Feb 20, 2017
I hope you’ve survived the winter and are coming out of hibernation.
You’ve not got long left to get that car sorted, especially if your planning on running at the test day. This year for the first time there will be a small charge for spectators.
Set up day has been set for MARCH 19th.
Please can you come along and lend a hand for as long as you can spare the time.
As usual there is a long list of jobs to complete, in the past your help and support has greatly eased the load.
So please make a note in your diary and accept my thanks in advance.
Dave Wickham – 20th February 2017
Jan 1, 2017
The drive school date for April is now full. There are spaces available on all other dates. So get your application in early for the other dates! Check the Event Calendar for all the dates..
Dec 7, 2016
It is with deep regret and sadness we have to announce the death of Gurston Stalwart Hugh Kemp.
Hugh’s Hillclimb career encompassed many varied Racing Cars but latterly his enthusiastic conducting of his lovely Historic Palliser.
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Hugh had served as a Committee Member and Treasurer.An ever present character in the Paddock he will be sadly missed.
The Gurston community extends its sympathy to all Hugh’s friends and family.
Please respect the Family’s privacy at this time.
Nov 23, 2016
Gurston Down’s 2016 season came to it’s final conclusion with it’s Annual Dinner and Awards at The Royal Chase Hotel in Shaftsbury. More than 80 people attended.
Dave Wickham, the BARC SW Chairman gave his first formal presentation speech, introducing all the the 2016 award winners and class champions.
Thank you to all those who set-up the room and liaised with The Royal Chase Hotel to create such a great evening!
Congratulations to all the winners. In particular the 2016 Gurston Down Meadens Skoda Champion, Stephen Moore who clinched the championship on his final run in the September meeting and to Simon Marsh for winning the Cavendish Ships Stores Gurston Down Top Ten Challenge! And to all the other class and award winners!
There were two awards not previously announced.
The John Forsyth Endeavor Award winner was Paul Hearne for his selfless help to those stranded with issues at the Hill Climb School days and for fixing the “un-fixable” start-line timing screen!
The Stan Hunt Memorial Trophy was awarded to Andrew Hext for his tireless work at the Hill Climb School, amongst other things!
Congratulations Paul and Andrew!
And thank you to all those who attended and to Becky Crocombe for her organisational effects!
Roll-on 2017! It’s our 50th Year! See you all next season!
Oct 16, 2016
Just to remind everyone that the closing date for the Annual Dinner and Awards is only ten days away. Becky needs the forms, menu choices and table preferences (and the money!) in her hands by the 24th October.
Get your form HERE
We are also looking for raffle prizes. All the proceeds of the raffle go to the Marshals Fund!
And for those of you who were wondering which drivers won which awards:
Annual Awards:
THE CAVENDISH SHIPS STORES TOP TEN CHALLENGE
1st – Simon Marsh wins THE GUARDS TROPHY
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2nd Peter Marsh
3rd – Peter D Smith
THE MEADENS SKODA GURSTON DOWN CHAMPIONSHIP
1st – Stephen Moore wins THE WADHAM STRINGER / BRUNTON TROPHY
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2nd – Simon Purcell
MARSH MEMORIAL TROPHY – Nearest to or Broken by the most, the current relevant Class Record during the 2 June Meetings
Mark Crookall
CORONA CHALLENGE CUP – Class Record improvement
Stephen Moore
HEATHER BRAMPTON – Highest Championship position by a Lady
Sue Hayes
LOGETTE CUP – Highest placed Saloon or Closed Sports Car in the Championship
Stephen Moore
TERENCE TATTAM MEMORIAL TROPHY – Highest placed Open Sports Car in the Championship
Graham Beale
PITT TROPHY – Highest placed Sports Libre Car in the Championship
Chris Cannell
DORCHESTER PLANNING CONSULTANCY – Best position in championship without having won an award during season
Calum Kemp
KEITH SALMON – Concours & Championship combined
James Moore
PARKHOUSE & WYATT – Concours
Clive Stangle
MARSH & MASTERS TROPHY – Best Position in championship for competitor of pensionable age
Tim Painter
PITSTOP TROPHY – Driver of the season who has not won an Annual Award
Simon Purcell
PENSKE MARSHAL OF THE YEAR
Rob Broomfield
THE JOHN FORSYTH ENDEAVOUR AWARD
To be announced
STAN HUNT MEMORIAL TROPHY
To be announced
The Meadens Skoda Gurston Down Championship – Class Awards
Class 4a – Roadgoing Series Production Cars Up to 2000cc – Supported by AutolinkMX5.com
1st – Adam Greenen
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2nd – Andy Greenen
3rd – Tim Forster
Class 4a – MX5
Mark Crookall wins the Record-Designs Award
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Class 4b – Roadgoing Series Production Cars over 2000cc – Supported by Turbo Dynamics
1st – Stephen Moore
2nd – Clive Stangle
Class 4c – Roadgoing Specialist Production Cars – Supported by Fieldfare Trailer Centre
1st – Clive Skipper
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Class 5 – Modified Production Marque Sports Cars up to 2000 cc – Supported by The Hire Shed
1st – Graham Beale
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Class 6 – Modified Production Marque Sports Cars over 2000 cc – Supported by New Techniques
1st – Simon Purcell
Akina Media
2nd – Steve Holley
Class 7 – Modified Production Saloon Cars up to 1400 cc – Supported by Cock & Sons (Builders)
1st – Neil Turner
Class 9 – Modified Production Cars over 2000cc -Supported by Meadens Skoda
1st – Tim Painter
Class 11 – Modified Specialist Cars up to 2000cc – Supported by Gates of Brockenhurst
1st – Mike Rudge
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2nd – Antony Orchard
Class 13 – Historically Interesting – Supported by Kelvin Jouhar
1st – Hugh Kemp wins the KEIR & CAWDER QUAICH
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Class 15 – Sports Libre Cars up to 2000cc – Supported by Hawke Motorsport
1st – Tim Pitfield
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Class 16 – Sports Libre Cars over 2000cc – Supported by Lewis Property Services
1st – Chris Cannell
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Class 19 – Racing Cars 601 – 1100cc – Supported by Drynham Project Management Ltd
1st – James Moore wins the TOM ELTON TROPHY
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2nd – Murray Wakeham
Class 20 – Racing Cars 1101 – 1600cc – Supported by SM AeRo Techniques
1st – Peter D Smith wins the A & S RACING TROPHY
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2nd – Richard Gaylard
Class 20a – Formula Ford 1600 (Kent Engines) – Supported by Veloce Publishing Ltd
1st – Simon McBeath
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2nd – Russell Haynes
Class 21b – Racing Cars 1601 – 2000cc (Forced Induction) – Supported by Gundrys Farm Caravan & Camping
1st – Simon Marsh wins THE CHAIRMAN’S CUP
2nd – Peter Marsh
Sep 30, 2016
The Meadens Skoda Gurston Down Hill Climb Championship has been very close all season.
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The September meeting was going to be the decider! Both Stephen Moore (the 2015 Champion) and Simon Purcell (the 2014 Champion) could be crowned depending on class wins and record breaking runs!
After the first timed runs, Simon had a bit of a spin at Ashes and Stephen “just” matched his previous record! So it was all going to be decided on the second timed runs!
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Stephen did exactly what he needed to, breaking his own record again and winning the class! But it now depended on Simon’s run! Sadly, Simon didn’t quite make it, leaving Stephen as Champion!
FULL CLASS RESULTS:
The Road Going Series Production up to 2000cc Class Champion is Adam Greenen. His brother, Andy, was second in their rather rapid Honda Civic Type R. Tim Forster and his lovely Lotus Elan, finished third.
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Gurston Down’s Mazda MX5 Class Champion is Mark Crookall. His change of car mid-season didn’t hurt his performance and results! Mark Jones was second! This class looks like it will be hotly contested next season.
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The over 2000cc Road Going Series Production Class Champion is also the 2016 Meadens Skoda Gurston Down Champion, Stephen Moore. His 2.0t Mitsubishi Evo 6 has now helped him to two consecutive championships! Clive Stangle was second.
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The Road Going Specialist Production Class Champion is Clive Skipper (2.0 Caterham HPC). But the battle with Adrian Lewis’(1.4 Westfield Megabusa) went down to the wire. Clive winning by just 0.55 points!
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The Modified Limited Production Marque Sports Cars up to 2000cc Class Champion is Graham Beale with his Ginetta.
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The over 2000cc Modified Limited Production Marque Sports Car Class Champion is Simon Purcell with his supercharged and turbo charged Lotus Exige. Steve Holley came second.
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The up to 1400cc Modified Series Production Class Champion and third overall in his Mini Cooper S is Neil Turner. His class record in September boosted him up the overall standings! Derek Mullis was second.
The Over 2000cc Modified Series Production Class Champion is Tim Painter and that gorgeous Aston Martin Vantage. Mark Walker (3.4 Porsche Cayman S) finished on equal points but Tim took the championship on tie-break rules.
The Modified Specialist Production Car Class Champion is Mike Rudge. This class is probably the most competitive! Anthony Orchard finished second.
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The Historically Interesting Class Champion is Hugh Kemp in that rather lovely Palliser WDF3. Fyrth Crosse was second.
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The up to 2000cc Sports Libre Class Champion is Tim Pitfield (DJ Firecat). Peter Steel was second in his lovely Mallock Mk20.
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The over 2000cc Sports Libre Class Champion is Chris Cannell and his Force SR8. Chris fended off Keith Diggle and Sue Hayes who finished second and third respectively.
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The up to 600cc Racing Car Class Champion is David Cuff.
The 601 to 1100cc Racing Car Class Champion is James Moore (Empire EVO) with Murray Wakeham (OMS) second.
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The 1100cc to 1600cc Racing Car Class Champion is Peter D Smith (Force), who finished third in the Top Ten Challenge. Richard Gayland was second.
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The ultra-competitive Formula Ford Class Champion and current class record holder is Simon McBeath and his Swift SC92F. Russell Haynes was second.
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The 1601cc to 2000cc Racing Car Forced Induction Class Champion is Simon Marsh who beat his brother, Peter, in their shared DJ Firehawk. Simon also won the Cavendish Ships Stores Gurston Down Top Ten Championship!
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The Over 2000cc Racing Car Class Champion is Jason Mourant in his Gould GR55. He finished tenth in the British Hill Climb Championship.
Well done to all the competitors and the class champions for their valiant work all season!
And lets not forget all those people who made our championships possible! The office staff, the marshalls, timekeepers, control, scrutineers and officials without whom we couldn’t run our meetings. Thanks to Ashley Wood Recovery, TSL Timing, Insight Medical Services, Insight Security and Peter Crutcher from Ringwood PA for their years service.
Anthony Record – Press Officer Gurston Down Speed Hill Climb – BARC SW
