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Results, Report and Video for the 4th September Aintree Sprint
The results for the Aintree Sprint held on 4th September can now be downloaded by clicking on the appropriate link below:-
Full Results Sept 4th, 2021.
Practice times
Timekeeper’s data log including 64ft times & Bechers Split (for info only, not part of the official results)
Event Report Sept 4th by Phil James
Lunchtime Paddock Walk video by Graham Blackwell – who went on to take FTD.
Video of the FTD run by Graham Blackwell, showing data logging
A fully customisable version of the times is also available at Resultsman.co.uk where you can select the times for just one car or a group of cars.
Help wanted: Sporting Bears and Greenpower events at Aintree
There are two charity events coming up at Aintree in September and we’re looking for volunteers to watch over the activities on track. Can you help?
Previous marshalling experience is not essential at these fun, but extremely worthwhile, events.
1) Sporting Bears Dream Rides
– Sunday 5th September.
Background: During the year, Sporting Bears Motor Club members visit various shows and events around the UK and give members of the public rides in a spectacular array of exotic cars in exchange for a donation to the Sporting Bears Charity. The “Bears”, are a dedicated group of classic car and sports car enthusiasts with one primary aim – to raise money for children’s charities through their own social and touring events. It is to the club’s credit that annual subscriptions entirely support the club overheads thus allowing all monies raised from events to be directed towards the selected charities. Since the Club was formed in 1989 they have raised over £2,000,000 for children’s charities in the UK.
At Aintree, no money changes hands, the public doesn’t get the rides, but instead, the children, their carers, families and staff from various North West charities are given a “sprint” ride around Aintree Circuit in the Bears’ classic saloons and sports cars, modern supercars and an assortment of sporting kit and competition cars.
How can you help?
If you can spare some time to keep an eye on the “on-track” activities, please do come along. I’m proud to say that it’s the most rewarding thing I do in motorsport and many a helper goes away with a tear in their eye when they see the reactions of the kids, virtually all of whom are being treated for serious and sometimes life-threatening health conditions. “The best day of my life” is an oft-heard response from the kids. Those who helped with previous Dream Rides for Kids days at Aintree without exception said afterwards that they had a thoroughly enjoyable time.
As Clerk of the Course, I need at least a dozen volunteers to keep an eye on the Circuit, to act as my eyes & ears and to report any problems so that we can ensure that the event runs safely. This is not a race, it’s not competition, and overtaking isn’t allowed, but many of the cars will be driving at high speed which is why we need volunteers to observe the on-track activities and keep everyone safe.
To see the kids’ expressions when taken around the circuit in a Ferrari, Porsche or Police car (yes, the Police normally attend to give rides too!) is amazing – the hardest of men have been seen to shed a tear or two, it really is that emotional!
For a flavour of the kind of cars taking part, there are loads of photos here of a previous year’s event at Aintree, and a video HERE.
Can you help?
Date: Sunday 5th September, the day after our next Aintree Sprint (we need marshals for that too!).
Provisional timetable:
6.30 – Gates open
8.30 – Signing on opens
9.30 – Marshals Briefing
9.30 – Drivers briefing and refreshments provided for Drivers, Marshals and helpers (Sponsor wanted)
9.30 – Children start to arrive and sign-on
9.50 – Participants sighting lap convoy run
10.00 – Dream Rides start.
12.30 – Lunch provided for Marshals and helpers (Sponsor wanted)
12.30 – PM session children sign-on
13.30 – Dream Rides start for PM session
16.30 – Dream Rides finish
16.45 – Pack up
Previous experience is not essential and (for obvious legal and health reasons) you won’t be asked to deal directly with the children. If you can help for even just part of the day, please do let me know. Without people to marshal the event, it simply won’t happen. So that’s potentially 200 kids who won’t have smiles on their faces – and we can’t let that happen, can we?!!!
If you can help or for more information, please contact LMC Chairman, John Harden – 0161 969 7137 or via our secure messaging service. You can just turn up on the day but I’d appreciate you telling me in advance that you are going to be there so that I know someone is turning up to help!
Sponsors wanted.
Aintree Racecourse let us have the venue without charge for the Sporting Bears event, but the Bears are looking for sponsors, even if it’s only to cover the cost of sandwiches for the marshals. Do you know anyone who can help sponsor this event?
2) Greenpower Electric Car Races
– Wednesday 8th September
After losing a year due to Coronavirus restrictions, we need volunteers to help with this year’s Greenpower event as once again we are looking after safety on track for the Greenpower Charity’s 12th annual visit to Aintree.
Liverpool MC is looking after safety on the track as usual and we need a dozen people to radio in when cars stop and to ensure the safe running of the event.
Would you like to be involved with this unusual event? It’s a great opportunity for Motorsport enthusiasts to contribute towards the careers of the engineers of the future.
There will be two 90-minute races for the Formula 24 cars (secondary education pupils) separated by a 1-hour race for the Formula 24+ cars (further education and corporate competitors).
What is Greenpower? The Greenpower Trust is a charitable organisation that promotes engineering as a rewarding career, while also focusing on sustainability, teamwork and the community.
How? Students have to design, build and then race simple electrically powered cars. Or the school can buy a kit-car to develop themselves. Greenpower specify certain design parameters, mostly safety-related, supply a standard 24v electric motor and batteries, and then the teams get on and build a car. Several of the cars contain amazing leading-edge technology, and some past pupils have gone on to careers in F1 motorsport. The project is part of the National Curriculum and even attracts teams from Europe & the USA.
For those of you who haven’t been before, there’s nothing strenuous or dangerous about your duty, but don’t jump out in front of one of the cars, some can be averaging over 35mph round the circuit and they don’t slow down for the corners! The day is particularly suitable for our less active (or more senior) helpers as you can sit down in the comfort of your car or armchair (if you bring one!) and watch the cars go by. Can you help?
Click HERE for Greenpower Video
Signing on is from 8.30 to 09.00 am, and the last race will finish at 4.45 pm. There will be Breakfast from 7.30 am for early arrivals. Hot and cold drinks and a sandwich lunch will be provided to volunteers too, but as the lunch break is just 30 minutes we recommend that you bring food & drink with you, as that 30 min includes getting to & from your post, and the timetable is very tight!
We already have half a dozen volunteers but could do with several more. Motorsport marshalling experience is not necessary and there is no need for orange fireproofs! If you can help, or know someone who may be interested in coming along to assist with this charity event, please let me know. The more people we get, the more interesting it will be for all of us!
Date: Wednesday 8th September
Provisional Timetable:-
07.30 – Gates open – This event is not open to spectators
09.00 – Marshals’ Briefing
09.30 – 11.00 – Practice 1
11.30 – 12.30 – Practice 2
12.30 – 13.30 – Lunch
13.30 – 13.50 – Race 1
13.50 – 14.15 – Break
14.15 – 14.35 – Race 2
14.35 – 15.00 – Break
15.00 – 15.20 – Race 3
15.20 – 15.45 – Break
15.45 – 16.00 – Race 4
16.00 – Pack up
If you know of anyone who would like to come along to keep an eye on the circuit on either of these great events, please spread the word. But I do need to know who’s coming so that I can ensure there’s enough food for all.
If you volunteered earlier in the year for either event, please contact me again anyway so that I know you are definitely still coming along.
If you can help or for more information, please contact LMC Chairman, John Harden – 0161 969 7137 or contact him via our secure messaging service.
Whilst spectators are welcome we’d rather you helped, even for just half a day.
Access is from Melling Road, Liverpool L10 8LF – just follow the signs for Aintree Golf Centre. But please tell us you are coming along!
Chris Mansley
It is with great sadness that we report that regular Aintree scrutineer Chris Mansley recently passed away after contracting Covid-19 whilst undergoing treatment for cancer. A long-standing official who started scrutineering in the mid-1980s, Chris was a regular sight at events in the North West, particularly at Speed Events and Rallies in the region.
Somewhat eccentric, Chris was one of the true characters in scrutineering. His straight-talking manner sometimes caused discussion, but he was always willing to help and advise new and seasoned competitors with his vast experience.
Chris will be greatly missed not only by the scrutineering community but also by the many competitors who met him at events.
His funeral will be held at 11.30 am on 12th August at The Church of Our Lady of Victories, East Cliff, Winkley Square, Preston PR1 3JH. Then burial will be at St Mary’s Church, Deane, Bolton at 1 pm followed by a gathering afterwards at Dunscar Conservative Club, Hardmans Ln, Bromley Cross, Bolton BL7 9HJ at 2.30.
It is hoped to have a good turnout from the motorsport world and enough people to either carry or escort Chris into the Church. Those interested in helping should contact Andy Bradley on 07425 055 892. The Ceremony and gathering are open to all.
Results & Report for the 2021 Barbon Hillclimbs
The results for the 2021 Barbon Hillclimbs can now be downloaded by clicking on the link below:-
Full Results, 12th June 2021, including practice times
Full Results 3rd July 2021, including practice times
Event report, 3rd July 2021 – from a competitor’s viewpoint
A fully customisable version of the July event times is also available at Resultsman.co.uk where you can select the times for just one car or a group of cars.
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Updated 4/7/2021
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