North of England Tarmacadam Rally Championship – Lindisfarne Cancellation

Since the announcement that the Lindisfarne Rally has been cancelled, we have tried to find a suitable replacement but this has not been possible. Therefore as the number of rounds in the championship has been reduced to nine, so a competitor’s best six scores will now count towards their points totals – see championship regulation 3.

Next up is a mention of the 7th rally of the championship the Pendragon Stages. Northallerton, Eden Valley and Kirkby Lonsdale Motor Clubs will once again promote the annual Stobart Rail Pendragon Stages on Sunday 29th August 2010. Regulations have just been released and the organisers are offering 84 miles of stages – full details can be found at the event’s website, www.pendragonstages.co.uk

And finally there’s also some official news of the last rally of this year, the Cheviot Keith Knox. Due to increased ‘Priority One’ military activity on the Otterburn Ranges over the weekend of 23rd/24th October, the Army has withdrawn permission for the rally to take place at that time. Members of the organising team have met with representatives from the MoD to be told that the only possible alternative date for this year’s rally is a fortnight earlier – Sunday 10th October.

Whickham and District Motor Club and Hadrian Motor Sports Club will now host the UTS Cheviot Keith Knox Stages on Sunday 10th October 2010.

Commenting on the change of date, Andy Kobasa the Rally Clerk of the Course, said ‘We are obviously aware that this will not suit everyone but, mindful of the popularity of motorsport on the Otterburn Ranges, we hope that they will understand the reasons for the move and come and join us on 10th October.