Committee Meeting 17th July 2012

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Isle of Wight Car Club Committee Meeting

 

Venue:                      Camp Hill Social Club

 

Time and Date:        17 July 2012, 8pm

 

Attendees:                AW, PW, MS, JD, DW, MP, BR, SS, PR, GB

 

Guests:                     None

 

Apologies:                RW, DM, DG

 

 

 

Actionee
Date

1.    Acceptance of Minutes

 

Accepted by all.

 

    

2.    Matters Arising

 

Solar charging system for trailer batteries.  GB authorised to spend up to £250.

 

Write ups – no volunteers as yet.

 

Marshal briefing – improvements made.  Two car overlap for marshal changeover.

 

Class 3 trophy – new band being added.  Currently with engravers who will add D Dutch’s name.

 

Linda Burt website – PW delivered replies to Linda’s comment about marshalling posted on our website.

 

Broken cars – two run window adopted and works.

  GB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SS

   

 

 

3.    Membership Report

 

28 at Knighton, 10 in advance and 18 on the day with 1 full and 1 day member.  Total takings £359.

 

New member was Chris Wilson, proposed AW and seconded PW with all in favour.

      

4.    Treasurer’s Report

 

Current account = £6913.41

Business premium account = £2560.50

5.    Venues

 

MP spoke to GKN – less likely owing to insurance claim from a cricket match incident, however, if can show we have insurance may turn things around.  Insurance details sent to all by PR a few weeks ago.

 

BAE on 27 July – permit sorted

 

Show ground for social charity event on 12 August – £125 cost to hire.

 

Atherfield – permit sorted

 

PW field at Little Palance Farm is 9 September

 

Tech is 23 September

 

Nunwell in Oct is TBC

 

Regarding show ground, need to chain harrow it afterwards and in worst case, may need to re-seed at cost of £40 max.

 

Letter needs to go to residents for this event and needs to state that the Royal IoW Agricultural Society has requested the IoWCC write to nearby residents.

 

There is the potential to use this ground two or three times a year.

 

Regarding the event itself, it will be for charity for Sophie Rolf who is fighting a tumour.  All monies raised to go to Sophie’s charity, Kissy Puppy, less insurance costs.  Also to have a collection bucket.

 

To make it an open day with Concours d’Elegance (‘Show and Shine’) and trophy, entry at £2 per car.  SS to get trophy.

 

To invite Will Nichols, Steve Wells etc to show off their competition cars as well.

 

Can also allow public to compete if they specifically ask, at usual rate for day members plus day membership.

 

Marshalling will be as per normal but based upon 1hr stints.  Normal pricing for IWCC members but day sign on fee to the Kissy Puppy charity.

 

Advert and PR – AW to do this and invite Autoglym to have a stand as part of Show and Shine.  Judging for Show and Shine will be JD assisting Sophie, who will present the trophie.

 

IWCC banner to go up Sat night.

 

AW to do sketch on Google of field, markup, scan and email to committee.

 

MS to consider whether need to contact MSA regarding our insurance for such an event, though felt should be okay.

 

AW to contact RW regarding risk assessment.

 

WCs available onsite and SS to clean after event.

 

MS thanked AW for his work on this event.

 MP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SS

 

 

AW

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AW

 

 

 

AW?

 

AW

 

 

MS

 

 

AW/RW

 

SS

6.    Any Other Business

 

DW unable to attend charity event.

 

Track day on 1ST December at Brands Hatch for £140.

Date of next meeting

 

Tue 7 August in Back Bar area.

 

Close of Meeting

 

Meeting closed at 9.55pm.

 

 

26/6/12 IOWCC Meeting

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Here: DM, AW, PW, DG, JD, SS, RW, MS, BR, DW

  1. 1.       Apologies

TA, MP, PR, GB

 

  1. 2.       Approval of last mins

BR has solar info for GB
Hospice cheque to be sent directly to hospice

  1. 3.       Membership report

MIA

  1. 4.       Treasurers report

MIA but current account @ £6380.40 and business premium @ £2560.50

  1. 5.       Venues

RW spoken to Bembridge airport re: an event.  Possibility for an evening or weekday event of some sort.  RW to continue discussion with the land holders.

AW spoken to county show ground, possibility pending a discussion with their committee.

        RW to confirm Nunwell field

  1. 6.       The John Dutch show J
    1. Invite membership to write event reports
    2. Marshall briefing to be improved to ensure marshals are confident and clear.  Help and advice to be given to any people new to marshaling systems or requesting assistance.
    3. SS to collect class 3 trophy for presentation to Dave Dutch at next event.
    4. Clarified that evocars forum is not an official iowcc website / discussion board.
  2. 7.       Linda Burt website comment
    Comments well received, PW to deliver our replies

 

  1. 8.       AOB
    A larger window for broken cars, now have a 2 run window
    Late sign on still available
    Make a note on event trailer of current run number that’s happeningMeeting closes @ 22:15

    Next meeting Wednesday 17th July

New Marshalling System

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Marshalling is imperative to events, therefore we are trying a new marshalling system to try and distribute the duties on the day as fairly as possible.

New marshalling system
The committee have voted to implement the trial of  a new method of marshalling  our events. This is as a direct response to a low number of individuals, carrying out the majority of the work at our autotests, despite repeated requests for assistance. It is hoped that the new method will improve the running of the day, will spread the work load evenly and fairly.

Selection
There will be 6 marshalling teams comprising 4 individuals, 1 of whom will be the team leader and a member of the committee. The team leader will act as start marshal and will station the other 3 individuals at the designated course marshalling points. Consequently there will be a requirement for 24 marshals at most events, 18 of who will be chosen using a random selection process. A committee member will be allocated in advance as team leader to one of the 6 teams. The teams will be lettered and thus there will be 6 teams comprising of A,B,C,D,E & F. Letters will be written onto 18 wrist bands to denote the team which that individual will marshal with. Thus, there will be 3 wrist bands with the letter A on them, 3 with the letter B and so on. The rest will be left blank. The wrist bands will be drawn from a bag during the walk round in the normal fashion. Thus if you pull out a wrist band with the letter ‘A’ on it, you marshal with team A. If you pull out a blank, then there is no requirement to marshal. Although, should you wish to this can be arranged.

The Event
At the beginning of the event, the team leader and the marshals of group A will assemble and the team leader will position the marshals. The normal method of marshalling remains unchanged and competitive runs begin. All competitors must complete their first runs before second runs begin. Thus all the members of teams B,C,D,E & F will complete their first competitive run.  At this point the marshals of team A will be relieved by team B. The second competitive run will then commence  for all ( except B who are marshalling) with               the marshals from team A having the opportunity to do both first and second runs. With everyone having completed their second runs, team C will then relieve team B. The third competitive run will then commence (except team C who are marshalling) with the marshals from team B having the opportunity to do their second and third runs.
The pattern will continue throughout the day until the final run. At this point during the time that team E are marshalling, Team F will complete their 6th and final run ahead of their marshalling duties.  After you have marshalled your obligation is complete, which broadly speaking means that your marshalling duties will have occupied approximately 45 minutes (this may be more, if there are stoppages). The main change to the competitors is that everyone will have to complete each of their runs consecutively.

Rules
  • The requirement to marshal is absolute.
  • It is your own responsibility to be ready at race control for the Marshall switch over between runs. We suggest that if for example you are in team C you are one of the first 2 complete your 2nd run so you are ready with plenty of time to releave the marshals once the last person completes their run.
  • If you do not marshal or provide a replacement, you will be disqualified from the event and any remaining runs withdrawn.
  • It may be that you are car sharing, In the event that you find that you and your team mate are drawn on the same team, it may be sensible to find someone on another team to swap with.

Summary
The main difference you will find is that in order to complete all 6 runs, you will have to commit to being at the event for its duration. This may be inconvenient, however this is common to the majority of motorsport disciplines and has been cited as the only tangible drawback to some competitors. Consequently, on the balance of this inconvenience to a small few, the decision has been taken to implement the above measures for the greater benefit of the majority.
We appreciate your continued support of the club and your cooperation in this trial.
Any feedback after the event will be greatly welcomed.
With thanks from the committee

IOWCC Meeting 22/5/12

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IOWCC Meeting 22nd May 2012

 

Here: DM, AW, JD, GB, SS, BR, DW, PR, MS, TA, MP, DG, RW

 

  1. 1.      Apologies

PW

 

  1. 2.      Approval of Last Mins

DM to get radios to Phil to be looked at

Approved

 

  1. 3.      Treasures report

C/A @ 27 April £5916.65

B/P @ £2560.50

 

  1. 4.      Membership Sec

Knighton – 36 drivers total, 14 pre sign, 22 on the day, 2 day members, 5 new members = £482

2 brand new members proposed and 2nd. SS proposed DM 2nd.

Dan Cheek

Reece Mitchan

All agree

 

  1. 5.      Venues

St. Georges (Sat 16th June) signed and form sent off. TA to mail membership regarding event and lack of spectator parking available

Atherfield (Sun 1st July) RW to arrange, date might have to change due to field availability

BAE (Sun 22nd July) PR to sort

PCT (12th Aug) AW to look at Chale MX venue

RW to, continue, to look into Bembridge airport venue

 

  1. 6.      Marshalling

Discussed the marshalling problem

Trailing a new system for marshalling.  RW and TA to mail out proposed system to members.

 

  1. 7.      AOB

TA – Paypal fixed

MP – Asked to spend some money on stationery. Agreed

JD – Cones? AW to buy 20 smaller cones

GB – Battery charging.  Solar system to be researched and implemented

SS – Need to ensure bath tubs are not placed on the course

DW – Hospice cheque

 

Meeting closes 22:00

Next meeting 26thth June @ 20:00 @ Camp Hill

Steve Wells Picks Up A Podium

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Steve Wells took an emphatic third during the final race of the 750mc Locost Championship Brands Hatch meeting this weekend.

This is the first visit to the podium for Steve who was not the only IOWCC competitor competing this weekend on the Indy circuit.

Matthew Price a.k.a ‘Basra’ brought his Citroen Saxo home in one piece after completing his races unscathed, this was his debut to circuit racing.

Well done to the two chaps for a fine weekend of racing in very inclement weather.

IOWCC Meeting 11/04/12

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In Attendance MP, PR, DW, BR, GB, TA, MP, JD, DG

 

1.Apologies

 

RW, DM, AW

 

2. Welcome new members, explain what goes on

John Dutch and Danny grist welcomed and Co-opted members Emails johndutch@onwight.net & dgrist@hotmail.com

 

3. Approval of last mins

Approved

 

4. Membership report

41 full members

36 members compete at round 1 15 sign up in advance & 21 on the day = 544 taken on the day, £21 to charity.

£834.55 in paypal Issue with paypal type of account TA to investigate.

 

2 new mebers: Linda Bert – Andy W & Steve S propose and approve. Callumn steele Toby & Paul propose and approve.

 

 

5.Treasurers report

Current 6541.31

saving 2560.50

 

6. Venues

Next event Knighton 6th May

 

  1. AOB

Softops and windows can be in the up or down position when competing.

 

Discuss Trophies and having non point related prizes. PR to find old ones, consider 2nd / 3rd over.

 

Radio 1 temperamental DM to give to PR to inspect. RW/DM to get details of where they were bought from.

 

Marshalling – Constant struggle to get more people involved. TA to campaign over email to encourage more members.

 

Next meeting 22nd May 8pm Camphill.

Round 1 IOW College

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As most were waking up to chocolate eggs the island petrol heads were gathering at the IOW college for round 1 of the IOW car clubs 2012 season. A damp start was not going to be enough to deter the hardy motorsport enthusiasts on this Easter Sunday as over 30 drivers prepared for the day ahead. A selection of new machinery was on show as well as the usual crowd. Most notable was a Special built by Terry Steele with an MR2 rear end and custom built front end. We shall have to see how it fairs later on!

With a forecast of drying throughout the day competitors were holding off for the moisture to lift from the track. Phil Munday lead early-on in his Mazda 323 making of the most of his FWDs grip to record a 1:14.06 whilst most struggled with the slippery conditions. As the clouds slowly ebbed away the surface showed signs of drying and the times begun to tumble. The Dutch brothers in their Minis looked fast and the timer confirmed this, Dave driving the blue Mini pickup was looking to be the one to try and beat. A time of 1:10.08 in his second run laying down the gauntlet to the chasing pack. Dan Morgan, fast, as ever recorded a 1:07.64 only to be bettered once again by Dave Dutch with a 1:06.62. With the half-way point upon us Dave topped the table with Dan second and Martyn Cutler in third. The surface was pretty much dry by this point and times started to fall off the cliff. Matt Griffin driving his new Honda ‘wedge’ for the first time stunned the regulars by putting himself in to third place with an extremely smooth 1:07.08. The battle of the minis had ensued however and Chris Greenen, Dave Goodwin and Dave Dutch all posted sub 1:06.00 times to top the table. Dan Morgan replied with a 1:03.53 to retake the summit only to be cut down by an immense effort by Dave Dutch 1:02.97. With only Dan left to run he looked to have done enough to snatch victory at the death but unfortunately carried too much speed into the finish box sailing straight through and incurring a 10 second penalty. Round 1 to Dave Dutch!

There were no class 1 competitors however there were some newcomers to class 2. Matt Price and Brian Robbins both bringing standard cars to add some competition to the class 2 stalwarts Dean Long and Daryl Turner. Dean and Daryl were their usual flamboyant selves in their Mk1 Mx5 and Brian and Matt could not get close time wise. Dean took the number one position in class with a 1:11.28 and Daryl 2nd on 1:13.02. Those two boys are worth coming along to watch alone, their RWD car control is extremely entertaining.

Class 3 was as always the class of the Minis, 8 competitors on the day. Dave Dutch drew the battle lines with a 1:06.62 midway through the event only for Dave Goodwin to show his hand and put a 1:05.72 on the timecard. Chris Greenen was feeling left out so he went out and recorded a very respectable 1:05.65. Goodwin replied with 1:05.12 but Dave Dutch was never going to let this one go firstly recording a 1:03.36 but incurring a 10 second penalty for exiting the finish box then went on to startle the on looking crowd to take the victory in both class and overall by making a remarkable 1:02.97 proving that the Minis may be old but they can still mix it with the modern machinery. Well done Dave, well deserved!

Class 4 was the most competitive class of the day with 19 entrants. As stated earlier Phil Munday topped the tables early on but was soon cut down to size as the track dried out. Matt Griffin looked smooth and tidy throughout the day and the times were a result of this. Dave Bizzill, Steve Glasbey and Toby Allen all looked fast as well. Toby was the first to gain places with a 1:06.12 which Dave Bizzill tried his best to cut the deficit but just came up short on 1:07.07. Matt Griffin and Steve Glasbey both had the final say though as Matt recorded 1:06.06 and Steve pipped him at the post driving a TVR to take the class victory by just a hairs breadth 1:06.04. Excellent drives from both Steve and Matt.

Class 5, the Special class! A couple of new entrants into this class this year from Terry Steele and Sam Beckley, an unusual contraption featuring an MR2 rear on a special type front end.

At the sharp end was once again Dan Morgan, Andy Williams tried his hardest to keep Dan in touch but it was a step too far for all of the other class 5 entrants. Dan had overall victory snatched from him at the death but his time of 1:03.53 was enough to take Class honours and 2nd place overall. Andy took second in class and 10th overall.

And so an end to the first event of the season, it is shaping up to be very interesting. A couple of newcomers looking fast and a few of the old heads at the sharp end. I am sure some have gone away now knowing what they need to do to improve whilst others will be happy with a good days work. Steve Glasbey and Matt Griffin are joint drivers of the day, Steve for showing great improvement over last year and Matt for being the season’s newbie showing old hats how it should be done. Fastest lady driver of the day was Vicky Cox finishing an overall 17th with 1:10.73.


Well done to all the class winners and a massive well done to Dave Dutch.
Top 5
Dave Dutch 1:02.97
Dan Morgan 1:03.53
Dave Goodwin 1:05.12
Chris Greenen 1:05.65
Steve Glasbey 1:06.04
Next event is an unsealed surface event held at Knighton on Sunday 13th May.