Essex Rally

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Zed 44

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1,242 posts

155 months

Tuesday 27th March 2018
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Is this the one that is stirring up the massive protest (2 women on the BBC). Looks like one that might be worth spectating. Anyone know anything about it|?

https://chelmsfordmc.co.uk/StageRally/CorbeauSeats...

Red Devil

13,055 posts

207 months

Thursday 29th March 2018
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http://corbeauseatsrally.co.uk/
http://www.eadt.co.uk/news/chelmsford-motor-club-s...

As for the protests.
https://www.essexlive.news/news/residents-angry-mo...
Unfortunately for the slightly hysterical Mary Nolan, Essex County Council has now the made the necessary Orders
https://portal.roadworks.org/downloads/tm/na-has-m...

Zed 44

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1,242 posts

155 months

Thursday 29th March 2018
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Excellent news. I'll put it on my calendar.

robg2

304 posts

214 months

Saturday 31st March 2018
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It's the first stage rally in England being run on public roads which have been closed specifically for the purpose. There was a change in the law a year or so back to enable it, after a prolonged effort from the MSA. Protests are unsurprising... but it's all quite significant for UK motorsport. Hence the press coverage.

theplayingmantis

3,721 posts

81 months

Friday 6th April 2018
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the articulate threats under the Essex live article don't really do the rally folks any favors in getting the inconvenienced residents on side tbh...

Red Devil

13,055 posts

207 months

Saturday 7th April 2018
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Fair point, but there isn't much that Chelmsford MC can do to stop stupid people making stupid comments in response to an article wherein equally daft comments are attributed to a NIMBY. I used to be involved in rallying back when many competitive night events were held on open public roads.
The RAC MSA required organising clubs to consult with all relevant authorities, including down to parish level, as well as leafleting householders directly on the route. I very much doubt that has changed.

The problem in making OTT comments which are then quoted by a journalist is any legitimate concerns there may be are likely to be dismissed as more froth and hot air by killjoys.

Opinions/attitudes become polarized and neither side benefits.

Mrs Muttleysnoop

1,412 posts

183 months

Saturday 7th April 2018
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So the silly old bint will not be moving to the IOM or Northern Ireland!!!!

Simpo Two

85,147 posts

264 months

Thursday 12th April 2018
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I saw the first illuminated sign warning of road closures for this event yesterday, and in place today. Ironically it was being towed behind a scamera van! No doubt Plod will be staking out the course hoping to catch the audience on their way to/from.