2010 Calender

• 12-13/02/2010
  Chris Kelly Memorial Rally
• 03/04/2010
  Easter Stages Stages Rally
• 07-08/05/2010
  Manx Telecom National Rally
• 19/06/2010
  Jurby Stages Rally
• 09 -10/07/2010
  Rally Isle of Man
• 14/08/2010
  TDL Forest Stages Rally
• 11/09/2010
  Duke Stages Rally
• 05-06/11/2010
  Blackhorse Finance Stages Rally

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Disappointment for O’Hagan and Trimble

A bright day greeted the crews on the entry list for the event, with light winds providing perfect dry conditions. A reflection on last year’s event, which had to be shortened due to deteriorating weather. Tyre choice however today was to be made very simple………….

The routing for today’s event was composed of six stages all asphalt. Each of the stages were of varying length. There was also some minor route changes included to keep the crews on their toes. A good all round format. A recce of stage one was completed prior to the event, this was met with approval from the competitors and a well taken thought by the event organisers.
In class C (Up to 2000cc FWD) there were seven crews entered. First away was the number 4 car of Matt Bettridge co-driven by Bob Clague, their first event together. At number 9 was the Astra of Nigel Cannell and Nick Kaighan.

Pat Bettridge and Paul Gelling were in their VW Golf at number 19. Previous class winners followed at number 22, the VW Golf of John O’Hagan with Ashley Trimble alongside.

Honours in this class must come from these crews, and as past results confirm usually has!!!
The event hadn’t long got underway when the retirement list started. The VW Golf of number 19 seed Pat Bettridge was spotted at the finish of stage 2. Shortly afterwards Nigel Cannell joined the retirements parked up on stage 4 with mechanical troubles. By this time the little Peugeot 206 of Matt Bettridge was leading the class, the crew and car adapting to the stages and each other.

However, also on stage 4, John O’Hagan / Ashley Trimble struck trouble just 300 metres from the flying finish line, Gearbox problems causing their exit from the event. The abrasive stages proving a challenge, Bettridge continued to dominate the class during the afternoon stages and securing a well deserved class win, to add to his Manx rally championship points with two rounds to go.
O’Hagan / Trimble will miss the next round, as it clashes with the Cheviot stages in Northumberland, a round of the MSA asphalt championship which Trimble is entered.
The duo will be on the entry list for the last round of the Manx rally championship, the Duke stages, which is held on 30th November-1st December.

John and Ashley would like to thank their sponsors I.T.Works, Taylor Clarke and Kris Clay at www.isleofmanphotgraphs.com for their continuing support, and to the event organisers, marshals and timekeepers for their time in running this excellent event.

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