King Arthur / Tony Watts

[daz2202]

Just read on 'Rallycross world' that Tony has left his position as competition director at Lydden Hill. I had heard the rumour but now its official.

Any reason for this?
Will he still be involved in rallycross?
Will someone be taking over his position?


So, any news on this.

[Cryos]

tony may be able to shed light himself, ill just warn people that the roumer mill is not in operation on this thread so post correct information and not flamewar stuff.

Michael

[mel tyres]

Credit Crunch it even hits the wealthy people !

[westfieldbend]

i could be very controversial and post my suspected reason but i wont
A great loss for lydden....

[Thundersports]

I would assume trying to make a circuit with only 52 days running etc viable is very difficult and keeping costs down must be paramount hence the redundancy. It is a shame and a loss to the circuit.

[sihorton]

I'm sure (hope) that Tony will continue to be involved with the events in some capacity.

[westfieldbend]

Originally Posted by Thundersports

I would assume trying to make a circuit with only 52 days running etc viable is very difficult and keeping costs down must be paramount hence the redundancy. It is a shame and a loss to the circuit.

Can we confirm that?
Would have though it was pretty insignificant given the amount of money they have invested, but what do i know!

[Rod Birley]

Current planning permission is 52 days a year.

[westfieldbend]

Originally Posted by Rod Birley

Current planning permission is 52 days a year.

I meant the redundancy bit
52 days doesn't really seem to be much of a problem for lydden as they struggle to fill them up with race meetings as it is, for obvious reasons.

[Rod Birley]

I wouldn't be surprised to see more "BHP" type days at Lydden. Sprints and motor racing are struggling to break even.

[King Arthur]

Many of you have asked if since I left Lydden I (and Maggie) will still be involved in Rallycross.

Step 1 - Unfortuntely we are not part of the team for ABH.

Step 2 - As to the future - we do not yet know. if we will be required.

Many thanks to all who have worked for me / with me.

I wish the ABH team all the best. They have a great challenge running the 2 days and I am sure they will do a fantastic job.

I / WE hope and wish to see you in 2010.

KA aka TW and Maggie

[MESHGA]

We havent aways agreed on everything tony ! but you are 1 of the best people in the uk to push the sport forward with all the years of experiance going to waste ! and if "they" cant see that well be it to their perol !!

Maybe not credit crunch Mel ! but maybe glean all the knowledge then dispose off!!