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[As from 31st May 2008 Stuart Barnes cease to act as AMRA co-ordinator]

As from 31st May 2008 Stuart Barnes cease to act as AMRA co-ordinator.

Please direct all enquires to Steve Bennett, contact info can be found on the contacts page of this web site.

TOCA Have released the provisional calendar for next year's British Touring Car Championship

The 2009 BTCC calendar:
Rounds 1/2/3      4-5 April       Brands Hatch, Kent
Rounds 4/5/6      25-26 April     Thruxton, Hants
Rounds 7/8/9      16-17 May       Donington Park, Leics
Rounds 10/11/12   30-31 May       Oulton Park, Cheshire
Rounds 13/14/15   13-14 June      Croft, North Yorks
Rounds 16/17/18   01-02 August    Snetterton, Norfolk
Rounds 19/20/21   15-16 August    Knockhill, Fife
Rounds 22/23/24   29-30 August    Silverstone, Northants
Rounds 25/26/27   19-20 Sept.     Rockingham, Northants
Rounds 28/29/30   03-04 October   Brands Hatch, Kent

[UKTI Package of Support]

UKTI Package of Support

UKTI are offering a special package to UK Motorsport businesses that haven't exhibited at this show before. The package includes a 9m2 shell scheme stand (carpets, furniture, electricity ect. are included), participation in a Meeet the Buyer, Gala Dinner tickets and hotel rooms for 2 delegates for 3 nights. For more information please email mattclive@advantagewm.co.uk or call on 121 503 3365.

Tragically killed in a plane crash on Sunday 30th March. David and Richard were well respected and  prominent individuals within the UK and international motor sport industry who will be greatly missed.

David Leslie, who was 54, was best known for his wins in the British Touring Car Championship at the height of the super touring formula's popularity in the late 1990s, but he had also enjoyed a long and successful career in single-seaters and sportscars.

Richard Lloyd, who was 63, founded Richard Lloyd Racing, who ran Porsche 956s and 962s in the World Sportscar Championship. He also successfully ran Audis in the BTCC and at Le Mans, and managed Bentley's victorious return to Le Mans in 2003. More recently he developed the Jaguar XKR for the FIA GT3 Championship.

Our thoughts at this very sad time are with the families of both David, Richard and the other people on board the flight.   

AMRA member Nevis Markeing based in Christchurch Dorset. Received The British Dealer News Award for Best Aftermarket Marketing and Instore Support for the Shark Helmets Brand. The Award was collected by past AMRA Committee member Mark Eilledge on behalf of Nevis marketing at the Awards Evening held at the NEC Metropole Hotel.

2008 will be the 50th Anniversary of this unique
and famous marque, the founder, Major Arthur
Mallock, having sold the first customer Mallock
U2 in 1958.

This landmark confirms the Mallock marque as
the longest-surviving racing car manufacturer
in continuous production in the United Kingdom
under the same family ownership.

This is a remarkable achievement in one of the
most financially volatile and unpredictable
business sectors in the world.

FESTIVAL BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND

To celebrate the 50th Anniversary, Mallock cars
will provide the main events and focus of the
750 Motor Club Festival Weekend on 23/24
August at Silverstone. These will include a static
display, a Mallock "allcomers" race on Saturday
and a Grand Parade of Mallock cars past and
present on Sunday morning.

The main event on Sunday will be The Mallock
Gold Cup, a handicap race open to any Mallock
car, from an original Mk.2 to the current Mk.35
"Synergy" Clubmans formula car.

Richard and Ray Mallock, sons of the founder,
are making a special plea to all Mallock owners,
including hillclimb and sprint cars, to bring their
cars to Silverstone to race or display.

"The 750 Club has had strong links with Mallock
for over 50 years," says Richard, who currently
heads U2 production and sales.

"A magnificent celebration meeting for Arthur's
75th birthday was run in 1993 and we would
dearly love to surpass that large turn-out in
August."

Records show that a very high percentage of
the 400-to-500 cars produced are still in
existence and many are still competing and
winning on a regular basis.

If you own a Mallock and would like to support
what Arthur Mallock and his sons have created
over 50 years for the enjoyment of the club
competitor, by racing or displaying your car,
please email Peter Burnham at
peterburnham@dsl.pipex.com.

If you require any further information about
the background to this release, please contact:

Martin Covill
The Mallock Club
Fairways, Freckenham Road
Worlington, Bury St. Edmunds
Suffolk IP28 8SN.
Tel: +44 (0)1638 717425
Email: the.covills@btinternet.com
Website: http://www.mallockclub.com

28 Jan 2008

Cranfield University has attained full recognition for its MSc Motorsport Engineering and Management programme through the Motorsport Academy’s Employer Recognition Scheme for educators and trainers. The University now holds the approval “Motorsport Academy UK Recognised Educator (Post-Graduate)”.

The Motorsport Academy Employer Recognition Scheme recognises the successes of educators and trainers in their ability to provide the world-class skills and expertise that UK motorsport industry employers require from their workforce, while identifying the strengths and specialisms that exist within the national education and training provision. The Scheme was established to help ensure that UK motorsport sector retains its pre-eminence in the worldwide field of motorsport engineering.

The Employer Recognition Scheme has evolved from extensive research into the UK motorsport industry’s employment dynamics, particularly in the areas of industry recruitment and human resources support requirements, the changing profile of businesses, the dynamics of the industry’s workforce, education and training requirements and motorsport employer skills needs. The criteria focus on core technical and engineering requirements, as well as the soft skills required of employees in the motorsport sector.

Cranfield University participated in an assessment cycle that comprised on-site inspections of resources and facilities, a presentation and Q&A session to an esteemed motorsport industry panel, and an assessment of its programmes against motorsport workforce attribute requirements. Swansea Institute of Higher Education has also received recognition.

Said Eric Newell, Chief Executive of the Motorsport Academy, “We are delighted at the success of Cranfield University and Swansea Institute of Higher Education in attaining recognition through our Employer Recognition Scheme.

“We further congratulate them on their focus on and record with satisfying motorsport employer needs. The awards will further help those looking for careers in motorsport to find the right programmes and educational providers for them, as well as employers looking for the right institutions to partner with in upskilling their workforce.”

Cranfield’s MSc Motorsport Engineering and Management is directed through its own motorsport steering committee that includes leading figures and organisations in the sector. Students complete a number of MSc modules and benefit from the opportunity to undertake group projects working on relevant industry issues. The Cranfield MSc is also accredited by the IMechE.


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2nd January 2007

For Immediate Release

 



DATES FOR 2008 PIRELLI MSA GRAVEL RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP AND ANCRO RALLY CHALLENGE ANNOUNCED


Following the recent announcement that Pirelli was to sponsor the ANCRO-organised MSA Gravel Rally Championship starting in 2008, the organisers have released the dates.


The series has been increased to eight rounds with the inclusion of a second all-asphalt event with the Mewla Rally on August 24th and will make a welcome return to the Yorkshire forests as part of the Trackrod Rally a month later whereas the Killarney Stages Rally has been dropped from the championship.

 The series kicks off with the traditional season opener in Bournemouth with Rallye Sunseeker on February 22/23 followed by a trip to Kielder Forest a little later than in previous years for the Border Counties Rally on April 5th.

 The Severn Valley moves forward a week to May 30 but the RBS Manx, Swansea Bay and Bulldog Rallies all retain their usual place in the calendar and once again, competitors will be allowed to drop scores in a maximum of two rounds.     

 Commenting on the inclusion of the Trackrod National Rally into the series, Trackrod Rally Clerk of the Course Rod Parkin said: “It is with great pleasure that we welcome the return of ANCRO competitors to Yorkshire. Once again they now have the opportunity to test their skills in the fast flowing forests such as Dalby and Langdale and we will make every effort to ensure that everyone has a competitive and enjoyable rally.”

 ANCRO Chairman John Trevethick commented: “We’re delighted with the inclusion of an event in the Yorkshire Forests and are sure this will be a big draw for many of our competitors as well the addition of the Mewla. We believe we have a solid foundation with some of the best events in the country now.”

 
Pirelli MSA Gravel Rally Championship Dates

22/23 February, Rallye Sunseeker - Bournemouth

5 April, Brick & Steel Border Counties - Jedburgh

9/10 May, RBS International Manx Rally - Douglas

30 May, Severn Valley Rally - Llandrindod Wells

19 July, Swansea Bay Rally - Swansea

24 August, Eventsigns Mewla Rally - Builth Wells

27 September, Trackrod National Rally - Pickering

18 October, Bulldog Rally – Oswestry

 
Meanwhile the popular Clubman’s Championship will support five of the main championship rounds with the sixth and final round seeing competitors return to Yorkshire for the Malton Forest Rally. The six round series is to be called the ANCRO Rally Challenge and competitors will count their best five results towards the championship

 
ANCRO Rally Challenge Dates

5 April - Brick and Steel Border Counties - Jedburgh

31 May - Severn Valley Rally – Llandrindod Wells

19 July - Swansea Bay Rally - Swansea

24 August - Eventsigns Mewla Rally – Builth Wells

19 October - Bulldog Rally - Oswestry

2 November - Malton Forest Rally – Pickering

 

Further details can be obtained by contacting Championship Registrar Val Thompson as follows: 

Tel:        01530 231446

Email:    ancro@valthompson.co.uk

Championship website: www.gravelrally.co.uk

 

ENDS

[The Motorsport Academy – What’s it all about?]

The Motorsport Academy – What’s it all about?

Think of the word “Academy” and it probably conjures up visions of a training building with trainees and employees attending to be up-skilled. 

Enter a different kind of Academy…. 

The Motorsport Academy provides a range of support services and information to anyone involved with motorsport in the UK.  An example of some of the services you can expect includes:

   Cost-effective online recruitment advertising, with a national, industry-specific jobs board which covers the entire spectrum of roles and levels (only £25 to advertise for 4 weeks)
   Free online general recruitment tips/advice
   Free HR Healthcheck to help employers to check whether their processes comply with current Employment legislation
   Practical support with a range of Recruitment, Employment Law and HR services
   Online comprehensive and easy-to-use, legally compliant HR resources, with full access to professional legal advice 24/7
   Full account managed Motorsport Academy Recruitment service, where a contribution of fees from successful placements is reinvested back into the sector
   Free access to industry news and research
   Free advice on how to access government funds to assist with in-house training
   Range of events, including opportunities to network into other sectors
   Education and training database
   Practical links with education
   Qualification and standards development
   Access to Knowledge Transfer Partnerships
   Co-ordination of work placements into industry – paid and unpaid
   Co-ordination of apprenticeship opportunities
   Online CV builder template
   Outplacement support

To name just a few.  Does this shatter your traditional image of an “Academy”? 

For more information, or to discuss your requirements in further detail, please contact the team on 0845 603 8226 or visit the website at www.motorsportacademy.org

[British Super Bike Championship 2008 provisional calendar issued 19/10/07]

British Super Bike Championship 2008 provisional calendar issued 19/10/07

24 March       Snetterton          Official Test
6 April          Brands Hatch (GP)
20 April       Thruxton
5 May          Oulton Park *
26 May       Donington Park (GP) *
15 June       Snetterton
29 June       Mallory Park * *
20 July       Oulton Park
10 August       Knockhill
25 August       Cadwell Park *
14 September    Croft
28 September    Silverstone (International)
12 October       Brands Hatch (Indy)