tour of cornwall

[mark33]

tour of cornwall 23&24 march just looked at the competitors for this years event no appelby,fleck,hendy,bogie,indrie,simpson or kynaston anyone know why they not coming this year? :confused:

[Nick98]

Difficult one but I suspect that this might still be the backlash of the fuel crisis that goes on within the MSA. Also I know that Dave Appleby has sold up and is concentrating on racing this year (but thought he might have hired something) and Steve Fleck is still recovering from his broken arm but has no car either (sold his S8 to me and his S9 to Melvyn Evans) The fuel thing would however be a problem with Hendy, Simpson and probably Kynaston.

Sad for the sport I think :(

[mark33]

i agree the night stage at bocconnoc estate last year was a cracker did hear a rumour that appelby was gonna hire an aston but nothing so far.these fuel regs are going to spoil the sport for spectators aswell as competitors

[Allyc85]

I was thinking of going to see this but il wait till the last minute to check the entry list before I go after all thats happened :(

[mark33]

its a good event and well supported all in aid of charity worth a visit even if the top boys dont turn up

[millbrook]

Cornwall isn't a round of the MSA Asphalt Championship this year; but the second round of the BTRDA series, in which WRC's or Metro's can't score any points

That's why the 'big boys' don't enter Cornwall I believe


tour of cornwall 23&24 march just looked at the competitors for this years event no appelby,fleck,hendy,bogie,indrie,simpson or kynaston anyone know why they not coming this year? :confused:

[sal]

Cornwall isn't a round of the MSA Asphalt Championship this year; but the second round of the BTRDA series, in which WRC's or Metro's can't score any points

That's why the 'big boys' don't enter Cornwall I believe

Thats it in a nutshell! There are two distinct tarmac championships this year and Cornwall isnt a round of the "big boys" series not that there will be many of them left following the events earlier this month..

It will be interesting to see if the debacle of Epynt repeats itself in Cornwall....

[MrJan]

Was planning on going but will probably give it a miss. I usually find it a bit damp, have to work really hard to get away from the mickey mouse camp site stuff and even then it's rarely good. If there aren't going to be any quicker drivers about then I may not bother.

[Allyc85]

Still not sure about this one but I expect il end up going along.

http://www.tourofcornwall.co.uk/

[Allyc85]

grr my cars decided to start playing up so I wont make this one. If anyone goes try n get some pictures up :)

[Allyc85]

well cars fixed :D Looking at the spectator info is there only 6 spectator stages, im still in 2 minds about going.

[MrJan]

Just had a look at the entry list, seems that if the National MSA series doesn't return then the Tour might not last for that much longer. 61 drivers and apart from a few quick 'local's with half decent machinery like Furzeland, Dillow and Tregonging it's quite a poor entry considering it's history.

That said I'm sure all the crews will be out there giving it their best a providing a good show.

Not being keen on getting up early I'd miss most of the spectator stages and without knowing the other stages and times (usually gleen them out of one source or another) I'll give it a miss this year. Besides with Exeter City in the race for promotion I feel my Saturday will be much better spent supporting the Grecians to a win :D

[Allyc85]

aye the footy is very, very tempting! As long as its not as bad as last weeks rubbish, well until the goal!!

[mark33]

Went To Bocconnoc Last Night For Stages 3 And 4 And They All Did There Best Chris Davis Leads In His Darian Mark 1 Escort Second And Local Boy Chris Dillow In His 6r4 Third Great To Watch In The Dark Even If The Video Camera Didnt Want To Work