Competition Secretary Position

[Nick Algar - Competition Secretary]

Having done this job since 2007 when I first started jointly with Steve Robinson and then by myself from 2008 I have decided it’s time to stop and hand over to someone else as by the end of this year it will be 10 years.

Thanks to everyone who has helped over the years it is very enjoyable job and it’s great to see all the happy satisfied people both on the track and at the Awards Dinner but does of course have its difficulties as well.

And no, sorry, but I’m not changing my mind. I did talk this through with our Chairman Scott Young about a month ago, so it’s not been a decision made in haste.

I will therefore NOT be putting myself forward for re-election in the upcoming April elections.

One of the difficulties has been in the past finding someone who doesn’t want to compete yet wants to do the job. To help with this I am happy to continue as the Championship Coordinator who submits the regs to the MSA. This means that it is possible for one of the competitors to do the job of Competition Secretary. Equally I am happy to stand down from that if the right person comes along. Although I do have a commitment to the MSA to oversee this year’s championship which I am intending to honour.

If anyone is interested in taking the job on and would like further information then I am happy to talk it through.

[Captain Colonial]

As Nick says above, we have discussed this and it is with sadness, regret but complete understanding and great appreciation of his sacrifice that I support his decision. Nick has given huge amounts of his personal time and resources and performed his role of Competition Secretary with extreme professionalism at all times, as well as being a fantastic and supportive committee colleague. Unless you have been in the SSOT or on committee, you cannot imagine all Nick has done for the club, all the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune with which he has been unfairly hit, and all for the love of motorsport and the WSCC.

I shall particularly miss his unique way of quickly cutting straight to the heart of an issue with a few well chosen words, some of them actually repeatable in this forum, his great humour, and his experience and wisdom. Above all, I count him as a true friend.

Thank you Nick, from me and from everyone in the club, as well as our thanks to Jane for her support as well. I hope you will all join me in thanking them, especially at Stoneleigh when he presents his final AGM report.

[mark.anson]

Nick

I can't believe its 10 years since you took over from Steve Robinson. Having been on the organising team for a couple of seasons I have had an insight into the amount of work thats involved.

Often a thankless task too, as you can't please all the people all of the time, or in fact any of them at any time. You can see why Bernie runs F1 as a dictatorship !

I think i can speak on behalf of all in the speed series in saying a big thank you for all you have done for the club and the speed series.

[Terry Everall]

Sad news for the speed series and i echo Mark's comments. I have given some of my time to support him with target times and other arrangements and understand some of the pressures and the amount of time and work involved. 

Thanks Nick

[Scottish Bloke]

Hi Nick,

 

Great shame your handing over the reigns but understand the decision. Thanks for doing an awesome job, I for one understand the time and commitment you have given over the years, the Speed Series has been well looked after!

 

Thanks also for your help, support and guidance during my 10 years sprinting, you got me into it, it's all your fault....

 

Good luck to your successor, you're lucky to be getting a great teacher!

 

Thanks again

 

Rich

[Onliest Smeg David]

Thanks also for your help, support and guidance during my 10 years sprinting, you got me into it, it's all your fault....

Echo this.... although only in my 2nd full season.

You were one of the influences in encouraging participation, Muchly Ta!

You've grown a great team to support you, so hopefully there's one amongst these with experience to take up the mental

[John Loudon - Sponsorship Liaison]

I completely understand why you want to step down. 10 years is a hell of a stint and I personally appreciate all of your efforts and hard work as I am sure others do too

[Rossins]

Nick,

 

10 yrs you deserve a medal as big as a frying pan!

 

Thank you for your help, support & guidance.

 

Good luck this season with the DJ.

 

Cheers

Simon

[IanD]

Hi Nick

 

Massive thanks from me as well.   

I can only imagine all the hard work that goes into organising this but its always apriciated.

The Speed Series has gone from strength to strength during your time which is a real credit.

 

Can’t believe its been 10 years either. Can totally understand the desire to step down after all this time.

 

Cheers

Ian

[davidgh]

Nick, both as a member of the Club committee, and as a participant in your SSOC, I have seen some of the enormous amount of work you have put in over the last ten years in order to build and maintain a successful and fair national competition. We will all miss your sagacity, tenacity and good humour enormously.

 

If ever honorary life membership were deserved . . . . . .

[Marto303]

[Nick Algar - Competition Secretary]

Nick

As sad news as this is I am very aware of the date today

You really had us there, nice one !

Now about these new MSA rules ........................................

 

I did actually post it Yesterday for that very reason Martin       so sorry but it's not a 1st April joke.

 

Thanks everyone for your kind comments, it those and the ones that I have got throughout doing the job that make all the effort worthwhile     

[Onliest Smeg David]

[Marto303]

Seriously now

Thanks for all your hard work and commitment over the years and it's been a pleasure working with you on the organising team.

Does this mean we'll see you out more competing, breaking records all over the place ?

[XTR2Turbo]

Not much to add other than a huge thanks for a job very well done.

 

David