MSA Extra, June 2016 by Motorsport UK

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GENERAL NEWS D2BD inspires Northern Ireland

GENERAL NEWS Stage Rally Safety Requirements updated

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WRGB 2016 ROUTE REVEALED A RallyFest stage at Cholmondeley Castle in Cheshire is among the highlights of Dayinsure Wales Rally GB’s extended route, which was officially unveiled on 1 June. Once again based at Toyota’s Deeside engine plant, the event will begin with a ceremonial start at Parc Eirias in Colwyn Bay on Thursday 27 October. Crews will then tackle 208 competitive miles across 22 special stages predominantly across North and Mid Wales. These include reverse runs through Myherin and Hafren for the first time in more than 20 years, and the addition of Pantperthog for the first time since 1997. The winners will be crowned furing the ceremonial finish on Mostyn Street in Llandudno the Sunday afternoon. “The Welsh Government’s support for the Rally shows our continued commitment to the event, which has significant links with the automotive sector in Wales,” said Ken Skates, Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Infrastructure. “Wales is home to around 150 component and systems manufacturing companies and has 18,500 people employed in automotive manufacturing with an

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annual turnover of circa £3.4 billion. We look forward to the adventure in October.” Home hero Elfyn Evans added: “It looks as though the organisers are well on their way to producing another great event. All of the classics are in there as well as some exciting new additions. Running three stages in the opposite direction will certainly provide a new challenge and the inclusion of Pantperthog only adds to that. “It was great to see so many spectators out on the stages last year and additions such as the Cholmondeley Castle RallyFest stage should attract even more. Every driver receives an incredible amount of support in Wales, and I’m sure that everyone will be looking forward to all that this year’s edition has to offer.” For full route details and ticket information, visit www.walesrallygb.com.

The value of WRGB to the Welsh economy MSA Extra / June 2016

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WRC RETURNS TO HISTORIC CHESTER The FIA World Rally Championship will return to the historic city of Chester for the first time in 20 years on 28 October. The stars and cars from the Dayinsure Wales Rally GB (27-30 October) will visit the iconic walled city having completed their first day of competition in the legendary forests of mid-Wales. As the climax to a special ‘Chester Rally Week’, the crews will start arriving in Chester on the Friday evening, passing under the famous Eastgate Clock before stopping for autographs and selfies on Eastgate. Another photo opportunity will follow when the cars proceed over the official Dayinsure Wales Rally GB ramp and through the official Time Control on Bridge Street en route to an overnight halt at the busy Deeside Rally Village in neighbouring Flintshire. “It’s going to be a fabulous occasion and I’d like to thank all those in Chester who’ve worked so hard to make this possible,” said Ben Taylor, Wales Rally GB Managing Director. “We are constantly looking at exciting new ways to widen the rally’s appeal to both existing fans and new audiences and this special evening in central Chester will certainly do just that. The city has a particularly strong link with the WRC events of the past, so returning to these hallowed streets makes this return all the more exciting.”

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Admission to the Chester Time Control, the Deeside Rally Village, the Ceremonial Start in Eirias Park, Colwyn Bay and Ceremonial Finish in Llandudno are all free of charge. Full information on the 2016 rally and ticket offers can be found on the official www.walesrallygb.com.

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D2BD INSPIRES NORTHERN IRELAND One hundred Northern Ireland schoolgirls discovered the exciting and varied world of motorsport when Dare To Be Different visited Nutts Corner last month (17 May). As per the inaugural D2BD event at Sandown Park, 100 girls from ten local schools tried karting for the very first time. Porsche Carrera Cup GB competitor and former Karting World Champion Charlie Eastwood was on hand as they took the track. “Although many of the girls were understandably apprehensive having never done anything like this before, once they began feeling more comfortable out on the circuit, you could see their confidence begin to build,” said Eastwood.

“Of course, motor sport is about far more than just driving, and the wealth of career opportunities across the industry is mind-boggling – for every racing driver, there are tens if not hundreds of vital unsung heroes behind-the-scenes making it all possible. Hopefully we have helped to inspire some dreams.” Lewis Hamilton’s title-winning Mercedes AMG F1 car on display at the track, while national flagship programme STEMNET (Science, Technology, Engineering and

Mathematics Network) delivered a fun and educational hovercraftbuilding exercise. The girls also learned presenting skills with Sky Sports F1’s Rachel Brookes – a Dare To Be Different ambassador. There were further workshops on diet and fitness. After each event, there will be a prize for the participant who most effectively communicates and spreads the Dare To Be Different message to her fellow students upon returning to school. “Looking at the smiles across their faces, all of the girls had a fantastic day and I think it truly opened their eyes to the possibilities offered by our sport,” said D2BD co-founder Susie Wolff. “We had a raft of activities that were educational, informative and most of all, fun. Dare To Be Different is all about overturning preconceptions and showing that girls are every bit as capable of forging a career in motor sport as boys are – the opportunities are there for everyone.” MSA Extra / June 2016

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twitter feed Rachel Brookes @RachelBrookesTV May 17 What a fabulous day! Well done to all the girls that came along the @D2BDofficial team! Just brilliant! MERCEDES AMG F1 @MercedesAMGF1 May 17 Proud to support this great initiative. to @D2BDofficial for putting dreams within young womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reach Dare To Be Different @D2BDofficial May 17 A massive thank you to all the schools that took part in our second headline event today #D2BD #drivingfemaletelent Dare To Be Different @D2BDofficial May 17 Thank you so much to @Pirelli for bringing this British Rally Cross Citroen for the girls to look at! SPXPE @StPiusXPE May 17 Cookstown, Northern Ireland Excellent day @Nutts Corner with our senior girls mentoring young girls on Sky Sports F1 Dare to be Different event St.OliverPlunkett PS @StOPPSBelfast May 17 Our lucky 10 STEM ambassadors had a fun day. Thanks to all @D2BDofficial @Susie_Wolff @SkySportsNewsHQ #inspiring

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STAGE RALLY SAFETY REQUIREMENTS UPDATED Updates to the 2016 Stage Rally Safety Requirements have been published as part of the on-going RallyFuture campaign to further enhance safety in UK stage rallying. The Stage Rally Safety Requirements represent a common template for the organisation of all UK stage rallies. Following feedback from events and organisers, the requirements have been updated with reference to topics such as the Stage Commander, radio requirements, Safety Car procedures and much more. The update is available in two formats. First there is a straightforward updated version of the main document. Secondly and alternatively, the updates are available as a supplementary sheet to the existing main document.

“The Stage Rally Safety Requirements are key to RallyFuture but they’re also relatively new to the sport, so we’ve listened to organisers’ feedback and made adjustments where needs be,” said the MSA’s Rob Jones. “We appreciate that this has been a challenging time for rallying and that the requirements have increased workloads for hard-pressed volunteers, but it has been very encouraging to see the sheer effort and enthusiasm they have put in to help ensure the future of the sport we all love.” 2016 Stage Rally Safety Requirements (updated) 2016 Stage Rally Safety requirements supplementary update sheet For more information click HERE to visit the RallyFuture page.

RallyFuture in brief

EXETER FORUM CONFIRMED The next RallyFuture forum will be held at the Sandy Park Conference Centre in Exeter at 7pm on 16 June. Organised in conjunction with the Association of South Western Motor Clubs (ASWMC), the forum will give delegates the opportunity to discuss stage rally safety and the future of the sport in the UK. All are welcome – to register your attendance, please email britishsprint@gmail.com. The panel in Wales will include Rallies Committee chairman Andrew Kellitt and MSA Safety Delegate Sue Sanders.

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NEW TITLE PARTNER FOR WRGB International Motor Sports (IMS) has announced shortterm car insurance firm Dayinsure as a new title partner of Wales Rally GB (27-30 October). The new partnership means October’s event will be known as the Dayinsure Wales Rally GB. Company boss Dennis Ryan said: “This is a highly significant and exciting opportunity for Dayinsure. The availability of temporary vehicle insurance is something of a new concept for many in the UK and this partnership with Wales Rally GB will provide us with the perfect platform to promote not only the opportunity to take out such short-term cover but also its simplicity.” The Welsh Government remains the principal funding partner of the event, having finalised a new three-year agreement to support the rally until the end of 2018.

HYUNDAI RETURNS AS CAR PARTNER Wales Rally GB is delighted to announce that, for the third successive season, Hyundai Motor UK will partner Britain’s round of the FIA World Rally Championship. Building on the successful affiliation of the past two years, Hyundai Motor UK has been reappointed as Wales Rally GB’s Official Car Partner. The rally-winning i20 WRC car will feature prominently on the event’s promotional materials, and Hyundai Motor UK will provide a fleet of liveried vehicles for the organisation team and FIA dignitaries. “Rally sport is in Hyundai’s DNA and we are delighted to be supporting Wales Rally GB for the third consecutive year,” said Tony Whitehorn, Hyundai Motor UK’s President and CEO. “There couldn’t be a better environment for us to showcase the robustness of our road and rally products than over the tough forest rally routes of north and mid Wales in late October.”

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MSA @MSAUK Jun 4 Chief Exec Rob Jones presents awards at the @SVStages & thanks rally community for support throughout #RallyFuture MSA @MSAUK Jun 1 Over 4000 people have logged onto our online rally marshals’ training! Have you: http://bit.ly/1n8qFea Rachel Brookes @RachelBrookesTV May 31 Monaco diary done, online soon. Now for some homework @RadicalCarsUK #ARDS #MSA

REVAMPED BRITISH CHAMPIONSHIPS A SUCCESS The 28-29 May saw the return of the highly anticipated MSA British Kart Championships now powered by the brand new OK classes. The direct drive engines have brought karting back to the ‘good old days’ with the high speeds and delicate engines requiring a lot of skill and practice to master. The turnout for the event certainly exceeded everyone’s expectations with 43 drivers entered across the two classes. The who’s who of British karting were there, as the UK’s ‘elite’ drivers prepared for battle. One reason for that was the prize at stake, which is by far the biggest in British karting. An all expenses paid trip to the CIK-FIA World Championhips in Bahrain in November to race with a Vortex team. It’s a prize money can’t buy and an opportunity of a lifetime. With just three rounds ahead and all races counting towards the championship you could feel the tension in the air. What followed was some of the best racing witnessed this year. It was fierce, close, exciting and dramatic all at the same time.

INVITATION TO TENDER: BARCODE SYSTEM The MSA has launched a tender process for the supply of an MSA Kart Club Barcode System from 1 January 2017 to 31 December 2019. Click here for details: https://www.msauk.org/assets/barcodesystemtender2016.pdf

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MSA @MSAUK May 27 The revamped MSA British Kart Champs kick off at @whiltonmill this weekend with a record entry of almost 50 drivers. Kevin Turner @KRT917 May 25 ...and it is my great privilege to take over as @autosport editor. I hope to continue the good work of @eddstrawF1 Nicky Grist Stages @NGStages Jun 7 171 entries received! Incredible response thank you!! Entries close 5 July. Max entries 180. @MSA_BRC @BTRDARally @WnRC #rally4wales MSA @MSAUK May 22 Yeeeeeeessssssssssss! @krismeeke #RallyPortugal

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News THOUSANDS DESCEND ON LYDDEN HILL FOR WORLD RX More than half a million Norwegians and almost a quarter of a million people in France tuned in to watch Petter Solberg and Sebastien Loeb battle it out in the World of RX of Great Britain at Lydden Hill. Meanwhile in the UK a total of 80,000 TV viewers watched Sweden’s Mattias Ekstrom beat both Solberg and Loeb to the top step of the podium at the Home of Rallycross. A further 15,000 people descended on the Kent track for race day. Paul Bellamy, World RX Managing Director for IMG, said: “We were blessed with blue skies, a packed crowd and action-packed racing at our home round of the World Championship at Lydden this weekend. The crowd arrived from the early hours and the drivers certainly put on a good show.”

MASON PRESENTS AIR AMBULANCE CHEQUE FOR SURTEES CHARITY Pink Floyd drummer and renowned motoring enthusiast Nick Mason presented an £18,275 cheque to the Midlands Air Ambulance in Strensham on behalf of the Henry Surtees Foundation. The donation will be used to fund specialist equipment designed specifically for critical care transport, including a Zoll X Series Monitor and defibrillator. Becky Steele, air operations manager for Midlands Air Ambulance Charity said: “We are extremely grateful to the Henry Surtees Foundation for the grant for the monitors, which have become one of our greatest assets on board our three air ambulance helicopters and our rapid response vehicles.”

John Surtees CBE added: “The Foundation is very pleased with the association it has been able to make in the assistance given to a number of Air Ambulance regions. The service they provide is vital and something which is continuously developing with the introduction of new life-saving equipment.”

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MSA SEEKS ENVIRONMENTAL NOMINATIONS

CIRCUIT OF IRELAND WINS MAJOR TOURISM AWARD

The governing body is seeking nominations for the 2016 MSA Environmental Award, which recognises truly exceptional or outstanding contributions towards environmental responsibility and the active promotion of sustainability within motor sport activities, events and communications.

The 2015 Circuit of Ireland Rally won Best Event/Festival Experience at this year’s NI Tourism Awards, held at St Columb’s Hall in Derry, Londonderry (26 May). Event Director Bobby Willis said he was thrilled for the whole management team, the event’s 700-plus volunteers , the fans, visitors and all competitors and teams who helped make the 2015 event a success. Alan Gow and Claire Williams with the Environmental Award

Recent winners include Greenpower, Williams Hybrid Power and Rt Hon The Lord Drayson. If successful, the latest winner will receive the prestigious trophy during the MSA Night of Champions ceremony at the Royal Automobile Club in London next January. The deadline for nominations is Friday, 21 October. The award process and nomination form can be found on the MSA website at msauk.org/assets/msaenviroaward2016.pdf.

“It’s a wonderful accolade for the Circuit organisers and I’m really proud to receive this award on behalf of such an incredible team of people,” said Willis. “It really is a team award and it’s amazing for the Circuit of Ireland to reach the top of the podium at these hugely prestigious awards.” Event organisers said the 2015 Circuit of Ireland was watched by 100,000 viewers in 130 countries online. For more information, visit www.circuitofireland.net

PRINCE MICHAEL AWARD OPEN FOR NOMINATIONS Nominations papers are available for the Prince Michael Award of Merit, the highest personal award made by the Motor Sports Council. The award is given to a maximum of two recipients per year in recognition of meritorious service to UK motor sport. Nomination papers are available directly from the MSA and should be returned before the end of October. For further information, please email MSA General Secretary Simon Blunt on simon.blunt@msauk.org. HRH Prince Michael presents Les Needham with the latest award

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Kris Meeke and Paul Nagle Matosinhos, Portugal Rally de Portuga 22 May, 2016

Congratulations to Kris Meeke on his Rally de Portugal win, his second victory in the FIA World Rally Championship.

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Santa Pod Raceway Race’n’Respect 27 May, 2016

Santa Pod Raceway has kindly dedicated a billboard to the MSA’s Race’n’Respect campaign free of charge. For more information, please visit msauk.org/respect

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Technical Updates, clarifications and advice

SNELL SAH2010 The MSA Technical Department has received new information from the FIA that Snell SAH2010 standard helmets fitted with FHR anchorage points to standard FIA 8858-2010 – and including a correct FIA 8858-2010 standard label (pictured) and hologram – are permitted for use under FIA regulations with an FIAhomologated FHR.

This does not affect competitors running under MSA National events, as the Snell SAH2010 standard alone is approved for use with an FHR in these events; however it is relevant to anybody involved with FIA International events and anybody travelling for other events overseas.

SCREAMER PIPES

FUEL TANK FILLERS Competitors are reminded of regulation (Q)19.1.1 that requires a bulkhead between the fuel tank and filler and the driver/passenger compartment sufficient to prevent the passage of flame or liquid, therefore these filler pipes would need to be covered to meet this requirement. This is often done using a metal concertina pipe to cover the fillers, and this is acceptable providing the construction of the cover is sufficient to create a flame and liquid proof seal around the pipes.

A ‘screamer pipe’ is an exhaust outlet that exhaust gasses are directed through when the turbo is at full boost, to minimise back pressure. There is no issue with this principle, however – as can be seen images below – ‘screamer pipes’ are usually arranged to exit directly from the wastegate, and often through the bonnet. Competitors are reminded that a ‘screamer pipe’ is clearly an exhaust outlet; therefore (J)5.16.6 applies, which states that all exhaust outlets must terminate behind the midpoint of the wheelbase. These examples clearly do not comply with this regulation. It would also make for an interesting noise test as (J)5.18.2 states that the noise reading is taken from each exhaust outlet and the higher reading is used, as you have probably gathered by the name these pipes are loud being effectively an unsilenced exhaust outlet!

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Updates & Clarifications TOWING EYE The image shows a webbing loop that appears to have been added to the manufacturer’s original towing eye. If done correctly this arrangement would be OK, as webbing tow strops should be securely anchored to the main structure of the vehicle. However, the way this loop has been created by piercing the webbing with two rusty bolts is not acceptable. Loops should be created by machine stitching the webbing, in the same way as harness straps are stitched together. Piercing the webbing in this way will significantly reduce the webbing’s strength.

TOWING EYES

There have been a number of queries regarding new regulations for towing eyes, published following March’s meeting of Motor Sports Council. First, the MSA wishes to clarify that the extensive new set of regulations are a recommendation only at this stage, but are likely to mandated in due course. For those who do decide to adjust their towing eye setup, the new regulations can be distilled as follows: Minimum material strength: breaking-strain of at least 2 tons Minimum size: external loop diameter of 60mm situated 25mm forward of the adjacent bodywork, with clearance of 100 mm above and below to enable recovery crews to attach straps and shackles Two at the front and two at the rear, fixed to the chassis The length is not regulated and can be chosen to suit the vehicle The fixing point to the chassis is not specified The inner end is not specified. The above is provided for guidance only – please consult the full regulations. Any further queries can be directed to technical@msauk.org.

CORRECTION TO TYRE LIST 1A

Please note another correction to tyre list 1A regarding the Yokohama Parada Spec-2, which should have ‘PA01’ annotated in Brackets not ‘PA02’. The correct entry on the list should be as follows: Parada Spec-2 [PA01]

CAR SUITS AT KART MEETINGS

Competitors are reminded that the only acceptable overalls for use in short-circuit karting are those bearing one of the valid CIK-FIA No. 2001-1 or No. 2013-1 Level 1 or 2 homologation labels (or leather suits), examples of the acceptable labels can be found in Drawing number 11 of section (U) on page 385 of the current MSA Yearbook. www.msauk.org

HONDA GX160 IGNITION SWITCH

The MSA Technical Department has received reports of return springs being fitted to the ignition switch on Honda GX160 engines, which return the switch to the ‘on’ position when activated. The idea being that if the switch is accidentally operated whilst running on circuit it will be immediately re-engaged. Please note that this is simply not acceptable, the Honda GX160 Technical Regulations are clear on this point: “The on/off switch must be fitted and be capable of stopping the engine. A shroud may be attached to the casing to protect the switch, if required”. With a spring fitted, the switch is not going to be effective in cutting the engine as when flicked to ‘off’ it will immediately return to ‘on’, unless physically held in the ‘off’ position.

KART BUMPERS & BODYWORK

A reminder that (U)17.1.3 requires, for Junior and Senior short-circuit karts, front and side bodywork bumper bars to be from the same homologation as their associated plastic fairing or sidepod. So for clarity, the plastic sidepod and the metal side bumper must both share a common CIK-homologation number, as must the plastic front fairing and metal front bumper bars (but that may be different to the sides). All elements must remain unmodified from their homologated specification at all times. The only exception is (U)17.1.3.1, which allows alternative bumpers – with a different CIK homologation number – to be used with a plastic front fairing or sidepod, but only where they are detailed on the MSA published list. This list is now available HERE, please note that this is a live list that may be updated at any time. If a non-matching combination of homologation numbers does not appear on this list, then it simply cannot be used.

HONDA GX160 TECHNICAL REGULATIONS – UPDATE

Please be aware that the Honda GX160 Technical Regulations have been updated, to a new version 11a. This up-to-date version is available to download via the MSA website at www.msauk.org/ karttech. The updated version gives further information regarding the new exhaust (with a photo), new part numbers for carburettor jets, clarification of head gasket dimension, mention of the latest type template tool and a fuller definition of setting TDC for ignition timing check.

CIK-FIA DISMOUNTABLE FRONT FAIRING CENTRAL BLOCK

Competitors are reminded that the exemption to allow ‘unmarked’ central plastic blocks for use with the dismountable front fairing kit expires at the end of this month. So for clarity, with effect from 01 July 2016 the correct CIK-FIA homologated central plastic block must be used, which includes the “1/CA/20” marking and the directional arrow, which must be pointing upwards.

KART BODYWORK

The MSA Technical Department advises that, with all bodywork used in Junior and Senior short-circuit karting being CIK-FIA homologated, it must at all times remain unmodified. (U)17.1.2. is clear in stating that all of the bodywork components – as well as associated bumper bars and fixings – must conform to the relevant CIK-FIA homologation fiche at all times. There is an exception to this in the TKM class regulations whereby it is specifically permitted to include a hole in the sidepod for a starter (see C3.3.14 of MSA Kart Race Yearbook).

Results

Latest results across the different types of motor sport goverened by the MSA

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DUNLOP MSA BRITISH TOURING CAR CHAMPIONSHIP Colin Turkington scored Subaru’s first ever BTCC race victory, while wins for Sam Tordoff and Matt Neal pushed them to the top of the championship at Oulton Park. Provisional championship standings 1 Sam Tordoff – 139 points 2 Matt Neal – 138 3 Gordon Shedden – 112

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MINTEX MSA BRITISH HISTORIC RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP THE AWNING COMPANY MSA BRITISH CADET KART CHAMPIONSHIP

Paul Barrett and Dai Roberts took a dramatic overall historic victory on the Severn Valley Stages, the fourth round of the championship.

Bray Kenneally charged to both final wins at the South Wales 1050m circuit, neither made easy by his rivals.

Provisional championship standings: 1 Paul Barrett – 239 points 2 Stanley Orr/Guy Weaver – 208 3 Tysoe/Morris – 201

Provisional championship standings 1 Harry Thompson – 760 points 2 Joseph Taylor – 722 3 Bray Kenneally – 712

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THE AWNING COMPANY MSA BRITISH KART CHAMPIONSHIP BRITPART MSA BRITISH CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP

Dean MacDonald and Jacob Stilp claimed a victory apiece in the season-opener at Whilton Mill.

Martin Gould continued his run of success with his second win of the season.Richard Wynne-Williams was second in his Lofthouse Freelander.

Provisional Championship standings 1 Dean MacDonald – 188 points 1 Oliver Hodgson – 188 3 Harrison Thomas – 175

Results

1 Martin Gould/Simon Kerfoot (Buxton 4x4 Rivet) 02h16m17s 2 Richard Wynne-Williams/Ian Jones (Lofthouse Freelander) 02h22m45s 3 Paul Myers/Martin Myers (Land Rover Tornado) 02h24m34s

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Championship Updates

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THE AWNING COMPANY MSA BRITISH SHORT CIRCUIT GEARBOX KART CHAMPIONSHIP

THE AWNING COMPANY MSA BRITISH JUNIOR KART CHAMPIONSHIP

Scott Allen and John Pike shared the victories in the first round of the championship at Glan Y Gors.

Kiern Jewiss and Johnathan Hoggard shared the victories at Whilton Mill in round one of the championship.

Provisional championship standings 1 John Pike – 193 points 2 Scott Allen – 189 3 Dan Kelly – 186

Provisional Championship standings 1 Johnathan Hoggard – 194 points 2 Kiern Jewiss – 174 3 Callum Bradshaw – 174

British F4

British GT

F4 BRITISH CHAMPIONSHIP CERTIFIED BY FIA – POWERED BY FORD

BRITISH GT CHAMPIONSHIP Liam Griffin and Adam Carroll took race one victory in the British GT Oulton Park double header weekend, while Rick Parfitt Jnr and Seb Morris secured race two.

Devlin DeFrancesco, Rafael Martins and Petru Florescu shared the victories at Oulton Park.

Provisional championship standings 1 Jonny Adam – 97 points = Derek Johnston – 97 3 Liam Griffin – 75.5

Provisional championship standings 1 Petru Florescu – 158 points 2 Max Fewtrell – 136 3 James Pull – 131

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MSA BAMBINO KART CHAMPIONSHIP PIRELLI MSA WELSH RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP Luke Francis and John H Roberts returned to Builth Wells to take maximum points in dry, dusty conditions for the fourth time this year.

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Provisional championship standings 1 Luke Francis – 120 points 2 Dylan Davies – 90 3 Andrew Jones – 88

Round four was held with the Super One Karting Series at Llandow circuit. Monde Konini Jnr grabbed fastest time in the final, followed by Edu Robinson and Damian Baruss Haggett in third. Provisional championship standings 1 Leo Robinson – 347 points 2 Taylor Orridge – 329 3 Finlay Brown – 326

Results

A close battle at Bobbington Airfield saw Alistair Moffatt take the overall win by 0.1 seconds. Provisional championship standings 1 Dave Evans (Blitz Special) – 98 pts 2 Paul Fobister (Haigh Special) – 96 3 Alastair Moffatt (Mini Special) – 86

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MSA BRITISH AUTOTEST CHAMPIONSHIP

MSA BRITISH SUPERKART CHAMPIONSHIP

AVON TYRES/TTC GROUP MSA BRITISH HILL CLIMB CHAMPIONSHIP

Gavin Bennett took maximum points in round seven of the championship, the MSA British Superkart Grand Prix at Donington Park.

Scott Moran consolidated his championship lead with a pair of wins at Shelsley Walsh, in front of a massive crowd lining the ancient and theatrical venue as each dramatic runoff unfolded.

Provisional championship standings 1 Jack Layton – 225 points 2 Gavin Bennett – 196 3 Dan Clark – 187

Provisional championship standings 1 Scott Moran 99 points 2 Trevor Willis 78 3 Wallace Menzies 51

Sant a Pod

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Low qualifier Bruno Bader scored a scintillating victory at Santa Pod with a five-second win over Michael Gullqvist.

Marty McCormack won the Tour of Sperrins rally in wet, slippery conditions.

Provisional championship standings 1 Philip Englefield – 109 points 2 Andy Robinson – 97 = Michael Gullqvist – 97

Results 1 Marty McCormack/Caron McCormack (Škoda Fabia S2000) 29m50.9s

2 Derek McGeehan/Arthur Kierans (Mini WRC) 30m13.7s 3 Michael Carbin/Darragh Kelly (Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IV) 31m54.4s

British F3

BRDC BRITISH F3 CHAMPIONSHIP SBD MOTORSPORT MSA BRITISH SPRINT CHAMPIONSHIP It was a Gould-NME top three finish on each day at Pembrey, as Colin Calder took victory in round five and John Graham in round six. Colin’s daughter Heather completed the

podium. Provisional championship standings Terry Holmes – 58 points John Graham – 55 Steve Miles – 49

Ricky Collard and Toby Sowery shared the victories in a dramatic weekend at Oulton Park. Provisional championship standings 1 Ricky Collard – 269 points 2 Thomas Randle – 232 3 Matheus Leist – 221

MSA Extra / June 2016

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SILVERSTONE LAUNCHES GRAND PRIX TICKETS COMPETITION Silverstone has launched a Text to Win competition giving fans the chance to win some mega F1® prizes. These include Paddock Passes, Formula 1 Paddock Club™ Hospitality AND two pairs of winners will get to watch the British GP from an F1® Team Garage…

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For your chance to win you just need to answer a simple question… Head to the Silverstone website for info on how to enter and the T&Cs. It doesn’t matter if you haven’t already got tickets for the British Grand Prix (or even if you have) anyone can enter this competition! For more information and to enter the competition fans should link to http://www.silverstone.co.uk/ text-win-competition/

GoMotorsport Developing club motorsport for people of all ages and backgrounds

FASTLANE SHOW Members of five North East car clubs joined together to run a GoMotorsport stand and demonstration Autotest at the Fastlane Show last month (22 May). Sunny weather meant that huge crowds filled the show’s new venue, Albemarle Airfield near Newcastle.

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Club members displayed a range of competition cars and a team of drivers gave passenger rides to visitors on a fast and open Autotest course. Over 200 visitors had their first taste of competitive motorsport and were given plenty of information about how to get involved in motor sport.

A journey into motorsport

Peter Metcalfe, the RDO for the North East & Cumbria coordinated the GoMotorsport activities: “The show couldn’t have gone any better and it was a real credit to everyone involved. We must make sure we now capitalise on the interest generated by using the contacts we have made.”

“The awareness of grass roots motorsports such as Autotests, Trials, Road Rallying, Sprints and Hill Climbs among enthusiast groups and classic car clubs is minimal at best.

BOURNEMOUTH AND DISTRICT CAR CLUB Bournemouth and District Car Club displayed a wide selection of member’s cars at the recent three-day Wheels Festival. Members were on hand to talk to visitors about the various opportunities to get involved with the club, including an upcoming stage rally and a slalom autotest. Visitors also had the chance to win a club membership which also allowed the club to gather contact details so that they can reach out to prospective members. Andrew Bisping, the local RDO supported the event and said, “Among the fantastic Supercars and other high-end competition vehicles at the event it was great the club could show visitors so many ways of enjoying grassroots motorsport as competitors and volunteers”

“For various reasons the motorsport message that used to be passed from father to child seems to have missed a generation over the last 30 or 40 years.

“In order to raise this awareness and encourage involvement, the ‘journey into motorsport’ needs to be more easily accessed and to appear be less ‘elitist’. “The one thing that target groups know is spectating, so my thinking is to take that concept and add value by arranging to meet a group at a suitable event and ‘walk’ them through the ‘journey’. “The group can meet at the venue around 9.30 for coffee and an introduction before being walked through the whole process of car classes and suitability, scrutineering and signing on, and an explanation of the roles of volunteers and marshals. To finish off, the group can visit a marshal post or rescue unit, leaving the rest of the day to enjoy the event with hopefully the ‘seed’ being planted. “This exercise could be something that a club promotes to local car enthusiast groups, or, if the event is an established spectator event, promotes the ‘Journey’ to spectators by offering tours throughout the day. “If this appeals to you as club or organiser and want help/guidance in moving things forward please do not hesitate to contact your local GoMotorsport Regional Development Officer. If you struggle to find their link just drop me an email and I shall put you in touch: SouthWest@GoMotorsport.net”

MSA Extra / June 2016

Go Motorsport

NATIONAL MOTORSPORT WEEK National Motorsport Week will run from 1 July – 10 July 2016 as a celebration of UK motorsport. The week kicks off with the UK round of the Formula E Championship at Battersea Park and ends with the British Grand Prix at Silverstone. Throughout the week motor clubs and organisations are urged to spread awareness of the importance and strength of our domestic sport and its related industry. The MIA and MSA value the role that motor clubs play in developing interest in motorsport and as a result, are awarding a £500 cash prize to the motor club that runs the best promotional campaign during NMW. For more information visit www.nationalmotorsportweek.co.uk

Bisping’s banter Updates from South RDO Andrew Bisping “Last month I visited the University of Bath Motor Club’s development evening. “The evening covered a whole range of topics including how to get involved as a volunteer or competitor and how this experience can be extremely valuable when compiling a CV or going for a job interview. “The practical exercise was the student’s favourite part of the evening. Using some Williams F1 parts two teams competed in a communication exercise. Working in pairs, back-to-back, one member had to describe a previously unseen part to a teammate to identify, with some constraints applied as in F1 radio messages. The students quickly learned that it’s important to include all the basic information such as size, weight and materials to build a picture for their team mate. “This fundamental information, as well as more specific detail, is needed in motorsport event management when there’s an incident and a marshal on scene needs to convey information back to event control to determine the correct response. It emphasised the need for clear, concise and accurate messages to achieve this aim. “The active club takes part in the BUKC karting championship with a season highlight being a fourth overall finish at the Clay Pigeon endurance round. Members have also broadened their experience by marshalling at the first round of the British Sprint Championship at Castle Combe.”

SUTTON AND CHEAM MOTOR CLUB Sutton and Cheam Motor Club’s ‘Interesting Car Night’ in Guildford offered people the chance to see an interesting range of cars, while enjoying a free barbeque and drink from the club. In return the club asked for visitor contact details so that they can email perspective members in the future. Club Chairman Ian Brooks spoke to the members and visitors about how easy it is to get involved in motorsport. He also explained how the club can help newcomers to become active participants and help support them through their early adventures in motorsport.

contact your RDO Are you a motor club that needs a helping hand? If so, get in touch with your local RDO today by visiting www.GoMotorsport.net/contact www.msauk.org

Academy Equipping the UK’s most promising young drivers

CO-DRIVERS TO CHESTERFIELD

National rally star Steve Perez gave five of the UK’s most promising young co-drivers a money-can’t-buy experience aboard a WRC car in Chesterfield last week. MSA Academy navigators Richard Crozier, Phil Hall, Jack Morton, Ross Whittock and Chris Williams joined programme leaders Nicky Grist and Paul Spooner for a classroom session on the complex role of a professional co-driver. They then had exclusive use of Perez’s private stage, allowing them to test their newfound knowledge and skills. First they made notes from the comfort of a road car, before climbing aboard the former BTRDA Gold Star Champion’s Ford Focus WRC and tackling the stage at speed. The co-drivers also underwent first aid training with paramedic and rally competitor Kim Baker, before a session with Sports Psychologist Andrew Cruickshank on the Psychological Characteristics for Developing Excellence. “It was great fun learning and gaining insight into how world championship teams work, and how we can implement that into our rally team,” said Whittock, who went on to score his first overall rally victory on Severn Valley Stages (4 June). The highlight

though was the ride in the WRC Focus with Steve and gaining an understanding of what is needed in a WRC car. Going forward it will all help me become a more professional co-driver and to progress.” Perez added: “It’s fantastic that the MSA are finding new talent and putting them through the Academy. I was very impressed with the standard of delivery and willingness to learn. I was privileged to offer some tips and advice to these stars of the future, and I’m confident that a number of them will be competing on the WRC in the coming years.”

MSA Extra / June 2016

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KING AND LYNN IN BARCA F1 TEST Team UK members Jordan King and Alex Lynn took part in last month’s Formula One Test at Circuit de Catalunya, Barcelona. King racked up over 90 laps as development driver for Manor Racing, while Lynn worked with the Williams F1 team to complete 86 laps of testing.

twitter feed Ross Whittock @RossWhittock Jun 1 Great 2 days with the @MSAAcademy . Massive thanks to @StevenJGPerez for my 1st ride in WRC car! Thanks @nickygrist Jack Morton @TheJackMorton Jun 1 Excellent 2 days with @MSAAcademy down in Chesterfield. Big thanks to @StevenJGPerez for the opportunity #msaacademy Phil Hall@PhilHallRally May 31 Chesterfield, England #1st time calling notes in a #WRC car today! Huge thanks to @StevenJGPerez and @MSAAcademy! @nickygrist @MSportLtd Steve Perez@StevenJGPerez Jun 1 East Midlands, England Great job guys there is some real talent out there and well done @MSAAcademy for exploiting it!

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Lynn, 22, said: “I think we had a really positive day. We ran through everything, and probably more than we ever anticipated on the programme. We’ve had a lot of good running for the team in terms of the next few races, and got some good information.” King, also 22, said: “Despite having my first taste of an F1 car in Abu Dhabi last year, driving this year’s MRT05 for the first time was just as exhilarating. As well as being an opportunity for me to get to grips with the car, it was still very much a working test for the team and I had a big programme of items to work through. All in all, I’m pretty pleased.”

Academy “We were delighted with our stage times, especially in the fog and rain as my setup worked perfectly in the bad conditions. Setting that time in Sete Cidades was one of the most enjoyable moments of my career”

TEAM UK’S RALLYING SUCCESS Team UK rally driver Chris Ingram is leading the FIA Junior European Rally Championship after an impressive second place finish on Rally Azores last weekend. The Opel works driver, and German co-driver Kat Becker, led the Junior class after setting a stunning top-10 stage time on the Sete Cidades stage, 20 seconds quicker than the next Junior crew in wet, foggy conditions. A left front puncture on day two lost Ingram 40 seconds but he fought back to finish second overall.

Fellow Team UK rally star Osian Pryce is leading the Drive DMACK Fiesta Trophy after a dramatic win on round one, Rally de Portugal, last month (19-22 May).

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“A P2 on both my Tarmac and Gravel debuts in the Adam R2 gives me great confidence now to push for a victory at the next round in Ypres. We were delighted with our stage times, especially in the fog and rain as my setup worked perfectly in the bad conditions. Setting that time in Sete Cidades was one of the most enjoyable moments of my career,” said Ingram, 21. “I would like to thank my entire team and co-driver for doing a fantastic job once again, it is a brilliant start to our campaign together”

Pryce, and co-driver Dale Furniss, had looked to finish in second place after a solid and measured performance, but a dramatic crash for leader and local favourite Bernardo Sousa on the last stage gave Pryce the lead. Pryce, 23, said: “It’s awesome to be top of the podium, I really didn’t expect it. It’s a bit of a shock because we were just trying to make it round but then people were waving us down and there was Bernardo, standing at the side of the road. It’s been a tough rally but we stuck to our plan and commiserations to Bernardo as he drove really well. The next rally in Poland is really crucial as we have a good chance to extend our lead.”

MSA Extra / June 2016

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PERFORMANCE MASTER CLASSES MSA Academy Coach Phil Glew worked with BRSCC Junior Fiesta competitors at Rockingham last month. Glew worked with the drivers individually and was on hand to offer driving and tyre advice in regards to the technical nature of the circuit. Meanwhile fellow coaches Jake Cook and Jamie Wall worked with British F4 competitors at Oulton Park, comparing drivers’ qualifying times with the pole lap and discussing how they could reduce the deficit.

twitter feed Dan Minshaw @DanMinshaw Jun 8 I’m off to Speedfest at Brands Hatch this Saturday! Come and say hi and sit in my car! @MSAAcademy Ben Barnicoat @BenBarnicoat Jun 8 Look what just arrived! A big thank you to @MSATeamUK and @edecapparel for the new bag! Travelling in style now

“It’s been a tough rally but we stuck to our plan. The next rally in Poland is really crucial as we have a good chance to extend our lead.” www.msauk.org

Ian Cooper ‫@‏‬mriancooper May 20 This year with @MSAAcademy has been outstanding, exceedingly talented and great to work with, massive thanks to @GregSymes @LoucollAASE

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