Category Archives: Member Reports

Two Sides of Rallying

Posted on May 11, 2012 by WCMC

Saturday 10th March saw us set off for my fourth outing with Michael Pickles at the “Jack Neal Memorial” rally, set at Blyton inLincolnshire. Again we would be out in the Scooby, seeded at car 6, unfortunately for the organisers the … Continue reading →

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Feb Scatter from a Loner

Posted on February 21, 2012 by WCMC

So there I was at the start with a text from my navigator saying he was delayed and wouldn’t be able to make it. No problem I say I’ll have a go on my own! Six crews having signed on, … Continue reading →

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The Snowman Rally 2012

Posted on February 21, 2012 by WCMC

Mike Faulkner & Peter Foy started the 2012 Scottish Rally Championship with an excellent 2nd overall on a snowy and slippery Snowman Rally. The 2012 Arnold Clark Thistle Hotel Snowman Rally, the opening round of the MSA Scottish Rally Championship attracted … Continue reading →

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Teething Problems but a Solid Finish

Posted on February 20, 2012 by WCMC

West Cumbria Motorsport Club member Richard Barnard debuted his new rally car on the 17th/18th February when he competed on the Chris Kelly Memorial Rally on the Isle of Man. Seeded at number 43 in the field of 55 cars … Continue reading →

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The ‘Not So’ Christmas Stages Rally 2012

Posted on February 5, 2012 by WCMC

It had been almost 2 months since my debut rally at Three Sisters with Auld Papa Hurst in his Escort MK2, and I was itching to get one last rally under my belt before my 2011 MSA Licence ran out…well … Continue reading →

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New Car, New Sponsor and 150 Up!

Posted on February 5, 2012 by WCMC

2012 ushered in not only a New Year but a lot of other new things for WCMC member, Richard Barnard, and his RABrallyesport team. A new rally car has been purchased for 2012, another Subaru Impreza, but this time a … Continue reading →

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Day of Motorsport 2011 Report

Posted on November 2, 2011 by WCMC

The Day of Motorsport last month was to say the least a poor showing from the club members, but having said that it was an excellent day and, I hope, thoroughly enjoyed by all who came. The idea was get … Continue reading →

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Mull Rally 2011 Report

Posted on November 2, 2011 by WCMC

A very early start of half Five saw Mitch and Myself set off for Oben on the Thursday and with Mitch not used to seeing Two half fives in a one day he did really well, as usual it was … Continue reading →

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Adgespeed Stages Rally – TAG Sport Rally Team

Posted on October 23, 2011 by WCMC

It has been eight years since I rallied, and a season of being ill navigating for Dan on 12 cars convinced me driving was the only escape, so roles were reversed and the old Wood Street Garage/DRH Photography.org.uk Escort MK2 … Continue reading →

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Season Over: Now Wait & See – RABrallyesport

Posted on October 23, 2011 by WCMC

The curtain came down on the 2011 rallying season at the weekend for WCMC crew Richard and Andy Barnard in their Lakeland Scaffolding/Scruffy Dog Media Subaru Impreza. Their final event was the demanding Mull Rally held over 3 days (14th/15th/16th … Continue reading →

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