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STUFF THE TURKEY

TREASURE HUNT/CLASSIC CAR RUN

SUNDAY DECEMBER 28th

START AND FINISH GILPIN BRIDGE INN START 11.30AM

ENTRY FEE £15 per car

includes coffee and mince pies.

CRYPTIC AND ‘OBSERVATIONAL’ CLUES

30 MILE SCENIC ROUTE

PRIZES FOR CLASSIC AND/OR ‘TOPLESS’ CARS

N.B. TO BOOK AN ENTRY PHONE OR MESSAGE MILES WHITELOCK  

07774977586 BEFORE FRIDAY 26^TH.    e.mail – Mileswhitelock@hotmail

THE STUFF THE TURKEY

TREASURE HUNT/CLASSIC CAR RUN

REGULATIONS

1.0 EVENT DEFINITION

1.1 The STUFF THE TURKEY is a non-competitive "Touring Assembly"/Treasure Hunt for all road going cars of any age. All vehicles must be correctly registered, currently licensed with a valid MOT Certificate, and be in roadworthy condition. Trade plates are forbidden. Cars may be scrutineered for compliance with the RTA prior to the event.

1.3  The event will run on Sunday, December 28^th, 2025.

1.4 Entrants need not be members of any Motorsport UK recognised motor club, nor possess an Motorsport Uk Competition Licence. Drivers must posses a current and full driving licence, and have valid insurance in accordance with the requirements of the Road Traffic Act.

2.0 THE ROUTE

2.1 The total route is approximately 30 miles, starting and finishing at the GILPIN BRIDGE INN 

2.2 There will be no timing. However, Entrants will be expected to reach the Finish by 5.00pm.

2.3 Entrants will be given detailed route instructions at the start of the event. The onus on finding the correct route rests with the Entrant. The route will be defined by abbreviated instructions explained in the route notes, and ‘cryptic clues’ should be answered on the way around.

3.0 ENTRIES

3.1 Entries will be accepted on the day up to 12.15 pm, but a phone call 07774977586 24 hours beforehand would be helpful. E-MAIL; mileswhitelock@hotmail .com

The entry fee will be £15 per car which will include; coffee, and mince pies at the start. Bar food is available PLEASE ASK AT THE START

4.0 START

4.1 The start will be from 11.30 to 12.30. After 12.30 entries cannot be accepted

The finish will be when you get there but clue sheets will not be marked after 5pm.

4.2 Cars may leave the The Gilpin any time from 11.30 am, subject to paying entry fee and obtaining route information.

5.0 OFFICIALS

5.1 Clerk of the Course;   Miles Whitelock 07774977586

    Secretary of the Meeting; Miles Whitelock

    Results; Miles Whitelock  (see below)

6.0 RESULTS AND PROTESTS

6.1 The organiser’s decisions will be final ---- however un-solicited gifts of alcohol may be taken into account.

7.0 CLASSES AND AWARDS

7.1 There will be awards for 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd overall, based on the highest scores (see 7.1 above!)

7.2 Subject to sufficient entries there may also be awards for the best ‘classic car’, and best ‘topless car’ i.e. an open top car that is driven with the hood down all day regardless of the weather.

The 2025 Cars the Star Show has found

a new home at Leighton Hall.

With 180 cars booked in before the day awith more joining them on the day making for over 200 cars on show. The sun helped and came out as owners brought their cars into the main arena for overall Judging. Milnthorpe Steel band played classic and modern tunes throughout the day and were well received.

Class winners were:

Class A 1950s and earlier saloons – Maurice Evans 1952 MG TD

Class B 1960s saloons – Jim Scott 1966 Mark 1 Ford Cortina

Class C 1970s saloons – Tim McGuire 1979 Mark 2 Ford Escort RS2000

Class D 1980s saloons – Stephen Bethall 1989 Ford Sierra Sapphire RS Cosworth

Class E 1990s saloons – Peter Bartlett 1996 Jaguar XJ Sport

Class F 2000 onward saloons – Mark Stokes-Swift 2003 BMW Mini John Cooper Works

Class G 1950s and earlier Sports and GT cars – Philip Haydock 1959 Jaguar XK150

Class H 1960s Sports and GT cars – Gary Watts 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray

Class I 1970s Sports and GT cars – Mark Wren 1976 Mark 2 Ford Escort RS2000

Class J 1980s Sports and GT cars – Andrew Knowles 1987 Ford Capri 280 Brooklands

Class K 1990s Sports and GT cars – Dennis Towers 1994 Dodge Viper RT10

Class L 2000 onward Sports and GT cars – Ian Collins 2000 Mercedes 280SL

Class M Special and Kit cars – Jeff Prichard 2008 Spire Sport Radical

Class N Utility and Military vehicles – Chris Smith 1984 Land Rover Series 3 LWB

Class S Club Stand – Vauxhall Tigra Owners Group

The Car of the show was awarded to Andrew Knowles’ Ford Capri

Little Devils Tour

Part of the HRCR Scentic Tours Series

Sunday September 14th

Start & finish at The Station, Oxenholme

The 2025 Little Devils will follow the successful format of previous years but with a new route and a new Start/Finish venue. We will be based nearer our ‘home town’ of Kirkby Lonsdale and the first half of the route will be new territory just over the Border into Lancashire on some well known rally routes, before taking in some spectacular routes through the Western Dales. There will be a new lunch venue followed by some more familiar roads in the Eden Valley and the traditional ‘final fling’ around the Killington area and back to Kirkby Lonsdale.

To enter Click here

Scores after five rounds of the

North of England Historic & Targa Championship

BOB MILLOY (3 Aug 1949 – 15 Feb 2022)

We are saddened to report the sudden death of Bob, for many years KLMC Secretary and Vice Chairman.

 He will be known to every rally crew as the chap who thrust a microphone in front of you at the end of an event, ready to hear your stories from the day’s competition and transmitting to the assembled spectators. He also commentated on stage rallies at Oulton Park and hillclimbs at Barbon, broadcasting a wealth of information about every competitor.

Living in South Cumbria but originally from Cheshire, Bob was a regular road rally navigator in the 1970’s and also competed on car trials in a Clan Crusader. Later he could often be found co-driving on stage rallies. He was also a regular race marshal at Oulton Park, and a MSA Steward at events across the northern half of the UK.

He was an official of Stockport Motor Club until his move northwards, where he became an official of Kirkby Lonsdale Motor Club and secretary of their stage rallies.

As Chairman of ANWCC he regularly attended the Regional Committee meetings of MUK, forthright in his views and always willing to discuss all aspects of motor sport with the ANWCC officials.

At last week’s AGM of the Association Bob stood down to make way for a younger person, having passed on much of his knowledge and wisdom to his successor. He will be truly missed by the many who knew him.

Details of the funeral will be published on our Facebook page when known.

RIP

20th Cars the Star Show, Sunday 11th July

Cars, motorcycles and utility vehicles from through the decades up to the modern day will be on display.

There will be an interesting array of different vehicles to see including club displays and a number of side shows and stalls