We’ve had a brilliant time celebrating our 75th anniversary this October with lots of ECMC friends! The celebrations began with our anniversary dinner at the King’s Head in Woodbridge on Saturday 4th October and concluded with a special party later in the month, with our Club President, Bernard Baker. We’re proud to be a Club…
Want to try something different this autumn? We’re running a series of beginner training events for anyone interested in navigational rallying. 12-car rallies are a form of motorsport which combines driving and navigational ability. Competitors participate in teams of two – a driver and navigator. The crew is given a set of clues/instructions, which they…
Looking for a fun way to spend Easter Monday? Join Eastern Counties Motor Club’s Walking Treasure Hunt around the charming town of Hadleigh on Monday, 21st April, starting at 10am! Gather your team, grab your walking shoes, and get ready for a morning of clue solving and navigation. Crews will have an hour and a…
Eastern Counties Motor Club is holding its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on the evening of Tuesday, 8th April at The Golden Hind in Ipswich. The meeting will begin promptly at 7.30pm. The formalities will be kept short and sweet, with all committee members happy to continue in their current roles. However, we always welcome additional…
It was a busy weekend for Eastern Counties Motor Club members with our Shotley Peninsula 12 Car Rally on Friday 21 February and West Suffolk Motorsport Club’s Holbecks Car Trial on Sunday 23 February. Friday evening’s Shotley Peninsula 12 Car Rally saw nine crews battle it out in the lanes of the Shotley Peninsula and…
We are thrilled to announce that 2025 marks the 75th anniversary of Eastern Counties Motor Club. A milestone testament to the passion and dedication of our members. Our story… The club was founded in January 1950 at the Bull Hotel in Woodbridge. It all began with a group of enthusiastic individuals who shared a love…
A cool but dry day greeted the competitors for the rescheduled Norman Perren Memorial Trial. Clerk of the Course, Alan Farrow, had set out a number of excellent tests in and around the Seckford Hall valley, and tweaked them during the day to ensure a good range of scores – a delicate balance! Of course…
📢It is with great disappointment that we announce the postponement of tomorrow’s Norman Perren Memorial Car Trial (1 January) due to the Met Office’s yellow weather warning for Suffolk. This decision was not taken lightly, but the safety of everyone involved – competitors, marshals, and volunteers – must always come first. With the predicted conditions,…
Before the year draws to a close, we’d like to share with you some final updates about our upcoming events and news about our 2025 club championships. Our next event is our Norman Perren Memorial Car Trial at Seckford Hall on New Year’s Day. Entries are building nicely and will remain open until Friday 27…
Sunday 17 November saw our Car Trial Taster Day/Academy Car Induction at Seckford Hall, Woodbridge. A group of newcomers to car trials were given an opportunity to try out the sport in a friendly, non-competitive environment in our academy car. For some of the participants, it was their first ever experience of participating in any…
