About Us
Welcome to the Yorkshire Dales Autograss Club, a vibrant community of autograss racing enthusiasts. Established in 1993, our club has its roots in Kiplin, near Scorton, Richmond, where we have fostered a passion for non-contact motorsport on our oval track, approximately 400 metres in length. Our journey began even earlier, around 1984, under the name Catterick Yorkshire Dales, with the prefix C1YD. Over the years, we have raced on various tracks, including West Witton, Spennithorne, Tunstall, and Gatherley, each contributing to our rich history. Today, we continue to host annual racing meetings, bringing together members and fans alike to celebrate the spirit of competition and camaraderie in the Yorkshire Dales.
Meet Our Committee
The Dedicated Team Behind The Yorkshire Dales Autograss Club
Our committee is the backbone of the Yorkshire Dales Autograss Club, working tirelessly to ensure that our racing events run smoothly and that our members have the best experience possible.
Get to know the faces behind the scenes and feel free to reach out to them with any questions or suggestions.
Sue Nichols
Chairman
susan_nicholls@btopenworld.com
07966 695646
Simon Farrar
Vice Chairman & Treasurer
treasurer@ydautograss.co.uk
07799 534044
Sarah Almack
Licence Secretary
ydacmembership@outlook.com
07936 694275
Racetrack in Thornborough
Peter Almack - Track Master
Peter Almack serves as the Track Master for the Yorkshire Dales Autograss Club, bringing a wealth of experience and passion for motorsport to our team. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to safety, Peter ensures that our racing events run smoothly and efficiently. His dedication to the sport and the club is evident in every race, as he works tirelessly to maintain the track and enhance the racing experience for both drivers and spectators alike. Thanks to his efforts, the Thornborough track is widely regarded as one of the best tracks in the UK.
Peter Almack
Community Focused
Experience
With over 20 years of experience in autograss, Peter has honed his skills in track design and management, making him a key asset to our committee.
Passion for Racing
Peter's love for autograss racing drives him to create the best possible environment for members and competitors, fostering a spirit of sportsmanship and excitement.
Evolving Rules and Safety in Autograss Racing
The 'Rules and Regs' of Autograss racing have transformed significantly over the years, primarily focusing on enhancing safety for all participants. Today, the advancements in car technology and track design have made racing not only safer but also more exciting. While some enthusiasts invest heavily in their vehicles, one of the great aspects of Autograss is its accessibility; you can choose to race on a budget that suits your needs, making it a sport for everyone.
Our club prefix is now YD1, we have another club in our league from Solway near Cumbria and there prefix is SL1. They lost their track and have not found another one but they still have a few members that race for their club at our track.
We held our first Nationals at Rushyford in 1998/9. There was a couple of years we didn't race due to the foot-and-mouth outbreak.
We moved to Thornborough around 2006/7 and have been here ever since. We have one of the best venues in the country and have held a number of Nationals and BAS rounds successfully.
Our membership is growing all the time and it is like one big family - some of the members have been here since 1984 and are still racing.