The LAC’s very own Mike Wood Works Rally Co-Driver chooses his Top 3 favourite rallies from 1969 – 1972 -The 1969 Alpehfarht Rally – The 1971 Monte Carlo Rally and the 1972 Acropolis Rally, we hope you enjoy this fascinating look back to rallying in the 70’s.
The video includes not only the events but also unique footage of the pre event reccee.
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We were delighted to be asked by Tom Hardman to visit his premises ahead of our June Noggin and Natter. As you will see in the video Tom has a mouth watering selection of cars for us to enjoy.
Following inspecting all the cars members took part in a simple Social Run to our monthly Noggin and Natter.
All in all a really good evening.
As always Jeff Chambers has produced a short video featuring highlights of the evening.
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Jeff Chambers has, once again, been hard at work producing a video of the cars out on the Fellsman.
We thought you might enjoy this short video of the 2025 Fellsman.
Looks like all of the entrants had a really good day.
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Jeff Chambers has weaved his magic once again to produce an enjoyable video of the cars out on this years St Georges Day Run.
This year we started from The Foxfields Hotel in Billington and went to Holmfirth to visit Last of the Summer Wine territory before returning via the Saddleworth Hotel on Saffleworth Moor to Blackburn Norther Sports Club to enjoy a fine buffet.
To view the video click on link below
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=126Ub8Ijwvo
Our next event is the Hills and Dalews on Saturday 21st June. This is a new event taking in some of the finest driving roads in north Lancashire and Yorkshire.
There are some spaces remaining and this is not one to miss.
Click on liknk below for regulations and entry.
https://lancsautoclub.com/enter-event/?action=show&event=14418
Moving on in the Mike Wood Rally series we come to the 1972 Acropolis Rally, not in a Datsun or a Mini this time.
Welcome to the final instalment in the LAC’s very own Mike Wood Rally Years this time Mike looks back at the 1972 Acropolis Rally, we hope you enjoy this nostalgic look at rallying in the 70’s and have enjoyed the whole series, why not go back & look at your favourites!All on YouTube
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A few weeks ago we posted a link to a video of Dave Richards presentation to the Lancashire Automobile Club’s Sportsman’s Lunch at the Stirk House in 2006.
Here is Part 2 of Dave Richards speaking about his life in motorsport (Part 1 also on our YouTube channel published following on from last years Prodrive 40th Anniversary) For more info on Lancashire Automobile Club: https://lancsautoclub.com/
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As as member of the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs Lancashire Automobile Club has recieved a copy of their latest magazine.
With many interesting articles, not only about vcars by the way, the magazine makes for a good read.
Edited Highlights from Historic Issue 5
These notes are presented as simplified highlights of key topics. Further detail can be found in Historic itself, all copies of which are available at Newsletter Archive | Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs (fbhvc.co.uk)
In case of doubt the definitive version is that published in the magazine. See attached
Historic Issue 5_March 2025-compressed
General Product Safety Regulations
This recent revision to the existing EU Regulation extends its scope to include a very wide range of products, used as well as new, ‘sold on to the market’ in the EU, although as the UK is no longer a part of the EU this does not affect products supplied in the UK. This means, however, that it potentially applies to vehicle parts and other items which clubs may sell in Europe. Any item covered by the regulation requires a ‘responsible economic operator’ in each Member State where it is offered for sale. Information provided by the Business Support Section of the Department for Business and Trade explains how items offered exclusively to club members are exempt from these requirements and provides details of suitable labelling to ease their free passage.
Seatbelts
It is reported that the more widespread coverage in the specialist press over the otherwise quiet Christmas period of the newly introduced technology to detect non-wearing of seat belts has produced some worried enquiries from owners of older vehicles where seatbelts are not required. So far the Federation is not aware of any Notices of Intended Prosecution being issued in such cases and it is noted that we have the option to revert to our contact on the National Police Chiefs Council if this does become a problem.
MoT
The same lack of any real news over Christmas also produced widespread mis-reporting across all shades of the national press to the effect that the existing MoT exemption for most vehicles 40 or more years old was about to be revoked. These reports have no factual basis and stemmed from misunderstanding the summary, issued in early December, of the responses to the DVLA Call for Evidence. FBHVC is not aware of any planned revision to the MoT regime as it applies to historic vehicles.
Insurance at Shows and Events
An explanation is provided of the sometime complex situations that can arise at shows and other ‘non-road’ events and the insurance cover that may be needed or advisable. Whilst this information is useful background exhibitors and other participants should consult their own insurers.
DVLA
Fuels
Details are provided of consultations currently taking place concerning the move towards net zero carbon emissions together with comments on electricity generating capacity and the availability of alternative fuels.
Events
The launch of a new edition of the FIVA Events Code is noted together with a list of useful website addresses.
Federation Activities
Features
Tributes
Please click on link below to hear part 1 of his chat covering a very wide range of motosport topics.
The Lancashire Automobile Clubs Mike Wood looks back at his film of his entry in the 1973 Avon tour of Britain a unique event, involving a gruelling 1,000-mile journey around Britain, on race tracks and rally stages, showcasing the skills of some of the greatest racing drivers and rally stars of the time, enjoy the nostalgia.
Mike navigated for Tony Fall in the works Datsun 180B SSS coming a creditable 25th immediately behind Roger Clarke and Tony Mason in the works Ford Capri 3000. The winner was James Hunt and Robert Fearnall in the mighty Chevrolet Camaro Z28.
The format of the event meant Mike could film on track action for the ‘race’ sections. Watch out for the Oulton Park race. I along with several other LAC mambers officiated for that event.
To watch the video simply click on the link beow.
Jeff Chambers has produced this excellent video of the cars out on this years Fellsman. The video includes photos taken by Mike Wood and Glyn Hughes – many thanks.
It’s great that Jeff is on the path to a full recovery from his recent operation and I’m sure you would like me to pass on your thanks for all his work.
Please click on the link below to view the video.
