Presentation Night
The Presentation Night at the George Washington hotel was over subscribed and, I am told, a great night out! Photographs are now being posted out by Ann Laws to the winners with reprints available if needed. Congratulations to all those who received trophies with special praise to Tony Armstrong (Senior Max) who won the club's "Driver of the Year" award. Many thanks for the generosity towards the club from Dean Ritchie (annual testing), Martin Ramsden (annual testing) and Neil Rowntree (HRS Team Drive) in successfully bidding for the "promises" on offer. Thanks must also go to the club secretary, David Parker, for all his work on organising the evening so well.

Autosport

As many of you know HRS are now the importers of CRG karts into the U.K. Tristram decided to launch CRG at Autosport and did so in style. Their stand won "best in show" award and the lady in black attracted a lot of attention from the press. The HRS team is currently in Lanzarotte for the Rotax World Championships where Tristram is driving the RM1 kart. Judging by qualifying (today Thursday) he is looking at a podium finish.

Site Work at Warden Law
Work at the circuit is going ahead with gusto. Three corners have had Ecoblock laid to prevent erosion of the grass. Short term the work has left soil close to the circuit but this will be seeded as soon as the weather warms up. New lockers are being installed in the club room along with both the male and female toilets being re decorated. Additional protection is being installed around the marshal posts on the circuit along with a gantry on the start line for the starter to stand on. A general tidy up is also underway which will include enlarging the compound around the skips to prevent wind blown litter.

WLKC Membership
Membership renewal is due now for the 2005 season at a cost of £35.00. As well as a £5 reduction on our practice fees for WLKC members, each member will still receive a monthly newsletter with a list of dates to avoid and dates to remember. We have now started a weekly email informing members of our opening hours etc. So if you have an email address please let us have it.

The Fun Meeting
A few points worth noting for the coming year. We now have a Heavy class in Senior Max being 177 kg as well as the normal 162 kg (up 2 kg from last year). Tyres are as for the MSA including wets. Points will only be awarded to those drivers and karts who are fully compliant with the KNE Fun Series regulations. Copies of the 2005 regulations are enclosed ……….. please contact Ian Lawson if you have any queries.

The Code of Conduct for testing at Warden Law was posted out last month. Please read it as it forms the basis of the agreement between you and KNE whilst you use the circuit. If you have not received a copy please ask for one when you next come to the circuit.

Race Meetings During 2005
The Fun meetings start on Sunday 6th February with the WLKC meetings starting on Sunday 20th February. Entries are going to be well up on last year with the Rookie Challenge, Super one and ABKC Cadet "O" Plate all swelling grids. Please, please, please get your entries in early for the MSA meetings as the late penalty charge of £10 will be levied on all entries received after the Monday prior to the meeting. Payment must accompany the entry fee. Should you wish to reserve a parking bay for a Warden Law Kart Club weekend, reservation forms are available from reception - please ask for one on your next visit.

Can I remind you that tyre additives and fuel additives are illegal. As some of you will know two British Championships were lost by drivers caught allegedly using additives. 2005 will see continued efforts to catch drivers who ignore the regulations. The club and KNE have invested in the equipment needed to sample and test so please give additives a miss.