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2012
Blythswood Heritage Run - 29 Jan
The
Blythswood Heritage Run will follow a similar format to the very
successful event, in 2011. The finish will be in Drymen for
supper. A Roadbook and Rally Plates will be provided.
We
are looking for cars to represent those that would have taken part in
the Monte Carlo Rallies from the 1940’s through to the
1970’s. The event will be flagged off from the Start Ramp
of the Rallye Monte Carlo Historique, once the Rally cars have been
cheered on their way.
Cut off date for entries 22 Jan.
Feature
Ecurie Ecosse team challenge Monte Carlo
The
Monte veteran Ralph Forbes, a regular at CCHMSC events, has put
together a 7 car team for the 2012 Monte Carlo Historique under under
the famous "Ecurie Ecosse" name.
72 year old Ralph, from West
Linton south of Edinburgh, will be competing in his 1978 Fiat 128,
co-driven with son Wesley. Ralph approached Ecurie Ecosse patron Hugh
McCaig for permission to drive to the principality under the Ecurie
Ecosse name.
“The Challenge is to win it,” said
Forbes, who believes that a team of Scottish drivers will have a better
chance of taking home a prize than individual private entries.
"Under
event rules, the times from the best five competitors out of seven,
count. So, if you can get five cars in the top 50, you are in with a
chance. It will be very competitive. However, we have good, experienced
drivers. My son, Wesley, has won his class at the Monte before. We know
what is required but you also need luck." [more]
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Classic
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column will
publicise other classic car events around Scotland. If you would like
your event featured here then email details to
events@caledonianmsc.com
See also the NESCRO website
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| Clydebank Monte Carlo
Rally Start - 29 January Make
a date for 1.00pm on Jan 29th to be at Clydebank college to see around
100 Classic cars at the Monte Show, then the departure of the cars to
Monte Carlo.
Final countdown to the Monte Carlo Historique start at Clydebank
College on Sunday 29th. Lots to see for spectators from 1.00pm onwards.
See all the Monte competitors, Blythswood Heritage cars and the Monte
Show of classic cars. American driver Bradley Mottier and navigator
William Hoff will be starting from Clydebank in a 1971 Datsun 240Z
Douglas
Anderson (plus his 1963 Triumph Herald), was at Clydebank College
recently for an official photo-shoot in front of West
Dunbartonshire Council's advertising trailer. The Monte Carlo
Show, which precedes the rally Start will be open to the public at
Clydebank College from 1pm onwards on the day. First international car
off the ramp at 5.24pm. Remember, watching this famous event is
FREE so just turn up, bring friends and family, and get behind
Clydebank's Monte.
Cup Cake Dancers at the Monte Show
Come along to see the Monte Show and see the Cup Cake dancers as they
entertain the spectators and crews of the cars at Clydebank. Have your
photo taken with your favourite Classic car and the girls. Lots to see
and do from 2.00pm onwards. Catering aailable for food and drink
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| Monte Carlo
Rally Start - 29 January
Following the successful 2011 Monte Carlo Historique Rally start from
Blythswood Square in Glasgow, the 2012 Monte start will begin from
Clydebank, in the shadow of the famous A-listed Titan Crane.
Join the starters as they line up from 2.00pm on the Sunday
afternoon before they depart on their 2190 mile trip to Monte Carlo
from 5.00pm.
Bylthswood Heritage Run (Entry List now Closed)
For those with Classic cars not going to Monte Carlo there is the
Blythswood Heritage Run which departs over the ramp,
immediately after the Monte starters have all departed on their way to
Monaco.
Entrants will have the choice to either follow the Monte
rally cars on their first leg toward Dumfries, or a shorter
route to finish at Drymen. Entries can join the line-up of
Classic Cars in the Monte Carlo show, (see below), so come along for
2.00pm and make a day of it. NOTE - Entry List now CLOSED
All entries should have received their Final Instructions. If not received contact entry secretary June Anderson 01382 731755
Monte Carlo Show - (Entry list now Closed)
A special period Monte Carlo Show will be located on the site of the
former John Brown shipyard before the Monte cars leave the start ramp
in front of the Clydebank College campus. In addition to some great club and trade stands,
will be a show of pre 1980 Classic cars that would have
taken part in past Monte Carlo Rallies.
If your car fits the bill and you would like to join the line-up of
Monte and Heritage Run entries, then contact Jim Paterson;
email jim.paterson@btinternet.com
All entries should have received their Final arrival Instructions. If not received contact entry secretary June Anderson 01382 731755
Follow the event build up on Facebook here
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Monte 2012 Gala Dinner - 28 January
To
celebrate the Monte start on Sunday 29th a pre start gala dinner will
be held in the Beardmore Hotel Clydebank. Drinks reception and dinner
with hopefully a famous after dinner speaker, all for £35.
There are also special deals if you would like to stay the night at the hotel. Contact Douglas Anderson dglanderson1@yahoo.co.uk for details, and to book your place. |
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| CCHMSC Calendar of events for 2012
The new 2012 events rom CCHMSC. We
hope
you will find all or some of the events a
good reason to get your classic on the road and see a bit of Scotland
that you would normally never see on your daily commute.Full details and
Regs etc will appear closer to the time of each event. [ more]
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Monte 2012 Press Launch - 7 December
The
Scottish Start for the Monte on 29 January 2012 will be Clydebank,
Announced at the press launch on 7 December at the Beardmore Hotel
Clydebank the Monte will start from the All new Clydebank College on
the banks of the Clyde. Beside the College bus terminal there will be a
show of around 100 Pre 1980 Classic cars that would have taken part in
past Monte Carlo Rallies, [more] |
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For
Sale - studded tyres
Winter
is on us and fitting snow tyres on the Classic is a must if you enjoy
rsallying in the white stuff. A variety of makes for sale here
may be just what you need, or are looking for. All at reasonable
prices.. [more] |
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January
2012 Edition

We are pleased to send you MSA News issue 21, January 2012.
Among the contents this month you will find:
• MSA designates 2012: The Year of the Motor Club • Go Motorsport 2012 to focus on Club development • Josh Webster named RSF MSA Young Driver of the Year • National Motorsport Week 2012 toolkit now available • Team UK 2012 to be unveiled at Autosport International
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the newsletter in PDF format by clicking here or on the image above. |
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runs rallies and tours for historic and sporting cars of all
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