An Invitation!

Please accept this invitation to participate in the 38th Historic Motoring Extravaganza to be held at Thirlestane Castle, by Lauder, over the weekend of Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th June 2010.

Entry will be FREE and will be accepted on the understanding that all vehicles entered have Third Party Liability Insurance and comply with current Road Traffic Regulations.    The Club reserves the right to deny entry to any vehicle which, in its opinion, is presented in an unacceptable condition.   Entry is also accepted on the understanding that all reasonable effort is made to contact the organisers should you be unable to attend the event.
The closing date for all entries will be Friday 7 May.    No late entries will be accepted.

SATURDAY 5^th JUNE - ENTRANTS' SCENIC RUN

A scenic run for entrants, following a Tulip-style Roadbook, through the beautiful Scottish Borders will be held starting at Thirlestane Castle on a circular route.
The run will start at 11-00am and will cover a distance of approximately 70 to 80 miles with a stop for lunch en-route.   The Run will take place under the appropriate MSA regulations.
Due to the Run's ever increasing popularity, we are having to limit the entries to 80 on a first come, first served basis.
Final Instructions will indicate to entrants their success or otherwise.

SUNDAY 6^thJUNE - HISTORIC MOTORING EXTRAVAGANZA

The grounds of Thirlestane will be open for entrants from 8-30am.   Exhibitors will be expected to be in their allocated areas before 10-30am as the show will open to the public at 11-00am.   Concours judging of vehicles will start at 11-00am. Staying close to the vehicle until the class has been judged is recommended.
The show will be open to the public from 11-00am to 5-00pm and in accordance with the Health and Safety Plan no vehicle movements will be permitted between these times without specific authorization of the organisers.

Trailers will be allowed into the grounds for unloading, but must then be removed to the trailer park no later than 10-30am.   Trailers may not re-enter for loading until the end of the show at 5-00pm.

ENTRY PASSES AND THE NUMBER ALLOCATED TO YOUR EXHIBIT WILL BE POSTED TO YOU BEFORE THE EVENT

For further information prior to the event, contact:-
NEIL MORRISON.  email:  morrison529@btinternet.com

The Judges will award trophies to the Best Entries in each
of the following classes:
Please note that there have been changes to the Class
structure including eligible dates in some cases.

1    Veteran motorcars manufactured up to 31 Dec 1918
2    Vintage motorcars made between 1 Jan 1919 & 31 Dec 1930
3    Post-Vintage cars made between 1 Jan 1931 & 31 Dec 1939
4    Classic Cars manufactured between 1 Jan 1940 & 31 Dec 1958
5    Classic Cars manufactured between 1 Jan 1959 & 31 Dec 1972
6    Emerging Classic Cars made between 1 Jan 1973 & 31 Dec 1984

7    Veteran motorcycles manufactured up to 31 Dec 1918
8    Vintage motorcycles made between 1 Jan 1919 & 31 Dec 1930
9    Post-Vintage m/cycles made between 1 Jan 1931 & 31 Dec 1939
10  Motorcycles manufactured between 1 Jan 1940 & 31 Dec 1964
11  Motorcycles manufactured between 1 Jan 1965 & 31 Dec 1984

12  Vintage Commercial Vehicles manufactured up to 31 Dec 1930
13  Post-Vintage Commercials made between 1 Jan 1931 and 31 Dec 1939
14  Classic Commercials made between 1 Jan 1940 and 31 Dec 1958
15  Classic Commercials made between 1 Jan 1959 and 31 Dec 1984

16  Agricultural Exhibits
17  Military vehicles manufactured up to 31 Dec 1984
18  Steam-powered vehicles manufactured up to 31 Dec 1984
O   Interesting Vehicles outside the above classes. (Entry forms must be accompanied by a photograph - the committee will select from these applications.)

The Class Trophies remain the property of BVAC Ltd. and must be returned by 30th April 2011.
Additional awards, which may be retained, will be made to First, Second and, if sufficient entries, to Third-placed Exhibitors in a Class.

BVAC reserves the right to divide or merge classes where too many or too few entries have been received for a particular class.  Prizes will be awarded at the Committee's discretion.   The Judges' decision is final in all cases.

SPECIAL TROPHIES

A TROPHY for the Best Vehicle in the show, which must be driven into the arena for the final judging.
A LONG-HAUL AWARD for the vehicle driven farthest to the event.
A TROPHY for the Best Exhibit in the Agricultural Display.
A TROPHY for the Best Display by a Visiting Car Club.
A TROPHY for the Best Combination of Vehicle and appropriately dressed driver and passengers.  (Changing facilities will be available)
THE SPIRIT OF THE RALLY TROPHY awarded by our President, Captain The Hon. Gerald Maitland-Carew of Thirlestane Castle to a competitor considered most to be entering the spirit of the event.

B.V.A.C. SPECIAL TROPHIES

A TROPHY for the BEST CAR owned by a B.V.A.C. member.
A TROPHY for the BEST SPORTS CAR owned by a B.V.A.C. member.
THE DAVID TRUEMAN TROPHY for the Best Amateur Restoration
(A photographic record of your restoration is recommended)
THE CHAIRMAN'S CUP awarded for Services to the B.V.A.C.