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SRC 2008 Dates
County Saab will once again sponsor the Scottish Rally Championship. 2008 Provisional Dates
As in 2007, all forest events will minimise the double usage mileage,
the target being to once again have no more than 10% double usage.
Download the final dates

 Berwick Classic -3 & 4 May
 Starts from Berwick upon Tweed at 15.00 with nine special tests and two long jogularities on a 95 mile route through North Northumberland. Sunday starts in Berwick upon Tweed at 09.30 to follow a 110 mile route with 15 long special tests and one jogularity in Berwickshire and East Lothian. Finish at Whitekirk Golf and Country Club by 17.00 for the legendary meal and prize giving. You can enter either the two day rally, or if you wish the Sunday, Berwick Classic, only. Class for a limited number of modern cars.
Regs & Entry  Technical Information
Trak Nites    -     5 May
 Ideal opportunity for a bit of tar testing before the Jim Clark, or a wee run for the sponsor and service crew, or just for the hell of it.
Signing on 5:30, on track from 6 to 8pm; we usually run open pit lane format.
Road cars, track cars, rally cars, race cars, shopping cars all welcome.
No competition licence required, but you must produce a full current road driving licence.
Entry £60 for car and first driver,
and £10 for additional drivers sharing the same car. Passengers free, but must sign on to be covered by insurance.Crash helmets must be worn; Knockhill have some for hire.

Other nights booked for this year:
27th June 2008
29th July 2008
4th September 2008
Jim Clark  - 23 to 25 May   The 2008 Jim Clark Rally will consist of 5 separate events. The International, National and Landrover rallies get things underway on Friday evening with a ceremonial start in Kelso square, before getting down to real action on Saturday with over 100 miles of stages in both the Lammermuir Hills and Berwickshire lanes. The National Rally and Challenge Rally, which joins the action on Saturday morning finish back in Kelso Square that evening. For leg two the International Rally is joined by the ‘Reivers’ Rally a ‘National B’ event. Traditionally the ‘Sunday run’ is compact and this year will be no exception despite retuning to the Lammermuirs for a favourite stage and offering Scottish Rally Championship contenders their longest event of the season. The Reivers Rally is a national B status event. Charterhall will host central servicing and "parc ferme".  [more]


HBCC marshals ready for action

Events Calendar
This column will publicise other motorsport events around Scotland, and northern England. If you would like your event featured here then email details to
 Jim Paterson@btinternet.com

Stobs Classic - 15 June     Regs now available
 17 tests with an approximate combined length of some 10 miles. That should provide excellent value for money motorsport, and so we encourage you to get entries in early to avoid possible disappointment.The entire event is held on private land, so no insurance is required for competing vehicles. Regs Supp Info Entry

Border Counties Rally 2008
 Top 3 National A finishers separated by just 3.3 seconds
The Group A competition was close on this years Border Counties Rally. Durham's' Barry Johnson and Jerseyman Stewart Merry's Focus won by a mere 2.1 seconds over Andrew Burton and Shelley Rogersons Peugeot Cosworth, who in turn pipped John Ingram and Ian Allsop's Subaru Impreza WRC S11 into third by 1.2 seconds! [more]

MSA launches major promotion for UK motor sport
 The Motor Sports Association is to launch a nationwide marketing campaign to attract thousands of new people to motor sport. "Go Motorsport" is the first ever centrally co-ordinated campaign to raise the profile of motor sport among the general population and will encourage people to get involved with the sport, whether as a spectator, participant or volunteer. [more]

AGM
 The club Annual General Meeting was held on Thursday 13 March. A new committee was was voted in. Club subscriptions were reviewed and it was agreed that the new membership charge will be £5.00 per person per year, and £10 per family. The facility to continue with Standing Order will continue. An "eNewsletter" was also agreed [more]

Hangover
 Archie Simmonds drove his rebuilt white MG Midget to a win at this years Hangover. Having just completed a rebuild of engine and gearbox and with only 4 miles on the clock since, it was an ideal opportunity to check out the car. Partnering Archie was Adrian Stewart all the way from Stonehaven (SDMC) who also brought his own mini for a shakedown. [more]

MGB GT For Sale - Reduced Price
 MGBGT with  a comprehensive set of modifications including Sebring valances fitted front and rear, lowering blocks to rear springs, Koni telescopic shocks on rear, lower stiffer (red) springs at front etc. Includes wide selection of spares [more]

Volunteers in Motorsport
 Volunteers in Motorsport (ViM) is a government backed initiative to encourage more people like you to become involved with the sport.
ViM can help you get involved as a marshal, timekeeper, technical official or in many other roles. The perfect way to get close and really enjoy the sport and a disability doesn't necessarily stop you being involved. [more]

Stobs Classic enters HBCC Calendar
 HBCC are launching a new event on 15 June 2008, the Stobs Classic, a single event based wholly within Stobs Camp for. Up to 20 special tests for Classic cars on largely smooth tarmac surface, miles of tests for a competitive entry fee. No public road mileage, simple test navigation, ideal for novices and experienced crews alike. Catering will also be provided. Contacts Jason Ferry, or Scott Clements

HBCC joins NESCRO
 Hawick and Border Car Club has joined the North of England and Scotland Classic Rally Organisation. Their vision of "Affordable Classic Rallying" will be supported by the Stobs Classic Rally to be held on  June 15. Checkout the NESCRO site for a full program of Classic Rally events from a whole range of clubs across the region  [more]

With origins going back to 1928, Hawick and Border Car Club provide a range of motor sport activities across the border region. Autotest, navigational, classic and stage rallies form the core events. If you would like to join the club download an Application Form, which also gives additional information about the club now.

 

Updated 26 April 2008
Webmaster - Jim Paterson