FDMC Event: Abingdon Solo 2020

FDMC invite you to our Summer Solo at Dalton Barracks, Abingdon, near to OX13 6JH, on Saturday 15th August 2020.  Note Saturday not Sunday!

For future reference, this event replaces the “April Solo” event which was postponed during the C-19 lockdown.

The event regs are here: Abingdon Solo regs.

To enter, fill in this online entry form, then return here to pay for your entry with a debit card, credit card or Paypal:


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The list of entries can be found here (this is manually updated so your entry may not appear immediately).

Pictured is previous winner, Keith Petit, in his Sprite.

Photo courtesy of Jack Flash Photography

Posted by Geoff Wade, FDMC Media.

FDMC Event: Summer Solo 2020

Overall results available to download: Summer_Solo_20_final_results.

FDMC invite you to our Summer Solo at Bordon on Sunday 19th July 2020.

The event regs are here: Solo Regs.   

To enter simply fill in this online entry form (removed).

The entry list can be found here (this gets manually updated so your entry may not appear immediately).

Picture from our 2019 Solo, courtesy of Geoff Wade.

Posted by Geoff Wade, FDMC Media :-).

Sharing: Motorsport UK Opens Throttle on Restarting Motorsport from 4th July

Posted on the Motorsport UK website here.

Wednesday 27 May 2020

Motorsport UK has announced that in anticipation of motorsport restarting in the UK from 4th July, it is inviting online permit applications from 1st June 2020.

Motorsport is currently suspended throughout the UK until 30th June 2020. Following ongoing positive dialogue with the Department for Culture, Media and Sport and having set out its strategy and anticipated conditions for restarting motorsport disciplines, the governing body is now moving to its next phase of getting the sport back on track. Further details will be communicated following the next Motorsport UK Board meeting of 3rd June.

Any resumption of motorsport is contingent on event organisers demonstrating that they can plan in accordance with the recently published, “Getting Back on Track” guidelines of Motorsport UK, while respecting government guidance on social distancing.

Motorsport UK is also acutely aware that different devolved territories of the UK may be moving at different paces in easing restrictions; any application for an event permit will be subject to approval based on the prevailing government advice. The move is also contingent on governments continuing with measures to open up society and that further restrictions resultant of any additional waves of COVID-19 are not required.

David Richards, chairman of Motorsport UK, commented“In March, Motorsport UK moved quickly and in line with government to suspend motorsport, while everyone’s priority was restricting the spread of this terrible disease and protecting the NHS. It is now right that, as government has set out plans to ease restrictions, we move in step and introduce the next stage of our phased restart. Unlike many sports, motorsport in the UK is an industry in itself, employing tens of thousands and contributing billions of pounds to the UK economy.”

“We always said that, when the conditions were right, we would take a responsible decision to resume motorsport in order to sustain the sport, jobs and the economy. We have explained our plans to government and are fortunate that motorsport takes place outdoors over large controlled spaces. Our plan is that, subject to government advice and ongoing lifting of restrictions, motorsport will resume from 4th July. We are making this announcement now as event organisers, venues, preparation specialists, the supply chain, volunteer Marshals, Officials and Competitors all need time to put in place their plans.”

There will be a number of caveats of granting event permits, including that event organisers commit that their events will be held behind closed doors, appropriate PPE requirements are met, and that each organiser must appoint a COVID-19 officer to ensure compliance with any relevant guidelines. Furthermore, there will be a limit on the number of permits issued for July to 50% of those in the corresponding month of 2019, in order that there are sufficient volunteer Official and Marshal resources available to support the restart in a safe and responsible manner. No national or British championship events will take place in July to reduce potential national and international travel (excludes FIA championships).

 

LATEST: Abingdon CAR-nival 2020 postponed

From the Event Director, Barry Guess, on 24 March 20:

Subject: Abingdon Motorsport CAR-nival

I am sure most of you are wondering where we stand regarding the 2020 Abingdon Motorsport CAR-nival planned for 6th / 7th June.

Following government announcements and guidelines from Defence Infrastructure Organisation advising the suspension of 3rd Party Casual Uses of MoD property until 1st July, sadly we have no option other than to postpone the event.

I am working with Dalton Barracks to establish a potential target date for a re-arranged event (as well as a new date for the Long Course Sprint) and I would urge those of you who attended the initial planning meeting to give thought to the issues and tasks raised at the meeting, particularly with regard to stage layouts.

Please look after yourselves and keep in touch via social media or email.
Best regards
Barry Guess

Posted by Geoff Wade, FDMC Media

 

FDMC policy re Coronavirus (updated 17 March 2020)

FDMC statement: Our Club will continue to follow Motorsport UK’s guidance on Coronavirus and other policy areas.

Summary: “… 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”.

Read Motorsport UK’s latest announcement in full here.

Posted by Geoff Wade, FDMC Media

 

 

Results: Bramley Targa 2020

Courtesy of Simon Taylor, FDMC Competition Secretary:

Dear All, Drivers, Navigators, Marshals and Officials.

Final results are here: FDMC Bramley Targa Rally 2020 Results, with a tabs for Overall and by Class.  Congratulations to Ben Griffin, First Overall, winning by 8 seconds and he hit some cones too.

If you have any feedback for the event or the Club, please click here, be anonymous if you wish.  We will use this for the planning of our next event.

BIG THANKS to the volunteers and forty-four Marshals who came out and braved the cold.  Without you, events simply can’t happen, very much appreciated by all.

Posted by Geoff Wade, FDMC Media