Birr Multi-Venue Autotest

Birr Motor Club are wondering if they will get enough entries to run their MVAT. They need at least 28 to break even. They are planning to run this in Athlone where they have some new sites lined up.

Please register your interest, otherwise the event will be cancelled and replaced by a single venue autotest in Birr (Concrete yard that was used for their last autotest)

I for one am keen for the MVAT to go forward and plan to attend.

It seems like the the new off road declaration rule that came into effect late last year is having a large impact on our sport.

Last edited by Piers14 on Fri Jul 11, 2014 8:02 am; edited 1 time in total

I plan to do the event.

Stephen

If road tax is having an impact on MVAT's then surely trying to attract more classic car owners to compete is the way forward as vintage road tax of 56EUR is a negligible amount by comparison. Selecting smoother surface locations would encourage classic car owners to use their cars as they are less likely to cause them harm. In addition, this would also vary the level of competition within the events by developing a more diverse range of vehicles, and promote the use of more rear wheel drive vehicles as this class doesn't usually have a high level of entry.

This is just a general observation of all MVAT's and should in no way detract from the Birr event as I know it is a well organised and highly regarded event and I am optimistic for it to take place.

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Mk1 Cooper S - MGB GT - MGB Roadster - MGB GTV8 - MX-5

Basic Event Details:

20 Excellent Smooth Tests - Loose, Tar, Concrete & Grass Surfaces.
Low Road Mileage & very compact route.
Excellent New H.Q - Creggan Court Hotel, 090 6477777, N6 Centre, Athlone.
Beside Junction 8 M6.
H.Q only an Hour from the M50 - Liffey Valley.
Full Services beside HQ - 24 Hour Petrol, Hot Deli, McDonalds.
Arrowed Road Sections and Quality Route Map.
Paper Scrutiny from 8.45am and Start at 10am.

Regs & Entry Available shortly.

Further Details from Eoin Longworth 086 8179297 or Sean Henehan 086 8130178.

Email entry details to: eoinlongworth@eircom.net

Retro Metal wrote:

If road tax is having an impact on MVAT's then surely trying to attract more classic car owners to compete is the way forward as vintage road tax of 56EUR is a negligible amount by comparison. Selecting smoother surface locations would encourage classic car owners to use their cars as they are less likely to cause them harm. In addition, this would also vary the level of competition within the events by developing a more diverse range of vehicles, and promote the use of more rear wheel drive vehicles as this class doesn't usually have a high level of entry.

This is just a general observation of all MVAT's and should in no way detract from the Birr event as I know it is a well organised and highly regarded event and I am optimistic for it to take place.

agree, i would love to see more retro rwd's out, there used to be loads years back in '09/'10, where are they all gone? im getting lonely out there!

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