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Bulletin – 12/09
It was back to the Otterburn Military Ranges for the second time this year for the 7th round of the SG Petch ANECCC Stage Rally Championship for the Lindisfarne Rally. A dry but overcast day greeted the crews which was a change from the uncharacteristic high temperatures and clear blue sky on Saturday’s reece.
As with the last round on Otterburn, the Tyneside Stages, maximum points were taken by the rapid 1600cc Peugeot 106 of Barry and Michael Lindsay, the only problem they had all day was an inoperable starter motor which meant they had to jump start the car all day, so extra care was taken on the stages not to stall. Second placed driver’s points were taken by Alan Hughes in his historic specification MkII Escort who reported no problems, Alan was a late entry on the Lindisfarne Rally and was co-driven by Andrew Roughead as his usual co-driver Mike Scrimgour had already got a seat with Andy Knight. Andy Knight was using the Lindisfarne Rally as a test for the up and coming Tour of Mull on which he was making a return after a 10 year absence from rallying, Mike help guide him to 18th overall and 1st 1400cc car. 3rd placed ANECCC crew was the UTS Rally team of Peter Gibson/Adam Bradford (Vauxhall Nova) who had a steady run to 25th overall and 4th 1600cc car. 4th placed points were taken by Mark and Matthew Thompson (Peugeot 206), with the wife and husband team of Tracey Louise and Garry Muir (Peugeot 106) getting their first points of the year. Last SG Petch ANECCC crew to finish were Andrew Benn/Giles Dykes (Vauxhall Astra), Andrew was competing on Otterburn for the first time and was going well until and last stage off resulted in a stage maximum.
Championship leaders Richard and Edwin Cook (Subaru Impreza) were in 5th place overall starting the last stage but an off meant they failed to finished. Other retirements were Kev Monaghan/Chris Purvis (Vauxhall Corsa) who had a piston through the side of the engine, and Michael Davison (Proton Compact) with first time co-driver Peter Littlefield whose gearbox failed on the last stage.
This result has moved Barry and Michael Lindsay up to second in the championship pushing Charlie Taylor/Steve Bielby back to 3rd , the current championship standings are as follows:-
Drivers: - Richard Cook 93 points, Barry Lindsay 63 points, Charlie Taylor 53, William Jarman 45 points, and Geoff Wilson 42 points.
Co-Drivers: - Edwin Cook 91 points, Michael Lindsay 61 points, Steve Bielby 57 points, Giles Dykes and Adam Bradford tied on 50 points.
It back again to Otterburn for the last tarmac round of the championship, the UTS Cheviot Keith Knox Rally on 25th October. The route will consist of approximately 10 special stages, with stage miles totalling around 100 for £300, Regulations are available at www.cheviotstages.co.uk
The week after the Keith Knox Rally, on 1st November, it is back to the forests for the Malton Forest Rally in the North Yorkshire forests, regs will be available soon at www.maltonmc.co.uk
As detailed in the last bulletin there is a motor club get together on the 14th September, at Tynemouth Motor Club at Billy Mill Lane, North Shields, NE29 8LP, and food will be supplied. So if you fancy an informal social evening with follow competitors you are all welcome.
If anyone has any questions please contact.
Gordon Dundee
S G Petch ANECCC Stage Rally Championship Coordinator
Home - 0191 3773228
Mobile - 07799 140427
E-mail - gordon@dundee.fsworld.co.uk.
Posted in Bulletins on: October 26th, 2009