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The 4th Flying Scotsman 2012

Friday 20 April – Sunday 22 April 2012 Downloads
Download The 4th Flying Scotsman - Event Brochure >> HERE
Download The 4th Flying Scotsman - Event Regulations >> HERE
Download The 4th Flying Scotsman - Entry Form >> HERE

Marshals Wanted

Once again Bob Redhead is looking for marshals for the Flying Scotsman. If you might be able to help please download, complete and return the Marshals' Application Form. You'll be contributing towards the success of this unique event and enjoying a great opportunity to see a most remarkable selection of cars up close. There is a simplified description of the route in the Route Outline.

Outline Route Notes

Day One :  From our start at the Imperial War Museum site at RAF Duxford we flag off car #1 at 09:00 for a test on the site alongside the iconic “ Memphis Belle” , past the remarkable line up of WWII aircraft and head east dipping our toes into the wonders of “Constable Country” on the Suffolk/Essex border then turn north to enjoy the wonderful empty lanes and beautiful villages of Norfolk.

A short stop at a Whisky Distillery is planned, for coffee only of course, followed by lunch in a lovely Norfolk village setting before heading west to hug the coastline of The Wash into the wilds of Lincolnshire before arriving at our overnight hotel north of Lincoln.

Day Two :   Our route heads inland away from Lincoln through the Humberhead Peatlands then north into Yorkshire to explore the area around the city of York.

After a lunch stop we dive into the fabulous scenery and ruggedness of the Yorkshire Moors before we turn north west cutting between Darlington and Middlesbrough to the birthplace of the modern railway near Shildon then into the “Land of the Prince Bishops” and our second night halt in the centre of the lovely city of Durham

Day Three :  Sunday sees the rally route skirt the city of Newcastle upon Tyne and then head up the stunning east coast of England to catch views of the castles at Alnwick and Holy Island (Lindisfarne) before turning inland into the Scottish Borders, an area little visited by many people, with a chance to pay homage to the great Jim Clark in his home town of Duns.

The route then goes through the Lammermuir Hills, to approach Edinburgh from the east, before we cross the Forth Road Bridge and into the lovely, traffic free lanes around Loch Leven and on to our fabulous new finish venue at the world famous Old Course Hotel in the mecca of golf St Andrews.

The Cars

Anything pre-war, with a pre-war chassis, and a pre-war engine design. Exceptions? We are open to persuasion that an HRG is essentially a pre-war car, and so too is an MG T-Type. If it’s got two leaf springs at the front, then you certainly stand a chance. We want 60 cars, and more importantly, 60 crews with the right attitude – one of the remarkable things about this event is that you are not surrounded by loads of whingers and moaners. And they come from all over the world to join in.

The Crews

The entry-list is invitation only. Crews should note that this is a “press-on-regardless” style of motoring made up of three long days of essentially daylight driving, down remote country roads, with frequent timed sections, tests on private land and checkpoints, all manned by experienced local motor-club marshals. The Flying Scotsman is the only long distance rally purely for Vintageants and is aimed primarily at those with some experience who enjoy an element of competition.

The principal awards will be the Category and Class cups plus a range of other awards for Best Performances, such as the Best Marque Team. Every crew member reaching Edinburgh within the time schedule will receive a Finishers Award. To enhance the atmosphere of the whole event all crew members are requested to dress in period attire.