SACC Newsletter May 2015 Published

On the First of May, the first edition of the Association's newsletter was published.

It was emailed to club officials and representatives and officers of the Association, and is also downloadable from the Newsletter page.

The Merrick Stages Rally to Move to the Central Belt in 2016

In a new venture, the team behind the organisation of the Merrick Stages Rally since 1990 announces that it is planning a new championship rally to take place in Central Scotland in 2016, but the Merrick will not run in 2015.

Scottish Motorsport Marshal Training Action Group

Clubs promoting motorsport events in Scotland identified some time ago that action was needed to improve recruitment, retention and training of marshals.  SACC Club representatives have heard on several occasions about the Marshalling initiative to be set up in Scotland.

But the mechanics of a workable proposal were not that easy ....

Safety Training 30th May before the Jim Clark Reivers Forest Rally

Two Safety Training Sessions will be held before the Jim Clark Reivers Forest Rally, for officials, marshals, competitors, Spectators. In Newcastle and Kelso .

MSA News - Scottish Motorsport Event Safety Review

A report on the Scottish Motorsport Event Safety Review in the April edition of MSA News, worth a read.

Also available is a summary of the 29 recommendations of the Motorsport Event Safety Review, plus one added by the MSA.

SACC News: April Update

Welcome to SACC April update. 

I am David Law and I am going to be working as communications co-ordinator for the SACC. I plan to create a newsletter style report quarterly with past and future event news; details of what clubs have been up to, links to regulations, along with any information from the SACC/MSA to help bridge the gap between the SACC and your members. The first of these will be circulated

April Update: McRae Rally Challenge

McRae Rally Challenge 

Discount Tickets for SACC Club Members

The McRae Rally Challenge is a 30 mile, two day rally spectacular primarily celebrating the 20th anniversary of Colin McRae winning the World Rally Championship. Fully backed by all the McRae family, Jimmy McRae is helping on our organising committee to bring together rally stars of the past, the present and the future, showcasing all the best eras of rallysport in the UK. 

Members of SACC clubs can obtain discounted two-day admission tickets for £15, by entering the discount code SACC15 when booked in advance on theKnockhill site.

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Disability Motorsport Scotland Launch

Disability Motorsport Scotland is launching on Tuesday, April 21st at 10am, Knockhill Race Circuit with the Scottish Minister for Sport and BTCC Champion (and President of SACC) John Cleland in attendance. 

DMS are an Association that develops motorsport participation for disabled persons throughout the country, free of charge.

Stravaiger's Lodge Rally time Trial

Welcome back to the Highland Car Club, Stravaigers Lodge, Rally Time Trial.

We are heading back to Inchnacardoch forest and the usual paddock, whilst revisiting the original stage that loops the paddock last used in 2012. This gives us an increased mileage to just under two miles of stage and for a very low price of £199.

SACC RTT CHAMPIONSHIP - March Report

The first round in the championship was held at Glen Gorm Castle near Tobermory on Mull. The course was a private estate track approximately 1.3 miles in length. The weather was mixed all day, with sharp showers at regular intervals although with some brighter periods.