Stonehaven and District Motor Club are currently on the hunt for competitors for our 2006 events. As well as being involved with Autotesting, Sprinting/Hillclimbs and Navigational/Stage Rallying, we are making a special effort this year to boost entries for our Autocross/Clubcross events. These are open to virtually any driver/car combination, so whether you’re an old hand with an ex-works rally 3-door Cosworth tucked away in your garage, or a 17-year-old newcomer looking to try some competition with a standard road hatchback, this could be worth a look! Many top-level motorsport champions including former BTCC Vectra pilot John Cleland started out doing Autocross so who knows where it could lead…

For those of you new to the scene, Autocross and Clubcross is an off-road Speed formula, i.e. cars compete against the clock, leaving the line at staggered intervals, the winner being the driver to complete the required amount of laps in the quickest time. Events will generally be held on grass or stubble fields. And although there is the chance of cars meeting on the track, Autocross is a non-contact formula so no stock car antics please!

Any type of car can be entered in Autocross events with minimal modifications. Fire extinguisher and mudflaps are mandatory, with a rollcage, harness and racing seat being recommended although not required. Classes will be divided according to engine size and transmission type. Most engine, suspension and bodywork modifications are unrestricted so modified road cars can be entered if you wish. Clubcross is similar although 4 wheel drive, forced induction and engines over 2000cc are usually prohibited, as are non-road legal tyres. Full technical regulations can be found in section G of the MSA Competitors handbook (which you will receive when you apply for a competition licence).

So take any old road car, tear the interior out, fit a 1.75L handheld extinguisher and a set of cheap off-road tyres and you’re ready to do some Autocrossing! It’s common to drive to an event in the car you’re competing in but most will prefer to trailer their cars. You will also require a club membership and MSA Competition Licence (£12 and £32 per year). A flameproof suit and helmet are required but welder’s overalls and a bike helmet with correct BSI numbers will suffice.

The provisional dates for the 2006 events are as follows. Venues and MSA Permit etc are TBC but if there is sufficient demand the events will go ahead. The first one is not until June so even if you’re preparing a car from scratch you will have plenty of time! Events will be counters in the SDMC Speed Championship, the SDMC Club Championship and the SDMC Fiesta Challenge. Recent events have been held at Netherley near Stonehaven but new venues are being considered.


June 4th – Clubcross
August 6th – Autocross
September 3rd – Autocross


So if you think charging round a field sideways in a stripped out Sierra sounds like a good laugh, this is probably for you! For more information please send PM or email creationracing@hotmail.com

 

Late 2006 and count me in !

just getting started on my beast !

 

Don't need a full-blown rally car mate, a scrapyard refugee 3i would be a good bet as well!

Nice car by the way...

 

might consider it for the e30 ???

 

Do it mate! We have a couple of nutters who double enter in a much-abused BMW 328, they always look like theyre having fun!

 

the first events in june roy ,is there a fiesta challenge this year ,i used to do it when it first started but there wasnt much interest ,would easy enter if there was enough folk doing it this year ,when i started there were only three to five fiestas max ,one time there was only two of us doing it .
will have to go find a fiasco now ,doh!

 

Well there has only been me doing the Fiestas the last 2 years so it's not exactly brimming over with interest unfortunately. Yes there is a Fiesta Challenge, 3 Autotests, 2 Autocross and one Clubcross will count towards it. Dont think there is a seperate Fiesta class at events anymore, we just get put in the sub 1400cc class but each event still will earn us Fiesta Challenge points.

I do have a few new names interested in the Fiestas, just a case of getting them all sorted out and ready to compete. Hopefully will have a few more entries than has been the case recently... But yeah, your entry would be much appreciated Harvey if you could get a car sorted out!

 

If anyone is interested, I now have the 2006 SDMC membership application forms. You will need this or another MSA recognised motor club membership in order to enter. So if youre interested in spectating, marshalling, competing or just generally becoming involved in motorsport, drop me an email to creationracing@hotmail.com and I shall send you a form ASAP.

Thanks guys,

Roy K.

 

For anyone who is interested, here are the revised regs for the Fiesta Challenge....

SDMC Fiesta Challenge Supplementary Regulations


These are merely supplementary, all RACMSA regulations must also be applied.


Engine - must be based in the Ford 957, 1117 or 1119cc engine. Maximum rebore + 0.060". Camshaft, pistons and crankshaft are unrestricted. Cylinder head is unrestricted but must retain standard size valves. Air filter and exhaust system are unrestricted but original exhaust manifold must be retained. Fuelling, either by carburettor or fuel injection must be by the standard method, i.e. original carburettor on original manifold. Cooling system is unrestricted. Engine mounts are unrestricted. No forced induction is permitted.

Suspension and Steering - Unrestricted but must retain the original system of springing.

Transmission – Must retain the original front wheel drive layout. No straight-cut gears or limited slip differentials permitted.

Brakes – Unrestricted.

Electrical – Wiring, lamps and instruments are unrestricted but functioning alternator and starter motor must be fitted.

Interior - Modification to soft interior trim is unrestricted.

Bodywork – Must be based on a standard Ford Fiesta body type, any model permitted. Steel bonnet, doors and tailgate must be retained. No drilling or lightening of the shell is permitted. All glass can be replaced with Perspex of minimum 4mm. The windscreen, if glass, must be laminated. A roll cage and sump guard are recommended. Vehicles must be of presentable appearance.

Wheels and tyres - Must be max 13" x 4.5" steels with max 155 section tyres.

Safety – As per RACMSA Safety Regulations.

 

Hello again all.

Some of you maybe interested to know that the club has decided to hire out competition-ready cars to people wanting to compete but who dont have a suitable car. Hire costs will be kept as low as we can, however the cars will be nothing fancy and on a first come first served basis. We should also be able to lend out helmets and flameproofs as well to those who need.

If anyone is interested please PM or email.

Thanks,

Roy K.