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Message to Charlie Wilson. Hi Charlie, Justin has asked me to pay you direct for the garage space, @£18.50, could you email me your details. Many thanks for organising. regards Philip.

Dam, our cunning plan to win the championship has failed yet again!! Tony Smith let the cat out of the bag, he will pay. Dick & Mutley “sniggers”

Hi Andy, I would agree with double header at Harewood and Prescott if possible. Regards

Engine crane and load leveller available to borrow with advice, Based in Compton.

A space for me please Justin. Philip.

This is not a problem, I am very happy to join the crew at the Sandy Mount House if they will have me , even if Tony is attending !! rather than push the The Oyster Catcher to the limit , So if that’s ok with all ,please book me a place at Sandy Mount in lieu of the Oyster Catcher. Many Thanks Philip

Hi Paul , A place for me if possible ? Philip Matchwick.

Hi Justin, Please add me to the class 3 garage list. Much appreciated. Philip.

Tony , If any one should be put out to grass it’s you !!!, if you keep it flat through the Hollow on the first run I will buy lunch, If not breakfast and lunch are on you!! We will see if the 165 hp is a little bit frightening without a lift. and I will be watching and listening with interest. Punch/Dick.

Tony, I struggle with my emotions when I disappoint myself, but to be willing to disappoint a whole bus load of fans ? Your ego must be so strong!! Dream on.

Don't worry Tony , you will not be lonely, my entry is in. Philip

Tony, “ just put new ZZS tyres on” so 2020 spec, in stock for at least a year so possibly 2019 , hope you got a good discount ? , i’ sure they will be fine, as you can make up the reduced grip with the new skills you have acquired !! And you can always change the map on the engine to compensate. Hope all is well with you, looking forward to the season which should start in June if we are lucky !! Regards Philip

Tony, “ just put new ZZS tyres on” so 2020 spec, in stock for at least a year so possibly 2019 , hope you got a good discount ? , i’ sure they will be fine, as you can make up the reduced grip with the new skills you have acquired !! And you can always change the map on the engine to compensate. Hope all is well with you, looking forward to the season which should start in June if we are lucky !! Regards Philip

Ref Class 3. As there are now 17 entries in Class 3 of the championship which is impressive with old lags and new competitors listed, could I raise the question of the previous Gentlemen's agreement that we will use Avon ZZS tyres if feasible , ie new competitors will use what they have already on their cars, but regular faces will use the ZZS to keep the competition equitable without tyre advantages, I raise the question as I will need to fit new tyres for the new season, and if the agreement has fallen by the wayside I would consider using an alternative tyre. Would a show of virtual hands be in order ? To confirm our thoughts ? Philip

Hi Tony , Yes, Blyton was a disappointment, that wide open circuit, of long straights, and the disadvantage you have with your car being at least 30kg heavier,and an engine producing just 152.5 hp, I will just have to put it down to your improved driving skill ,and input from the good coaching team you have employed to support you!! As a old age pensioner, I will just have to get used to being occasionally up staged by a younger generation with money to spend and improving skills , perhaps you would help me out and let me see a video of your Blyton runs so I may try to hone my failing physical skills as old age takes its toll. Philip.

@ Competition license costs, I was glad to see the MSA offer of discount on the £59 inter club license cost of the comp license if applied for before the end of January , so applied promptly , but I was then informed that I needed a Doctors confirmation letter that I was still fit to be issued with a license,( this is because of a minor TIA 5 years ago, even though the forms stated if there had been no change in your health conditions since issue of 2020 licence, this would be waived) so I try to arrange for a letter with my Doctor , but surprisingly they are a bit busy at the moment , so I then wait 4 weeks before sending a chasing e mail to my to my practise for a Doctors letter, which last year cost me £85.00, and am still waiting for a reply and feeling very guilty in adding to their workload. So if my Doctor can finally find time to produce a letter and send to the MSA, I will get a Competition license , at a non discounted cost of £139 , to be able to compete in a sprint or hill climb when I wil be driving for at least 10 competition minutes in the whole day, but may have driven 5/6 hours in a 4x4 towing a trailer on my standard driving licence , Is this just a wingeing comment or is something not quite right? eter

Hi Chris,/ Comps Team I have heard that Barc Connaught Championship which I only joined yesterday is cancelled, Longton has cancelled , L7 cancelled, but some individual events may go ahead, how would we find out about said events /calendar / entry procedures ? Or is this a current unknown? your thoughts? Philip

I also have entries in for all currently available rounds and will also look at other championships as available,also looking for Track-day some where at end of June/ early July so if any one knows of one please let me know. Hopefully the clubs will be able to sort through the restrictions required and if we can then follow the rules it should be possible to run a meeting safely at our level . Many thanks to the Competition team who will hopefully be able to sort through what is required for the Curborough meetings. But as a pessimistic thought ,with all this exceptional long period of sunny weather we have had , i think we should all be prepared for wet competitions. Philip.

I have no idea what has been going on , I can only say to Chris that he has been an excellent Comp Sec, and I have had the best of times ( experiences rather than actual times) during my 7 to 8 seasons of sprinting, and my thanks and support to the competition team that has made it possible,and they have my full support going forward . Philip Matchwick.

Hi Graham , Confirming my request as a positive booking. Regards Philip

Hi Graham, Please put me on the list for Blyton on the 08/04 . Regards Philip Matchwick.

i also need to keep up with Tony , so if place available please. Philip

Hi , can I order a xl in yellow please ? Regards Philip Matchwick

Hi , can I order a xl in yellow please ? Regards Philip Matchwick

Hi Chris, one place for me at the Oyster Catcher Please. Regards Philip Matchwick.