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The National Club Team Championship

updated July 2023

The National Club team Championship has been held every year from the first ECRA organised British National Slot Racing Championships in 1964. For the first five years the Club Team championship was run a set of individual races for 4 drivers plus a reserve driving their own cars. The two teams each had 2 drivers racing in a series of sprint races with the result worked out on a points system - 3 points for a win, 2 for second, 1 for third. There were a series of knock out rounds, and just two teams in the final.

Ashton Racing - Club Champions 1964

The winners of that first event in 1964 were the Ashton team of Gerry Ball, Dave Lord, Brian Badger, Eric Johnson, and Keith Edwards (reserve).

Thanks to Dave Lord who gave me this photo in August 2007.
Dave moved to Australia in 1965 and lost touch with his British slot racing friends. He would be very interested in catching up with old friend - please contact me if you'd like any messages passed on.

In 1969 (The first year of an Association owned National track) this was replaced with an endurance race, with six teams of 5 drivers contesting the final. They all drove for an equal length of time, and drove the same car - although you could change to a reserve car if the first one broke. The winning team was the one which covered the greatest total distance. Initially there were eliminating heats held on neutral club tracks prior to the National finals to reduce the number of teams to 6. From 1972 on the semis and finals were all held on the same day, with the 2 one hour semi- finals to deciding the 6 teams for the final. In 1976 the number of drivers per team was reduced to 4 and the length of the race was increased. (The table below shows the length of each year's final.)

Each of the main BSCRA 1/32 car classes (Sports/GT, Grand Prix and Saloon) was run once every 3 years up to 1984. Since 1985 the race has been for Sports/GT cars with Group 12 motors - in effect a saloon car with a sports body.

The Nationals were held on an 8 lane track from 1994. Semi finals were no longer held, teams were swapped round so that all the teams had an identical amount of track time on each lane. Where there were more than 8 entries, teams sat out some segments (with their cars in the parc ferme),.

By far the most successful club has been the North London Society of Model Engineers with 25 wins.

	Here's some photos of the original North London team taken in the early 1970s. In the group photo is (L to R) Dick Smith, Tony Condon, John Dominy, Gerry Fitsimmons (nearly hidden) and Ian Fisher. below are Rob Dominy and Gerry Fitsimmons
Here is the original team 30 years later in the North London club room- (L to R) John Dominy, Dick Smith, Rob Dominy, Ian Fisher and Tony Condon. Photo © J.Dominy
1999 Champions - Manx SCC Steve Morrow, John Watts, Dave Harvey and Geoff Mitchell. The event was held at Redhill, Surrey on the "UK Black" track, a small part of which can be seen in the foreground Photo © S.Morrow
2000 Champions - Manx SCC Steve Morrow, Geoff Mitchell, John Watts and Dave Moore Taken at the Somerland in Douglas, Isle of Man where the race was held. Photo © S.Morrow
2007 Champions - Luton . Here they are after winning the race at Enderby, Leicester- (l to r) Stan Alton, Will Stemman, James Cleave and Nick Thrower
2008 Champions - North London SME . Here they are after winning the race at Cranfield, Bedfordshire- (l to r) Ian Fisher, Mark, Greg and Paul Harwood
2009 Champions - the 26th win for the North London SME . Here they are after winning the race at Blackpool, - (l to r) Ian Fisher, Paul Harwood,Franz Barillero and Mark Harwood
2010 Champions - Luton . Here they are after winning the race at the Haynes Motor Museum International Model Motor Show - (l to r) Stan Alton, Sam and Nick Thrower and James Cleave
2011 Champions - Luton . Here they are after winning the race at the Heritage Motor Center, Gaydon - (l to r) James Cleave, Sam Thrower, Will Stemman and Nick Thrower
2012 Champions - Leicester . Here they are after winning the race at Richardson's (near Chichester) - Charlie and John Gooding, Christopher and Chris Aldridge.
2013 Champions - Luton SCC. Gavin Wills, James Cleave, Will Stemman and Nick Thrower (l to r) Thanks to Richard Hills for the photos of them in action during the event at Loughborough University.
2014 Champions - Rockingham SCC. Here's the winning team after winning the race at Lytham St Annes - James Cleave, Chris Clements, Mike Thomson and Gavin Wills (l to r)
2015 Champions - Rockingham SCC. Here's the winning team after winning the race at the Fylde Rugby Club, Lytham St Annes - Chris Clements, James Cleave, Nick Clements, and Adam Le Mastre. Chas Keeling (SCD) in the center is presenting the trophies
2016 Champions - Rockingham SCC. Here they are after winning the race at Richardson's (near Chichester) - Chris Clements, James Cleave, Nick Clements, and Gavin Wills
2017 Champions - Rockingham SCC. Here they are after winning at , Corby - James Cleave, Chris Clements, Nick Clements, and Gavin Wills
2018 Champions - Rockingham SCC. Here they are after winning at the National Slot Car Centre, Corby - Chris Clements, James Cleave, Nick Clements, and Gavin Wills
2019 Champions - North London SME Here they are after winning at the National Slot Car Centre, Corby -Will Stemman Paul, Greg and Mark Harwood
Not held in 2020 due to COVID
2021 Champions- GSR Racing The winning team at the National Slot Car Centre, Corby -Lee Parsons, Ross Grogan, Vince Lee, Keith Gibson
2022 Champions - Rockingham SCC. Here they are after winning at the National Slot Car Centre, Corby - Chris Clements, James Cleave, Gavin Wills and Nick Clements.
2023 Champions- GSR Racing The winning team at the National Slot Car Centre, Corby -Vince Lee, Lee Parsons, Keith Gibson, Ross Grogan,

The Details

Year	Club Team	Team Drivers	Format
1964	Ashton-under-Lyne	Dave Lord, Gerry Ball, Eric Johnson, Brian Badger, Keith Edwards (R)	Individual GP
1965	Beckenham	Stan Alton, Trevor Crout, Gordon Tapsell, John Snewin	Individual GP
1966	Ashton -under-Lyne	Gerry Ball, Jack Slinger, Eric Johnson, Keith Edwards, Mike Collins (R)	Individual GP
1967	Sidcup MCC	Stan Alton, Trevor Crout, Ray Skilling, Roger Willimot, John Veasey	Individual GP
1968	Coulsdon MCC	Stan Alton, Ian Minter, Keith Rose, Mick Grant, Rick Coleman	Individual GP
1969	Leicester	Steve Blow, Dave Cockerton, Paul Rogers, Derek Cooper, John Riley	2 Hr Enduro, Sports/GT
1970	Sydenham	Stan Alton, Trevor Crout, Gordon Tapsell, Roger Willimot, John Snewin	2 Hr Enduro, Saloon
Year	Club Team	Team Drivers	Format
1971	N.London SME	John & Rob Dominy, Ian Fisher, Dick Smith, Tony Condon	2 Hr Enduro, F1
1972	N.London SME	John & Rob Dominy, Ian Fisher, Dick Smith, Tony Condon	2 Hr Enduro, Sports/GT
1973	N.London SME	John & Rob Dominy, Ian Fisher, Dick Smith, Tony Condon	2 Hr Enduro, Saloon
1974	N.London SME	Ian Fisher, Dick Smith, Tony Condon, Andy Mills, Gerry Fitzsimmons	2 Hr Enduro, F1
1975	N.London SME	Ian Fisher, Dick Smith, Tony Condon, Andy Mills, Gerry Fitzsimmons	2 Hr Enduro, Sports/GT
1976	S.K.D.	Steve Barden, Paul Johnstone, Andy Rowlands, Dave Croft	2 1/2 Hr Enduro, Saloon
1977	Ecurie Barnton	Adrian Coppola, Frank & Alan Lucas, Bill Stevenson	3 Hr Enduro, F1
1978	Haydon MRC	Nick Green, Nigel Ritson, Pete Hore, Ian Jensen	3 Hr Enduro, Sports/GT
1979	Ecurie Barnton	Adrian Coppola, Phil Bell, Alan Lucas, Bill Stevenson	3 Hr Enduro, Saloon
1980	Ecurie Barnton	Adrian Coppola, Phil Bell, Frank Lucas, Bill Stevenson	3 Hr Enduro, GP
1981	Medway MAC	Steve Walker, Pete Williams, Pete Crane, Alan Bowles	3 Hr Enduro, Sports/GT
Year	Club Team	Team Drivers	Format
1982	N.London SME	Phil Young, Ian Fisher, Chris James, Alan Lucas	3 Hr Enduro, Saloon
1983	N.London SME	Phil Young, Ian Fisher, Chris James, Alan Lucas	3 Hr Enduro, GP
1984	N.London SME	Phil Young, Ian Fisher, Chris James, Alan Lucas	3 Hr Enduro, Sports/GT
1985	N.London SME	Phil Young, Ian Fisher, Chris James, Alan Lucas	3 Hr Enduro, Sports Gp12
1986	N.London SME	Phil Young, Ian Fisher, Chris James, Tony Condon	2h24m Enduro, Sports Gp12
1987	Ecurie Barnton	Adrian Coppola, Frank & Alan Lucas, Charlie Gooding	3 Hr Enduro, Sports Gp12
1988	N.London SME	Mark Harwood, Bob Hallums, Ian Fisher, Chris James	3 Hr Enduro, Sports Gp12
1989	N.London SME	Mark Harwood, Bob Hallums, Ian Fisher, Chris James	3 Hr Enduro, Sports Gp12
Year	Club Team	Team Drivers	Format
1990	Bolton SC	Mark Harrison, Paul Lyon, Darren Ridings, Nick Evans	3 Hr Enduro, Sports Gp12
1991	N.London SME	Mark & Paul Harwood, Bob Hallums, Ian Fisher	3 Hr Enduro, Sports Gp12
1992	N.London SME	Paul Harwood, Bob Hallums, Ian Fisher, Brian Church	3 Hr Enduro, Sports Gp12
1993	N.London SME	Paul Harwood, Bob Hallums, Ian Fisher, Frank Lucas	1h36m Enduro, Sports Gp12
1994	N.London SME	Greg & Paul Harwood, Bob Hallums, Brian Church	3 Hr Enduro, Sports Gp12
1995	N.London SME	Greg & Paul Harwood, Bob Hallums, Ian Fisher	2 Hr Enduro, Sports Gp12
1996	N.London SME	James Cleave, Paul Harwood, Tony Condon, Ian Fisher	2 Hr Enduro, Sports Gp12
Year	Club Team	Team Drivers	Format
1997	N.London SME	James Cleave, Paul Harwood, Dan Condon, Ian Fisher	1h20m Enduro, Sports Gp12
1998	N.London SME	James Cleave, Paul Harwood, Dan Condon, Ian Fisher	2 Hr Enduro, Sports Gp12
1999	Isle of Man	Geoff Mitchell, John Watts, Steve Morrow, Dave Harvey	56min, Sports Gp12
2000	Isle of Man	Geoff Mitchell, John Watts, Steve Morrow, Dave Moore	3 Hr Enduro, Sports Gp12
2001	N.London SME	Greg, Mark & Paul Harwood, Dan Condon	2 Hr Enduro, Sports Gp12
2002	N.London SME	Ian Fisher, Greg, Mark & Paul Harwood	2 Hr Enduro, Sports Gp12
2003	N.London SME	Ian Fisher, Greg, Mark & Paul Harwood	3 hr 4min Enduro, Sports Gp12
2004	N.London SME	Ian Fisher, Greg, Mark & Paul Harwood	2 hr 48min Enduro, Sports Gp12
2005	Ipswich	Richard Mack, Neil Obee, Mike Thomson, Paul Austin	2 hr 56min Enduro, Sports Gp12
2006	Ipswich	Richard Mack, Neil Obee, Keith Gibson, Paul Austin	3 hr 4min Enduro, Sports Gp12
2007	Luton	Stan Alton, Will Stemman, James Cleave and Nick Thrower	3 hr 4min Enduro, Sports Gp12
2008	N.London SME	Ian Fisher, Greg, Mark & Paul Harwood	3 hr Enduro, Sports Gp12
2009	N.London SME	Ian Fisher, Franz Barillero, Mark & Paul Harwood	3 hr 4min Enduro, Sports Gp12
2010	Luton	James Cleave, Stan Alton, Sam and Nick Thrower	3 hr Enduro, Sports Gp12
2011	Luton	James Cleave,Will Stemman, Sam and Nick Thrower	3 hr Enduro, Sports Gp12
2012	Leicester	Charlie and John Gooding, Chris and Christopher Aldridge	3 hr Enduro, Sports Gp12
2013	Luton	James Cleave, Gavin Wills, Will Stemman and Nick Thrower	3 hr Enduro, Sports Gp12
2014	Rockingham SCC	James Cleave, Chris Clements, Mike Thomson and Gavin Wills	3 hr Enduro, Sports Gp12
2015	Rockingham SCC	James Cleave, Chris Clements, Nick Clements, and Adam Le Mastre	3 hr Enduro, Sports Gp12
2016	Rockingham SCC	James Cleave, Chris Clements, Nick Clements, and Gavin Wills	3 hr Enduro, Sports Gp12
2017	Rockingham SCC	James Cleave, Chris Clements, Nick Clements, and Gavin Wills	3 hr Enduro, Sports Gp12
2018	Rockingham SCC	James Cleave, Chris Clements, Nick Clements, and Gavin Wills	3 hr Enduro, Sports Gp12
2019	N.London SME	Will Stemman Paul, Greg and Mark Harwood	3 hr Enduro, Sports Gp12
2020	Not held due to COVID
2021	GSR Racing	Ross Grogan, Lee Parsons, Vince Lee, Keith Gibson	3 hr Enduro, Sports Gp12
2022	Rockingham SCC	James Cleave, Chris Clements, Nick Clements, and Gavin Wills	3 hr Enduro, Sports Gp12
2023	GSR Racing	Ross Grogan, Lee Parsons, Vince Lee, Keith Gibson	3 hr Enduro, Sports Gp12

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