Legend Fires North West Stages Rally 2012
The Legend Fires North West Stages Rally has long been established as the biggest motor sport event of it's kind in the North of England but organisers now reckon it's reached a whole new level.
This weekend's event will be the rally's fifteenth year but it's the addition of the Cetus Solutions Rally Village, only in its third year, that has raised the event's status. It was the relocation of the rally headquarters to the Norbreck Castle Hotel in 2010 that provided the perfect setting for the new concept within the Norcalympia Exhibition Arena.
In the three years since that inaugural move the Rally Village Motorsport Show has developed to such an extent that it's now almost as big an attraction as the rally itself.
All manner of motorsport disciplines are represented including Karts, both modern and historic Stock Cars, Autograss cars, various rally cars and even a TT Motorcycle. There's slot car racing and model cars on display to keep the youngster's happy and at 1pm on Saturday the Village hosts the Indoor Radio Controlled Championship Races.
There's also lots of information on how to get started in various forms of motorsport whilst representatives of Kirkham's Carr Hill High School & Sixth Form College will be on hand to discuss motorsport courses and careers.
The Rally Village is open between 13:00 - 22:30 on Friday and 08.15 - 19:00 on Saturday and with rally special stages being run on the promenade directly opposite it makes for a great one-stop rally venue.
SMS Rally Results Service
Tynemouth Results will once again be offering the invaluable SMS results service. Please visit http://www.nersresults.co.uk/sms/html/order2.html to sign-up for the service. The cost is £3.50 for a set of results after each pair of stages.
Rally Regulations
Legend Fires North West Stages 2012 - Download Rally Regulations (PDF - 315Kb)
Marie Curie Sponsorship Form
Legend Fires North West Stages 2012 - Download Marie Curie Sponsorship Form (PDF - 262Kb)
Rally Entry Form
For Online Entries:
Legend Fires North West Stages 2012 - Online Entry Form. For further details, or to obtain a paper entry form, please contact Entries Secretary Ann McCormack entries@nwstages.co.uk.
It's Showtime!
"A Rally Show and More!" That's how organisers of the 2012 Legend Fires North West Stages Rally are describing the Cetus Solutions Rally Village that's being held at Norbreck Castle Hotel's Norcalympia Exhibition Area over the rally weekend.
The event, which takes place on Friday/Saturday 3rd/4th February attracts thousands of rally fans from all parts of the UK and all signs point to this year's event being bigger and better than ever!
This year's FREE to enter Rally Village provides for a greater diversification of motorsport interests with exhibitors from Stock Cars, Grass Tracking, Karting, AutoTests and AutoSolos to name but a few. There's also lots to interest the younger visitors with Slot Car Racing and Radio Control Cars due to feature.
Scrutineering and Rally Trade Stands are open to Spectators on Friday afternoon and all day Saturday at the Norbreck Castle Hotel's Norcalympia exhibition centre. Rally fans will be able to obtain up-to-date rally results and purchase hot food and drink within the Norbreck Castle Hotel complex.
Rally Village Manager, Darren Fox commented: "The Cetus Solutions Rally Village was at the heart of the 2011 Legend Fires North West Stages and for 2012 we're planning an even bigger, better Rally Village!"
For further details and to learn how your business can reserve a trade stand area, please contact Darren Fox.
Darren Fox (Rally Village Manager)
Telephone: 07730 422 528.
Email: trade@nwstages.co.uk
Rally Marshals
Around 600 officials signed on last year and helped make the 2011 rally a great success. Many comments have been received thanking the marshals and also commenting on their professional attitude.
Thanks again to all who signed on this year and hopefully we will see you next year.
Marshals Required for 2012 Event
If you're not competing and want to get a closer view of the action then why not Register as a Rally Marshal.
All Marshals are eligible for the superb end of rally prize draw. Marshals are required Friday afternoon/evening for scrutineering and all day Saturday for the rally itself. Previous marshalling experience is not required.
Guide to Marshalling
Marshalling is the term given to the job done by people on the ground who operate rally controls such as starts and finishes as well as controlling spectators on stages to ensure the stage is safe to run. Marshals are often responsible for a particular section of stage and often work under the supervision of a sector official. It is the Marshal's job to look out for the safety of the spectators and to maintain the stage furniture at all times for the safety of the competitors.
Equipment Needed
Warm clothing is essential, a good waterproof jacket, waterproof trousers plus appropriate footwear (metal toe capped type is recommended) with thermal socks (in winter). Gloves are also advisable for both warmth and protection.
- A Ski hat or similar headwear to provide warmth.
- A whistle, to be blown when cars are approaching.
- A flask with something warm inside to keep you going.
- Energy food, anything with glucose or as from personal experience Flapjacks.
Contact
Please contact our Chief Marshal to Register:
Mark Carter (Chief Marshal)
Telephone: 07724 472 756.
Email: marshals@nwstages.co.uk
