GSKTR4 Posted October 18, 2004 Report Share Posted October 18, 2004 The cat's out of the bag for the HRCR Historic Road Rally Championship and we haven't had to wait for the Classic Car Show next weekend for the announcement. Interesting thing is that THIS is the championship proper (they're all night rallies except East Anglian Classic, which is day/night), with the daytime events (presumably the Tour of Cheshire, Jubilee, Targa, Palladwr, etc.) becoming the "Clubman's Championship", the only event being on both chamionships is the EAC. Looks like this at present: 22/23 Jan - Carpetbagger 12/13 Feb - Bruce Robinson 5/6 Mar - Gremlin 9/10 Apr - VK Derbyshire 7/8 May - East Anglia (full event) 11/12 Jun - Garstang & Preston Memorial 6/7 Aug - St. Wilfrid's ??8/9 Oct - Hexham ??15/16 Oct - Harvest (not certain of these two dates) 12/13 Nov - Cossack 20/21 Nov - Ilfracombe 10/11 Dec - Welsh Retro Best 8 from 12 count. The HRCR newsletter also states that "Members are reminded that all vehicles intending to claim points in either .. championship must have an MSA Historic Vehicle Identity Form. Due to a processing backlog this requirement has been deferred until 1st April 2005 but crews are encouraged to apply asap." I'm doing the main championship with Paul Robinson in the Mexico, and the Clubman's in the TR4 with Ade Bennett but these events haven't been announced yet - my suggestion is that the Clubman's would be the best one for us to try to do as a TRactors team - the night rallies really are a bit too severe a test for the TR's if you intend to try reasonably hard - I did the 061 this weekend (2nd Historic) and there's no way a TR would have got round the whole thing - there was a TR4a entered, but they cut large amounts of route as it was so rough and the timing so tight throughout - 180 miles in under 7 hours around the lanes of Derbyshire! cheers, Andy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jhowe3 Posted October 19, 2004 Report Share Posted October 19, 2004 Andy, No mention of the reshaped Mexico off-side? Better get those spot lights fixed. Jim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GSKTR4 Posted October 19, 2004 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2004 Andy, No mention of the reshaped Mexico off-side? Better get those spot lights fixed. Jim Ah, yes .... we fought the wall and the wall won and all that Resorted to strapping a torch on the wing top after PC Plod stopped us! Still, we got a finish and I secured the ANWCC Novice Historic Road Rally Championship. :cool: ... just got to find a few new panels, at least they are cheaper than the TR equivalent. So Jim, are you up for the HRCR Clubman's championship then? Anyone else? cheers, Andy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jhowe3 Posted October 19, 2004 Report Share Posted October 19, 2004 Andy, I am sure I will be up for a few Clubmans rounds. As soon as they are announced could you please post here. Jim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GSKTR4 Posted October 20, 2004 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2004 You read it here first ... here are the rounds for the - HRCR Clubmans Rally Championship ... these look like the best bet for TR4s There are no surprises here: March 12 - TOUR OF CHESHIRE April 3 - ALAN ROGERS April 17 - ILKLEY JUBILEE May 7-8 - EAST ANGLIAN CLASSIC May 29 - HUGHES RALLY June 11-12 - TOUR OF ANGLESEY June 26 - LEUKAEMIA July 23 - ROSS TRADERS September 3 - TARGA RUSTICANA October 8 - REGIS RALLY October 30 - PALLADWR RALLY The night events mentioned in the first post will form the "HRCR Road Rally Championship" - Neither championship has the word 'Historic' in its title. The two new championships are to be considered of equal status in replacing the current HRCR Historic Road Rally Championship. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tr4Tony Posted October 26, 2004 Report Share Posted October 26, 2004 Also the following 12 car events run by the CSMA Salisbury Group ( excellent standard with an Expert and Novice Class); these are open to HRCR members Mark and John these are within reach of both of us and I have a local novice navigator who is very keen. Open to all sorts of cars but TR's especially appreciated! 12th November 2004 3rd December 2004 14th January 2004 4th February 2005 4th March 2005 25th March 2005 Subject to naigator im planning to enter all of these for the practice. Request details from dave.wilson@ordnancesurvey.co.uk or 023 8078 7074 and mention my name if you need to. Also Hart Motor Club are running a 12 car event in November in the surrey / north hants / wiltshire area - ill get details but im in for that one also. Regards Tony Regards Tony Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mrodbert Posted October 27, 2004 Report Share Posted October 27, 2004 Tony Forgive my ignorance, but are these 12 cars night or daytime events. Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tr4Tony Posted October 27, 2004 Report Share Posted October 27, 2004 Dead of night so no traffic and hard to navigate - remember the Retro ???? just as good / bad but at least you can go home the same night / early morning. Regards Tony Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mrodbert Posted October 29, 2004 Report Share Posted October 29, 2004 Tony, Sounds great. Fancy navigating on one? or is that me just being mischeavous. Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tr4Tony Posted October 29, 2004 Report Share Posted October 29, 2004 Why not - my gearbox is still in bits and the wing is off so ...... ? im sure I could get you round without going OTL Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jhowe3 Posted October 30, 2004 Report Share Posted October 30, 2004 Gents, I competed in my local clubs 12 car last night. I swapped seats and navigated for young chap in the club who has a 205 GTI. We entered as beginners and came first overall. Seems I missed my vocation in life!! Jim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GSKTR4 Posted October 30, 2004 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2004 Ha ha ha ha!! Well DONE Jim - fantastic result Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tr4Tony Posted October 30, 2004 Report Share Posted October 30, 2004 Want a seat in BST 82B !!!!!?????? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jhowe3 Posted November 1, 2004 Report Share Posted November 1, 2004 Tr4Tony, I dont mind doing a 12 car in BST 82B. Let me know! Jim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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