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CALL FOR ENTRIES

Can anyone that's either due to or contemplating entering this year's Borders or Tynedale rallies get in touch please? Whilst we had an initial flurry of entries in response to the early bird rate that we're very grateful for, things have gone a bit since and we're now concerned that we won't have enough to run this year. We are also conscious of some of the regulars being unable to make it and clashes with other events, despite our announcing the date of the event as long ago as last winter and in accordance with the rallying calendar at the time. To confirm, the minimum number required is 15 and we currently have 8 confirmed entries. Regrettably, due overheads, commitments to landowners and other considerations such as paying for food at the finish well in advance, we're not in a position to wait until the last minute in the hope of achieving the required number. We therefore hope to hear from a few more of you soon.

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9 Luke Carroll MCR TBC Austin Mini 1330 White 6604 KF Tynedale Novice
10 David Dickinson MCR Stuart Watson MCR BL Mini 998 White A583 KNB Tynedale Novice

Thanks all, getting closer and, again, if anyone is looking for a navigator, please get in touch

To help keep this event on track I have decided to get out from behind the camera and stick my nose into some maps.
A 1984 Mini City was found locally for a cheap price last Friday. It needed a few bits and pieces doing to make it rally worthy.

As found
Over the last four days me and Dave (the driver) have been bust fixing and replacing various items which either did not work or were not up to scratch for the rally.

So far the brakes have been fettled, the suspension adjusted (luckily it had Hi-Los fitted), the seats replaced, rear lights replaced, sealed beams replaced with Cibie H4s, chrome spats removed, bumpers attached and various electrical faults have been fixed. There still more to do like fitting a better breathing exhaust and air filter and building a dash panel with map reading light and clock.

As of today the car looks like this

By the way, if anyone is thinking of entering, do it quick and come and have some fun up North.

good effort stu!

Hang on Stu - who's going to take all the pictures?

Good on you for getting out - I'm sure you'll thoroughly enjoy it.

GraemeC wrote: Hang on Stu - who's going to take all the pictures?

Good on you for getting out - I'm sure you'll thoroughly enjoy it.

he's going to multi task

And a "drone" for 'Combe ?? Actually Stu, we are in Hexham that weekend, so will come and cheer you on.

Good luck Ian.

nimbusprint wrote:And a "drone" for 'Combe ?? Actually Stu, we are in Hexham that weekend, so will come and cheer you on.

Good luck Ian.

Could do with help with the marshalling if you can spare the time? Free buffet for marshals at the finish plus you get to see Stuart and Davy drive past in 'knob'

Have you enough entries to run now Niall?

GraemeC wrote:Have you enough entries to run now Niall?

Getting there Graeme but could do with some of the promised ones coming through!

GraemeC wrote: Hang on Stu - who's going to take all the pictures?

Good on you for getting out - I'm sure you'll thoroughly enjoy it.

I've done enough watching and after helping with the organising last year I thought I might have a go this year, it's about time I did.

By the way, Gordon has been taking some good pictures lately, so if Niall lets him off the leash we may get some good snaps.

Just popped by Davy's and saw the beast c/w RC40 sweet

PS can only let Gord off the leash if we get some more marshals

Just the dash to finish, probably do that tomorrow. Also might give the car a good thrashing as it needs testing. About 50 miles should do it.

Still in need of a few more entries for the event to run folks so can you get them in please!

https://www.rallies.info/webentry/2016/northumberland/

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11 Peter Humphrey B Douglas Humphrey B Austin Cooper 1293 Red/white DYJ 485E Borders Expert
12 Keith Proudfoot MCR James Heron MCR Rover Cooper White/ black 1275 A13 UYR Borders Newcomer

Keep 'em coming folks

PS if someone knows the whereabouts of the 2016 rally thread on the MCR forum, feel free to add the above

cookie1071 wrote:

nimbusprint wrote:And a "drone" for 'Combe ?? Actually Stu, we are in Hexham that weekend, so will come and cheer you on.

Good luck Ian.

Could do with help with the marshalling if you can spare the time? Free buffet for marshals at the finish plus you get to see Stuart and Davy drive past in 'knob'

We are coming up week begining17th Hexham monday, then I think curry night @ "The olde cross" Ryton with a couple of old muckers, I could be free for Saturday.

nimbusprint wrote:

cookie1071 wrote:

nimbusprint wrote:And a "drone" for 'Combe ?? Actually Stu, we are in Hexham that weekend, so will come and cheer you on.

Good luck Ian.

Could do with help with the marshalling if you can spare the time? Free buffet for marshals at the finish plus you get to see Stuart and Davy drive past in 'knob'

We are coming up week begining17th Hexham monday, then I think curry night @ "The olde cross" Ryton with a couple of old muckers, I could be free for Saturday.

Ok, cool, much appreciated ,
can you PM me your contact details ta N. PS old cross bout a mile from me

Could do with help with the marshalling if you can spare the time? Free buffet for marshals at the finish plus you get to see Stuart and Davy drive past in 'knob' [/quote]



We are coming up week begining17th Hexham monday, then I think curry night @ "The olde cross" Ryton with a couple of old muckers, I could be free for Saturday.[/quote]

Ok, cool, much appreciated ,
can you PM me your contact details ta N. PS old cross bout a mile from me [/quote]

That puts my old mate Ken Chaplin about 1/2 a mile from you
Just back from Castle Combe, will pm you shortly.

Ian.

nimbusprint wrote:Could do with help with the marshalling if you can spare the time? Free buffet for marshals at the finish plus you get to see Stuart and Davy drive past in 'knob'

We are coming up week begining17th Hexham monday, then I think curry night @ "The olde cross" Ryton with a couple of old muckers, I could be free for Saturday.[/quote]

Ok, cool, much appreciated ,
can you PM me your contact details ta N. PS old cross bout a mile from me [/quote]

That puts my old mate Ken Chaplin about 1/2 a mile from you
Just back from Castle Combe, will pm you shortly.

Ian.[/quote]

Yeh got it and replied thanks Ian. Looks like your mate lives a few doors up from one of mine who stewarded on the rally for us a few times

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13 Peter Harrison MCR Simon Rooney TBC Austin Mini White 998 E889 BTW Tynedale Novice
14 Jeff Pratt MCR/W TBC TBC Austin Cooper Red/black 1293 REH 300F TBC TBC
15 Dane Krupa MCR Joe Gornall MCR BL Mini 1275GT Blue 1293 LRP 11V Tynedale Novice