We
have received the following invite from Spondon Off Road Club, we
are just waiting for confirmation on
the
fire extinguishers. the event does clash with one of our trials but
this may not affect those of you that don't trial.
Dear Club Chairman / Events
Secretary,
In recent years many off
roading clubs have formed in the Midlands with good success and
enjoyment. But what we have noticed is that these clubs rarely
interact on any kind of level. Yet forums on Diff lock and other
such sites see hundreds of off roaders talking together everyday
regardless of what club they are in and seem to enjoy sharing there
knowledge and experience. With this in mind we thought we would try
and get all the Midland clubs together for an 'inter club
competition', with the emphasis on fun rather than winning or
losing. We will be able to cater for all types of vehicles from the
heavily modified to the shiny family 4x4 and still make it a level
playing field so anyone could win. There will also be special stages
to take part in. At the end of the day two trophy’s will be awarded
for most points scored and most extreme punches collected. This
event will comply with M.S.A rules and will be well marshalled. We
hope this will be a catalyst for annual events from all the Midland
clubs and will bring the off road community close together. This way
instead of just talking about it on the web we can actual experience
it together. The event will be held at Shottle near Belper on the 15th
June 2008. Driving will start at 9am, with scrutineering from 8am.
Please give this event your consideration as your support will be
vital to making this inter club event successful.
Fees have yet to be confirmed
for entry, but it is likely to be around £25 per vehicle.
Entries are welcome from owners of
trailered vehicles, subject to minimum scrutineering
requirements which are as follows:
Front and rear tow points (suitable
width='100%' width='100%' for removing a stuck vehicle, factory
fitted tow points are not always that robust and may require
upgrading)
Secure battery
Firm brake pedal
Working handbrake
Seat belts for all passengers, (no
seat belt - no passenger, and no passengers on back of pick ups etc
at any time!)
Secure fuel tank with sealed fuel cap
Working horn
Working brake light
No loose items in / on vehicle ( i.e.
spare tyres, wheel braces, jacks, tool boxes et c. must be strapped
down securely)
Fire extinguisher NOTE: has to be
within reach of the driver when wearing seatbelt and must be in
date.
Own suitable towrope, with shackles
Drivers of vehicles without screens
are required to have suitable eye protection (safety glasses /
goggles etc) NO EYE PROTECTION , NO DRIVING
We welcome your comments and would like to extend an
invitation to your club members to attend this event.
With very best regards, and wishing
you a happy new year,
Trevor Harrison
Club Secretary, Spondon & District Off
Road Club
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