Page last updated 13:00 12th August 2024
De Lacy Motor Club will be celebrating 60 years of the opening of its Clubhouse, known to everyone as "The Rallyhouse".
This means that the Club Committee is pulling out all the stops to work on a programme of events throughout the year.
They are looking at more competitive events, social events and many other exciting things to participate in.
So, please keep watching the website and the Club Facebook page for all the details as we announce them before Christmas!
Get used to seeing this new logo on all our paperwork for the next 12 months.
Old Rally Drivers still doing it Sideways! Just to prove that age is no barrier to competing and having fun Jimmy McRae was in action at the weekend on the Grampian Rally in a Ford Escort MKI. He was marking his 50th anniversary as a driver and competing in the same event as his grandson, Max McRae.
In memorium - Tony Conway, if you are of a certain age then you will no doubt remember our old friend and old member Tony. He was a prolific competitor in the late 1970s and 80s road rallying scene. Then together with his wife co driving he competed on stage rallies well into the noughties. As the Clerk of the Course on the first ever Thor Hammer Stages at Driffield I was delighted to welcome them home as winners that hot dusty day in September 2004. Sadly Tony lost his wife, June some years and he has continued with his loving family around him.
Then last week we here at De Lacy Motor Club learnt of his untimely death, succumbing to cancer in the Prince of Wales Hospice, Pontefract.
His funeral will be held at Pontefract Crematorium at 3pm on Tuesday 3rd September. Those of us who knew him look forward to paying out respects and watch him cross the final Stop Line!
Farewell old friend.
De Lacy Catterick Targa Rally - The Organising Committee are hoping that following a Club Management Committee meeting this week (Commencing 11th August 2024, they will be able to make an announcement of a new date prior to the end of the year!
Land Rover Show 18th August 2024 - York This is quite local and should be a decent day out follow the link to the event website and tickets.
DVLA Tax renewal changes! Beware you don't fall foul of the changes;
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has brought into force a change in the way it reminds people when their car tax is due for renewal, with the rules in force from the start of August 2023. Drivers can now opt for digital tax reminders instead of waiting for a paper slip to be sent in the post.
Drivers will be able to set up vehicle tax reminders by email and text message. Road users can also choose to stop getting tax reminders sent through the post if they wish. Motorists can also view their driving licence information on the service, including how many penalty points are on their record.
Set up your account here
Race with Respect: MSUK have launched their campaign for fairness and respect in all walks of Motorsport. Watch the Video here.