North West Centre

BULLETIN BOARD

Oulton Ginetta incident - TOCA meeting

Most of you will know of the big incident at Old Hall/Avenue involving two Ginetta G50's on Sunday the 31st of May - but not all of you will know how well it was handled. Such incidents are thankfully rare but what this makes it even more unusual is that this incident involved two injured drivers, many marshals, two rescue units and a lot of medics - all working well as a team and all done in front of one of the biggest crowds of the year. There was a good mix of marshals at the scene - some more experienced than others. We both know from our own experiences that it is natural to question your actions at the scene and 'could I have done better'. We think the answer to that question has to be that it was handled very well. Marshals attended the incident promptly and called for the correct backup, both drivers were extricated quickly and safely, the scene was cleaned up quickly and racing was able to continue without any unnecessary delay. So, we'd like to publicly thank all those at the scene for a job well done. Let's hope it's a long time before we have to deal with the next one. We would also like to thank all the marshals involved in the Junior Ginetta incident at Cascades and the Clio "bank bashing" at Hill Top. Even though these were not as serious as the G50 accident, they were also well handled by the marshals, who again communicated very well with race control, rescue crews and medics. Best regards, Simon Morrell / Colin Whitter (BRSCC/BARC rescue)

The Performance and Economy Chip Tuning Sports/Saloon Championship will be contested over 12 rounds in 2009 as follows :

Round Date Circuit Organising club 1/2 28th March Oulton Park BARC (NW)–DoubleHeader 3 26th April Cadwell Park BARCHQ) 4 23rd May Oulton Park BARC (NW) – Dave Simpson Memorial 5 20th June Oulton Park BARC (HQ) 6/7 11th/12th July Croft BARC (HQ) – Double Header 8/9 8th/9th August Anglesey BRSCC (NW) – Double Header 10 13th September Mallory Park BARC (HQ) 11/12 26th September Oulton Park BARC (NW) – Double Header

There are some minor amendments to the championship regulations in 2009 which should be carefully noted, with particular reference to the championship sponsor's decals which all cars should carry. When you register for the championship, decals will be posted to you.

Drivers please note the new Blue Book regulations for exhaust systems with catalytic converters if you have a production based car of any kind. See page 150 section 22.

Paul Dobson did it again! Four drivers had a chance of winning but Paul got there in the end to win the 2008 Performance and Economy Chip Tuning Sports Saloon Championship.



		OVERALL

1	Paul Dobson		83
2	Denis Crompton		77
3	Chris Maries		77
4	Robert Pritchard		76
5	Peter Davies		58
6	Phil Hall		56
7	Brian Allen		51
8	Iain Gorrie		50
9	Jeremy Snowden		46
10	Alastair Chalmers		45

The average grid for 2008 was 29.5! Many thanks to our sponsors, it was a worthwhile season for them and we are delighted that they will be staying with us in 2009.

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Our sponsors for 2009: Our Title Sponsor is Performance and Economy Chip Tuning.

We are also part sponsored by Z Car Minis who run several of their cars in our championship. SINGLE ENGINED MINI. ZCARS.ORG.UK

The final podium of 2008

Oulton Park winners. Sports Saloon Championship.27.09.08

L to R:

Phil Hall, class F. Dennis Crompton, class E. Paul Dobson, class D and overall champion. Rob Pritchard, classB. Jeremy Snowdon, class A. Chris Maries, class C. Photo by Matt Sayle

Paul Dobson is the overall champion of the 2008 Performance N Economy Chip Tuning Sports and Saloon Car Championship. Photo by Matt Sayle

Our title sponsor, Ric Wood in his Opel Astra DTM. Photo by Matt Sayle

General Information

This Centre of the British Automobile Racing Club has existed since the end of the Second World War, and has organised many different types of competitive motor sport. Over the years, we have successfully run:

Driving Tests
Kart Meetings
Road Rallies
Stage Rallies
Autocross events
Sprints
Motor Races at several different Circuits

For many years, we were responsible for running one of the premier stages on what was then known as the Lombard RAC Rally.

Historically, our Race Meetings have included rounds of the following high profile Championships :-

The British Open Trophy
Formula 5000
The Gold Cup
Thundersports

Nowadays, this Centre runs Race Meetings at the Oulton Park and

Anglesey Circuits, and together with the use of other regional circuits, we organise the sports/saloon championshipwhich attracts considerable interest amongst racing fans in the North West of Britain.

The first lap charge down the Avenue at Oulton Park.

In the early years, the Chairmanship of the Centre changed annually, but in 1959, Mr. H.M. "Jock" Sinclair took the Chair, and began the work which has shaped the North Western Centre into the dynamic region of the BARC which it is today, organising Race Meetings and a well supported and closely contended regional Championship.

Since "Jock", there have been three other Chairmen; Ken Mitchell, Dave Blundell and the present incumbent, Ray Sumner.

There is also a Social side to the Centre, with a Christmas Social and our annual Dinner and Dance; "The Real Night Out!" Keep an eye on our Calendar section for more details of these dates and venues etc.

Chris Allanson owner of Z Car Minis and regular competitor.

Chris Allanson owner of Z Car Minis, part sponsor and regular competitor.