| It is with much reluctance and regret that Sutton & Cheam
MC / Team Tempest announce the cancellation of the Scorpion Sprint. |
| The event, which was due to take place on Sunday 6th July
at The Longcross Test Track, has fallen far short of the necessary entry
levels in order to make it viable. |
| Clerk of the Course Chris Phillips commented 'Whilst Longcross
is one of the most exciting sprint venues in the country, it is also one
of the most expensive in terms of hire charges. In order to just break-even
events need a minimum of around 90-entries and so the 46 received to date
is a long way short. We could have waited until next Wednesday's closing
date but there is such a huge difference in the numbers that it simply isn't
going to happen and we want to give everyone, competitors, marshals and
officials as much notice as possible. We thank those who have entered
for their support and assure them that no cards or cheques will be charged". |
| Deputy Clerk of the Course Barry Guess added 'It's a real
disappointment after the regaining the use of the venue for motorsport at
the start of the year. I am sure that it is a blip, mainly due to
the escalating fuel costs and the so called Credit-Crunch the media seem
to be highlighting at present'. |
| The event was to be the second Speed event of the year
at the Chertsey Test Track and it is hoped that both the Scorpion and it's
'sister-event' the Chieftain Sprint will take place in 2009. |
| As well as competing, you can get involved as an official
or marshall |
Click on 
or contact team Tempest for more details |
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| It is now possible to apply or renew your competition licence
online. Click on the link to the left for details |
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| 2008 |
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| Scorpion Sprint |
Sunday 6th July |
Cancelled |
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| Tempest Rallysprint |
Sunday 10th August |
A fun motorsport event for rally cars & their Drivers |
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| South of England Tempest Stages |
Saturday 8th November |
Return of the Big One! Forest Rally with stages at Bramshill, Ash
& Longmoor. Central Service and a spectator stage at Rushmoor. |
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| Longmoor Loco 2008 |
Sunday 28th December |
2 Wheel drive fun at Longmoor, a real blast between Christmas and
New Year. |
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| The Team Tempest website now hosts all the competitive activity
for Sutton & Cheam Motor Club. This has been done to underline the distinction
between the Motorsporting activities and the Club Social activities. |
| Don't worry it is the same team, just a new identity. |
| The basic idea is that ‘Team Tempest’ identifies
you as not only Sutton & Cheam Motor Club Members but also as someone
who can offer advice, help and assistance to fellow Team Tempest Members.
It’s also a 2-way street as from time-to-time you too could need
some help whether it be borrowing a set of spark plugs or help changing
a gearbox, when you’re in trouble and it’s all hands to the
pumps, it may be the difference between winning or retiring.
Whether it be as a driver or co-driver, exchanging tips or gaining the
recognition for running superb events, Team Tempest is a badge that can
be worn with pride.
Contact details are available using the link to the left. |
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| Pictures: Thanks to
Mark Simms 01926 430299 on www.rallygallery.com
for for permission to use some of his excellent pictures. |
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