SACC Appoints its First President - July 2014
John
Cleland has been appointed the first President of the Scottish
Association of Car Clubs (SACC). The twice British Touring Car Champion
will assume his new role with immediate effect.
Representing
over 50 amateur motor sports and car clubs throughout Scotland the SACC
meets regularly to discuss rule changes and common issues, and works
closely with motor sport’s London based UK governing body the
Motor Sports Association (MSA).
Commenting on his
appointment, John Cleland said: “Scotland has achieved huge
success on the world stage of motor sport, from Jim Clark and Jackie
Stewart to Andrew Cowan and Louise Aitken Walker, and from Allan McNish
and Dario Franchitti to Colin McRae and Robert Reid, but what each and
every one of them had in common was the fact that they started their
career by joining their local car club.”
He added:
“These car clubs provide the backbone of the sport and without
their thousands of enthusiast members, the 3,500 competition licence
holders in Scotland would have no events in which to take part. Every
weekend throughout the year there is some form of motor sporting
activity taking place from autotests and navigational rallies to motor
race meetings and cross country endurance events – and they are
all organised and marshalled by amateur enthusiasts who are passionate
about their sport.”
“I joined my local car
club when I was 17,” recalled John, “and have taken part in
just about every form of motor sport over the years - and enjoyed every
single moment of it, well almost. Like any other sport, the fun,
enjoyment and huge ‘highs’ are often countered by extreme
disappointments and the inevitable mechanical failures. But
that’s all part of the fun!”
The SACC fulfils
a vital role between the Car Clubs and the sport’s governing body
and has two seats on the MSA Regional Committee which comprises
representatives from all 15 regional associations covering the whole of
the United Kingdom.
SACC Chairman, Roger Reed said:
“The Association has never had a President, but we believe there
is a need to do more to promote Scottish Motor Sport and raise its
profile nationally. Having a figurehead with the right skills is seen
as one way of achieving this.”
“John Cleland
was the unanimous choice of all of us around the table and we are
delighted he has accepted this new position. With his help we hope to
further promote the vital role that car clubs play, assist enthusiasts
in their endeavours, help attract new members and encourage new
participants to the sport. John is the perfect example of what car
clubs can do and individuals can achieve in this sport,”
concluded Roger.
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