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Dave Cooper Winter Series has been postponed until further notice

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Hi All,

Unfortunately we have been advised by Motorsport UK that all motor sport events scheduled for areas in Tier 4 have been cancelled, which means that the 12 car organised by Cirencester Car Club for Friday 15th January as a round of the CMC Dave Cooper Winter Series has been postponed until further notice. As organisers we are as disappointed as you are to have to postpone but everyone must do everything that they can to combat this terrible virus.

So stay safe everyone and here’s to getting back to normal as soon as possible.

Dave Gregory

Fundraising in memory of “Penguin” Pete Milner

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Cheltenham Motor Club member Bruce Bynorth is once again Fundraising for the Sue Ryder Leckhampton Hospice in memory of “Penguin” Pete Milner who passed away last year.

After raising £4000 in the April 2.6 challenge, by rowing 26.2 miles on a rowing machine, then doing 26 sets of burpees 26 times. Bruce’s latest challenge is running 26.2 miles of the Cotswold Way with a 20kg pack on his back.

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In memory of Peter Milner  ‘A Coy The Glosters Regiment’, British Antarctic Survey & Mountaineer who passed away at the Leckhampton Hospice last year.  We would like to thanks the hospice for the incredible work which supports individuals, family’s and friends. The dedication and support by the staff and volunteers ensured Peter’s remaining days were passed with the upmost care and compassion.

I would like to help support the Leckhampton Hospice by raising money through The London Marathon, since the main event been cancelled, this Sunday, 4th October, I will be running the same distance for the virtual London Marathon along the Cotswold Way. I’ll be starting in Chipping Campden and finishing in Cheltenham.

Peter was an previously a member of the The Gloucestershire Regiment so attempting to complete the marathon in military kit/boots carrying a rucksack with weight 20kg.

Thanks for any support.

Bruce

https://justgiving.com/fundraising/bruce-bynorth1

Cotswold Stages on Saturday 31st October 2020

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Cheltenham Motor Club, Cirencester Car Club and EMCOS are pleased to announce the Cotswold Stages that will take place at the Old Airfield, Down Ampney, Nr Cirencester GL7 5PL on Saturday 31st October 2020.

This event will be co-promoted by the three clubs, working closely together to ensure that the event complies to the latest Motorsport UK Covid-19 rules for which everyone will need to strictly abide to.

Once entries open, they will be accepted strictly in receipt order with full completed entry forms, we don’t recognise “TBA” as a person, full payment and fully completed pre event signing on forms, so here is your early notice to get everything thing in place before entries open early in October.

More details will follow shortly on social media and via the three clubs web sites.

All three Clubs would like to thank Martin Saunders (Chairman – Cotswold Motor Sport Group and Down Ampney Venue Liaison Officer) that after nearly 5 months of negotiations we are now pleased to announce that dates for 2021 have been secured.

Cheltenham Motor Club     Get it Sideways Stages       Saturday 10th April 2021

Cirencester Car Club           Corinium Stages                 Saturday 1st May 2021

EMCOS                                    Red Dragon IT Stages            Saturday 29th May 2021

 

Regards

Kevin C Smith

Cotswold Stages

Clerk of the Course

COVID19 – UPDATE

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The health, safety & well being of all Club members, Event officials & competitors is paramount. 

MOTORSPORT

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, from 17th March 2020 all Motorsport UK event permits have been suspended, initially until 30th April. But in this highly dynamic situation things are changing daily. Please click the button below for the latest Motorsport UK updates.

MOTORSPORT UK.

It is with regret that the Get it Sideways Stages Rally due to take place on 4th April 2020 has been cancelled. Full refunds will be given to all the competitors. Due to venue restrictions and the possible over supply of events later in the year we feel it is unlikely that we will be able to reschedule. The last round of the Dave Cooper 12-car Nav-Ex Winter Series will also not be running and until we have more news, we will not publish any dates for the Summer Series.

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 and the Government recommendations are changing daily, we will continue to monitor developments.

Motorsport UK COVID-19 Update – Tuesday 17th March 14:20

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Motorsport UK COVID-19 Update – Tuesday 17th March 14:20
It is with regret that Motorsport UK is suspending all organising permits and Certificates of Exemption until at least 30th April 2020. This suspension follows the latest guidance issued by HM UK Government in response to the outbreak of COVID-19. This position will be constantly reviewed given prevailing information.

As the National Governing Body, we would ask all Motorsport UK members to act responsibly and follow the Government’s guidance during this difficult time.

We thank all of our members, organisers, officials, volunteers, staff and their families for their support during these unprecedented times.  We will continue to monitor the situation and will resume sporting activity as soon as we are able. We also have a responsibility and duty of care to our staff who will be working from home, so please be patient with any queries you may have.

David Richards, chairman of Motorsport UK, explained, “Clearly we live in challenging times and exceptional measures are required. The decision to suspend Motorsport UK permits on a temporary basis is not one that was taken lightly as the industry employs many thousands of people. However we have an over-riding responsibility to our members and the friends and families of our community. Furthermore, our social responsibilities extend to the broader population and the potential drain on valuable public health resources on which we are all reliant.

“The situation is very fluid and we will continue to monitor developments over the coming weeks and hope that we can resume the annual motorsport calendar at the opportune moment. In the immediate short term our efforts need to be focused on ensuring that the industry that backs up the sport has the financial support that it requires from the Government in order that it can be sustained beyond this extraordinary scenario.”

Dave Cooper Winter Series has a NEW DATE – Friday 27th March 2020

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Hi All,

The next & final round of the Dave Cooper Winter Series has a NEW DATE – Friday 27th March 2020

I can confirm that map numbers 162 and 149 will be used.

Start and finish will be Redmarley Village Hall http://www.redmarley.org.uk/village-hall-pages/directionsrvh/
Signing on from 6.45 and first car away at 8.00pm.
Register your interest for the event at cheltmc.com/12-car/
Best wishes

Jeff & Josh

Dave Cooper Winter Series Round 3 – Friday 17th January 2020

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Hi All,

Round 3 of the Dave Cooper Winter Series will be held on Friday 17th January 2020 using Maps 163 and 162 and is approximately 49 miles in length. This round is being hosted by Cirencester Car Club and run by Martin Saunders and Dave Gregory

Sign on will be at the Cheltenham Clubhouse from 18.30, and there will be a 10 minute drive out to the Start. The finish will be at a pub approximately 20 minutes from Cheltenham where light refreshments will be provided.

Please register your interest on the provisional entry list here –      http://cheltmc.com/12-car/

IMPORTANT

New Motorsport UK rules for 2020 require that both the Driver and Navigator have a minimum of RS Clubman competition licences to compete in this event. These are obtainable free of charge from Motorsport UK   here –

https://www.motorsportuk.org/get-started/2020-rs-clubman-licence/

Please apply as soon as possible, you will get an acknowledgement of your application via email which we will accept on the night so bring along a printout. We are not planning on taking applications on the night so please do it now.

We are also looking for Marshals on the night so if you can help please let me know.

We hope to see you on the 17th

Dave

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