2009 BWRDC ANNUAL AWARDS PRESENTATIONS & DINNER

At the Annual BWRDC Awards Dinner held at the picturesque Nailcote Hall Resort in Warwickshire, the Lant Suite was completely transformed into a glittering high-octane arena as our Guest Speaker, the World Land Speed Record Holder, Wing Cmdr Andy Green presented Amanda Whitaker with the Embassy Trophy and title of 2009 BWRDC Champion!

The adrenaline started pumping long before the awards presentations took place, as the RAF Wing Commander began to recount his incredible supersonic drives in Thrust SSC, smashing the previous record to set the first ever Supersonic FIA World Land Speed Record of 763mph! Andy's description of handling the phenomenal power of Thrust SSC as it travelled through 600, 700 then up to the record speed in excess of 763mph as well as correcting the supersonic car to keep on course, pointing towards the line while commentating on the run, was spell binding. As our President Susan TP-Jamieson said afterwards: "Andy's talk was exceptional!"

To view just how far it veered off course and listen to Andy's commentary from the cockpit, check out You Tube-ThrustSSC-World's fastest vehicle 750+mph! It's intense.

The Wing Commander concluded his talk by describing the team's latest challenge, the 1000mph BLOODHOUND SSC– the ultimate engineering adventure to inspire the next generation of mathematicians, engineers and scientists. Andy thanked the BWRDC for supporting the programme by adding the logo to BLOODHOUND's fin and the 1K Club members amongst us and invited us all to visit the team, watch the test runs and join the engineering adventure.

What a way to start the Awards Presentations...



Wing Commander Andy Green and BWRDC Club Champion Amanda Whitaker
Photo: Jeff Bloxham


Congratulations to the 2009 BWRDC Award Winners!

Embassy trophy, BWRDC Champion: Amanda Whitaker, Elden Mk8

Lord Wakefield Trophy: Sarah Moore, BRSCC Ginetta Jnr Champion

BWRDC Racing Championships for the Goodwin trophies:
1st Amanda Whitaker, Elden Mk8
2nd Amy Barker, Citroen Saxo VTR
3rd Victoria Pickles, Locost

BWRDC Kart Champion:
1st Kirsty Young, Maranello Junior Blue
2nd Alice Powell, K22
3rd Zoe Wenham, Intrepid Jnr Rotax

Jean Denton Newcomers award:
1st Alice Powell, Formula Renault
2nd Dawn Boyd, Golf GTi
3rd Holly Reid, Mighty Mini & Helen Waddington, MGZR 160

BWRDC Hillclimb Champion for the Shell trophy:
1st Sarah Bosworth, Lotus Elise
2nd Jo Hodgson, Lotus Elan Coupe
3rd Jackie Guile, OMS

BWRDC Sprint Champion for the Duckhams trophy:
1st Lisa Selby, Ford Puma Turbo
2nd Sarah Bosworth, Lotus Elise
3rd Helen Waddington, MGZR 160

*Anita Taylor trophy: Amy Barker, Citroen Saxo VTR

BWRDC Rally Championship for the Louise Aitken-Walker trophy
Driver 1st Alison Lock, Leyland Mini
Co-driver 1st Emma Morrison, Suzuki Swift Sport
2nd Sasha Heriot, Seat Ibiza
3rd Cathy Roberts, Nova

BWRDC Autocross/Rallycross Championship for the Half-a-Mo trophy: Kelly Bird, Rover Mini

National Speed trophy: Shirley Tewson, Pilbeam MP40

Helen Spence award: Laura Tillet, 010B Gillard & Louise Inch, Rover Mini Cooper

Monoposto trophy: Amanda Whitaker, Elden Mk8

*Barbara E. F. Bird Memorial trophy:
1st Kelly Bird, Rover Mini
2nd Louise Richardson, Ginetta Jnr
3rd Zoe Wenham, Citroen Saxo

*VIP Adrenaline: Victoria Pickles, Locost

Hillwood winners award: Amanda Whitaker, Elden Mk8

Susan TP-Jamieson award: Alice Powell, Formula Renault

Chairman's trophy: Gail Hill

Rabbit trophy (for written contributions in Racing Vogue): Sarah Franklin

Amanda George was presented with a box of chocolates as a 'thank you' from the Chairman for arranging such a well organised event.

Lynn Jones, Sarah Franklin and Georgie Shaw were presented with gifts as a 'thank you' from the Chairman, for organising the BWRDC Stand at the 2009 Autosport International Show.

Finally, it was time for Chairman Helen Bashford-Malkie to thank Andy Green for being our Guest Speaker saying: "We are very privileged and delighted that you have shared your unique experiences as the first man ever to set a supersonic World Land Speed Record and brief us on the BLOODHOUND SSC Project."

Then Helen thanked BRDC Director, Lord Wakefield Trophy Panel Judge & BWRDC GoldStars Judge for all his support again this year and BWRDC President Susan TP-Jamieson for her continued support.

Finally, Helen thanked Jeremy Rivers-Flecther for acting as MC and to Jeff Bloxham for being our official photographer again this year. We are very fortunate to have so much good will and support.

Jeremy offered a vote of thanks to the committee: "Although we are a small club, the amount of hard work and effort the committee makes, continues to amaze me."

It seemed that all too soon a wonderful evening was coming to a close, so we all made the most of meeting new members as well as old friends before the chequered flag came out, signalling the end of a memorable occasion.

* New awards

For more information please contact:
BWRDC PR Georgie Shaw m: 07967 806929 e: georgiemshaw@btinternet.com