THE GREEN LIGHT IS FOR GO!
It’s official! The Blue Scottish Tarmack Rally Championship is coming to Machrihanish
The organisers of the Blue Scottish Tarmack Rally Championship have announced official confirmation of the inaugural rally at Machrihanish Air Base, near Campbeltown in Argyll and Bute. The event will take place on the weekend of July 5 and 6, 2014.
Organised by Dunfermline Car Club (DCC), who have been rallying and organising prestigious motoring events for more than 40 years, the Kintyre rally has already attracted interest from motor racing teams and fans from all over the world.
A delighted event organiser David Hatrick commented: “Official confirmation means that we can now get down to the serious job of preparing for what promises to be the hottest event in the motor sports calendar in 2014. We’d like to thank everyone involved – including the Machrihanish Airbase Community Company (MACC) – for their incredible work and unstinting enthusiasm in helping to make this rally a reality.”
Kieran O'Kane, of Blue Machinery (Scotland) Ltd, said: “As title sponsor of the Blue Scottish Tarmack Championship, we are very pleased to be involved in this fantastic new venue and also very much looking forward to competing. “We would also like to say a massive well done to the guys at Dunfermline Car Club for pulling this together and also to the local community near Machrihanish for what, no doubt, will be a fantastic event for all involved.”
As well as bringing the thrills of motor racing to Kintyre for the very first time, the rally will also see Machrihanish come alive with an incredible range of live entertainment. Already confirmed to play on the Saturday night are popular local band Twisted Melons.
There is great news, too, for competing rally teams wishing to stay locally with a special offer at The Village at Machrihanish Dunes, which will be offering a special rate on accommodation at The Ugadale Hotel and The Royal Hotel. A classic double room will be offered at a cost of only £129 per night on Friday, July 5, and Saturday, July 6, during the rally.”
Competitors wishing to take advantage of this fantastic offer should email info@machdunes.com, visit www.machrihanishdunes.com or telephone 0800 151 3701.
Following the fun, it’s back down to the serious stuff and Sunday morning will see the incredible and thrilling finale, with teams battling it out for victory in the final stages of the rally. This will be followed, of course, by the ultimate highlight of the weekend: the prize giving.
If you would like more information on the inaugural Kintyre rally or would like to keep up with events as the countdown to the big weekend of racing begins, you can visit www.dunfermlinecarclub.co.uk or join the growing legion of fans on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/events/183102015219484/
For all press inquiries please contact
David Hatrick
Event Organiser
Mobile: 07717 130 612
dhatrick@dunfermlinecarclub.co.uk