BURTON BUGGY CLUB
Minutes of Annual General Meeting held on Tuesday 25th November 2025
The Club Chairperson Chelle Snowden opened the meeting and thanked everyone present for attending this year’s AGM.
Chairpersons report
It’s good to see Bob Harley back at the track after his operation.
It has been another great year for the club; we have on average seen 21 drivers racing each week with a maximum number of 29.
This year we had a team race which was enjoyed by all, we planning to do more in the future.
On club nights it has been nice to see the more advanced drivers helping others with the setups on their cars.
Recently we have been using the same track design for three consecutive weeks, this gives each driver the opportunity to improve their driving techniques.
I know this has been mentioned many times before but marshalling is still an issue. If you race you must marshal unless you have a valid reason which race control must be informed about.
Please marshal at the marked marshalling points which are placed around the track and stand if you are able while marshalling. Your full attention must be on the track, no talking to other drivers or being on your mobile. Drivers should not shout at the marshals; they will get to your car when it is safe to do so.
I would like to remind you all that we must “race with respect,” like all BRCA affiliated clubs we have to obey their rules.
We have introduced a newsletter that will Lacey has kindly put together. I would like to say thank you from the club for his time doing this and may he continue this for us next year.
I would also like to thank the committee members and those who help build the track, without which we would not be ready on time to race. But we still need help with putting the track and equipment away as we need to be out of the building by 10pm.
Thank you for letting me be your Chairperson for this year and hope to be your Chair person again in the future.
Chelle Snowden
Adoption of the 2024 AGM Minutes
Bob Harley proposed that the 2024 AGM minutes be adopted as a true and correct record, this was seconded by Courtney Orme. a vote of all members present was taken and the minutes adopted.
Treasurers Report
The Treasurer reported on the Clubs finances for the year ending 31st October 2025 and briefly went through the main items of expenditure, the largest being the Hall rental. Other significant items include Carpet tape, Polycarbonate and wood for flexible bends together with four sets of trophies.
The Clubs financial position remains healthy with sufficient funds to cover any unplanned replacement of equipment.
A copy of the financial summary was made available to view at the meeting.
Election of Officers and Committee
All the present committee members stood down.
The Secretary reported that only one nomination, Bob Harley had been received for the role of Club Chairperson, he asked if anyone else wished stand for election, there were no other nominations.
Richard Parker proposed that Bob Harley be elected, this was seconded by Chelle Snowden A vote of all the members present was taken and Bob Harley was elected.
The Secretary reported that only one nomination had been received for each of the following roles.
Vice Chairperson Chelle Snowden, Treasurer Simon Pole,
Secretary Mike Simpson.
Driver Rep Will Lacey, Driver Rep Kevin Morris, Courtney Orme and Richard Parker
He asked if anyone else wished to stand for election, there were no other nominations.
Chris Davis proposed that all should be elected, this was seconded Ed Carter. A vote of members present was taken and all were elected.
Membership and Race fees
Club Membership
The current Membership fees will remain unchanged for 2026.
Annual adult Membership fee being £6 and £1 for Junior members aged 16 or under when joining. Membership will run from 1st January 2026 to 31st December2026 in line with the BRCA. New members joining this year from now until December 31st will have membership of the remainder of 2025 included.
Club Race Fees
The current race fees will remain unchanged for 2026 at £5 for adult members, £4 Junior members and £7 for non-members.
BRCA Membership
BRCA Membership for 2026 is now available.
Adult Drivers £30, Non-racers £20 and Junior Drivers £15.
Proposals
Proposer Will Lacey Seconer Richard Johnston
At the moment we only have three season’s leagues, for some reason no Autumn.
Some people have said to me we have too many qualifying weeks. Would it be possible to have four seasons, each with eight race meetings with the five best rounds to count. This would mean an extra set of trophies, but just awarding first and second place trophies would be little difference in cost if any.
The proposal was discussed, a vote taken and the proposal adopted.
Proposer E Carter Seconder Josh Flanagan
Run cars with no reverse – safer for cars and less crashes
The proposal was discussed; reverse is not allowed to be used in National events and at most clubs. It is generally thought to improve driving standards.
A vote was taken and the proposal adopted.
Initially driving will be closely monitored, particularly in heats one and two. Drivers still using reverse and not meeting the required standard will need to disable their cars reverse feature. It is also very important that all drivers marshal to a high standard at one of the designated marshalling positions.
If reverse is still being used on a regular basis, then the rule will be implemented from January 1st 2026.
AOB – None
Date of next AGM Tuesday 24th November 2026
The meeting was closed by the Secretary and followed by free racing for members.