BTRDA BULLETINS
John Wadsworth 1937-2021
The news about John came as a shock as it was only 5 weeks after he had been diagnosed with cancer, indeed only 6 weeks after his last competitive event in his MX5. He was itching to get better as he’d got several entries in for events through the summer, sadly it was not to be.
From his teens John was involved in motor sport, his father Edgar was a serious competitor including at Le Mans. John rallied a variety of cars in the early 60’s and his Liege rally with Mike Wood was always a great story, John is the only driver of a Mini to actually finish a Liege, he was very proud of that. Throughout the years spent as a family man John harboured a desire to return to motor sport, so with lifelong friend and fellow Lancastrian John Waddington when both were already in their 70’s, they successfully shared a KA in BTRDA and British Car Trials.
At the same time John was competing with his 2 MX5’s in Sprints, Hillclimbs and AutoSolos, often doing 2 events in a weekend from his homebase at Harrogate. In 2017, aged 80, John competed on 51 events, he was Class 1 MSA British Car Trials Champion, and was 3rd overall in the prestigious BTRDA Allrounders Championship.
An amazing life for such a wonderful character, his friendship, enthusiasm and stories will be missed by so many, it was a privilege for all of us to have known him.
NP
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BTRDA to launch a new Championship for 2021
The BTRDA will be running a Targa Road Rally Championship in 2021 specifically aimed at Clubmen. The Championship will support the continuing development of Newcomers and Young Drivers/Navigators, plus attract those who want to compete in a wider range of other disciplines. The focus of the BTRDA Targa Championship for 2021 is at the smoother, simpler end of the scale, with contenders also likely to use their cars on a variety of disciplines such as AutoSOLOs, Autotests, Trials, Rallycross, Sprints, Hillclimbs, Autocross, etc. and will be a counting discipline for the BTRDA Allrounders Championship.
While Championship events are still being finalised, qualifying events will be spread around the country, enabling a wide geography to be covered. Some areas are not covered due to the current absence of smoother local Targas, but it is hoped that this situation will change and the Championship can expand in the future.
A new Targa Road Rally Section has been added to the website and any enquiries should go to Alan Wakeman – targa@btrda.com .
Read MoreBTRDA News – Summer Edition
It has been decided that, under the current circumstances, the Summer issue of the BTRDA News will be sent out electronically, so please look out for it coming to your in-box during the next couple of weeks.
It is expected that the Autumn issue will revert to a “hard copy” as, hopefully. there will be more Motorsport activity to report on.
By now (19/08/20) you should have received your copy of the News, if not it is available on this site https://btrda.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/BTRDA-News-Summer-2020-Website.pdf
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Covid-19 Update
In light of the current difficult and somewhat fluid situation, the Directors of BTRDA are now holding monthly Board Meetings via Zoom to review the ongoing position in regards to our Championships. We are in regular contact with MSUK, by whom we are guided, and will do our utmost to assist our Members and our organising Clubs in the safe return of Motor Sport in due course. We will post regular updates as and when more information becomes available.
Read MoreCoronavirus impact on the BTRDA Championships
You will now be aware of the latest statement from MSUK regarding COVID-19 and the suspension of all Motor Sport in the UK until at least 30th June. Our thoughts go to all of our organising Clubs for the hard work that they have already done in preparation of their events and the uncertainty that they face. Our Championship Committees will be monitoring the situation closely as to the effect on their Championships and will keep you updated as things develop.
Read MoreBTRDA Annual Luncheon and Awards Presentations
The BTRDA Annual Luncheon and Awards Presentations will be held at Drayton Manor Hotel on Sunday 2nd February , following the AGM, which will commence at 11.00 in the Peel Room. Tickets ate available via the Membership Website or by using the attached application form.
Read MoreHenry Kitching is announced as the 2019 Gold Star Champion in Car Trials
Please visit our Car Trials pages for full details.
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