COVID19 - UPDATE
The health, safety & well being of all Club members, Event officials & competitors is paramount.
MOTORSPORT
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, all Motorsport UK event permits have been suspended until at least 30th June. But as things are there is a likelihood the suspension could be further extended. Please click the button below for the latest Motorsport UK updates.
It is with regret that the Get it Sideways Stages & Three Shires Stages Rallies have been cancelled. Due to venue restrictions and the possible over supply of events later in the year we feel it is very unlikely that we will be able to reschedule for 2020. Until we have more news we will not be publishing any dates for the Summer Series.
We do have some good news – We are running a series of virtual events & raising money in aid of the NHS Charities COVID-19 appeal, as of early May we have already raised nearly £900. See our Table Top Rally page for details.
SOCIAL & CLUBHOUSE
For the time being the Clubhouse is closed, all meetings have been cancelled or postponed, including the Club AGM. Club members will be notified directly once any decisions are made.
The situation is very fluid, we will continue to monitor developments.
Founded in 1906
Welcome to Cheltenham Motor Club
We are one of the oldest active Motor Clubs in the UK and one of only a handful to own its own Clubhouse. If you are interested in Motoring or Motorsport then we can offer you all the assistance or advice you need to become involved yourself.
Learn More Find out about our membership
- “Get it Sideways Stages Rally” Our Single Venue Stage Rally
- “Three Shires Stages” Closed Road Stage Rally
- “Winter Series” 12 Car Navigational events
- “Summer Series” Low cost motor tests, treasure hunts & more…
- “Torque Motors” Training, trips & guest speakers
- “Pistons” A static motor sport display in the heart of Cheltenham
- “Fantasy F1” Members league following the current season.
- “Motorsport Cup” Recognising members who represent the Club
- “The Clubhouse & Bar” Beer, Cider, Darts, Pool, Quizzes & more…
Throughout the year we run a number of low budget events that are an ideal introduction to Motorsport.
VIRTUAL SERIES ROUND 5 - THE VIRTUAL EVESHAM NAVSCAT
So far our Virtual series has raised an incredible £921 for the NHS Charities together COVID-19 appeal. Following on from Bob's very successful Virtual Cotswold NavScat, with a full entry of 50, here is his latest the Virtual Evesham NavScat, see details below. There are 17 entries already - so get in quick Entry List
To enter and/or donate please go to cheltmc.com/table-top
Date: Sunday 5th July
The event is being hosted by Cheltenham Motor Club but open to any enthusiast, and in particular Members of the Inter Register Club and the MG Car Club.
There is no entry fee but please follow the link and make a donation on the Virgin Money Giving page for NHS charities.
The event will be held in real time on Sunday 5 July 2020.
To enter the event you must sign-on by emailing your name, class (see below) and if applicable second navigator name & Club & to Bob (via cheltmc.com/tabletop) before 12.00 noon on Saturday 4 July 2020. The Maximum entry will be 50.
Class A – Expert Competitors who have finished in the top three of any navigation scatter event or 12-car rally, or the top ten of a National B Rally, in the last 5 years.
Class B – Novice Competitors with more limited navigation experience.
Routecards will be sent to entrants by e-mail between 11.00am and 11.50am and you will have 2 hours (Experts) and 2½ hours (Novices) to complete the event by submitting your answers to 15 clues within your time from receipt of your Routecard.
Straightforward navigation techniques will be used and Novice routecards will include more six figure grid references (so a Romer is desirable) with some easy variations for the bigger scoring Cluepoints.
To plot the Cluepoints you will need a recent edition of OS Landranger 1:50,000 Map 150 or use www.bing.com/maps and search Evesham in the Ordnance Survey layer or any other digital mapping using the OS, E.G. Mapyx Quo.
There will be 20 Cluepoints with varying scores depending on complexity of plotting or answers. You must submit a maximum of 15 answers as per usual live naviscat regulations.
Roads and junctions may be used once only in any navigation section to plot each Cluepoint, but the same road may be used again for different navigation sections to reach other Cluepoints.
You will find the answers using Google Earth – Street View and, just as in the real thing, you will have to get out of the car and have a good look around. All answers should be found within 50 metres of the point plotted so you may have to move the little man around to find them or seek a different view.
Maybe have another member of your household sitting beside you and don’t forget to take a packed lunch to the computer.
Results will be distributed by e-mail as soon as possible after 9.00pm on 5 July.
The organiser’s decision is final and cannot be disputed.
Bob Blackstock
Clubhouse Opening
Monday – 18.00-24.00
Tuesday – 18.00-24.00
Wednesday – 18.00-24.00
Thursday – 18.00-24.00
Friday – 18.00-24.00
Saturday – 12.00-24.00
Sunday – 12.00-15.00 & 19.00-24.00
Upper Park Street
Cheltenham
GL52 6SA
+44 (0)1242 522590
We are one of the oldest active Motor Clubs in the UK and one of only a handful to own its own Clubhouse. If you are interested in Motoring or Motorsport then we can offer you all the assistance or advice you need to become involved yourself.
Learn More Find out about our membership
- “Get it Sideways Stages Rally” Our Single Venue Stage Rally
- “Three Shires Stages” Closed Road Stage Rally
- “Winter Series” 12 Car Navigational events
- “Summer Series” Low cost motor tests, treasure hunts & more…
- “Torque Motors” Training, trips & guest speakers
- “Pistons” A static motor sport display in the heart of Cheltenham
- “Fantasy F1” Members league following the current season.
- “Motorsport Cup” Recognising members who represent the Club
- “The Clubhouse & Bar” Beer, Cider, Darts, Pool, Quizzes & more…
Throughout the year we run a number of low budget events that are an ideal introduction to Motorsport.
Social
The Clubhouse and Bar is open every evening, and all day Saturday. Plus extended opening for selected F1 Grand Prix and some other international sporting fixtures. The main social nights are Friday & Saturday. Many local people have joined the Club as Associate members, they enjoy the range of Real Ales, the atmosphere and the cheaper prices. (Anyone visiting the Club on more than 3 occasions will be asked to join as an Associate member). A regular annual event is our Wheel Ale Festival
Over the last few years we have gained a good reputation for our Real Ales & Ciders. We have received many CAMRA awards. In 2013, 2017 and 2020 we were awarded the prestigious CAMRA National Club of the Year.
We also stock real cider and a range of wines. CAMRA members welcome, local CAMRA groups sometimes have meetings at the Club.
We have our own Darts and Pool teams in the Cheltenham Leagues, plus have our own cycling and walking groups.
Other local groups meet at the Club, Drag Racers, Motorbike Trials, Scramble and Enduro Clubs, local home brewers, plus a couple of cycling groups and The Hash House Harriers. We have a couple of rooms that we can make available for meetings.
The Magic Bus outings visit local pubs and breweries, usually on a Tuesday evening once a month during the summer months. During the winter months we occasionally have longer trips on a Saturday, for example: beer festivals or Black Country pub tours. The trips are very popular. Book early to avoid disappointment.
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