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It’s a new hill climb season

Forrestburn paddock during August hill climb 2012
The 2013 Hill Climb Season is now under way and we have been gearing up for our events this year. The Supplementary Regulations and Entry Form are now available for the Forrestburn events. These will consist of two double-headers on 29-30 June and 24-25 August 2013.

Many club members, particularly those who enter the historic classes will be dismayed to find out that we have a new online system where you can quickly submit your entry and use PayPal rather than sending us a cheque. It’s the sort of instant gratification that people expect these days so get used to it. I’m sure most of you will find the new system to be both simple and convenient. We recently trialled it with entries for our Knockhill Tracknights and it was a great success, significantly increasing the number of entries. Those who are less impressed should ask a child to explain it all to them should the technology be beyond them.

You can enter these events from the online system which you can access from here. If you can’t find a child to help, we have retained the option to download the form as a PDF, print it, fill it in with a Biro and send it back to Marion in the time-honoured manner. You also have the option to fill in the PDF digitally on your computer then print it and send it to Marion with your cheque. Isn’t technology wonderful?

We are looking for a record entry this year so get clicking!

Flying Scotsman Rally at Forrestburn

The Flying Scotsman Rally at ForrestburnThe 5th Flying Scotsman Rally visited Forrestburn on Sunday 21 April 2013. Nearly 100 cars made the trip north and the first of these arrivals are shown in the photograph above. The Flying Scotsman entry list brought together a fine collection of pre-war cars. There were many Bemtleys and Lagondas as well as more interesting cars like the 1932 Alfa Romeo 8C Zagato and the 1938 Chevrolet Fangio Coupe.

Forrestburn was the last test before the crews finished at Gleneagles for a well deserved rest after battling the elements for three days from London with tests and regularity sections. Scottish driver Sue Shoosmith with Navigator Trina Harley driving Bentley YF15 finished 2nd overall.

Monklands Sporting Car Club had an excellent turnout of marshalls for the day which was enjoyed by all. Even the weather was bright and sunny.

Hillbillyclimb

An Austin 7 lining up for a sub 60 second run at the hill - previous best 91 seconds!Just when you thought your car wasn’t up to the big speed event of a hill climb along comes an unlikely candidate in the shape of Brian Hopkins! As if that wasn’t enough he casually queued up with the other competitors in his 1929 Austin 7 to have a bash at the hill.

Now you’re thinking if he can do it in that then I’m going to do it too. We always like to encourage a varied grid so what’s stopping you having a go in 2013. If its not a hill climb then try an autotest or the balancing art of traction and torque in a trial. Whatever you choose make sure you come along and see what’s going on, get involved by marshalling or helping out at the work parties.

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Knockhill Track Nights 2013

Knockhill Track NightMonklands Sporting Car Club is pleased to announce that we have two Knockhill Track nights booked for this year, those being:

  • Thursday 11th April and
  • Thursday 9th May

They follow the usual 2 hours open pit lane format running from 6pm till 8pm.  The direction of running is yet to be decided (though forward in April and reverse in May looks favourable).

The cost of these track nights will be held again at £70 per car for pre-booked cars only.  On the night costs will be £80 per car. As usual, there are no additional charges for extra drivers and passengers.

A registration form for these events is now available at http://www.mscc.org.uk/events and this gives you the option of registering for the April event, the May event or both.  You can register online and pay by Paypal or do it in the traditional way by downloading a form and sending Barry a cheque.

First events of the season

MSCC Production Car Trials at ForrestburnRegs and Entry Forms are now available for the Production Car Trials at Forrestburn on 3 March and 7 April 2013. The entry fee is still only £15 and for that you get a day of motorsport plus barbeque – fantastic value!!!

Look forward to seeing an excellent entry and for those who do not want to drive or are simply hopeless and inept, perhaps you could marshall? Entries as soon as possible please so that the catering staff can get organised!