Solway Car Club recently held its 2021 dinner dance and prizegiving in the Arden House, Kirkcudbright.
After the 2020 season was lost due to coronavirus, the club was able to run a curtailed calendar of events in 2021, six grass autotests and three 12 car rallies. Grateful thanks go to the various landowners who provided a field venue in 2021 and to the individual event organisers who make them happen.
After the nine-events had taken place, it was Rab Henderson who got his hands on the Ron Smith Memorial Trophy for overall champion for the first time. It was presented on the night by the president’s wife, Liz Robertson. Peter Game finished as runner-up to the overall champion with Richard Dickson taking both third overall and the award for senior champion. Grace Orr was awarded ladies champion and Craig Smith took the honour for top novice.
The McHarg Trophy for best performance by a navigator was awarded to WRC co-driver Elliot Edmondson and the Grierson Trophy for best performance by a club Member on events outwith the Club went to Mark McCulloch for his dominant performance in the 2021 Scottish Two-Wheel Drive Championship.
An emotional Stewart Robertson announced the President’s Award for outstanding contribution to the club posthumously to long-time member Ronnie Kirkpatrick. A former two-time overall club champion (1984 & 1988), Ronnie is also the most successful 12 car champion driver with nine title wins between 1986 to 1998. More latterly, Ronnie was a loyal part of the marshalling team, joining on Rallies across Scotland, 12 car events and the Targa.
Ronnie died suddenly on Boxing Day and will be missed by everyone at Solway Car Club.
New members are always welcome and anyone interested in joining Solway Car Club should visit the website www.solwaycarclub.co.uk.
