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7th March 2010 - Sidewinder Ready for Testing

Thanks to Neil Clarke for sending this picture of the Sidewinder which is now ready for testing.



1st March 2010 - Cars on the Move

The last month has seen at least two cars disappear from the for sale page. Ez Walker's Fireball Mk4 (left) has been acquired by Barry Goldsby who we look forward to welcoming back to the circuits this season. The Geoff Bunn Peugeot has been bought by 2007 British Champion Steve Young who will therefore be making the switch to rear engine.

28th February 2010 - Neil's Car Well on the Way

The revamped Sidewinder is well underway - Neil Clarke sent us these pics a few weeks back. If any other drivers would like their builds / rebuilds publicised then please let us know.

Luke Retchless is using Facebook to keep us upto date with progress on the new VW. Engine pics here, chassis pics here.

 

6th February 2010 - Website Thanks & Other Media

A big thank you to Nigel Robinson and Clifford Bunn for looking after the website of late - well done guys and thanks. The site is now being looked after by Richard John Neil - please feel free to nag him to change or add information!

The February edition of Short Circuit magazine features a two page article on Marc de Land and tells us about his first year in the formula. The piece is written by Anne Sayell. This week's Motorsport News picked up on the news that the club is having its' debut at Knockhill this coming season. Finally, issue three of Oval Track Classic is out now and includes an article on 70s Midget racer Paul Daly.



8th January 2010 - Fixture List

Neil Clarke has let us have first sight of the new fixtures for the 2010 season. The two dates at Grimley are provisional whilst the calendar sees a first ever visit to Knockhill which is about 20 minutes from Cowdenbeath. Racing at Knockhill will be on the tri-oval (pictured left but view bigger picture on the events page).

7th January 2010 - New Car Build

Luke Retchless is making good progress with his new build - the car, to be powered by a VW motor is starting to look really good.