Association of North East and Cumbria Car Clubs
Autocross Championship
Minutes of the Meeting 14/11/07
Present
D. Wellden Chairman, M. Wellden Secretary, G. Hall Treasurer, J. Storey CDMC, Ian Wetherburn TDMC, M. Mitchell CDMC, A. Buckley CDMC, S. Wilkinson ADMC, D. Brown Jnr, CDMC, J. Nicol CDMC, B. Moore ADMC, R. Guthrie CDMC, G. Guthrie CDMC, J. Wood CDMC, J. Mooney CDMC, A. Davison CDMC, K. Bowman CDMC, I. Huitson CDMC, K. Yeoman CDMC, M. Mabon ADMC, F. Imeson ADMC, D. Elliott TDMC, M. English Observer, D. Height Observer, P. Dixon Observer.
Apologies
S. Law, J. Wonders, G. Harrison
Minutes of Previous Meeting
Proposed by G. Hall
Seconded by R. Guthrie
Chairman’s Report
Association meeting reported that they have a pot of money to give away if clubs are promoting ‘Volunteers in Motorsport’, Any clubs interested should contact the MSA.
The MSA also have a ‘Club Development Fund’ available if clubs need equipment, the MSA have reported that this facility is not being used as much as it could be so if any clubs are in need of equipment don’t hesitate to contact the MSA for further details.
This years Inter-Association Event saw 3 teams entered from the North East and they did extremely well, due to the commitment and enthusiasm of the organisers and competitors in the NE we have been given the opportunity to host the 2008 Inter-Association Event.
Treasurer’s Report
G. Hall distributed the end of year accounts and explained them in detail, he said there is still approximately £700.00 to come in from trackside sponsors. There is a balance of £6089.08 to start off the 2008 season. Graham added that the Championship is going from strength to strength each year after the Committee took over four years ago with a deficit budget and if anyone wanted to see the full accounts books and any other paperwork just to let him know and he would be willing to let them see them.
Co-Ordinator’s Report
In the absence of the Championship Co-Ordinator
Dave Wellden said that as far as he is aware all results have been
advertised widely, competitors who have email will have received them
as long as we have up-to-date information regarding email addresses,
results are posted on the Championship Website. DW apologised to 2
members who had not received their results but said he was aware that
they knew of their final positions.
Past Events
The Finals - K. Yeoman said this was one of the best tracks of the season and to his knowledge everyone had a ‘cracking’ day. G. Hall thanked everyone who helped with the Finals and said the event ran smoothly, there were 54 competitors and no complaints from anyone.
A.O.B.
A discussion took place regarding an MSA British Autocross Championship being created. DW took the idea to the Autocross/Rallycross Sub Committee meeting and they discussed it at length. Two out of three Associations, the BTRDA and the MDA discussed their possibility of involvement in this with very [positive feedback and the general opinion is that the MSA are happy to give it British Status. A further meeting has been arranged for 21/11/07 at Standsted Airport to discuss this matter further. The format DW had suggested has been diluted. Four or five double-header events hosted by different Associations at their venues is the aim, this would mean travelling to other Association events. Blue Book rules would be applied, points would be accrued over the series resulting in six class British Champions with the person receiving most points being crowned ‘British Autocross Champion’.
John Wood asked if DW could enquire what licence would be needed, DW has already asked this question and was told a Non-race National B licence should be sufficient.
DW thanked the Competitors, individual Clubs and the Committee Members for their continued support during the 2007 series.
The current Committee members stood down from their posts in preparation for the AGM.
The meeting closed at 8.12pm
Association of North East and Cumbria Car Clubs
Autocross Championship
Annual General Meeting
14/11/07 8.30pm
Present
See minutes
of previous meeting with additional members as follows:-
K. Finlay CDMC, M. Finlay CDMC
S. Davies
joined the meeting at 9.14pm
Committee
members were voted in as follows; -
Chairperson - Dave Wellden
Vice Chairperson - John Wonders
Secretary - Mel Wellden
Treasurer - Graham Hall
Championship Co-Ordinator - Mel Wellden
Press Release Officer - Kev Finlay
Stewards - Andy Young B.E.C.C., John Storey C.D.M.C., Iain Huitson C.D.M.C.,
Micky Mitchell C.D.M.C., David Elliott T.D.M.C., Mick Finlay C.D.M.C., Steve Law C.D.M.C.
Proposals for Coming Season
All proposals were read and voted on, the following proposals were passed by the members present:-
Submitted By Steven Davies
3. Competitors will still be awarded their Championship and class points even if they enter the event after the closing date.
4. Each Motor Club that runs an event in the Championship must give a full list of results to the Championship Co-Ordinator on the day of the event. If the Co-Ordinator is not at the event then a list must be given to a member of the Committee.
5. Championship and class points must be updated within 7 days.
Submitted By John Storey (Proposal no 1 also submitted by Steve Law)
1. Class 1 to be updated to allow 1400cc Multi Valve engines.
2. Class 2 to have carburetion restrictions removed, ie would be the same as class 4 but 1400cc.
3. Championship fees to be reduced to £25.00 for the 2008 season.
Submitted by Colin Salkeld
1. Rearrange regs so technical regulations are on first page before class regulations.
2. Enter – LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIALS ARE NOT PERMITTED after the sentence Standard gearbox and differential applicable to the vehicle must be used P1.0.
Submitted by Dave Wellden
1. Enter Points will only be awarded to competitors for rounds they have competed in following registration after the sentence, Championship numbers will be allocated by the Championship Co-Ordinator P11.
Dave Wellden thanked everyone for taking the time and trouble to attend and for their valuable input into the discussions around the proposals and elections of the Committee.
Next meeting arranged for 9/1/08 meeting closed 11.00pm