THE EAGERLY-AWAITED 2nd EQUIPE 3 HOUR CLASSIC RELAY RACE TAKES PLACE AT DONINGTON
Keep your personal drink-drive limit at zero when abroad
July 14 will witness the second Equipe 3 Hour Classic Relay race – an event that set the historic racing fraternity buzzing when first run at Silverstone last Autumn. Tis year it will inhabit Donington Park, a truly challenging circuit much loved by racers of these older cars. With up to 100 vehicles entered, the pitlane atmosphere is guaranteed to be electric from start to finish. Te UK’s only long distance team event dedicated to historic cars, the Equipe Relay is for pre-‘66 GT and GTS machines running to appendix K specification, which means such Equipe series regulars as Austin-Healeys MGs, Morgans, Lotuses and Triumphs will have the odd Marcos for company – not to mention an Elva Courier, Tornado Talisman, Diva and even a pair of very rare Triumph SLRs. Te teams will comprise between two and four vehicles each, only one of which will be on track at any one time, so team strategy and car/driver changes will be absolutely key to the final result. Te all-important handicapping will be in the hands of internationally renowned expert Martin Dewey, whose aim will be to have every car on the same lap at the end, resulting in a frenetic last minute dash to the
flag. As with the inaugural event, this year’s relay is being sponsored by British Motor Heritage (BMH), whose Managing Director John Yea is one of many drivers returning for a second go at this exacting event. Prizes will be awarded to the first three cars home as well as the overall and class winners by handicap. Said Equipe Classic Racing partner John Pearson: “Last season’s relay was a tremendous success, with a unique pit lane atmosphere and great team camaraderie. Tis year has many returning teams and additional exciting new marques, plus the added bonus of the move to Donington – many drivers’ favourite circuit.” Added BMH Managing Director John Yea: “We are delighted to once again be backing this excellent event, which harmonises the passion and enthusiasm of our historic car drivers better than any other race now run in the UK.” Further information about the Equipe 3 Hour Classic Relay and Equipe Classic Racing’s regular GTS and pre-‘63 series can be found at
www.equipeclassicracing.com and that about British Motor Heritage at
www.bmh-ltd.com.
ROAD SAFETY AND breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist is encouraging holiday drivers to be mindful of the lower drink- drive limits in force across Europe this summer. GEM road safety officer Neil Worth says: “Te best way to stay safe and legal is by never drinking and driving, so we recommend you keep your personal drink-drive limit to zero, wherever you may be on holiday.” Te blood alcohol content (BAC) limit defines the maximum legal amount of alcohol that is permitted to be in the blood for people to drive in a particular country. In England, Wales and Northern Ireland this is currently 0.08 (equivalent to 80 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood), while in Scotland the limit is 0.05. Drink-drive limits across Europe, with the exception of Malta, are all lower than the UK. Many countries have a standard limit of 0.05, although in Norway, Sweden, Latvia, Poland and Estonia the limit is just 0.02. In the Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania and Slovakia there is a zero limit.
Neil Worth comments: “Around 25% of the 25,000 annual fatalities on European roads are alcohol related1. “Although you can legally drive in the UK at the alcohol limit of 0.08, doing the same thing in Hungary or Norway could put you in prison. Moreover, figures show that a driver with an 0.08 alcohol level will be 2.7 times more likely to crash than a sober driver2. “Tere is no reliable way to calculate how much alcohol you can drink and stay below the limit. So eliminate the guesswork and reduce your risk by always steering clear of alcohol before driving. “Summer holidays are the time to relax and enjoy good weather, good company and hopefully some great scenery, whether in Europe or beyond. Sensible journey planning can ensure you never need to drive aſter drinking alcohol.” For specific country-by-country information on rules, risks, facts
and figures, please visit
motoringassist.com/Europe Follow GEM on Twitter @ MotoringAssist for the latest industry news.
DVLA issues warning to drivers planning Summer getaway
The DVLA has again warned motorists not to take their vehicle abroad without their V5C logbook, providing a timely reminder to
drivers of leased
or hired vehicles that they will require a vehicle on hire certificate (VE103) from their rental or leasing provider. The VE103 certificate is an authenticated extract of the logbook and ensures drivers have the correct documentation to legally travel in Europe in a hire vehicle. On average 4.1 million British drivers travel to Europe each year and with the popularity of personal leasing
in the UK, BVRLA’s Director of Member Services, Nora Leggett says: “we believe thousands of motorists could inadvertently flout European legislation when driving across the Channel this year by travelling without the correct documentation. “We ask that drivers who lease or rent their car notify their rental or leasing company now before the summer holiday peak so that the VE103 certificate can be processed and sent in plenty of time to avoid the prospect of stiff financial penalties, delay and upset to holiday plans”.
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Speaking about the importance of company car drivers notifying their leasing or rental company, Nora Leggett went on the say: “Checking arrangements for European breakdown cover is crucial for drivers because repair costs can easily spiral and it is also essential that drivers have fully comprehensive insurance cover for their trip.
“If in doubt, speak with your leasing provider or rental company and they will provide you with all the information you will need for a safe and compliant trip to Europe this summer”.
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