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The last two awards were announced.
Best Marshal. Richard Lugg Spirit of the Rally. Andrew Davies & Jonathan Davies The Marshals' Draw was made. Other prize winners will receive their prizes asap. Prizes not claimed by 31 May 2008 will automatically be re-entered into the 2009 draw.
Peter Boyce
Chief Marshal.
Once again the Tour of Cheshire has been blessed with a superb response to its call for marshals. We signed on over 250 and had sufficient to have back up crews in case of unforeseen circumstances. Road controls were all dead on plot, well set up and ready on time. All tests were likewise well set up, clearly marked and efficiently manned so that the event ran on time all day without any delays. Swynnerton was the "piece de resistance", a first for us and smoothly run under the direction of Richard Lugg of ERO. Our thanks to you all for your cheerfulness and expertise - it made the job of Chief Marshal on the day nice and straightforward.
On Thursday 10th April we are holding our Marshals' Thank You Evening. It will be at Toft Cricket Club, Macclesfield Road, Knutsford Map Ref 118 / 747777 form 20.00. The route, maps, photos and the event video will be on show and the Marshals' Draw will be made. Clearly those living at a big distance are unlikely to attend, but if you win a prize, we will do our best to get it to you. If you can come you will be most welcome - a free buffet awaits you and drinks at a decent price. If you can make it, please Email me with your name(s), so that we can adjust catering etc. Each year it has been an enjoyable get together and a small way of showing our appreciation of your support.
Once again, the team's thanks for helping us to put on a very successful historic rally.
Peter Boyce - Chief Marshal
What is ECF or
Since inception in 2004 the Tour of Cheshire has involved members of Ecurie Cod Fillet in the organisation, marshalling and social aspects of the event.
This unique band of rallying enthusiasts was formed in 1955 by the successful crew of Roy Fidler (King Cod) and the late John Hopwood, originally as a name for team entries in the "Motoring News" championship events and other major rallies of that era. The fish connotation came from Roy's business as a fish merchant and it soon became a much sought after honour to be invited to join its ranks. Membership has always been by invitation only - even today there are less than 300, representing a veritable "who's who" of the good old days of British rallying in the 1950's, 1960's and early 1970's.
Many of these older enthusiasts help us out on the "Tour of Cheshire" which they view as a "mini - reunion" and a great social occasion, affording them the opportunity to mingle with competitors and to be reminded of their wonderful days of rallying in similar vehicles. And by marshalling some of our controls and passage checks they are putting something back into the sport from which they had so much pleasure and recognising what earlier marshals did for them.
Look out for these "codlings" at Rally H.Q. and around our route - slightly older persons sporting filleted - fish badges and ECF name - tags ; they will be pleased to socialise!!
Alan Jolley
Knutsford & District Motor Club Ltd
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