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Top of the world at Pikes Peak.

First round of the 2012 season visits Mid Wales.

Gary Simpson. Bob Seaman at Pikes Peak 2011

Our first round of the Britpart MSA British Cross Country Championship takes us to Pikes Peak which is in Myherin Forest, Mid Wales on the 14 - 15 April 2012. It is situated off the A44, just south of Sweet Lamb and 5 miles West of Langurig.

This is a wild exposed area high above sea level, with Rally HQ nestling under the blades of a wind farm. The stage is a mix of rough gravel tracks and cross country and is about 6 miles long.
Not for the faint hearted spectator, the stage drops 1000 ft and rises 1000 ft to finish just outside Rally HQ.

Each of our rounds is held over 2 days with a possible 8 runs on Saturday and 6 runs on Sunday. This may vary due to ground conditions and any hold-ups.

The event comprises of four elements.
The British Cross Country Championship (Nat A) which the competitors enter for all 6 rounds, however the best of 5 rounds qualify for the final points.

The British Cross Country Trophy Class (Clubmans or Nat B) again the competitors enter for all 6 rounds, with the best of 5 rounds qualifying for the final points.

The Clubman class competitors may enter for the day or weekend and run the same course as the Championship and Trophy Class. An excellent way of checking your times against some of the country’s best competitors.

The Freelander Challenge, comprising of 4 rounds and is open to Nat B competitors. More details of this below.

Regulations for both the The Britpart MSA British Cross Country Championship and the Britpart Freelander Challenge will be posted soon on this website.

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

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Note: photographs of other BCCC competitors from all our events are available by contacting official photographer Gary Simpson at Songsport, Please click the logo to visit the BCCC gallery.

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. 6(a) All- Terrain page 192. all- Terrain. 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.