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Name                Alan Jolley

Lives in             Knutsford

Occupation       Eventually - Retired

Marital Status   Married to Barbara

 

Motor sport history/profile

 

Rally co-driver in '60s and '70s - Club "Navigator of the Year" in '63, '66 and '69. Co-drove for several "rated" drivers on "Motoring News" road rallies and special stage events and was Pentti Airikkala's first UK co-driver on 1974 Welsh International Rally.  Competed on several Internationals 1965-1974 and crewed RAC Rally course car for 5 years between 1974 and 1979 - then the day job intervened!!

 

Clerk of the Course, Plains Rally 1964-1972 guiding it from closed-to-club status to a regular round of the "Motoring News" and BTRDA Rally Championships and to ECF "Rally of the Year" in 1971 and 1972 after which I was invited to join the "hallowed ranks" of Ecurie Cod Fillet where I have been an active Committee Member since. 

 

Former member of RAC and BTRDA Rallies Committees and Vice President of BTRDA, the Golden Jubilee of which I organised at Cheltenham in 1988. 

 

Now confined to the occasional historic event - but still very active!!

 

KDMC history/profile

 

Joined KDMC in 1962 and became Treasurer in 1963, hopefully laying the basis for the Club's sound financial footing!  Vice-Chairman in 1967 and Chairman for 5 years between 1969 and 1973.  Vice-President from 1974 to 1986 and (proudly) President since then!

 

Still very active in the Club's competitive events, infrequently competing but usually "stewarding" or marshalling.  I am an MSA registered marshal and also turn out on national, international and historic events.  Also very involved in organising the annual Dinner Dance and the Club's regular - and successful - submissions to MSA for "Motor Club of the Year".

 

Still competing with John Williamson for the title of KDMC's longest-serving active member!!!

 

Other points of interest.

 

I am a reasonably competent clay-shooter (having taken this up in mid-life) but motor sport - through KDMC and ECF - remains my primary interest!

 

 

 

 

Name :                       Paul Kelly

Lives in :                    Wincham, Northwich

Occupation :               VAT Accountant, Ineos Chlor Ltd

Marital Status :          Married to Debbi

Car(s) Owned :          Volvo V40 1.9TD (tow car), Mazda 323 1.8GTi

Competition Cars - Fiesta XR2 Mk1 & Mini 1275 for autotesting plus 2 Mini’s part dismantled

 

Motor Sport History / Profile :

Started competing in 1990, entered PCT's, autotests, sprints, hillclimbs, scatters and road rallies. Have competed most years in one of the KDMC Championships from 1990 to-date. Have also competed in Inter-Association Autotests for ANWCC and WAMC and represented Wales in the Ken Wharton International Autotest.

In the KDMC championships have won the Allrounders, the Off Road four times, Novice Rally Driver and Scatter Driver.

In the ANWCC championships have won Allrounders twice, Novice Autotest, Autotest Class three times and PCT class.

In WAMC championship Autotest class win.

In BTRDA autotest Bronze Star runner-up.

 

KDMC History / Profile :

Joined in September 1989. Assistant Competition Secretary from mid 1990. Competition Secretary 1991 to 1993. Vice Chairman 1995 to 1996. Chairman 1997 to mid 1998, Competition Secretary end of 1999 to 2004. Safety & Communications on Plains 1992 to 1994, Secretary Tim Sargeant Memorial Autotest 1994 to 2004 plus organising involvement on other KDMC events.

 

 

Graham Maxwell

 

Lives in Hartford, Northwich

 

Occupation

Chartered Engineer with business interests in an Antiques Centre and Home Interiors shop

 

Marital status

Married to Rita with two daughters Fiona and Joanne.

 

Cars

850 Mini, 1275 GT, VX 4/90, Allegro estate(!), 2 Cavaliers, Carlton estate, 2 Audi 100's, Porsche 944 and currently Porsche 968 CS, Saxo VTR and Mercedes 300TE-24 for Rita to move Antiques

 

Motor Sport History

First joined University of Liverpool Motor Club in 1970 competing in nav-runs and assisting with organising 12-cars

On graduation in 1973 I joined Stockport Motor Club again competing in nav-runs and assisting in rally organisation. First competition against Don Barrow in Ford's table top rally challenge! Dropped out of motor sport in 1975 on discovering 18-plus groups had more women & more parties.

 

After career moves around the country and kids I came out to play again joining KDMC in 1993 and have since competed in scatters, 12-cars and 1 Historic road event with Peter Boyce.

 

KDMC History

 

Joined in 1993 and after a baptism (ie RAIN!!) at Afonwen on a PCT and a dust storm at forest service on the Plains I was in at the deep end as Secretary of the Blakes Challenge single venue at Aintree.

 

Having proved myself as a mug I went onto committee in 1994 and went on to obtain an MSA grant for club equipment such as the trailer, tabards, safety equipment, notice boards and caravan improvements all of which are in regular use by the club.

 

Various organising roles including Scrutineer for Autotests, Scrutineering co-ordinator on Plains, Timing duties on various National & Internationals, Chief Marshal on Tatton Park stage of RAC, Stage Commander on Bulldog Midland, C of C Grass Autotest, Scatters.

Scatter champion navigator 1997.

 

 

 

Name: Graham Raeburn

Lives in: Macclesfield

Occupation: Business Support Manager, Discovery Stores.

Cars Owned : (Current): VW Passat, MG Midget (1967), Fiat Uno (was past now present again!) (Past): Ford Mondeo, VW Golf, Peugeot 406, Peugeot 205, Ford Fiesta, Mini

Motorsport History (& Main Successes): Main successes have been as rally navigator, initially with Peter Boyce in Saab 96 and currently with Jamie Turner in MG Maestro and now Rover Metro Gti mainly in EMAMC championship, finishing 3rd in 2002 championship having won the St Wilfrids. Won 2001 East Anglian Classic with Jamie in his 1963 Hillman Imp, 3rd in 2001 inter association Nightwatchman road rally. Did first stage event with Jamie in early 2003 without much success but everyone has to start somewhere. Have also enjoyed competing in autotests and PCTs, with limited success but lots of fun! I also actively marshal at autotests and rallies.

KDMC History: Have been a member of Knutsford and District Motor Club since birth! KDMC Junior Champion 1996; KDMC Rally Navigator Champion 1999, 2003; KDMC Scatter Navigator Champion 2002, 2003 (about 12 years after I first attempted the championship!). Joined KDMC committee in 2002, in 2003 became social secretary. Been on Plains organisers committee since 2002, now Assistant CofC. Entries Secretary for the inaugural Tour of Cheshire.

 

 

Name                           Nigel Raeburn

Lives In                       Bollington, Macclesfield

Occupation                  Retired after many years with IBM

Marital Status              Married to Margaret, with son Graham and daughter Sarah

Car(s) Owned             Lexus IS200 (Nigel), Honda Civic (Margaret), Fiat Uno, 1967 MG

                                    Midget (Nigel & Graham).

Motor Sport History/Profile:

                        Mainly a rally navigator/co-driver.  Most success with Will Sparrow (Minis, Mexico and Vauxhalls, 1967 - 1977), with Cyril Bolton (Mini and TR7V8, 1976 - 1980) and Bob Bean (Escort, 1977).  Won about 15 Motoring News Road Rallies, 1970 Welsh International, 1970 RAC Championship (the 'BRC' of its day), 1972 Escort Mexico Championship and 1974 RAC Group One Championship.  3 times runner-up MN Championship.  Co-driver with Dealer Team Vauxhall 1970-76.  Won Tour of Mull with Bob Bean in 1977.  Retired from serious rallying in 1980 - but still doing historic road events and won 1995 and 1997 Safety Devices HRCR Historic Road Rally Championship. Won 1989 Clitheroe 800 with one-time Plains sponsor John Edwards-Parton, and won quite a few historic road rallies with regular partner Geoff Breakell from Blackburn in his 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia Super and 1961 Jaguar 3.8 Mk2 (3rd overall 2003 Rally of the Tests).  Won 4 times the VSCC Measham Rally with Mike Tomlin (a Bollington near-neighbour) in his 1932 Alvis. Now addicted to LeJog (Land’s End to John O’Groats Trial) winning Silver Medals in 1997 (Mike Tomlin, Alvis) and 1999 (Phil Surtees, Rover P5B) and Bronze with Mike in 2002 and Andy Nash (Sunbeam Tiger) in 2003.  Have competed in just about every form of motor sport - raced a Mini-Cooper, driven on road and stage Rallies, Tours, Autocross, Hillclimbs, Sprints, Autotests, PCTs, etc, etc.

KDMC History/Profile:

                        Committee Member from early 1970s.  Chairman 1978-82.  Vice President 1982 to date.  Introduced Navigational Scatter Events and 12-Car Navigational Rallies to KDMC, and re-introduced Autotests in 1975.  Handbook Editor and Webmaster.   Asst CoC of "Tour of Cheshire".

Other interests:

                        Long distance walking (eg Pennine Way, Coast to Coast Walk, Offa’s Dyke Path), cycling.

 

 

 

Name                           Norman Robertson

Lives In                       Davyhulme

Occupation                  Local Government Officer

Marital Status              Married to Lynn

Car(s) Owned             BMW 3 series Coupe, Dolomite Sprint (Yes, I've still got it - looking rather sad and home to sundry garden equipment - offers for removal gladly received!)

Motor Sport History/Profile:

Clerk of the Course of the Plains National Rally 1983 to 1992.  No famous victories but many famous wrong slots!

1st in class ANWCC Stage C'ship Co-driver 1984

2nd in class ANWCC Tarmac C'ship Co-driver 1985

1st in class ANWCC Forest Stage C'ship Co-driver 1986

Each of the above with a different driver.  Competed in BTRDA Gold Star Championship and Motoring News Events.

Former Vice-Chairman of the BTRDA Rallies Committee and Rallies Committee representative on BTRDA Council.

KDMC History/Profile:

Social Secretary 1981 to 1983

Vice Chairman 1984 to 1986

Chairman 1986 to 1989

Pensioned off in 1989 ... to Vice President....

back as Chairman 1994-97.

Chairman of the Plains Organising Committee.

 

 

 

 

Name                           Les Sharp

Lives In                       Tattenhall

Occupation                  Analytical Chemist

Marital Status              Single

Car(s) Owned             Rover 216 GTi

Motor Sport History/Profile:

                        Active organiser/marshal, 10 years experience inc. 4 years race experience.  Marshal at British GP and all British International Rallies.  Very interested in safety aspects of Motor Sport - hope to gain Race/Rally Rescue Licence in the near future.  Member of 'Safety', former member of BRSCC, BMRMC and BRMC.

KDMC History/Profile:

                        Joined the Committee in 1984: ANCC rep 1986 to Equipment Officer, ANCC and ANWCC rep 1989 Club Secretary.  Sector marshal on Rallye Petite 81/82 and Clerk of the Course 83/84.  Nov 1988 Clerk of Course for Knutsford Stages Rally at Oulton Park.  Various posts on Aintree Multi-Use Venue event.  Various jobs on the Plains Rally since 1982: 1985 Safety Officer; 1986-92 Safety Officer and Chief Marshal; 1993 took over as Clerk of the Course.  Chairman of KDMC 1992 to 1994.

 


 

Name......Alan G Smith

Lives in.............Bolton

Occupation..........Chartered Accountant

Marital status............Single

Car(s) owned (current and interesting previous)

....Subaru Impreza WRX Sti Type UK

....Previous; Subaru Imprezas (3), Ford Sierra Sapphire Cosworth, & Ford Escort RS2000..(The proper one i.e.1978).

 

Motor sport history / profile:

Marshalling & Timekeeping on many occasions.  Plains entries secretary.  Spectating wherever possible. Competed in scatter rallies and 12 car rallies.

 

KDMC history / profile:

Joined in the mid 1980s and still here.  Have been club treasurer since early 1990’s and looked after the club bulletin for three years with help.  Appointed(?) Plains Entry Secretary for the 1999 event etc and seem to be stand in Chairman if our Chairman is unavailable.  Also a club director.

 

Other points of interest (eg other hobbies, sports, interests etc.):

All forms of motor sport, photography, walking (useful as a marshal), and occasional games of golf.

 

 

Name: Jef Sumner

Lives in: Rufford, Lancashire (but house is on the market!).

Occupation: Regional Surveyor in the Civil Engineering Industry, working out of Hamilton, Scotland

 

Cars Owned:               Started out with 1200 Mk.1 Cortina which soon became a 1500, then Triumph Spitfire followed by Mk.1 1300Gt Escort, which sprouted a 1600 engine, this was followed by a “prepared” RS1600 whose engine alternated between the 1600 Pushrod and a 1600 Vega tune Twin Cam, at the same time bought a 3000E Capri as a tow car but never used as such. Then came a succession of Company vehicles including a clutch of SRI’s, now into the Volvo era, is this and the glasses a sign of age.

 

Motor Sport History / profile: Joined KDMC to get involved in Motor Sport in General, competed in the tail end of Road Rallying, before progressing into Stages up to National Level, also competed in PCTs, Autotests etc.etc., Probably best known for Marshalling and/or organisational feats; Have been Sector Marshal and Asst.Chief Marshal on the Plains, Asst.Clerk of Course on KDMC Single Venue “Blakes” Rally, and Stage Commander of Gartheiniog, for RAC, Lombard and Network Q Rallies on too many occasions to remember.

 

KDMC History            Joined Club circa 1970, first recognised recipient of Marshal’s Award, and Committee Award in 1992 and 93, have served on committee and was instigator of and first Equipment Officer, previously Vice Chairman at some time, then subsequently re-appointed to that position.

 

Name                           Duncan Wild

Lives In                       Chester

Occupation                  Retired after more than 40 years in the Nuclear Fuel Business

Marital Status              Married to Cherrie, daughter Nikki, son Stephen and grand daughter, Emily

Car(s) Owned             BMW 320d SE, Volkswagen GTI, ABS Freestyle 1430 (prepared for autotesting), Autotest Mini Special 1400cc, Mini 25.

Motor Sport History/Profile:

                        Started rallying and autotesting at Loughborough University in 1964.  Won my first autotest award in 1966.  Enjoyed Road Rallying until a major accident on the CYTAX Rally in 1973.  Best result was 2nd overall on the 1972 New Year Rally organised by Lancashire Automobile Club.

 

                        Member of Preston A.C. from 1966 and was PAC Off Road Champion in 1971. After a 4 year break I returned to PCTs and Autotests in 1976 with successes in various Minis, Chevette, Dolomite and MG Metro.  I won my first Restricted status Autotest in the Stockport MC Duralife. Became seriously involved in autotesting in 1988 when Stephen was 16. Ran a lightweight 1300 Mini Saloon for several years with many class and overall wins. Stephen or I have represented Wales in the Ken Wharton Memorial autotest each year since 1989. I have competed in International Autotests in both Northern and Southern Ireland.  I was 1992 WAMC Autotest Champion. The Mini was sold to Paul Kelly in 1994 and replaced by a Mini Special with a 1400 Mini Sport engine. I have one BTRDA FTD to my name in this car. The car has been very successful and I have won many events with the car, securing the WAMC Championship on several occasions. 2003 saw the debut of the ABS Freestyle for a full season of autotests.. This has been one of my most successful years, winning WAMC and ANCC championships, sixth overall on BTRDA Gold Star, class wins in BTRDA and ANWCC Championships. I am Chairman of the BTRDA Autotest Committee.

KDMC History/Profile:

                        I have been KDMC Off Road Champion on several occasions and All Rounder Champion. These championships have encouraged me to compete in Sprints, Hillclimbs, Scatters and 12 Car Rallies.  My other motor sport activities have centred around marshalling and organising events.  I was marshal or Sector Marshal on the Plains Road Rallies from 1968.  I have been an official on every Plains Stage Rally, as Chief Marshal for five years followed by time in the Results room before handing over to Nikki in 1993.   I was then Assistant C of C with Norman Robertson for a couple of years. Involvement in Special Stage Rallies included Stage Commander on many events up to International level and timekeeping  at all levels.  I took over as Clerk of the Course of the Knutsford Autotest (now the Tim Sargeant Memorial Autotest) in 1987. I have also introduced a second autotest, now called the Knutsford Autotest.

                        I served on the Committee as Vice Chairman and then Chairman before

                        becoming Vice President in 1991.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8.   HOW TO GET STARTED IN MOTOR SPORT (by Nigel Raeburn)

 

It is very easy to make a start, provided you are prepared to start in the smallest events and don't want to tackle the Wales Rally GB or International racing straight away!!  Your Knutsford membership card entitles you to enter 'Clubsport' and some 'Clubman' status events open only to our members with no further paperwork or need for a Competition Licence.  To drive (as opposed to navigate or passenger) you do need a normal Driving Licence as well and for events on the public road you need to make certain that your insurance is valid.  (The MSA operates a special scheme to provide the minimum legal insurance needed if your own insurance company is uncooperative).  The MSA (Motor Sports Association) is the governing body for motor-sport in the UK - formerly called the RAC Motor Sport Division, then RACMSA.

 

'Clubmans' or 'Clubsport' events in the KDMC calendar include the Scatter events and our grass autotests.  You next step up the ladder is to get a Clubmans Competition Licence which allows you to take part in Clubmans events run by other clubs to which KDMC are invited.  Quite a few Trials and Autotests these days include a Clubman event alongside the "bigger" National event specifically to cater for those who d