Dear all,

I would like to extend a welcome to all hillclimbers, sprinters and motor enthusiasts; here we are in 2021 and still not clear of this Covid!

The committee met on the 20^th of March by Zoom which was well attended by 14 people. Much was discussed and ideas were shared as we prepare for the new season.

As near as possible a full season of events are planned for the Championship and all clubs were upbeat on the possibility of achieving this as the present Covid restrictions in Scotland are eased. Although, trying to fit in events may mean that they come thick and fast as we’re allowed to travel and socially meet.

The first meeting should be the May Kames event which has been moved to the 29^th and 30^th of May to give it every chance to run.

A revised start line procedure was discussed and it was noted that Motorsport UK are now allowing marshalls to touch the vehicle with sanitised hands and the wearing of gloves. This will allow the placing of vehicles on the start line as normal, if preferred to the ‘one metre box’ system adopted in Europe. New records will only be recorded if normal procedures are used, with the organising clubs making that decision on an event-by-event basis.

A digital sign-on process will be used this year which will require stricter enforcement of entry cut-off dates, therefore late entries cannot be accepted.

Ronnie Macgregor has suggested an improved system for scrutineering is being tested, which was well received by the committee (watch this space!).

It was agreed that the Championship should make more use of Facebook, in addition to email, to promote our championship and communicate with entrants. Martin Banks has kindly volunteered to look into this.

The Zoom format worked very well and it was suggested that this should continue for future meetings, however the committee will still target one in-person meeting each year.

The number of entrants for 2021 was artificially low as people seemed to be waiting to see how this season was panning out, many having purchased a MUK licence in 2020 and didn’t get the use out of it! It was agreed that the championship could do the necessary paperwork if the go-ahead was given by the entrants, therefore relieving them of this stress. The take-up of this approach has been very positive – thank you.

Finally, I would like to thank everyone for their support and input in this difficult time as we finally get our racing season underway. If anyone has any comments or suggestions for us to consider please let us know by contacting us at secretary@sshc.org.uk

Jim

Well that’s 2020 just about finished and I’m sure none of us will be sorry to see the end of this crazy year!!

Here at SSHC we have had a few sad events during our year, mainly first the passing of Brian Park an ambassador for our sport, always willing to help out whenever help was needed, Rob McKenna eligibility scrutineer and Trevor Park taken far too early in life. Their input was invaluable to Scottish Motor Sport and all will be sadly missed within the SSHC committee & motorsport in general.

But let’s put this and 2020 behind us as we move on to the 2021 season The Championship have penned a full years Hill climbing & Sprinting season providing restrictions & rules allow the organising clubs to do so. …
I’m sure we’re all up for this!!

The committee re-vamp has been completed, so as we go into 2021 I’m sure the new team are up for the challenges ahead.

I’d like to take this opportunity to thank those leaving for all their effort & hard work over the years to make the SSHC the success it is, and wish them luck in any new future endeavors going forward, so please join me in thanking Tim Thomson & Vicky Park……… All the best

As I’m writing this I hear we’re being put back into “Lockdown” not really the start we wanted to hear for 2021, but positive thinking with the help of Vaccine & careful procedures we can get on top of this early allowing us a full 2021 season!!

Finally all that’s left to do is wish one & all a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year.

Jim King
SSHC Chairman.

The committee held their AGM & general meeting of the SSHC recently. Various posts were up for renewal, I’m pleased to announce that myself Jim King is your new Chair Person for next 2 years, Martin Banks becoming Secretary and John Albiston filling vice-Chair these were the new positions being filled. All other roles carry on as before.

With the present Covid situation being on going it was decided to divide out excess funds to all Hosting Car Clubs, to be used for improvements or purchase of new equipment relating to Hill climb & Sprinting helping us to see the return of events in 2021
Entries received for the 2020 championship are being rolled over to 2021

I look forward to getting out and about the various venues in 2021 whether to compete or just see how everyone is coping! This being the case please feel free to contact/approach myself with any questions or ideas to make 2021 onwards a successful Championship

The Committee & I would like to thank Tim Thomson & Vicky Park for all their hard work & ideas carried out over the last few years, they will be a big miss to the Championship.

Hopefully the “New team” can look forward to a successful 2021 onwards racing season.

Regards Jim King

Chairman

Chairman’s Message November 2020

The 2020 Championship has been cancelled

It will be no surprise that following consultation with all member clubs it has been the regrettable decision to cancel the 2020 Championship.

There will be the option to carry your entry over to next year, should you require a refund please bear with us as the admin will take a while to get your bank details etc.

This is a situation none of us could foresee and particularly disappointing as this year was the 50^th anniversary of the Championship, we are looking at a possible get together later in the year to celebrate this depending on where we are with the current situation.

If you have any questions please let us know secretary@sshc.org.uk

A copy of this messgae can be downloaded here: SSHCC Update June 2020

Stay Safe

Tim Thomson

Chairman – Scottish Sprint and Hillclimb Championship

The current situation

The full update can be downloaded here: SSHCC Update May 2020 v1

First of all I hope you are all safe and well and if not that you are getting plenty of help in these difficult times.

As you would imagine there have been many conversations by committee members who continue to monitor the guidance from the government (local and national) and Motorsport UK.

Following the announcement by Motorsport UK to withdraw any permits until the end of June we have of course lost many events, some are discussing possible new dates but the second half of the season is already busy.

We will continue to monitor the situation with regard to reviewing the championships and their viability this year.

As a very fluid situation you will appreciate many conversations will be had before another communication is made as we continue in the background to ensure when things change we can move forward and inform you of our process going forward.

All the very best

Tim Thomson
Chairman