Cramlington & District Motor Club CDMC
We are a North East England based Motor Club, established in 1971, and focused on participation in multiple disciplines of motorsport. We have a strong background in “grass roots” motorsports, such as Autocross. We also pride ourselves as being a family friendly and safety first minded club.
NEXT EVENT: 3rd of October 2020 – Funday 2 SEE BELOW for more info or enter here online
NOTE: **Closing date for entries 27th September at 7pm**
CDMC
Who We Are
CDMC is a club for like minded people who enjoy Motor Sport at all levels. We have members of all ages, competition levels and interests.
We are all volunteers with a passion for promoting, competing and growing participation via inclusive events.
We have an elected committee, voted for by our members at an AGM each year, and operate on a not for profit basis.
**Prior to COVID19 – Club meetings were normally held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month at The Delaval Arms public house in Old Hartley, Whitley Bay, NE26 4RL and start at approx 8pm – these are currently suspended**
CDMC
What is Autocross?
14+
Competitor Age
4
Heats
3
Laps
800m+
Length of Course
Why You’ll Love It
Autocross is real Grass Roots Motorsport making it accessible and affordable to anyone who is interested in trying their hand at a discipline. CDMC pride ourselves at promoting and driving Autocross in the NE as an entry level to other Motor Sport disciplines.
- Drivers from 14+
- 9 classes based on car type and engine size
- Cars released in Pairs or Singularly run
- It is a Non-Contact Racing Discipline
- Flexible format to accommodate various car types
- Friendly atmosphere
“Affordable”
This is the easiest form of Motorsport to get involved in financially. Perfect for wanting to try before committing to other disciplines.
Geoff
“Competitive”
Cars are matched in fair & even classes, based on engine size and type, so leads to competitive racing and times.
Wayne
“Engaging”
I really appreciate the quality of the machinery entered and the format of the discipline.
Kate
NEXT EVENT: 3rd of October 2020 – Funday 2 see below for more info…
How to get involved…
Funday 1 – 5th Sept 2020
The CDMC 2020 Funday (1) was an astoundingly good day. On behalf of the club and the organising team I’d like to say a massive thank you to all the marshals, drivers, service crews, medics, recovery crew, photographers, families and people who weren’t there that supported us too, with logistical/technical event support. You all made it aContinue reading “Funday 1 – 5th Sept 2020”
CDMC Funday 2 – 3rd Oct 2020
Event Details 0.6+ mile track 3 laps per run As many Runs as we can fit in Open to all Motor Sport and Road Cars Held near Ponteland Junior drivers 14+ welcome £60 Entry Fee in Advance via bank transfer (£70 on the day) No Camping* No Spectators* Closing date for entries is 27th SeptemberContinue reading “CDMC Funday 2 – 3rd Oct 2020”
Why Marshal?
Reasons to Marshal: Marshalling enables motorsport to occur in a safe manner Without marshals events cannot operate It’s incredibly rewarding Allows you to learn how events operate before participating Gets you close to the action WE NEED YOU! Our Next Event is 3rd of October Motorsport events can’t happen without Marshals and we need everyoneContinue reading “Why Marshal?”
Our Committee
Every year we democratically elect our committee Our 2020 Committee consists of: Wayne Coakley (Chairman) Steve Liddle (Vice Chairman) Antonia Tappin (Treasurer) Michelle Lowden (Club Secretary) Glen Richards (Chief Marshal) Kate Beckwith Setterfield (Press Officer) Simon Tappin (Competition Secretary) To engage with our committee contact either Wayne Coakley (waynecoakley1979@gmail.com) or Steve Liddle (stevenliddle@ymail.com) for moreContinue reading “Our Committee”
To contact CDMC email our Competition Secretary – simon.tappin@gmail.com
Collection of shots from Funday 1 which was on the 5th September 2020. Photo credits Deka Davison and Alan Draffan. More can be found on the CDMC facebook page.
