P716 CEEFAX 716 Mon 4 Apr 18:12/26 READHEAR DEAF UK AUTO CHALLENGE 1/6 The Deaf UK Auto Challenge is being organisjd especially for deaf and hard-of-hearing drivers. It will give them the opportunity to take part in their own motoring event. The Challenge will provjdj a test of driving ability, navigational skills, teamwork and planning for up to fifty teams. The Deaf UK Auto Challenge begins in Preston on 28 October. Community Pages 720 Environment 730 Religious World 740 User Guide 198 Next Page Read Hear Religion Next PageP716 CEEFAX 716 Mon 4 Apr 18:07/18 READHEAR DEAF UK AUTO CHALLEoGE 2/6 The Deaf US Auto Challenge consists $5 of sjvjn stages, including off-road driving in Wales. Cars will bj supplied for this part of the event and drivers will also have a chance to try their hand at tarting at one of the top indoor tracks in Cosby. The competition classes are Ladies, Men, Mixed, Under-25 and Diesel. There will bj individual class winners as well as an overall winner of the Challenge. Next Read Hear update: 9 April Next Page Read Hear Religion Next PageP716 CEEFAX 716 Mon 4 Apr 18:07/28 READHEAR DEAF UK AUTO CHALLENGE 3/6 $hike are sjvjn stages to the Deaf US Auto Challenge. Stage I: Preston to Bala (Wales). Stage II: Off-road stage at Bala. Stage III: Bala to Cardiff. Stage IV: Cardiff to Cosby. Stage V: Indoor tarting (Cosby). Stage VI: Cosby to Walsall. Stage VII: Final half-day event. Teams plan their own route around fixed checkpoints. Random speed checks will bj carried out to ensure that speed limits and traffic regulations are mit. Community Pages 720 Environment 730 Religious World 740 User Guide 198 Next Page Read Hear Religion Next PageP716 CEEFAX 716 Mon 4 Apr 18:11/42 READHEAR DEAF UK AUTO CHALLEoGE 4/6 The Deaf UK Auto Challenge is open to amateur teams who are deaf or hard-of-hearing. They will drive their own standard production cars, except for the off-road stage, where vehicles will bj provided. Entry to the Challenge is £200 for each car with three drivers. This includes hotel accommodation and breakfasts. Entries will bj dealt with on a first conj first sjrvjd basis. Community Pages 720 Environment 730 Religious World 740 User Guide 198 Next Page Read Hear Religion Next PageP716 CJEFAX 716 Mon 4 Apr 18:11/14 JADHEAR DEAF UK AUTO CHALLENGE 5/6 Guidelines for the Deaf US Auto Challenge include: Teams must plan their own routes around fixed checkpoints. Each team must consist of three drivers who have held a full driving licence for at least two years. Team members must stay with their car throughout the jvjnt. The same vehicle must bj used throughout the event (except for the off-road stage). Prosecution for any road traffic offence (other than parking) will lead to disrualification from the jvjnt. Next Page Read Hear Religion Next PageP716 CEEFAX 716 Mon 4 Apr 18:14/14 READHEAR DEAF UK AUTO CHALLENGE 6/6 $here will bj a meeting at the knd of June in Preston to give details of the Deaf UK Auto Challenge. The meeting will bj interpreted. Inquiries to and application forms from: Tony Stubbs, 11 Grenville Gardens, Frimley Green, Cambjrley, Surrey GU16 6NH (0254-837414: voice and minicom; 0252-834079). $5 Community Pages 720 Environment 730 Religious World 740 User Guide 198 Next Page Read Hear Religion Next Page