Kershaw makes it two in a row at Epynt

  Gary Simpson. Bird flies to Clubman win.

Richard Kershaw made it two wins out of two events in the Britpart MSA British Cross Country Championship when he took victory at the latest round at Halfway forest on Epynt.

The lead changed several times during the opening day's eight runs with Kershaw, Justin Birchall and Ian Rochelle battling to be at the top of the BCCC leaderboard. Birchall's challenge for the win ended with a maximum time on run four after damaging the car on a rock while Rochelle's day ended badly when his Millington Phoenix stalled at a tight hairpin and would not restart for over three minutes. Dan Evans held second place on the overnight leaderboard after a string of quick times in his Milner.

Evans was the pace setter initially on day two, rapidly eating into Kershaw's lead but a broken fanbelt lost him time to deny him the chance of a win. It was not to be an easy run to victory for Kershaw though, his car being stuck in rear wheel drive for the last two runs, but he got though to win.

"It's been a tough weekend but a lot of fun," said Kershaw. "We had a couple of punctures and the problem with the transmission so I'm pleased to have taken the win."

Rochelle put his day one troubles behind him to set several quickest times on day two, finishing in second place.

"It's been a great weekend and I'm happy with second place after the time we lost on the first day," commented Rochelle. "It was a fantastic course with a bit of everything to test the crews."

Taking third place was Ryan Cooke in his Land Rover Defender.

  Gary Simpson. Trophy win for Paul Harris.

"We had a few issues with punctures and a broken drive flange but it's been a good event and the course reminded me of the hill rallies I used to do, great fun to drive."

Rounding off the top five were Paul Myers in the Britpart Land Rover 100 and Mike Moran in his AT 4x4 Challenger.

Paul Harris won the Trophy class in his GSR Maxilight while Chris Ratter was victorious in the Freelander Challenge.

In the Clubman category two drivers set a scorching pace with Chris Bird eventually winning and Mark Hones in second. Their times would have seen them finish one and two in the overall standings had they been entered in the BCCC.

British Cross Country Championship Provisional Top 5 results

  Gary Simpson. Chris Ratter wins the Freelander Challenge.

  Gary Simpson. Kevin Groos on the limit.

Provisional Trophy Class Winner

Paul Harris  (GSR Maxilight)

Provisional Clubmans Winner.

Chris Bird (Milner)

Provisional Freelander Challenge winner.

Chris Ratter (Land Rover Freelander)

Motors TV

Each round of the BCCC will be transmited on Motors TV on the following dates.
In the days following those dates the program may be repeated.

• Round  1  11th May 2012 first showing 2100 hrs
• Round  2  8th June 2012 first showing  2100 hrs
• Round  3  13th July 2012 first showing  2306 hrs
• Round  4  24th August 2012 first showing  2132 hrs
• Round  5  5th October 2012 first showing 2306 hrs
• Round  6  9th November 2012 first showing  2100 hrs

  Followed approx 7 days later on gomotorsport.

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  Gary Simpson.     Tony Harris in his Freelander

Britpart, the sponsors of the MSA British Cross Country Championship have launched the Britpart Freelander Challenge.

Comprising of 4 rounds, the Britpart Freelander Challenge will tackle any four rounds of the six published BCCC rounds.

In an effort to encourage newcomers to our sport the Freelanders will be standard production vehicles with only the addition of the safety features needed to comply with the requirements of the MSA.
These vehicles will be road legal, in fact they could be used for the family shopping on a Friday and rallying across the moors of Scotland on the Saturday.

The Britpart Freelander Challenge brings a level playing field to our sport. All cars will be identical, only the skill of the driver and navigator will make the difference needed to get in the points.

For further information contact:-

Chris Ratter Tel: 07768642914 e mail: chris@xceedmotorsport.co.uk
Selwyn Kendrick Tel: 07768 232696 e mail: selwyn4x4@aol.com

About the BCCC Championship.

Previously known as the BORC, the Britpart MSA British Cross Country Championship comprises of six rounds, each round will be run over two days.

Single venues from fast gravel tracks, fields, forests and the wild exposed landscape of England, Scotland and Wales.

Each round will bring the needs for different driver skills, a single stage of between 5 and 10 miles which will be run a number of times over the weekend, typically between 12 and 15.
The championship is open to National A's and B's. As in previous years we are using control tyres from the MSA "Blue Book" 2012 list, ref; (L) list 5(a) All- Terrain Tyres. Cars do not need to be road legal.

We will also accept entries from Clubmans, they may enter just for the weekend. This is an ideal way to test the water or to just enjoy a great weekends sport for a small outlay. You will experiance a great atmosphere and enjoy the camaraderie between competitors.

The usual Marches circus will be in attendance and will provide toilets, all day catering, beer tent and camping, which is usually available from the Friday.

For further details please contact me. For information regarding tyres or other matters relating to vehicles then please contact Roberto Aliperti our Championship Eligibility Scrutineer on 07816 135 238

Our Commitment.

Marches 4x4 take great pride in being in the forefront of environmental awareness and our competitive routes are carefully chosen to minimise the impact on the terrain and wildlife.
We take the same care with our rescue and recovery crews and feel we have chosen the best available.
Our marshals are the backbone of all our events and their long hours and dedication in all weathers ensure a safe and enjoyable weekend for everyone.
In addition to attending MSA training days they also attend Marches training weekends where the different demands and skills needed for Cross Country events can be addressed.

Marches 4x4 is a profesional and dedicated team of enthusiasts striving to provide the best cross country motorsport for the benefit of everyone.

Marches 4x4 .... Who Are We ?

  Gary Simpson.  The campsite and service at a BCCC round at Baden Hall.

Marches 4x4 Motorsport Management Ltd was set up and founded in 2000 by four dedicated off-road enthusiasts through which to promote and run the MSA British Off Road Championship rounds and to promote motor sport both on and off road.

2001 was the year that Foot & Mouth raged through the Countryside there were no MSA British Off Road Championship rounds that year and so Marches 4x4 held several single venue “Festivals” around the Country instead.

In 2002 the “team” organised the MSA British Off Road Championship which consists of 5 rounds, and are as far apart as South Wales and Scotland.
Each round is held over two days and is a single venue event with up to 14 runs.

We hold an annual Championship Awards Dinner which is held in the Midlands and is attended by both competitors and the organising team.

Most of the “Marches Team” are involved with several other events, and have ran a stage on a number of stage rallies in addition to providing radio control, safety radio crews, course cars, course closing cars, stage commanders, Clerks of the course, event safety officers, setting up stages and marshalling.

Marches 4x4 Motorsport Management Ltd is a non-profit making organisation and we are grateful for the time and assistance from all our team members and volunteers who give freely to promote and develop the sport.

Marches Management.

Selwyn Kendrick.
Joint Rally Director.
Tel:07768 232696
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Phil Turley.
Joint Rally Director.
Tel: 07831 406085
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Event Officials.

Clerk of Course.
Roberto Aliperti.
07816 135 238
E-mail

Deputy Clerk of Course
Terry Day.
07748 465059
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Deputy Clerk of Course
Peter Phillips.
07976 629884
E-mail:

Communications Officer.
Phil Turley.
07831 406085
E-mail

Event Safety Officer
Ian Price.
O7530 293044

Secretary of Meeting.
& Entries Secretary
Lilian Turley
Oakdene, 32 Park Road
Berry Hill, Coleford
Gloucestershire GL16 7QU
01594 810161, 07831 409 639
E-mail

Eligibility Scrutineer.
Roberto Aliperti.
07816 135 238
E-mail

Chief Marshal.
Chris Gibson.
07969 622286
E-mail

Competitor Liaison Officer.
Matt Thompson.
07973 849466
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