SHMC past-President Ron Easton passed away on Friday 2nd November.
He had been a great supporter of the club since it was founded over 50 years ago with Autocross his chosen discipline. Competing in a TVR Vixen he won numerous regional championships and took the BTRDA Autocross Title in 1978.
West Prawle 1991 - Ron pictured on his way to the start line.
In a class of 18 starters (Yes 18! Those were the days..) Ron amazingly finished 8th at the incredible age of 75.
South Hams Motor Club have been running night road events since 1972 and we are constantly looking for the “ideal” format, listening to competitors and the changing conditions in the sport and area. We feel accuracy in all sides of the car will be required for a good result on our events.
In recent years we have got more of an eye to the future of the sport, trying to encourage more newcomers to step up from 12 car to National B events, and thus the events are being designed to be much kinder to cars, but not necessarily on the crews.
The ethos is becoming: “Do the event Saturday night, wash it Sunday and drive it to work Monday”.
We know our event supporters, Owen Vehicle Services and Country Maid, wish to see this format survive and I thank them for what is now three years of continued support, in multiple of ways.
We look forward to receiving your entry, and any questions you have please ask away, our details are in the SRs.
Regards
Richard and the Organising Team
Marshals Wanted!
As always we need a lot of helpers to make sure the rally runs smoothly - no experience necessary - if you can offer any help on the night (or before) please get in touch with our Chief Marshal via the club website at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Read a great article about the rally in the South Hams Sports Monthly. (Pages 28 and 29).
Article about the 2011 rally (formerly known as "The Nightmare") courtesy of the Kingsbridge Gazette - HERE
Owen Vehicle Services, Buckfastleigh
Contact Tim Owen: 07519 741908
Country Maid Sandwich Bar, Ivybridge
Tel: 01752 698469
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