Backfire - May 2008

The Bristol Pegasus Motor Club Backfire - May 2008

2008 BPMC Events Calendar 2008

Changes shown BOLD


February	Friday Monday	Oth 11^th	Nav Scatter Club Night
March	Friday Monday Friday Saturday	yth 10^t^h14^t^h29^t^h	Nav Ex Club Night Stoneleigh Show Visit Great Western Sprint
April	Monday	14^t^h	Club Night
May	Monday Sunday Monday Monday Monday	5^th 11^t^h 12^t^h19^t^h26^th	The Wessex Sprint Production Car Trial Club Night Treasure Hunt Bristol Llandow Sprint
June	Sunday Monday Saturday Monday	8^th gth 14^t^h23^rd	ACE Classic Tour Club Night AutoSolo Treasure Hunt
July	Monday Monday	14^t^h21^st	Club Night Treasure Hunt
August	Saturday Monday Monday Monday	gth 11^th18^th 25^th	Castle Combe Track Day Club Night Treasure Hunt Bristol Two Club Sprint
September	Monday Saturday	8^th20^th	Club Night AutoSolo
October	Monday Saturday Friday	13^t^h18^t^h24^th	Club Night The Pegasus Sprint Nav Scatter
November	Monday Friday Thursday	10^t^h14^t^h20^t^h	Club Night Nav Ex Karting Endurance Challenge
December	Friday Monday	5^th 8^th	Nav Ex AGM

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Production Car Trial

Sunday 11^th May

Hopefully Backfire will arrive before this event - we have enough people who have entered or promissed to come along on the day to ensure the event runs. You can still turn up on the day and any road car should be fine - 1pm start - follow the signs for Dundry from the A38 south of Bristol and look out for the Orange arrows that will guide you into the field. Don't miss out on this fun, low cost event.

Regs are still available from the Website or please contact Andy Moss on 0117 9041841 or e-mail andvOmossdata.co.uk.

Club Night

Monday 12^th May GUEST SPEAKER

Alan Freke from the Frenchay Historic Society. Alan will be giving a talk on the automotive technical illustrator Frank Simpson. Wheatsheaf from 8.30pm

TREASURE HUNT

Monday 19th May ToOz. and beyond!

The first

treasure hunt of the season is nearly upon us and this time Chris Goodchild has set a route that takes in some beautiful country

lanes around the South

Gloucestershire area.

The start location is the Public Playing fields car park (signposted from the B4509) in Wickwar, grid reference 721-884. The route is around 20 miles long and will end at the 'Royal Oak', Leighterton, a traditional country pub with a nice selection of real ales for you to savour!

No previous experience is required, route instructions should be very straightforward and this is intended to be a fun event for everyone. All you need is something to write with, so please come along and have a try, there's even prizes for the three highest scoring teams!

Please aim to arrive at the start location at around 7.15pm for signing on and the questions will be handed out at 7.30pm. If you have any queries or can't find the start point please call Chris on 07875 388483.

Llandow Sprint

Monday 26^th May

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Lots of entries have been arriving for our annual trip across the Severn Bridge, but if you are quick you could still get an entry - Regs available from the website or from Andy Moss - 0117 9041841. Marshals should contact Bob Hart. Telephone 0117 9409772 or 07799 056176. E Mail bob.hart(cDbluevonder.co.uk

ACE Classic Tour

Sunday 8^thJune

Primarily aimed at Classic Vehicles, most interesting vehicles are welcomed on the charity vehicle run - entry form later in the magazine.

Club Night

Monday 9^t^h June

Wheatsheaf Winterbourne from

8.30pm

Chepstow Auto Solo

Saturday 14^thJune

The club will be returning to

Chepstow racecourse on the 14^th

of June for our second Auto Solo

event.

This time we will use a different part of the venue, which will be flatter and more open than the stables area we used last September. We will return to the more unusual layout later in the year. More details later in this issue.

Photo : Start of the 2007 ACE Classic Tour

A fun Sunday run starting from BAWA in Southmead Road - what better excuse to get the car out.

Treasure Hunt

Monday 23^rdJune More details next month.

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Chairman's Chat

By Kieron Winter

The Wessex Sprint has seen some changes in the planned organising team due to work commitments. Bob Hart is stepping up to take over the Clerk of the Course role, wife Lesley will be up in the Control Tower in Course Control and daughter Jennifer steps up to take over as Chief Paddock Marshall. I am also assuming that son Michael will be on the start line - what a great family effort and the club is very lucky to have such commitment from the Hart family. There will also be family rivalry amongst the entrants with father and son Corfield and Devall battling it out for top honours.

The month of May is a busy one for the Club, with two Sprints, the Production Car trial, club night with guest speaker and the first Treasure Hunt of the year.

I am writing this article at the end of April and the entries for the Wessex Sprint have closed and an entry of 121 cars has been received. This is down on the number we have had in recent years as is the entry so far received for the Llandow Sprint at the end of May.

I guess I should not be too surprised at this, as I understand other Speed events run so far this year have also seen reduced entry lists. As we are seeing the price of petrol and food increasing as well as the cost of mortgages, it should be no surprise that some of the entrants are choosing not to enter events. This is a cycle that we have seen before and hopefully will be a temporary blip. On the positive side, 40 of the 121 entrants are doing so under the Bristol Pegasus Motor Club name, probably the highest percentage of members in the entry list for a long time.

If you have not yet entered for the LLandow Sprint, then you will need to get your entries in soon as the closing date is near. We also need some more marshals for the event. If you are able to help marshal then please let our Chief Marshal, Bob Hart know or the Event Secretary, Mai Allen. As well as getting a free lunch at the event, we will also refund the bridge toll.

If you are looking for cheaper motorsport then we have a few events coming up that will cater for your wallet. Firstly we have the Production Car Trial. The event takes place at Dundry and the field we use is non-damaging and so is suitable for any road car, in recent events we

The Bristol Pegasus Motor Club Backfire - May 2008

have had Saab estate cars, a Ford C-Max and a Bugatti enter the event! If you are interested in entering or would like more information, then please contact Andy Moss. Andy would also be pleased to hear from you if you are able to marshal.

structure used by the Cotswold Motor Sport Group Competitors Club which has classes for historic cars registered before 1st January 1980, saloon/hatchbacks/estate cars, two seat sports cars and specialist sports cars, kit cars and cars ineligible for the other classes. Hopefully this will allow some competitors who could not enter their car last year, enter the event this year. The regulations are in preparation, so to receive a set when they are available, please contact the event Secretary, Chris Thompson.

We then have our first Treasure Hunt of the year, the event is free to enter and all you need is a car, a passenger, a pencil to write down your answers and a sense of humour. The idea of the event is to follow the simple route instructions and answer the cryptic questions you will find (or not find) along the route. We usually finish in a country pub where you can enjoy a drink with the other entrants and discuss the answers that you drove past several times but just could not find.

Looking forward to June we will be running an Auto Solo at Chepstow. This event will take place at the other end of the race course to our event of September 2007, on the large tarmac area by the Grandstands. This event is designed for the club level competitor and you do not need a MSA licence, helmet or race suit. The event is for road-going cars, you must drive it to the event and it must be taxed and have a MOT (if applicable). However this year we have adopted the class

For our May club night we will welcome Alan Freke from the Frenchay Historic Society. Alan will be giving a talk on the technical illustrator Frank Simpson. As

someone whose artistic talent runs to drawing match stick men, I have always been impressed by the work of technical illustrators and artists and always look forward to cut-away drawings whether they are of cars, bikes or planes in magazines. Alan is well known to the club as he is one of the organisers of the Frenchay Motor Show which the club has supported over the past few years. Please come along to the Wheatsheaf to hear Alan and enjoy a drink with other club members.

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Get It Sideways Rally 12^th April 2008

than it takes to warm up the engine but alas you've guessed it, second stage complete clutch failure, everyone said that's rallying! By now I was wondering what I had to do to finish an event but what really got me pissed off was everyone saying " THAT'S RALLYING".

So on to the next event the Get It Sideways rally at Down Ampney on the 12th April. David suggested I go on my own and use Sat Nav as I wouldn't be in the car for long, but I persuaded him to come by telling him I had replaced every part likely to give trouble, we can't fail to finish. Now I bet your all thinking they did it, but no, on the second stage a just fitted new Clutch cable snapped, everyone knew that if they dared to say that's rallying they would get a wheel brace around the head, after I calmed down the Clerk of the course said if I got it fixed we could rejoin on the seventh stage, as I had the old cable we were running again in 45 minutes and had a great time on the last four stages.

Despite my growing list of failures I am not put off in the least and I will finish the next event which is the EMCOS rally at Down Ampney on the 24th May........watch this space!!

By Phil Turner

Some club members will know that I re-booted my rally career in July 2007 by entering the Azimghur stages with my old friend Alan as my navigator. After several offs and some mix ups with left and right we finished the rally 64th overall which I was very happy with. It has gone progressively down hill from there starting with the Fat Albert stages where we lost all gears on the 5th stage and had to retire, everyone said that's rallying!

Next came the Patriot stages in Caerwent on the 30th September, this time my son David navigated for me [Alan couldn't because he had slit his wrists at Keevel Airfield]. Everyone said look out for the high kerbs, "I will", I said but it took just two stages before I hit one and tore out the o/s rear swinging arm and had to retire, everyone said that's rallying!

Not deterred I entered the three counties rally at Smeatharpe on the 2nd March with David looking forward to staying in the car longer

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The Chepstow Solo

Saturday 14th June

The club will be returning to Chepstow racecourse on the 14th June for its second Auto Solo event. Auto Solo is a new form of sport in the UK and has come across from the USA where it is very popular. It is similar to Autotesting where competitors have to make there way around a route marked out by cones, but there is no reversing or stopping astride a line during the run. In fact the cones are spaced further apart so that it is run at a higher speed, but it is still a test of a driver controlling their car, rather than who has the largest engine.

There are six classes for road-going cars which must be driven to the event, be taxed and have a MOT (if applicable):

A.Historic cars - any car registered or manufactured before 1st January 1980

B. Other saloons, hatchbacks, estates, 4 seat coupes and convertibles up to 1400cc

C. Other saloons, hatchbacks, estates, 4 seat coupes and convertibles up to 1401cc to 2000cc

D.Other saloons, hatchbacks, estates, 4 seat coupes and convertibles over 2000cc

E.Production 2 seat sports cars (open and fixed roof)

F.Specialist sports cars, kit cars suitable for road use and other cars ineligible for classes A to E.

Competitors will have the chance to drive each course three times and

the best two times will count for the results (i.e. you can muck up one of the runs). As in Autotests, you will be given a penalty for striking the cones or taking the wrong route.

The entry list is broken into three groups. One group will be driving, one group preparing to drive and one group will be marshalling. After everyone in the group has taken their three runs, then you swap over and so on. You then move onto the next course. The entry is restricted to 39 cars, so if you are interested in competing, then please make sure that Chris Thompson has your details so that he can send you a copy of the regulations and a booking form. Chris can be contacted as follows:

15 Saxon Way, Bradley Stoke, Bristol, BS32 9AR

Telephone: 01454 615604

Email: cmtbristol@tiscali.co.uk

The regulations and entry form will also be available to download from the club website. If you have any questions about the event, please contact Clerk of the Course Kieron Winter or Secretary of the Meeting, Chris Thompson.

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Pos	Entrant Driver 1 Driver 2 Team 1 Team 2 Engine Total
1	David Garnett	Kubica	Kovalainen	BMW	Honda	BMW	316
2	Simon Moss	Kubica	Fisichella	Super Aguri	McLaren	Ferrari	306
3	Julie Farrow	Kubica	Bourdais	Super Aguri	McLaren	Ferrari	304
4	Simon Sweet	Raikkonen	Trulli	Toyota	Toro Rosso	Ferrari	297
5	Chris & Dominic Bennett	Kubica	Alonso	BMW	Renault	BMW	296
6	Toby Harris	Kubica	Hamilton	Toyota	Super Aguri	Ferrari	294
7	Dick Craddy	Raikkonen	Rosberg	Red Bull	Force India	Mercedes	284
8	Rex Meaden	Alonso	Rosberg	BMW	Red Bull	Mercedes	281
9	Gary Tanner	Alonso	Bourdais	BMW	Williams	Mercedes	280
10	Steve Clark	Raikkonen	Rosberg	Toyota	Toro Rosso	Mercedes	279
11	Terry Russell	Heidfeld	Kovalainen	Williams	Super Aguri	Mercedes	277
12=	Andy Baverstock	Kubica	Hamilton	Honda	Super Aguri	Ferrari	276
12=	Charlotte Emsley	Raikkonen	Alonso	Toro Rosso	Super Aguri	Ferrari	276
14=	Donny Allen	Button	Sato	Ferrari	Toyota	BMW	273
14=	John Page	Rosberg	Bourdais	Force India	McLaren	Ferrari	273
16	Pete Stowe	Rosberg	Webber	Honda	McLaren	BMW	267
17	Alison & Sam Bennett	Fisichella	Hamilton	Williams	Red Bull









	Cover : Ian Hall on the start line at the Great western Sprint at Castle Combe Photo : Pete Stowe



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Production Car Trial Sunday 11^th May Hopefully Backfire will arrive before this event - we have enough people who have entered or promissed to come along on the day to ensure the event runs. You can still turn up on the day and any road car should be fine - 1pm start - follow the signs for Dundry from the A38 south of Bristol and look out for the Orange arrows that will guide you into the field. Don't miss out on this fun, low cost event. Regs are still available from the Website or please contact Andy Moss on 0117 9041841 or e-mail andvOmossdata.co.uk. Club Night Monday 12^th May GUEST SPEAKER Alan Freke from the Frenchay Historic Society. Alan will be giving a talk on the automotive technical illustrator Frank Simpson. Wheatsheaf from 8.30pm TREASURE HUNT Monday 19th May ToOz. and beyond! The first treasure hunt of the season is nearly upon us and this time Chris Goodchild has set a route that takes in some beautiful country		lanes around the South Gloucestershire area. The start location is the Public Playing fields car park (signposted from the B4509) in Wickwar, grid reference 721-884. The route is around 20 miles long and will end at the 'Royal Oak', Leighterton, a traditional country pub with a nice selection of real ales for you to savour! No previous experience is required, route instructions should be very straightforward and this is intended to be a fun event for everyone. All you need is something to write with, so please come along and have a try, there's even prizes for the three highest scoring teams! Please aim to arrive at the start location at around 7.15pm for signing on and the questions will be handed out at 7.30pm. If you have any queries or can't find the start point please call Chris on 07875 388483. Llandow Sprint Monday 26^th May



	The Bristol Pegasus Motor Club Backfire - May 2008

Chairman's Chat By Kieron Winter		The Wessex Sprint has seen some changes in the planned organising team due to work commitments. Bob Hart is stepping up to take over the Clerk of the Course role, wife Lesley will be up in the Control Tower in Course Control and daughter Jennifer steps up to take over as Chief Paddock Marshall. I am also assuming that son Michael will be on the start line - what a great family effort and the club is very lucky to have such commitment from the Hart family. There will also be family rivalry amongst the entrants with father and son Corfield and Devall battling it out for top honours.
The month of May is a busy one for the Club, with two Sprints, the Production Car trial, club night with guest speaker and the first Treasure Hunt of the year.


I am writing this article at the end of April and the entries for the Wessex Sprint have closed and an entry of 121 cars has been received. This is down on the number we have had in recent years as is the entry so far received for the Llandow Sprint at the end of May. I guess I should not be too surprised at this, as I understand other Speed events run so far this year have also seen reduced entry lists. As we are seeing the price of petrol and food increasing as well as the cost of mortgages, it should be no surprise that some of the entrants are choosing not to enter events. This is a cycle that we have seen before and hopefully will be a temporary blip. On the positive side, 40 of the 121 entrants are doing so under the Bristol Pegasus Motor Club name, probably the highest percentage of members in the entry list for a long time.
		If you have not yet entered for the LLandow Sprint, then you will need to get your entries in soon as the closing date is near. We also need some more marshals for the event. If you are able to help marshal then please let our Chief Marshal, Bob Hart know or the Event Secretary, Mai Allen. As well as getting a free lunch at the event, we will also refund the bridge toll. If you are looking for cheaper motorsport then we have a few events coming up that will cater for your wallet. Firstly we have the Production Car Trial. The event takes place at Dundry and the field we use is non-damaging and so is suitable for any road car, in recent events we



	The Bristol Pegasus Motor Club Backfire - May 2008

The Chepstow Solo Saturday 14th June The club will be returning to Chepstow racecourse on the 14th June for its second Auto Solo event. Auto Solo is a new form of sport in the UK and has come across from the USA where it is very popular. It is similar to Autotesting where competitors have to make there way around a route marked out by cones, but there is no reversing or stopping astride a line during the run. In fact the cones are spaced further apart so that it is run at a higher speed, but it is still a test of a driver controlling their car, rather than who has the largest engine. There are six classes for road-going cars which must be driven to the event, be taxed and have a MOT (if applicable): A.Historic cars - any car registered or manufactured before 1st January 1980 B. Other saloons, hatchbacks, estates, 4 seat coupes and convertibles up to 1400cc C. Other saloons, hatchbacks, estates, 4 seat coupes and convertibles up to 1401cc to 2000cc D.Other saloons, hatchbacks, estates, 4 seat coupes and convertibles over 2000cc E.Production 2 seat sports cars (open and fixed roof) F.Specialist sports cars, kit cars suitable for road use and other cars ineligible for classes A to E. Competitors will have the chance to drive each course three times and		the best two times will count for the results (i.e. you can muck up one of the runs). As in Autotests, you will be given a penalty for striking the cones or taking the wrong route. The entry list is broken into three groups. One group will be driving, one group preparing to drive and one group will be marshalling. After everyone in the group has taken their three runs, then you swap over and so on. You then move onto the next course. The entry is restricted to 39 cars, so if you are interested in competing, then please make sure that Chris Thompson has your details so that he can send you a copy of the regulations and a booking form. Chris can be contacted as follows: 15 Saxon Way, Bradley Stoke, Bristol, BS32 9AR Telephone: 01454 615604 Email: cmtbristol@tiscali.co.uk The regulations and entry form will also be available to download from the club website. If you have any questions about the event, please contact Clerk of the Course Kieron Winter or Secretary of the Meeting, Chris Thompson.