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2016 XBC MSA Permit – Still Awaited

Well here we are, back from Snowboarding, Dave is un-injured this year . . . . . . . Well . . . . . Nothing actually broken !!! . . . . . Seen here praying for a reduction in the force of gravity !!

2016 02 04 Dave Snowboard

Our XBC Championship Regs have been with the MSA for some considerable time now, and they are still not back. We know that the MSA have a backlog, and have been busy with exhibitions, so it seems that all we can do for now is to sit and wait.

As soon as we have our permit, we will be open for entries !!

EACC AGM (28/01/2016)

The XBC Team was present at the East Ayrshire Car Club AGM yesterday evening.

We are pleased to be able to report that once again we have the unanimous support of the EACC Committee, who simply trust us to run things professionally.

The EACC Committee had no concerns or queries relating to our plans, and after brief consideration of our proposed revamped EACC Logo artwork in orange and black, had no hesitation in approving it for use on our Web Site and Car Stickers, describing it as “different, but instantly recognisable“.

East Ayrshire Car Club

The positive attitude and willing support in evidence is refreshing, and is much appreciated by the XBC Team members, who are confident of a harmonious relationship for years to come.

Whilst there is no requirement to join EACC to be part of the Championship, we would ask you to consider supporting our Host Club too. One additional reason for doing so might be so that you can participate in the many test days at Kames. The choice is yours!! Please see the EACC Web Site Membership Page for details.

2015 XBC Survey Results

Best wishes for 2016 !!

Part of the planning for 2016 involves looking at the season that has just passed, and we thank everyone who participated in our recent survey for their help in this regard.

You might like to see the results of the survey, which is now available from our 2015 Events Page.

Over 80% of our competitors think that we should hold our own XBC social event to celebrate the 2015 season, and that they would like to collect their 2015 XBC Award there.

We do not wish to impinge on the WMC Awards Dinner, and it is worth bearing in mind that the XBC was run as a WMC Championship in 2015, so we will not arrange anything until after the WMC Dinner has passed. This gives everyone the opportunity to collect their XBC Award at the WMC dinner should they wish to do so.

For those Competitors who prefer to be presented with their XBC Award at our own event, and in response to our competitors’ wishes as indicated in this survey, we plan to arrange an evening meal near Carlisle, with accommodation available for those that need it. This will take place after the WMC dinner and before the start of the next season, so probably late February or early March.

We would hope to be able to run a slide show from 2015 season photos, allow any award winner to say a few words should they wish to do so, possibly interview certain characters on any embarrassing moments or dubious modifications, and generally have a good blether and a bit of a laugh.