Rockingham Stages Official Website
2011 sees the eighth running of the Rockingham Stages and we are delighted to invite you all back to the
magnificent facility of Rockingham Motor Speedway. Where else can your service crew and admirers watch virtually the whole
stage from the comfort of a warm building with a pint in their hand and a hot meal on the table!
Whilst 2010 provided a unique white challenge (the snow!), we are hoping 2011 will be a return to normal conditions and, following competitor feedback, this year we will be including the narrow road network behind the grandstands, thus extending the long stages beyond the traditional circuit. Despite major increases in costs since last year (e.g. venue hire up 10% and VAT up from 17.5% to 20%) we have taken the decision to hold the entry fee at last year’s level of £335 and again include the free personalised DVD from Mad Video (normally £32.00). We are also hoping to include an extra stage, though this is dependent on other bookings at the venue which could affect our setup time. To facilitate the extra stage, scrutineering and documentation will be available on the Friday evening or Saturday morning. Up to 6 stages will then follow on the Saturday, including the now infamous dark stages – so get out those spot lights or lamp pods. A further 6 stages will take place on the Sunday, providing a total of around 90 miles of competitive motoring, which will give a lower cost per mile than last year. For those unlucky enough to retire on the Saturday, there will be a Trophy Rally over the 6 Sunday stages. This year we are able to accept foreign entries, having applied to be included on the NEAFP listing, and look forward to welcoming crews from overseas. Following last year’s popularity, there will be a prize draw at the Driver’s Briefing for crews who enter on or before the 31st October. One ticket will be drawn and that crew will receive a full refund of their entry fee (£335). Entries received after the end of October will not be included in the draw. Over the previous 7 years, the event has raised over £8,500 for charity and this year we are again supporting the Lynda Jackson Macmillan Centre for Cancer Support and Information at Mount Vernon Hospital (LJMC). We hope you will give generously to this worthwhile cause.
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The 2011 Rockingham Stages will take
place over the Weekend of Saturday 10th / Sunday 11th December and is a joint promotion between
