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2008 Anniversary Events.
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Event |
Date |
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1. Great North Winter Challenge |
18 to 20 January |
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2. Rally In The Park |
TBA |
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3. The Argyll Run |
27 April |
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4. La Carrera Caledonia |
7/8 June |
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5. Stobs Classic |
15 June |
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6. Deeside Way |
26 July |
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7. Culzean Autoclassica
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23 and 24 August |
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8. Trans Scot Challenge |
6 September |
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9. North East 25 Classic
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25 and 26 October |
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10. Evening with Stuart Turner
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4 November |
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1. Great North Winter Challenge |
18 to 20 January |
The Great North Winter Challenge ‘Monte’ starts on the evening of 18
January in Aberdeen and makes its way north over famous mountain
passes including the Cockbridge to Tomintoul road. The Friday night
halt will be in the Inverness area.
Saturday will include Scotland’s own Turini, the pass of the cattle,
near Applecross. The rally then returns to the Inverness area for
the 50 mile night navigational rally.
Sunday brings the final run in to the winter resort of Aviemore for
‘special tests’ Less than £200 per crew of 2 including Bed and
Breakfast on Friday and Saturday night and a meal and prize-giving.
Contact Douglas Anderson 01382 731755
This years event moves to East Fortune in East Lothian with some
stunning locations for tests. Jointly run with the Scottish KCC, the
event will use the popular format used last year, with early tests
being joined up for the “Grand Finalé”. Scrutineering begins at
0830am with first car at 10.00am at the Museum of Flight East
Fortune.
For £30 you will get a monte style rallyplate, with the chance to
undertake some long with flowing tests. Ideal for beginners and
experts alike. There will also be a Class for modern cars. This
Classic and Historic rally is designed to blow away the winter
cobwebs! At the same time. help Kids in Africa get an Education
through
www.projectstedfast.co.uk who are building a school in Kenya.
Contact Iain Scoular 01506 855794
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3. The Argyll Run |
27 April |
Marking more than a century since the opening of the Argyll Motor
Factory, and the launch of “Friends of the Rest” initiative, a
touring run starting from Loch Lomond will be held over roads and
hill climbs used to test the Argyll car. After driving through the
Loch Lomond National Park and the Trossachs, the day will conclude
with a Concours d'Elegance.
Generous prizes and a hot buffet at the new Loch Lomond National
Park HQ in Balloch, where an exhibition of the “Friends of the Rest”
will be available to visit. All this for a £25 entry.
Jointly organised with the RSAC, the event is open to Vintage,
Historic and Modern sporting Classics welcome.
Contact Douglas Anderson 01382
731755
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4. La Carrera Caledonia |
7/8 June |
Now in its sixth successful year, La Carrera Caledonia is a
non-competitive but challenging 500 mile event traversing the roads
used by the Scottish Rally of the 1950’s.
The route starts from Gretna Green, through the Border Country,
stopping overnight in Pitlochry before continuing the following day
to the finish at Aviemore via Perthshire and the North East of
Scotland. You will drive through stunning scenery, over mountain
passes and along amazing, deserted, driving roads through
spectacular Scotland for an entry fee of £80. The event is open to
all classic, kit and modern sporting cars.
Contact: Jim McGuiness on 07774 914636
Promoted by Hawick & Border Car Club on 15th June 2008, the event
will be held entirely within private land of Stobs camp 3.5 miles
South of Hawick.
Up to 20 special tests on largely smooth tarmac surface, miles of
tests for a competitive entry fee. No public road mileage, simple
test navigation, ideal for novices and experienced crews alike.
Catering will be provided.
Contact Jason Ferry, 07796155810
Starting in the Aberdeen area at 10.00 hrs this tour of Royal
Deeside will take in an abundance of enjoyable roads and views.
There will be a lunch halt and will finish at the Grampian Transport
Museum in Alford, where afternoon tea and prizegiving will be
included in the entry fee of £34.
Contact: George Robinson 01224 319091
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7. Culzean Autoclassica
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23 and 24 August |
An exciting new two day event for Classic and Historic cars, part of
the Culzean Autoclassica, the prestigious Goodwood style classic,
historic and racing gathering.
Enjoy the thrill of a mini spectator stage through the castle
grounds. Face the challenge of the fast and flowing tests at the
historic Turnberry racing circuit, and test your skills on the
optional night rally. Excellent value at £59 for this two day event.
Contact Douglas Anderson 01382 731755
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8. Trans Scot Challenge |
6 September |
The Trans Scottish Challenge returns to a one day event on the 6th
September.
This years event will start in Central Scotland and tour the border
country visiting places of interest and concluding with a series of
optional tests at a site frequented by some of Scotland’s racing
legends.
The day will finish with a prizegiving and a reception. Vintage,
veteran, historic and modern cars of a sporting nature are all
welcome.
The entry fee is £29.
Contact: Jim Paterson 01968 672644
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9. North East 25 Classic
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25 and 26 October |
A Scottish classic rally organised by 750 and Stonehaven MC’s to
test the endurance of both crews and car.
The event spans the 25 hours between 12 noon on 25-26th October
2008.
Tests during Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning vary from sealed
tarmac to some mild loose gravel, with regularity tests between.
Saturday night also incorporates the Hairst navigational rally - a
true north east of Scotland classic!
Contact: Tom Hynd 01561 362767
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10. Evening with Stuart Turner
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4 November |
An open buffet evening at the BMW Garage Perth on 4th Nov starting
at 8.00 p.m. Open to all Clubs for a motorsporting evening with
Stuart.
Stuart has had a lifelong involvement with motorsport. After being
British Champion Co-driver for 3 years he moved into team
management, first with BMC where he led them to several Monte Carlo
Rally wins and later with Ford where, as Director of Motorsport, he
was responsible for their race and rally programmes across Europe.
Under his leadership Ford won both World and European Championships.
Contact Douglas Anderson 01382 731755
Celebrating the end of the anniversary year, and an
occasion to present the Championship prizes. Full details to follow.
For more Scottish and NESCRO Classic
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