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AGM Dakota Hotel South Queensferry 29th May
There were 12 committee members and around 20 SMRC members who were addressed by new Chairman Hugh McCaig. He said ‘ a lot of changes have taken place since we last met’. Hugh went on to outline the work done and the changes now in place. There is a new Competition Secretary, Graham Brunton and a new club and membership secretary Heather Brunton. Russell Paterson had also been elected Vice Chairman. Hugh said there was a new club web site about to be launched, and on line race entry is being worked on. The club accounts were passed, and Hugh went on to praise the input that Adrian Hamilton had contributed to the committee when he was a member of it. Adrian brought up the club’s liaison with sponsors and Hugh felt this needed to improve. Hugh said the club was going forward and would improve its operations. He wished Graham Brunton every success in his new role.
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The drivers had a great time and were well received by the Irish race fans. Andrew Smith enjoyed the track and was chased by Robert Marshall in both races. Stan Bernard was back with his 911 and charged to third in race 1. In race 2 Raymond Boyd was top
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The new web site is now up and running, a project managed by Russell Paterson. It has new graphics, which sees more information, plus in car footage and new style page layouts. There’s some good old race photographs from Jim Moir, and plenty of information including news updates, club contacts, and sections on championships, how to get involved and all the championship points.
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Race 2 15 laps 1 Andrew Smith 17m 5.8s 2 Robert Marshall 17m 7.1s 3 Raymond Boyd, Porsche 911 17m 15.2s 4 Stan Bernard 5 Keiron Baillie 6 Tim Reid Fastest lap Smith 1m 7.0 Starters 14
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Andrew Smith took a brace of wins in Kirkistown
Porsche as he outgunned Stan to grab 3rd. Driver of the day was the impressive Kieran Baillie. His Mk 1 Escort was well suited to the former airfield track as he took Class B twice. He was under pressure from Tim Reid’s Marcos but held on. Jim Grant made his season debut and drove smoothly as usual in his Elan. Nick Boyes took a less than normally supported Class A in both races.
Race 1 15 laps 1 Andrew Smith, Morgan +8 17m 8.9s 2 Robert Marshall, Escort 17m 11.0s 3 Stan Bernard, Porsche 911 17m 11.7s 4 Keiron Baillie, Escort 5 Tim Reid, Marcos 6 Jim Grant, Lotus Elan Fastest lap Smith 1m 6.2s Starters 14
Kieron Baillie was on top form, 2 class wins and Driver of the Day
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Last issue no-one got who the single seater was. The driver was Douglas Thomson.
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