November 2024 Spotlight Magazine.
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Motorsport UK Consultations-Proposed New Stage Rally Classes.
Motorsport UK are consulting on proposed changes to the Stage Rally Classes for 2025. We currently do not propose any changes the SD34 Stage Rally Championship Classes. Clubs are encouraged to submit any comments to Motorsport UK before 9th August at ralliesconsultation@motorsport.org.
Bill Wilmer 1943 – 2022
SD34 was saddened to hear that Bill Wilmer passed away on Friday 23 December. Our thoughts are with Bill’s family and his many friends at this difficult time.
2023 Brian Molyneux award.
Nominations for the 2023 SD34 Brian Molyneux award are now open.
The trophy is named in memory of Brian Molyneux, former 2300 club member, who helped establish the prestigious Tour of Mull. The award is given to an individual (or family) in recognition of their contribution to local motor sport.
Please send your nominations and a supporting letter to SD34 Secretary James Swallow before 31st December 2023. Thank you.
Queen Elizabeth II 1926-2022
It is with great sadness that we join the nation in mourning the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Les Fragle
We are saddened to report the death of our former Secretary and Chairman, Les Fragle. Les passed away last Sunday after a short illness.
A Requiem Mass to Celebrate the Life of Les will be held on: – Tuesday 5th April 2022 at 10.45 at The Church of St Anne, Weeton Road, Westby Mills PR4 3PL.
A private cremation service will be held at Lytham Park after the service.
The celebration of the life of Les will continue after the church service at 12 noon with refreshments being served in the Woodlands Suite 2 at Ribby Hall Ribby Road Kirkham Preston PR4 2PR.
Please let Sheila Russell know if you are attending Ribby Hall after the service for catering purposes.
Sheila has been overwhelmed by the number of messages, tributes, cards and flowers received following the sudden death of her dear Les. They have all been a great comfort.
SD34 would like to extend their most sincere condolences to the family and friends of Les Fragle.
Message from SD34 President-Alan Shaw.
These are obviously very hard times for everyone involved with motorsport in whatever form and I for one cannot wait until things begin to open up for motorsport again. Whether it will happen this year and to what extent is a total unknown.
Can I also pass on my appreciation for all the work that had been done by event organisers in preparation for events which have been cancelled/postponed. I know how frustrating this must be but hopefully that work can be salvaged and used to run the events at a later date.
What will happen to this years championships is still an unknown but obviously if they will contain much fewer events if they do run. Still to be discussed and decided.
Wishing you all the best for the future. The main thing is that you and all your members stay safe and well.
All the best
Alan.
(SD34 MSG President)