either drive my car, or who was looking for a navigator, Chris said hewas available and off we went. I relatively uneventful night left us in thirdafter a short piece of navigation near the beginning caught me out. It was oneof those simple bits that as soon as someone tells you what it was you feellike bashing your head in to the wall and shouting “Dohhhhh” as it reallywas so simple yet I couldn't see it on the night. Third gave a reasonablepoints haul, and left me in second place in the championship, so not the endof the world, and with Paul and I organising the Vauxhall Cup Rally thismonth (July) were not competiting again now until September.Anton and I were due to go off to Wales for the 1000 Lanes road rally, sadlya technical fault with the cars electrics meant that we didn't get to leave therealms of Cornwall, so had an opportunity to stay home that weekend and dosomething else. I think I may have slept for most of it, or vegetated in frontof the telly, not the best way to spend a weekend but the weather was rubbishanyway so nothing lost there.And then there's the weather, lets not talk about the weather as its somewhatdepressing again after a soggy summer for 2007 it seems that the long hotsummers of my childhood (and im only 16) are long gone. Perhaps is a reflectionon the amount of sin around, the big guy has decided to wee on ourfireworks. Or perhaps its random weather, who really cares as there's preciouslittle we can do about it anyway.<strong>August</strong> <strong>2008</strong> www.plymouthmotorclub.co.uk Page 7


Plans for the month ahead start this very weekend with a full schedule. Fridayevening sees Paul and I sorting the 12 car rally, so that’s a 2am to bed.Saturday sees Anton and I off to Sidmouth for the Barbara Carter Rally sothat’s no sleep as its an all night event. Sunday sees Mike and I competing atSt Eval in the Pug 106, so that means im driving straight from the finish ofthe Barbara Carter, to my house, collect my wife and cars, and drive to StEval, thus arriving with about 6 hours sleep in approx 54 hours. I think I maywell be tired.Moving through the month we have a variety of events in the calendar, witha selection of rallies and social events, if your interested in any of them thenlet the organisers know ASAP and see what's what.My final word for this month is about the <strong>Centenary</strong> Dinner, for those of youwho were there, you know how good it was, for those who weren't, youmissed a very good night. Sadly, as with these types of events, they are noteveryone's cup of tea for a variety of reasons, to start with its not a cheapnight out, and for some its quite formal and as such not their thing. All I cansay is the next chance we have is the <strong>Plymouth</strong> <strong>Motor</strong> <strong>Club</strong> Dinner andDance in December where once again we will have the opportunity to wineand dine in style. Some are put off by the title of Dinner and Dance, assumingit’s a very formal affair, and whilst initially it is a refined and dignifiedevent, its simply all about having fun, a few drinks, a decent DJ normallyplays some decent music, and socially it’s a great chance to enjoy at anylevel, whether it’s a drinking competition in the bar afterwards, or a quietchat in a corner, either way its all about fun.I cant believe im talking about year end stuff when were just at the halfwaystage for <strong>2008</strong>. The remainder of this year is still all about celebrating our100th year, so there is plenty on to enjoy at this time, so get your lead feetout for driving, your light feet out for dancing, your drinking feet out for socialising,and your smelly feet out for washing, cos after the rest of this yearyou will need to.RegardsAlfPage 8 www.plymouthmotorclub.co.uk <strong>August</strong> <strong>2008</strong>


Competition ReportOkay I unfortunately have to start off this month’s chat on a subjectthat seems to be creeping more and more into our sport. After recountingmy exploits at a recent kart meeting, where an official was verballyabused. To my consternation at the next committee meeting I amhearing that our own marshals are being abused at club events!!My stance on this is quite simple, if it is proven that competitors havebeen abusing any officials / marshals, and they hold a competition licenceI will personally ask the MSA to suspend the licence for a minimumof 30 days. If they do not hold a competition licence, I will askthe committee to suspend the club membership for a minimum of 30days, as such you will not be entitled to take part in any club event.You have been warned, so it’s up to you to control your emotions!!!On a lighter side, I would like to thank all of you who provided auction/ raffle prizes for the recent <strong>Centenary</strong> Ball. If you did not makethe evening we managed to raise £1460.00 for four local charities StLuke’s Hospice, Dame Hannah Rogers school, CLIC and PLIMS,hopefully we can add to this total during the year and give them abumper payout later.Well let’s talk about competitions Autotests, what a night on the 2 ndJuly down at AD electrical. 21 yes 21 entries for a mid-week Autotest,I was lucky enough again to double drive John Sluman’s Nova, whichseemed suited to the small test area. Fun you better believe it, on thefirst test I managed to scatter 2 cones and failed to stop astride aline!!! But hey I did get better after finding it was better keeping twohands on the protrusion from the steering wheel (knob to you andme!!! Oh er). Thanks must go to Wayne Grimshaw for his efforts,Brian Benson for designing the tests and Andy Slade for the use of thecar park, if you want to know what it’s all about as the old game showsaid ‘come on down’.Okay on to future events the Wiscombe Hillclimb 5 clubs meeting,date 6 th / 7 th September. Venue location south of Honiton, follow the<strong>August</strong> <strong>2008</strong> www.plymouthmotorclub.co.uk Page 9


lue RAC signs, timescale as we run the bottom paddock, we need tobe there by 7.30 / 8.00 at the latest. Now the upside as the price of fuelhas risen drastically, we will be paying £15 per car, per day to all ofyou who can attend. So please let me know as soon as possible so Ican confirm the requirements.Lastly don’t lose sight on why we do this sport, the enjoyment of participating,getting close to the action and above all of these? FUN!!!See you soonAndy PearceWISCOMBE FIVE CLUBS6th & 7th SEPTEMBER <strong>2008</strong>Make sure that you put the above date in your diary.Paddock marshals required for the above event.Please contact Andy Pearce on 01752 335423orPeter Locke on 01752 342741 for more details.Page 10 www.plymouthmotorclub.co.uk <strong>August</strong> <strong>2008</strong>


ADE Tarmac Autotest2/7/<strong>2008</strong>Reading warnings of torrential rain for the <strong>Plymouth</strong> area onWednesday afternoon, I was a little doubtful as to whether thismonths evening autotest would go ahead, but it certainly did! Arrivedat ADE car park to find loads of competitors and spectatorsfilling the area, an impressive turnout!Despite the large number of entries, 21 in total, amazing organisationstill got us competing at 6.30, with everyone being a little hesitant tobe the first out there. A couple of familiar tests, and a couple I’d notseen before had been given to us, and it was looking to be a good evening.Things soon got underway, with the more enthusiastic drivers kickingup dust, sliding past the garages on the left. My first run was ok, althoughI struggled with the really tight section, but keen for anothergo. That ended up being a wrong test, but I always get one! A challengingfirst test, with some of the larger cars struggling, but good tokick things off.The next test laid out made me a little nervous at first, as we’re bothstill struggling to spin the 205, but it ended up being damn good fun!It consisted of three gates, which had to be entered backwards, thequickest way clearly using the handbrake, spinning the car in backwardsin one smooth manoeuvre. However, I was fully capable ofmessing this up, so would it be worth taking the slow and steady approach?Nick went for it though, so I was clearly going to try and do itbetter, and I’d seen John and Wayne do it easily in similar sized cars.After I required reverse for five gates, I managed the last gate in one,small achievement, but made me happy! (I glossed over the cone I hitearlier in that run!). Many people seemed to really enjoy this fairlyopen test, which gave everyone the opportunity to open it up a bit andreally go for it.<strong>August</strong> <strong>2008</strong> www.plymouthmotorclub.co.uk Page 11


More brilliant organisation saw all drivers getting 3 runs at the finaltest, a slalom with one gate before the finish. Yet again the minismade this look far easier than I found it, the red mini driven by AndySlade and Paul Inch looking particularly impressive. My confidencewas definatley up by now, which saw me attempt to pull away in 3 rdand unnecessarily reverse half the length of the car park!All in all an amazing evening, with a good range of experienced anddrivers quickly learning, but good to see so many drivers out there. Ireally enjoyed it, my second tarmac autotest, and would encourageanyone thinking of doing it to go for it. We started at a grass autotest,which was relaxed and brilliant fun, and the upcoming grass autotestin <strong>August</strong> would be a brilliant opportunity to get involved. Massivethanks are due to all the marshals and everyone who organised theevent, managing a very impressive 145 runs in 2 hours or so, welldone! Also thanks to Kevin coopers, who’s very generous discounthas kept the 205 on the road, and of course Andy Slade for the use ofhis car park.Lawrence JonesPTO for resultsKEVI COOPER MOTOR FACTOR’sJust a reminder to members that on production of a valid membershipcard, you will be entitled to some very generous discount whenyou are buying your car parts from the Octagon Depot.The discount varies depending on what you buy, but certainly generalservice items like filters and brake components get great reductions,whilst other items like oil not quite so generous, but you stillwill be pleasantly surprised.Page 12 www.plymouthmotorclub.co.uk <strong>August</strong> <strong>2008</strong>


AR NAME CL ROUND 1 ROUND 2 ROUND 3 TOTAL RESULTTEST 1 TEST 2 TEST 3 TEST 1 TEST 2 TEST 3 TEST 41 Jennie Locke 1 51.1 62.1 39.7 47.0 56.1 37.6 38.2 41 331.951.1 113.3 153.0 200.0 256.1 293.7 331.92 Nick Jones 1 wt 41.1 45.1 42.0 48.2 33.2 31.8 41 313.371.9 112.9 158.0 200.0 248.2 281.4 313.33 Lawrence Jones 1 41.9 38.5 36.7 wt 33.2 29.6 30.3 41 275.5 1st in Class41.9 80.4 117.1 182.4 215.6 245.2 275.54 Chris Benson 1 47.4 62.7 29.9 35.3 61.0 29.4 28.7 41 294.4 2nd in Class47.4 110.1 140.0 175.3 236.3 265.7 294.411 Lacey Whitwham 1 wt 45.0 wt 36.8 45.9 30.4 30.2 41 319.971.9 116.8 176.7 213.5 259.4 289.7 319.95 James Menear 2 28.4 28.4 24.4 27.1 27.8 23.4 24.5 41 184.0 1st in Class28.4 56.8 81.3 108.4 136.1 159.5 184.06 Mike Vosper 2 37.6 35.9 25.6 36.0 46.2 28.6 35.8 41 245.637.6 73.5 99.1 135.1 181.3 209.8 245.67 Peter Locke 2 47.6 36.7 31.4 37.9 36.0 32.5 31.8 41 254.047.6 84.3 115.8 153.6 189.7 222.2 254.08 Dan Benson 2 32.1 34.1 23.4 28.0 33.4 24.7 22.8 41 198.432.1 66.1 89.5 117.5 150.9 175.6 198.49 Dan Wills 3 38.2 36.5 30.2 wt 37.4 29.7 29.3 41 257.638.2 74.7 105.0 161.3 198.7 228.4 257.610 Andy Hamlyn 3 wt wt wt 30.9 23.6 26.2 26.6 41 271.758.1 110.6 164.4 195.3 218.9 245.1 271.712 Derek Symons 3 wt 36.9 wt wt 26.7 43 231.858.1 95.0 148.8 205.1 231.814 Wayne Grimshaw 3 28.1 22.5 25.2 26.3 22.6 24.4 23.4 41 172.5 FTD28.1 50.6 75.8 102.2 124.7 149.2 172.515 Jon Huddy 3 48.9 23.2 23.8 wt 29.4 22.2 22.7 41 226.5 2nd in Class48.9 72.1 95.9 152.2 181.6 203.8 226.516 Andy Pearce 3 wt 55.8 42.2 32.9 41.1 37.0 33.4 41 297.258.1 110.6 152.8 185.8 226.9 263.9 297.217 John Sluman 3 28.8 22.7 25.3 26.4 23.0 27.3 24.0 41 177.5 1st in Class28.8 51.5 76.8 103.2 126.2 153.5 177.518 Paul Inch 4 28.7 25.7 24.0 28.0 33.2 24.4 24.3 41 188.2 1st in Class28.7 54.4 78.3 106.3 139.5 163.9 188.219 Andy Slade 4 28.3 48.7 23.1 26.5 28.2 23.1 22.2 41 200.1 2nd in Class28.3 77.0 100.1 126.6 154.8 177.9 200.120 Mark Light 4 37.3 34.5 25.2 wt 23.6 24.5 24.6 41 226.237.3 71.7 97.0 153.5 177.1 201.6 226.221 Lewis Lee 4 wt 31.5 25.4 34.0 51.1 26.0 29.2 41 255.658.3 89.8 115.3 149.3 200.4 226.4 255.622 Tony Carver 4 wt 44.0 23.4 27.1 23.2 25.2 25.9 41 227.158.3 102.3 125.7 152.8 176.1 201.3 227.1<strong>August</strong> <strong>2008</strong> www.plymouthmotorclub.co.uk Page 13


Camel Vale <strong>Motor</strong> <strong>Club</strong> ASWMC AutotestSt Merryn 29 th June <strong>2008</strong>In some ways this event started back during the winter , a chance mentionto Pam Hartill about Camel Vale running a Nat B event as around of the <strong>2008</strong> ASWMC Championship . This thought comingabout having competed several times at the tarmac event venue at StMerryn.With the endorsement of Nic Ayre , Championship Co-Coordinator , itwas in the calendar . Not paying much attention , just that it was in ,but it was to be the day after <strong>Plymouth</strong> MC’c Summer <strong>Centenary</strong>Charity Ball ! This major event had been planned for well over threeyears , the organisers of which were rewarded by special guests StuartTurner and Alan Dean-Lewis from the MSA , not only were they todeliver two very entertaining speeches , but also present to PMC the15 th MSA CENTENARY TROPHY , in recognition of the clubsachievement , the club now officially the 15 th oldest licensed club inthe UK out of over 400 clubs , well chuffed are we .The celebrations had to be in moderation as I did not want to miss theevent at St Merryn , James and Tracey Menear were also at the Dukeof Cornwall for the celebrations , another driver whilst enjoying thenight had thoughts on the activities of the next day.The night survived and a leisurely start by normal standards , events atWarminster and Blandford usually have 9.00 am starts , the plannedsign on for St Merryn a sensible 11.0 am , ideal.Twelve entries assembled for the event , with National AutotestChampionship Leader Alistair Moffatt being drafted in as Clerk of theCourse , assisted by Thomas Bricknell.At first glance the tests looked quite complicated , but that is one ofthe tricks of drawing and designing tests, as when they were beingdriven they were not quite as bad and were fantastic. The venue cer-Page 14 www.plymouthmotorclub.co.uk <strong>August</strong> <strong>2008</strong>


tainly lending itself to some open long tests. The surface changes alsoadded to the fun , some really grippy tarmac and concrete mixed withpatches of grass and in places lots of gravel on the tests.Four attempts at six tests was the plan and after the first twelve , CurrentASWMC Championship Leader Mark Williams from Bristol inhis home designed and built Mini based special was leading , by asmall margin of 1.7 secs from Wayne Grimshaw in his Babcock Marine/ Pure <strong>Motor</strong>sport supported Nova 1.4 SR. Nic Ayre was at thispoint not far behind in 3 rd place in his Westfield.The second set of three tests were just as much fun as the first , howevermost drivers had a penalty of some sort by the end. Mark in hisMini Special continued to dominate the event , the nimbleness of hiscar be suited to the day. His trip to Mid Cornwall was rewarded withtaking FTD on 1160.47 secs, and another haul of max points in theEstover RoadEstoverPL6 8SS01752 793953info@achaines.co.ukPrecision engineers, Toolmakers, welded fabrications and sheet metal works, MIGand TIG welding in Stainless, Aluminium and Mild steels.Anything from a one of fabrication through to purpose made and designed componentsand fittings for your application, manufactured from your drawing or patternfor your race and rally car. You name it, we can make it, suspension arms andcomponents for single seaters, dash panels, adjustable arms, engine mounts, nylonbushes, sump guards, under floor skid protection, seat brackets etc. Suppliers offixtures and fittings, nuts and bolts etc. We can make or modify to suit your requirements.Contact Alf Chanter or Keith GibsonDesign and manufacture of engineered <strong>Motor</strong>sport components<strong>August</strong> <strong>2008</strong> www.plymouthmotorclub.co.uk Page 15


ASWMC which sees him extend his lead in the <strong>2008</strong> Richard EggerInsurance ASWMC AUTOTEST CHAMPIONSHIP.I must say that on home ground , rarely do I get the better of Roger orJames , but this was an exception , and unusually by quite a marginWayne took the class win on 1210.57 secs which moves him up intosecond place in the ASWMC Championship , Roger taking 1 st in classon 1330.81 secs and James 2 nd on 1389.16 secs. Things could havebeen so different , as on the last test , just after the final directionchange Wayne had a CV Joint disintegrate, not wanting a penalty ormaximum he leapt from the car and pushed the Nova over the line ,as at that point he was unaware how close Roger or James was. Otherrunners in the class , Camel Vale regular , when the tides wrong! atleast Les Duff was playing in his Skoda , another well travelled driverwas Chris Damper heading West from Dorset to share the Pug 206 offirst time auto tester Simon Quoreenton. Both drivers in the sharedPug were having fun , perhaps Alistairs tests were not totally ideal fora first event , none the less they carried on and seemed to enjoy themselves.Nic Ayre took the class win in the combined Sports and Special Classwith 1194.67 secs , in his Westfield with Ian Griffiths , past winner ofthe ASWMC Championship in 2 nd place in his Mini Special on1238.41 secs. Tony Carver having a bit of an off day was 3 rd with1247.99 secs. Also in the specials class , and not the most common ofspecials vehicles were Mark Light and Lewis Lee in there sharedRover 400 Special on 1351.80 secs and 1584.22 secs respectively.Truly a great day , good tests great venue ideal weather , . THANKYOU from all competitors to the Officials and Marshalls and especiallyAlistair for ,making the event possible , we as ASWMC competitorsare looking forward to joining you again in 2009 !Mista A Coneaka Wayne GrimshawPage 16 www.plymouthmotorclub.co.uk <strong>August</strong> <strong>2008</strong>


ewcombe's rally season gets back on track inWales.Rally Driver : Martin ewcombe : RPM Evo ChallengeMedia Award Winner 2004<strong>2008</strong> South West Rally Championship & ational Rallycontender_____________________________________________________________________<strong>Plymouth</strong> <strong>Motor</strong> <strong>Club</strong> rally driver Martin Newcombe is off to theSwansea Bay National B Rally next weekend (19 July) to get his rallyseason back on track. Early season woes saw an early exit from theSunseeker Rally in Bournemouth due to engine overheating problems.Although he was on the pace and heading for a podium finish on theCaerwent Rally, similar problems denied him third overall and a classwin. However, he did bring his Mitsubishi Evo 6 home to second inclass and thirteenth overall following a spirited fight back after droppingto 70th at one point."Everything seemed to go wrong that day"; Said Martin. "We pushedthe car over finish line to complete the event. It was a miracle becausethe clutch had packed up, the gearbox was making an horrendousnoise, and the engine and turbo had both cooked in the melee to get tothe finish." He added.After a couple of months of hard work Martin and his co driver fatherPeter have rebuilt the engine, changed the gearbox and repaired theclutch. Martin further added; "The car is now ready, it is stronger andmore powerful and we have the potential to compete favourably in theopen group A class which includes the very expensive world rallycars.The Swansea Bay Rally is a qualifying round of the Southwest RallyChampionship along with five other regional championships. Martinand his Dad will be racing with over 100 competitors at speeds of 120mph along gravel tracks in the forests of South Wales. Starting at oneminute intervals the event will include 5 special stages over 44 competitivemiles linked by 90 road miles.<strong>August</strong> <strong>2008</strong> www.plymouthmotorclub.co.uk Page 17


The Plymstock driver who is an electrical contracts manager for MI-TIE Engineering in <strong>Plymouth</strong> now lives in Down Thomas is excitedabout the event and said: "We are using the event to prove the reliabilityof the car and if we are successful we will be competing again thefollowing weekend at Sweet Lamb in Mid Wales which is the 'Mecca'of British Rallying."Martin and his father are a low budget team with a high performanceoutput. They can only continue by doing all their own preparation andmaintenance. They also appreciate the help from their service crewAndy Hocking and Jimmy Everett and the support they receive fromthe local media and their major sponsors who include : Rodgers Mitsubishiof <strong>Plymouth</strong>, Quality Electrical Distributors, Kumho Tyres,Protyre Gupa-P, MITIE Engineering, Western Frictions, The TamarTrailer Centre.Contacts : Tel/ Fax: <strong>Plymouth</strong> (01752) 481000, Mobile 07860 731389, E-mail: pnewcombe@btinternet.comFOR SALEFord escort mk1,tax exempt, 19721700 x flow engine , rally preparedfor full spec ring Peter Benson01752 241723Page 18 www.plymouthmotorclub.co.uk <strong>August</strong> <strong>2008</strong>


<strong>2008</strong> Celebrations / Social Corner.What an evening, after years of planning the <strong>Club</strong>s <strong>Centenary</strong> Ballwent off superbly well on the 28 th of June.It was a hard job to recognise people all dressed up in their finery forthe evening. Everywhere you looked there were people smiling andenjoying themselves.Fran and I were fortunate enough to be on the Top table next to AlanDean-Lewis and his wife, 2 of our guests of honour. They commentedon how friendly the <strong>Club</strong> is, how nice it was to see a large spread ofages and how much thought and effort had been put in to the event.They liked the commemorative Wire Glasses that the guests got tokeep and the program / booklet on the <strong>Club</strong> history and also on howmuch they had enjoyed the event.Certainly the Ball room at the Duke of Cornwall looked stunning anda big thank you must go to everyone involved in making the eveningone to remember for a long time to come by all who attended.The Charity Raffle and Auction raised over £1400 and saw allsorts ofitems being bid for ranging from a ride in a Rally Car to a book of Picturesby David Bailey to a Subaru Umbrella, and even our CompetitionSecretary Andy Pearce was put up for auction. (I am not sure if itwas Chris that put him up for sale, but they only get him for a day.)During his day as a slave he is going to have his head shaved for the<strong>Club</strong>s Charities, I have agreed to have my beard shaved off after 20plus years as well if enough people sponsor us so please dig into yourwallets and help the <strong>Club</strong>s Charities this year. (If enough people sponsorAndy there is even talk of him having an all over Waxing –Ouch!), more details soon.The evening was photographed by Terry Thorne and the pictures areon his website, www.teltphotograpy.com, if you want a memento ofthe evening or fancy a laugh.Moving on to next month the Social Evening on the 1 st of <strong>August</strong> is at<strong>August</strong> <strong>2008</strong> www.plymouthmotorclub.co.uk Page 19


the Rock at Yelverton from 7pm for another evening of outdoor activitiesand games, so bring along a picnic and come and enjoy the funand have a laugh. (If it is wet we will retire to one of the local hostelries.)The display at Tesco’s went very well and was well supported somuch so there is talk of doing it again next year.The Regulations are now out for the Barnstaple to <strong>Plymouth</strong> run andentries are starting to come in if you are interested then contact DaveSharp.Well that is about all for this month.James Ellison. Social Secretary 01579 363661Page 20 www.plymouthmotorclub.co.uk <strong>August</strong> <strong>2008</strong>


WISCOMBE AWAITS YOU!“Times is ‘ard and friends is few” so the saying goes. There’s no denyingthat the first part is true with petrol & diesel prices at record highs &prices rising faster than one of Darren’s lifts. I’m not so sure about the secondpart though, in fact I’m rather hoping that it’s not true at all.A couple of weeks ago I saw something extremely rare, Andy Pearcelooking embarrassed!!!! We were at a Five <strong>Club</strong>s Wiscombe meeting & thelack of marshals from <strong>Plymouth</strong> was mentioned, which was the cause of theaforementioned embarrassed look. To be fair, it wasn’t just <strong>Plymouth</strong> thathad failed to supply marshals for the event last year but the other club(begins with a “B” in case you want to know) concerned can go & sort theirown life out…..As part of the “Five <strong>Club</strong>s” partnership, our primary task is to supplysufficient marshals to run the bottom paddock. Not an onerous task really, 3or 4 people are quite sufficient. In fact 2 people, John Sluman & DebbieLocke managed admirably last year. So this year we are looking to at leastdouble our marshalling force, preferably without calling on the efforts of lastyear’s marshals.So come on then, don’t be shy, stand up & be counted. Wiscombe issituated 5 miles South of Honiton, a comfortable one hour drive from <strong>Plymouth</strong>– the same sort of time it takes to get to Werrington, but a bit furtherin terms of distance. When you get there, a warm (well usually) welcomeawaits you. You even get to drive down the complete hill to get to the paddock- you don’t get that at Werrington , do you! For those who can rememberNational A Top 12 runoffs, Dick Mayo, & very late finishes and haven’tbeen back since, Dick passed away several years ago & the new Clerkingteam are rather less grumpy – in fact more like a bunch of clowns really.Sorry Andy!!!In fact, you’ll get a free lunch & you’re very likely to get a bag ofchocolates to munch on if you stay till mid afternoon, & I can guaranteechocolate buns or cake to all <strong>Plymouth</strong> marshals on both days. Just go & seeLinda in the results caravan & say I sent you!!!!!Going back to the first part of my opening statement, I’m sure that theclub will be providing some financial assistance to those who come along tomarshal, see next month’s Competition Secretary report for more details. Ifthese aren’t forthcoming next month, I’ll spill the beans the month after. Goon Andy, get your cheque book out!!!!For more information & to volunteer your services, contact eitherAndy Pearce on 01752 335423 or me on 01752 342741.See you there.<strong>August</strong> <strong>2008</strong> www.plymouthmotorclub.co.uk Page 21


Letters to the EditorDear Alf,Firstly, may I congratulate all concerned for a truly memorable eveningon the occasion of The <strong>Centenary</strong> Ball on June 28th.at TheDukeof Cornwall Hotel.However, without wishing to appear churlish, may I take this opportunityto correct and `fill-in` some of the information given during theevening regarding past members of The PMC who have competed inInternational Rallies in their day.I was very pleased to hear reference made to my late Father, RonaldHarper, who competed in a number of Rallies in the 1950`s with hisbusiness partner, George Turnbull. These included the Monte-CarloRally (several times), The Alpine Rally, and the RAC Rally in whichthey won their class in 1951.However there were other PMC memberswho were competing at International level at that time, (now referredto by many observers as `The Golden age of Rallying`); LeonFredman and Peter Weeks, Managing Director of the Vauxhall Dealers,Allens of <strong>Plymouth</strong>, (incorrectly referred to as Peter Allen duringthe evening) ,to name but two, but there were others, most sadly nolonger with us. George Turnbull was for many years considered to be`The Father of The <strong>Plymouth</strong> <strong>Motor</strong> <strong>Club</strong>`, even to the point of Guaranteeinga substantial loan taken out by the <strong>Club</strong> to purchase our own<strong>Club</strong>house in Mannamead, which had to be resold when Planningpermission for change of use was refused. Just think what that wouldhave been worth today!!Moving on to later years;Mike Lane, who must surely have been themost successful Rally Driver the PMC has ever produced , was competingin numerous International events in the 1960`s both in the UK,( RAC,Welsh, Scottish Rallies) and in Europe ( Monte-Carlo and TulipRallies). His navigator on most of these events was Roger Doidge,a PMC member who was also a very skilled driver in his own right.Roger also navigated for me on a number of events at that time;TheScottish,The RAC, and The Monte-Carlo Rally of 1968 when we werepart of the Semi- Works NSU team driving NSU TTS `s ( an amazingcar incidentally!!) Also, when the RAC Rally of 1967 was cancelled atPage 22 www.plymouthmotorclub.co.uk <strong>August</strong> <strong>2008</strong>


short notice because of an outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease, I wasinvited to take part, together with all the Works Drivers, in thefirst ever Televised Rallycross event which took place at Lydden Hill,and a new type of <strong>Motor</strong> Sport was born that day!! Other drivers thereincluded Paddy Hopkirk and Graham Hill, ( Damon`s Dad for thebenefit of younger readers !!), and I even managed to find myself inthe winning team with them!!.Thank you for allowing me the space to share some historyand memories of past members of the PMC with you, and may I sendall present members of The PMC my very best wishes for the next 100years.....and thanks again for a great evening!!Rodney Harper.Spotlamp is published on the penultimate Friday of each month (hopefully!).Contributions should be sent to the Editor, address as published in the list of <strong>Club</strong>Officers, or Emailed to Spotlamp@blueyonder.co.uk (in MS Word plain text ).Copy should arrive by the 13th of the month. The Editor reserves the right to amendarticles received as necessary. The views expressed in Spotlamp are the views of theindividual contributors, & not necessarily those of the Editor, or of the <strong>Club</strong> & itsOfficers. Copyright <strong>Plymouth</strong> <strong>Motor</strong> <strong>Club</strong> 2007 ©<strong>August</strong> <strong>2008</strong> www.plymouthmotorclub.co.uk Page 23


T. R. ROWETREBURLEYGARAGELAUNCESTON, CORNWALLTELEPHOE: 01579 370348CLASSIC RESTORATIONS,CLASSIC ENGINE REBUILDSSTOCKISTS FOR:PIPER CAMSHAFTS AD TUIG EQUIPMETPECO PERFORMACE EXHAUST SYSTEMSSU AD ROLLIG ROAD TUIGCOMPUTERISED DIAGOSTICSALL MECHAICAL REPAIRSMOT TESTIGCAR SALESVEHICLE TESTING STATIONAPPROVED BYTHE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTRetail <strong>Motor</strong>IndustryFederationPage 24 www.plymouthmotorclub.co.uk <strong>August</strong> <strong>2008</strong>


!!!Official’s Rant!!!Although Alan & I were away on holiday for the last 12 Car, I havefound it necessary to put pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard) to highlighta few anomalies not just from 12 Car competitors, which havebeen increasing over the past months, which are as follows:-1. Filling in forms correctly and signatures – All <strong>Club</strong> and MSAforms are legal documents and are required to be filled in fully andcorrectly and signed in Blue or Black ink! (Not in Pencil!) Don’t forgetalso that some forms have two sides and yes, you do have to fill itall in, as there are reasons for it.2. Driving Standards when leaving a venue – Although the competition/eventmight have finished, you are still a representative of the<strong>Club</strong> whether you were a competitor, marshal or spectator until youarrive home, so please, no more speeding off or testing the handbrakein car-parks etc, as we all know that it sounds & looks good, but not tothe general public or PC Plod!3. Retiring from an event – If as a competitor on an event (Comus,12 Car, Scatter, Autotest etc) you retire due to either mechanical failure,accident, sickness or just lost, then you must contact the organiser/co-ordinator(or pass a message via a marshal), stating your retirementas well as either visiting the finish venue to hand in your timecard/answersheets (or, where you are unable to do so, send in yourtimecard/answer sheets within 24hours). As a <strong>Club</strong> member competingon a <strong>Club</strong> event, you must also abide by the rules laid down in theMSA ‘Blue Book’.4. Protests – If you are going to make a protest, your first point ofcall is to the organiser/co-ordinator who will allow you to, as Alansays, bash your gums for 2 minutes! Whereupon the organiser/coordinatorwill make a decision. If you feel that this decision is not correct,you need to protest in the correct manner either laid down in thecompetition/championship rules or the MSA Blue Book, along withthe correct fee. Do not take it upon yourselves either as a competitoror organiser to enter into any conversation or correspondence (e-mailsetc) with any one else, as it may corrupt further proceedings by Stewardsetc. which might affect the outcome. The protest is between youand the Co-ordinator/Stewards and no-one else.<strong>August</strong> <strong>2008</strong> www.plymouthmotorclub.co.uk Page 25


Abusive language – When competing, you must remember that Organisers,Co-ordinators and Marshals and other Officials are classedas Judges of Fact. If abusive language is used either against them orheard by them against another competitor or <strong>Club</strong> member, then as acompetitor you may be asked to leave the venue or have your timecardremoved and further action maybe taken against you. Abusive languageis unfortunately out there, but will not be tolerated by our <strong>Club</strong>.Sometimes the Marshal might get it wrong, but there are ways andmeans of dealing with the problem and swearing and shouting is notone of them, especially when junior members are present! It is ashame that I have had to write this but these points need emphasisingand the guilty ones amongst you know who you are!!HelenPure <strong>Motor</strong>sportFast road and racing brake upgradesSuspension kits includingmotorsport applicationsInduction kits, carb & throttle body filtersPerformance exhaustsPerformance clutchesAlloy wheel and tyre packagesEngine conversionsEngine upgrades:Gas flowed headsPerformance camsFull engine buildsECU fitting & mappingAuthorised dealers for:Weber & Dellorto carbsJenvey throttle bodiesEmerald ECUsNewman camsRecaro seatsKoni suspensionAvo suspensionKW coiloversK&N filtersRam-Air filtersAP brakes & clutchesMintex brakesTar-Ox brakesMagnex exhaustsMilltek exhaustsSRDesign enginesFitting service on allproducts.Diagnostic capability.Suspension set up.Performance servicingECU mappingw w w . p u r e - m o t o r s p o r t . c o . u kVisit our showroom open 9:00-6:00 Mon-SatBroadmeadows Garage, WadebridgeTel: 01208 812046Page 26 www.plymouthmotorclub.co.uk <strong>August</strong> <strong>2008</strong>


VARLEY TROPHIES(INCLUDING DAVE'S DART MART)78 BEAUMONT ROADST JUDESPLYMOUTHPL4 9BSTelephone & Fax:(01752) 665984SPORTS TROPHIESFOR THE CHAMPIOSCUPS TANKARDS MEDALSROSETTES NAME BADGESFAST SELLING FUND RAISERSCOMPUTERISED ENGRAVINGALSO AVAILABLEDARTSFLIGHTSSHAFTSDARTBOARDS& MUCH MORE<strong>August</strong> <strong>2008</strong> www.plymouthmotorclub.co.uk Page 27


<strong>2008</strong> PLYMOUTH MOTOR CLUBADE GROUP AUTOTEST CHAMPIOSHIPWith Andy Slades generous offer for the club to use the car park of hisbusiness HQ at Marsh Mills for midweek events this has given us theopportunity to run a full club championship this year. If all theplanned events run , we will have 9 rounds with the best 7 scores tocount.It all started back in March at Tavistock , then the first midweek eventin May , we managed to get on the grass at the Spring Bank Holidayevent followed by two more evening events at Marsh Mills.Tavistock saw Dan Benson in the “Team Benson” Mini take the overallwin , the first Marsh Mills event had Wayne Grimshaw in his BabcockMarine/Pure <strong>Motor</strong>sport supported Nova SR take the overallwin , onto grass and James Menear in his Mini showed us all the wayto do it in what was best described as difficult conditions. Back toMarsh Mills at the beginning of June and Peter Kelsey in the MiniSpecial he shares with Tony Carver took the overall honours. The Julyevent will be remembered if for nothing else 21 drivers competing !What a night , but this saw Wayne take his second overall win of theyear in his Nova.Wayne is now just clear on 90pts with John Sluman in second with 88pts . Dan Benson with a consistent run of results is 3 rd with 84 pts .James Menear , not making the Tavistock event , is there in 4 th on 72pts waiting for the dropped scores to come into play.The success story of the year must be the number of new and relativelyyoung drivers and members entering these fun good valueevents. So much so that we are running a “Production Class” sectionwithin the series. Under the guidance of Dad , Brian Benson , ChristopherBenson is developing his skills and car control as each eventpasses , also assisted in the car by Dan Benson. Christopher is leadingwith 82 pts from Jennie Locke in second on 58 pts . Also worthy of aPage 28 www.plymouthmotorclub.co.uk <strong>August</strong> <strong>2008</strong>


mention , new members and new to Autotestng is Lawrence and NickJones , certainly learning fast and getting in the swing of things. Lawrencenow has 52 pts , so as with the main Championship it is turninginto quite a battle in this section and the dropped scores later in theyear will be all important.Next eventsSUNDAY JULY 20 th TAVISTOCKWEDNESDAY AUGUST 6 th MARSH MILLSMONDAY 25 th AUGUST GRASS , BERE ALSTON venue tbcTUESDAY 9 th SEPTEMBER MARSH MILLSPLEASE OTE THE SEPTEMBER EVET DATEIf you want to have a go at any of the above events please contactWAYNE GRIMSHAW to let him know of your intentions07817703168Vauxhall Cup Rally25th JulyMarshals and crews wanted.Start in Estover at AC Haines Engineeringand finish near Tavistock in the Mary TavyInn for breakfast at approx 12.30am.For marshals contact Alf/Paul on 205638For Entries contact Helen on 219739<strong>August</strong> <strong>2008</strong> www.plymouthmotorclub.co.uk Page 29


The Hillman Cup Rally—James Ellison/Wayne GrimshawDriver C Smale B Parker J Sluman R Harris L Wilson L W/wham R Hend'n A Hamlyn K WoodsNavigatorAChanter T Symons D Stevns L Turner C Gale R Holmes J Dowd D Wills C WrightClass Expert Expert Expert Novice Novice Novice Novice Novice NoviceBoard CAR 1 CAR 2 CAR 3 CAR 4 CAR 5 CAR 8 CAR 9 CAR 10 CAR 11MTC 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0PC A R174AVA 5 0 0 5 5 5 5 5PC B Manned 5 5 0 0 5 0 0 R 5TC 2 0 0 1 0 30 7 1 E 15NTC 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 T 30PC C DX02XOR 0 0 0 0 5 5 0 I 5PC D WG02GDV 0 0 0 5 5 5 5 R 5TC 4 7 2 1 15 (2xV) 15 0 0 E 0LTC 4a 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 D 0PC E WJ51NBN 5 0 0 0 5 0 0 5PC F P834SWW 0 5 0 0 5 5 0 5PC G WG02GDV 0 0 0 0 5 5 0 R 5PC H GK52REH 0 0 0 0 5 5 0 E 5TC 5 4 2 4 8 30 8 5 T 30PC I G13HFJ 0 0 0 5 5 5 0 I 5PC J Manned 0 0 0 5 5 0 5 R 5PC K L839COD 0 0 0 0 5 5 0 E 5PC L Manned 0 0 0 0 5 5 0 D 5MTC 6 4 5 15 0 OTL 15 (W/A) 14 2 (E)Total 30 19 21 44 Retired 75 35 Retired 137O/A Pos 3rd 1st 2nd 5th n/a 6th 4th n/a 7thClass Pos 1st Nov n/a n/a n/a n/aChampPoints 11Nav 15 13 11D/10N 1 10D/9Nav n/a n/a n/aPage 30 www.plymouthmotorclub.co.uk <strong>August</strong> <strong>2008</strong>


Christopher Benson was taken to his schools Summer Ball recently inthe ultimate 'cool' car, ( a Lamborghini Murcielago) his Dad certainlylooks after him.<strong>August</strong> <strong>2008</strong> www.plymouthmotorclub.co.uk Page 31


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Won’t Cost You Anything Quiz Answers &Championship Table <strong>2008</strong>1. The first Parking Meter in Mayfair, London.2. US Navy SEALS.3. Peter Ustinov was his batman in the Army. Niven was an IntelligenceOfficer who was responsible for finding a Corporal(actor) to be Montgomery’s Double.4. Elysian Fields or the Isles of Blest.5. They represent the 5 inhabited continents.6. Graham Hill, Johnny Servoz-Gavin, 5.7. 132,047 sq miles, Gabon, Democratic Republic of Congo, Angola,Cameroon & Central African Republic.8. £17.30.9. Mark Lovell in a factory Ford Sierra Cosworth. Frank Meagherin a Mk 2 Escort.10. Jan-Ove Waldner (Sweden) beat Vladimir Samsonov (Bulgaria),3-0.Team March May July Sept ov TotalTiny Tim Symons 18 14 8 40Andy & ChrisPearce17 15 12 44John Sluman 18 17½ 12 47½<strong>August</strong> <strong>2008</strong> www.plymouthmotorclub.co.uk Page 33


<strong>Plymouth</strong> <strong>Motor</strong> <strong>Club</strong> <strong>Centenary</strong>Classic Car RunBarnstaple to <strong>Plymouth</strong>Sunday, September 21 st <strong>2008</strong>As part of the <strong>Plymouth</strong> <strong>Motor</strong> <strong>Club</strong> Ltd <strong>Centenary</strong> celebrations, we shallbe re-enacting an event from Barnstaple to <strong>Plymouth</strong>. It is believed thatthis event was last run in 1949 (possibly as a Road Rally). This one-off runwill be limited to 100 entries and will be approximately 100 miles in length, takingin various checkpoints and places of interest.To register for event regulations and entry form (as soon as published), please contactMr. David Sharp at 5, Amados Drive, Merafield, Plympton, <strong>Plymouth</strong>, PL7 1TSor via e-mail at barnstaple2plym@aol.comEarly registration will guarantee you a priority event number and immediate deliveryof regulations etc. as soon as published, approximately 3 months before theevent.Entries will be accepted on a ‘first come, first served’ basis, but due attention will bepaid to your event registration number.For updates and news of all the <strong>Plymouth</strong> <strong>Motor</strong> <strong>Club</strong> news, please seewww.plymouthmotorclub.co.uk.Supported byPage 34 www.plymouthmotorclub.co.uk <strong>August</strong> <strong>2008</strong>


Be a Junior Member ofPLYMOUTH MOTOR CLUBApplication for Membership <strong>2008</strong>Annual Membership fee only £2.00To : The Membership Secretary, Mr Stephen Vickery90 Cunningham Road, Tamerton Foliot, PL5 4PTTelephone 07775 882262 Email PMCMembership@blueyonder.co.ukMembers Receive : Junior Membership CardPMC Baseball CapPMC StickerFree entry to all PMC eventsAnnual PartyFirst year of adult membership freeApplicants Must Be :Aged under 14 years of ageHave a parent who is a full member of PMCI hereby apply to be admitted as a junior member of the above company. I agree toobserve the rules and regulations of the company and I am aware that juniormembership will not involve me in any liability to pay my annual subscription, or any payment, in the ofthe company being wound up whilst I am a junior memberSignature ....................................................................... Date ...................................Title ............ First Name ........................................ Surname ...................................Date Of Birth .................................................................................................................Address .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................Post Code ................................................. Telephone .................................................Parent/Guardian Name ..................................................................................................Membership Number .....................................................................................................Please return this form together with the right fee to the membership Secretary, at the above address<strong>August</strong> <strong>2008</strong> www.plymouthmotorclub.co.uk Page 35


PLYMOUTH MOTOR CLUB LTDApplication for Membership <strong>2008</strong>To : The Membership Secretary, Mr Stephen Vickery90 Cunningham Road, Tamerton Foliot, PL5 4PTTelephone 07775 882262 Email PMCMembership@blueyonder.co.ukI hereby apply to be admitted as a member of the above company, I agree to observe the Rules and regulations ofthe company and I am aware that membership will not involve me in any liability to pay my Annual subscriptionand to pay a sum not exceeding £1, in the event of the company being wound up whilst I am a member.Signature ...... ............................................................ Date ..........................................Title ............. First Name ........................................ Surname ......................................Address ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................Post Code .......................................... Telephone ..........................................................Email Address ..................................................................................................................Joint Member (If Applicable)Title ................ First Name .................................... Surname ......................................Email Address ..................................................................................................................Please Circle The Type of membership applied forORDINARY MEMBERSHIP £13.00FAMILY MEMBERSHIP £20.00(Family membership is for two or more members of a family residing at the same address)Please return this form together with the correct fee, to the membership secretary.Please circle any of the following that interest youAUTOCROSS TRIALLING STAGE RALLIES EVENT ORGANISATIONHILLCLIMBS SPRINTS ROAD RALLIES TREASURE HUNTSAUTOTESTS 12 CARS MARSHALLING OTHER ...............................Page 36 www.plymouthmotorclub.co.uk <strong>August</strong> <strong>2008</strong>


PLYMOUTH MOTOR CLUB LTDThe Sorenson Roadsport12 CAR AVIGATIOAL RALLYSERIES <strong>2008</strong>OFFICIAL ENTRY FORMMOTH .........................................DRIVER’S AME ...................................................................................Address ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. Tel. No (Evenings) .......................................AVIGATOR’S AME ............................................................................Address ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................Tel. No (Evenings) .....................................ACCIDET!! Contact Name ............................... Tel.No ........................DETAILS OF ETRYCar Make and Model ...................................................................................................Engine C.C. .................. Reg. Number .................... Colour .......................................Current Cheques/Postal Orders must be made payable to <strong>Plymouth</strong> <strong>Motor</strong> <strong>Club</strong> Ltd.Entry Fee £Membership Fee £Insurance Fee £--------------------Total enclosed £<strong>August</strong> <strong>2008</strong> www.plymouthmotorclub.co.uk Page 37


IDEMIFICATIO & DECLARATIOI declare that:1. I have been given an opportunity to read the General Regulations of the <strong>Motor</strong> Sports Associationand, if any, the Supplementary Regulations for this event and agree to be bound by them. I declarethat I am physically and mentally fit to take part in the event and I am competent to do so. Iacknowledge that I understand the nature and type of the competition and the potential risk inherentwith motor sport and agree to accept that risk. Further I understand that all persons having anyconnection with the promotion and/or organisation and/or conduct of the event are insured againstloss or injury caused through their negligence.2. To the best of my belief the driver possesses the standard of competence necessary for an event ofthe type to which this entry relates and that the vehicle entered is suitable and legally roadworthy forthe event having regard to the course and the speeds which will be reached.3. The use of the vehicle hereby entered is covered by insurance as required by the law which is validfor such part of this event as shall take place on roads as defined by the law.4. I understand that should I at the time of this event be suffering from any disability whetherpermanent or temporary which is likely to affect prejudicially my normal control of the vehicle, I maynot take part unless I have declared such disability to the DVLA which has, following suchdeclaration, issued a licence which permits me to do so.5. If I am the Parent/Guardian/Guarantor of the driver I understand that I shall have the right to bepresent during any procedure being carried out under the Supplementary Regulations issued for thisevent and the General Regulations of the MSA. As the Parent/Guardian/Guarantor I confirm that Ihave acquainted myself with the MSA General Regulations, agree to pay any appropriate charges andfees pursuant to those Regulations (to include any appendices thereto) and hereby agree to be boundby those Regulations and submit myself without reserve to the consequences resulting from thoseRegulations (and any subsequent alteration thereof). Further, I agree to pay as liquidated damagesany fines imposed upon me up to the maximum set out in Appendix 3.ote: Where the Parent/Guardian/Guarantor is not present there must be a representative who mustproduce a written and signed authorisation to so from the Parent/Guardian/Guarantor asappropriate.DRIVERS SIGATURE .........................................................................................DATE ................................ AGE (if under 18) ............................AVIGATORS SIGATURE .................................................................................DATE ................................ AGE (if under 18) ............................Entrants under 18 years of age must have this form countersigned below."This entry is made with my consent"PARET OR GUARDIA OF DRIVER PARET OR GUARDIA OF AVIGATORFull Name ................................................ Full Name .............................................Relationship ............................................. Relationship ..........................................Address .................................................... Address ................................................................................................................... ..............................................................Tel. No. .................................................... Tel. No . ................................................Signature .................................................. Signature ..............................................Page 38 www.plymouthmotorclub.co.uk <strong>August</strong> <strong>2008</strong>


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