For the 2009 meeting and prize giving, we returned to the the British Motor Heritage Museum at Gaydon. The formal business was dealt with a highly efficient manner with the committee being re-elected en mass and in one case in absentia! Membership continues to grow and the club's finances are in good shape so there was a debate about positive ways in which some of the funds could be used.

A proposal to arrange some indoor karting early in the new year to keep us all sharp, was adopted. The competition secretaries were both upbeat. Race grids were slightly down but the racing had been excellent and the hills had seen the largest turnout for many years so there is plenty to look forward to in 2010. Provisional calendars for next year are coming together and will be published shortly. While the on track activities are dear to our heart, the off track atmosphere had been superb with competitors helping each other whenever misfortune struck and plenty of friendly paddock social gatherings. The Chairman gave special thanks to all those who hard worked so hard to make things happen.

James Fack

The committee show their unbridled enthusiasm at being re-elected.

After lunch, we were treated to a highly informative talk by James Fack, the topic being the development of the mid engined racing car and the role of the Freikaiserwagen in this step change in car design. This was followed by the prize giving and a picture and video show by Nigel Ashman to bring a most enjoyable day to a close.

Hill Climb

John Parker Trophy (pre 1954)                                                       1st Mark Riley, 2nd Alistair Dent, 3rd Jan Nycz

Girling Trophy (1954-1961)                                                            1st Steve Lawrence, 2nd Mike Lawrence, 3rd Patrick Riley

David Latham Trophy (Lowest Aggregate at Shelsley & Gurston)     Patrick Riley

Schroeder Trophy (Fastest time at Shelsley)                                     1st Steve Lawrence

Alan Walker Trophy (Fastest at Prescott Classic)                             1st John Brough

Bodyline Trophy (Lowest aggregate at Loton)                                  1st Alistair Dent, 2nd John Dent

Sprint

Douglas Sprint                                                                                 1st Andrew Turner, 2nd Jan Nycz

Mark Riley picked up a selection of trophies.

Sprint stalwart and friend indeed, Jan Nycz

Andy Turner finally gets an award for driving, not fettling.

Steve Lawrence, Girling and Schroeder Trophies.

Circuit Racing

Overall Champion                                                                              1st Nigel Ashman

John Turner Trophy (Fastest JAP engined)                                         1st Neil Hodges

Class A   1945-1949                                                                         1st Richard Bishop-Miller, 2nd John Potts, 3rd Rickard With

Class B   1950-1953                                                                         1st Mike Fowler, 2nd Roy Hunt, 3rd Richard Ellingworth

Class C   1954-1960                                                                         1st Nigel Ashman, 2nd Gordon Russell, 3rd Neil Hodges

Overall and Class C Champion, Nigel Ashman

Richard Bishop-Miller, Class A Champion

Mike Fowler, Class B

Neil Hodges, John Turner and Peter Collins Trophies

Shirley Monro, fast lady......

Perseverance Award                                                      Shirley Monro

Peter Collins Trophy (Most meritorious performance)     Neil Hodges

Peter Kendall Trophy  (Most original car)                        John Potts

Iverna Wright  Trophy (Dedicated supporter)                  Jan Nycz

Trevellick Trophy (Best non-series car)                           Mark Riley

Fast Lady                                                                       Shirley Monro

Concours Trophy                                                            Pat Barford

Brian Hall Memorial Trophy (Literary merit)                     Nigel Ashman

Chairman's Cup                                                                John Turner

Coupe Cinzano                                                                 J.B. Jones

Equipe Brutoni (fastest at Brighton Speed Trials)                John Potts

John Potts picked up awards for most original car and fastest time at Brighton.

JB Jones, Coupe Cinzano and a very nice passport holder, to match his shirt, as a memento of Le Mans.

And finally, where would be be without these clowns.....

Report and photos by Neil Hodges