Brecon Motor Club News: December 2002

K&N News
29/12/2002 18:56

Brecon Motor Club crews excelled in the dreadful conditions at Pembrey today, Jonathon Williams made good use of his Subaru to claim 3rd overall behind Peter Lloyd and John Morgan while Wayne Palmer and Martin Jones debuted their Toyota Corolla and despite a lack of brakes, finished a commendable 17th overall. Ian Moseley, co driving for Ed Lloyd had a miserable day, missing the first stage when the car wouldn't fire and later going off and finally losing a wheel.

Holrus Rally
01/12/2002 14:40

Brecon Motor Club crews suffered mixed fortunes on this years Holrus Night Rally which was held entirely on the Epynt Ranges and used a unique evening format.

Best of the crews was Martin Leonard accompanied by Ecurie Cymraeg member Kevin Chaffey who used slick navigation and a good local knowledge to finish second overall and first in the semi expert class in their Golf GTi. Christian Prynne suffered from a poorly navigator and this was compounded by a terminal off in the second half. Martin Jones took to the navigators seat again and with a first time driver suffered a bullet (!) through a tyre on the Burmah Road before succumbing to a broken gear linkage and finally a broken exhaust. More news as I receive it.

Air Ambulance Donation
20/09/2002 18:23

Brecon Motor Club will be making a donation of £1,000 to Wales Air Ambulance this year. Spectator parking fees from the SGC Printing Harry Flatters Rally will be used to help ensure that this essential service is maintained within the Principality. Thank you very much to all who have made this possible.

Harry Flatters Results
04/08/2002 15:14

Results after Stage 6:

Moderns

1 Car 9 John Dalton / Gwynfor Jones Darrian T90 23.26
2 Car 3 Jon Mercer / Lyn Jenkins MG Metro 6R4 23.20
3 Car 1 John Price / Caroline Price MG Metro 6R4 23.56
4 Car 5 Glyn Jones / Stuart Merry Subaru Impreza 23.57
5 Car 4 Peter Lloyd / Paul Cook MG Metro 6R4 24.00
6 Car 6 Eian Pritchard / Martin Jones Subaru Impreza 24.03
7 Car 7 Bob Fowden / Jerry Hines Mitsubishi EVO6 24.27
8 Car 10 Tim Wilson / Martin Henry Subaru Impreza 24.27
9 Car 21 John Bogie / David Paterson MG Metro 6R4 25.00
10 Car 43 David John / Richard Burton Ford Fiesta RWD 25.08

Historics:

1 Car 106 Iain Freestone / Nick Kennedy Ford Escort RS2000 35.35
2 Car 102 Charles Golding / Preston Ayres Ford Escort RS1600 36.01
3 Car 107 John Keatley / Maurice Beckett Ford Escort 36.02
4 Car 103 Richard Gower / Mark Crisp Ford Escort RS1600 36.09
5 Car 109 Stuart Rolt / Richard Pomfret Porsche 911 36.33
6 Car 115 Bob Gibbons / Stuart Cardell Ford Escort RS2000 36.37
7 Car 105 Dominic Frattaroli/ Tim Hobbs Datsun 240Z 36.59
8 Car 108 Ernie Graham / Robin Kellard Ford Escort RS1600 37.05
9 Car 111 Richard Hill / Stephen Montoto Ford Escort RS1600 37.20
10 Car 114 Steve Loveridge / Graham Ford Mini Clubman 37.24

Top Ten - Dennis Motorsport Gremlin Rally 2002
09/03/2002 13:05

Top ten finishers:

1. Gerwyn Jones/Ceri Davies - Escort
2. Peter Valentine/Mike Valentine - Mini
3. Pete Johnson/Andy Berry - Astra
4. Mike East/Andy Juniper - Peugeot 205GTi
5. Jason Stone/Paul Holmberg - Peugeot 205GTi
6. Howard Price/Carl Williamson - Corolla
7. Peter Horsburgh/Graham Carter - Mini
8. Dick Appleton/Andy Gibson - Mini
9. Peter Baker/Lee Vincent - Lancia
10.Toby Adam/Andrew Card – Escort

Jones Wins Gremlin
03/03/2002 15:11

After 170 miles of tricky navigation and equally tricky roads, Gerwyn Jones and Ceri Davies made the least mistakes to win the 2002 Dennis Motorsport Gremlin Rally. Many crews were caught out by a particularly nasty slot, just off Mabion Way on the Epynt Ranges. Denis Cardell and his team certainly lived up to their reputation of challenging the best with only a handful of crews remaining relatively unscathed by the end.

SGC Printing To Sponsor Again
03/02/2002 18:14

SGC Printing have confirmed their intention to sponsor the Harry Flatters Rally once again in 2002. This continues a relationship that that first started in 1985. Group Chairman, Gareth Jones, has long been associated with rallying, competing himself in the 70's and being a founder of the original Rally Sport Magazine.

The rally will be part of the Minilite MSA British Historic Championship 2002, the Get Connected Tarmac Championship,2002, the First Choice Mobiles Welsh Tarmacadam Championship 2002 and the RP Joinery Welsh Historic Championship.

The event, running on the 3rd/4th of August will offer about 80 smooth asphalt stage miles with centralised servicing, and the chance to recce the stages the day before. (3rd August). Rally Headquarters will be based at the picturesque marina side Brecon Theatre.