Welcome to the War of the Roses 2017. Our 30th Year of putting this amazing event on. We are very pleased to say that Lakeland Land Rover (Coniston) is sponsoring the whole weekend and thank them for their generous support. We would also like to thank Cartmel Racecourse for the use of their facilities which have proved to be very popular for many years.
For members old or new who have never participated in this fun weekend, this is the premier event of the Red Rose calendar and now firmly established in the national events season. Cartmel racecourse is in a very picturesque Cumbrian setting and very close to the village centre, we are also within easy reach of many areas of interests in the South Lakes. If you are after a nice scenic Lake District drive or even a stroll then route sheets are available from Rally Control.
The TYRO will be held on Friday evening, the RTV and CCV are on Saturday with the Bike Trial and Welly Wanging to follow back on the campsite. These are held on a very different style of land to which we normally use.
The big day on Sunday (THE WAR) begins early for marshals and competitors alike. This year the event consists of nine tasks requiring varying skills, knowledge and ingenuity to complete them all successfully, but first they have to carry out a navigation exercise to find the task. On arrival at the task the competitors have to follow the instructions and complete the challenge in a timely manner. Failure to do so will result in hefty penalties! The task themselves vary from hard physical exertion to exasperating mental gymnastics, all require good teamwork and communication skills to be exercised to complete them successfully. Running in parallel with the main event is the David Aldridge Team Spirit Trophy which has proved to be very successful in previous years. The team with the least number of black eyes at the end of the day could win the ‘Team Spirit’ award.
Vehicle regulations for the main War event are in line with ALRC 2017 rules. The basis of which, is that any vehicle entering must conform to either RTV or CCT vehicle regulations as a minimum standard, with a few specific ASR's relevant to this event.
Please note that the TYRO, RTV and CCV will be run to ALRC 2017 rules and Red Rose ASR’s 2017 and not the ASR regulations relevant to the War of the Roses.
So for those of you who have not been before feel free to come along and observe the efforts of the trial competitors or War teams. Spectators are always welcome but be prepared to walk. Anybody who wants to be a marshal, please contact any Red Rose Official, you will be most welcome.
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E V E N T P R O G R A M M E
Wed 12th July Site Opens 12:00 hrs
Thu 13th July Trailer Reversing See Michael Kerfoot
Toy Lander Trailing See Michael Kerfoot
Fri 14th July Trailer Reversing See Michael Kerfoot
Toy Lander Trailing See Michael Kerfoot
Signing on and Scrutineering for Tyro on campsite 18.15 hrs – 18.45 hrs
TYRO Trial – 6 sections 19.00 hrs – 22.00 hrs
Scrutineering for RTV & CCV 19.30 hrs – 20.30 hrs
Sat 15th July Signing on for RTV & CCV 08.00 hrs – 08.45 hrs prompt
Scrutineering for RTV and CCV (On the campsite) 08:00 hrs – 08.45 hrs prompt
Drivers Briefing 08.45 hrs prompt CCV competitors depart 09.00 hrs
RTV competitors depart 09:30 hrs
Scrutineering for War of the Roses from 13.00 hrs – 17.00 hrs and
On the campsite during the afternoon and early evening 18.00 hrs – 20.00 hrs
Prize Presentation for TYRO, RTV, CCV, Bike Trial, Welly Throwing and Colouring Competition
will take place in the marquee after the Bike Trial
Bike Trial (N.B. competitors must wear helmets for the bike trial) 19.30 hrs
Welly Throwing (All Ages)
Sun 16th July Marshals leave site 07:30 hrs
Competitors assemble 08:00 hrs
Competitors leave site in convoy 08:15 hrs
WAR OF THE ROSES - Start 09:00 hrs
WAR OF THE ROSES - Finish 16:00 hrs
Mon 17th July Site closes 12:00 hrs
Point of contact for the event – Competition Secretary – Andrew Akers 07590 056371
The committee of Red Rose Land Rover Club hope that you all have a most enjoyable weekend
