Ronnie Kirkpatrick

January 14th, 2022 Latest News

Ronnie Kirkpatrick

We are saddened to share the news of the sudden death of long-time Club member Ronnie Kirkpatrick on 26th December 2021.

A former two-time Overall Club Champion (1984 & 1988), Ronnie was also our most successful 12 Car Champion Driver with nine title wins between 1986 to 1998 whilst competing with Davie Sloan. More latterly, Ronnie was a loyal part of our Marshalling team, joining us on Rallies, 12 Car events, and the Targa.

Ronnie’s funeral will take place at Penpont Church (DG3 4BJ) on Wednesday 19th January at 12 noon, followed by interment in the Churchyard. All friends are respectfully invited to attend.

Friends of Solway Car Club

Autotests

Grass Autotest – 17th May

Event details ▪ Date: Sunday 17th May ▪ Venue: a field near Twynholm, by the kind permission of the Graham family. ▪ Start Time: 11am (prompt start) ▪ Directions: Follow orange arrows from the A75 at Twynholm, and enter… Learn More

May 11th, 2026

Galloway 100 – 10th May

Join us on the fourth Galloway 100, Touring Assembly – a car run through our region, suitable for any road legal vehicle (both classics and modern) – on Sunday 10th May 2026! Event details: ▪ Start: Ernespie… Learn More

April 15th, 2026

Autotests

Tarmac Autotest – 26th April

Event details ▪ Date: Sunday 26th April ▪ Venue: Hire & Supplies, Heathhall ▪ Start Time: 11am (prompt start) ▪ Directions: on Tinwald Downs Road – you won’t miss it. ▪ w3w: ///yelled.pastime.treatable Entries close at 8pm on Friday… Learn More

April 15th, 2026

Ronnie Kirkpatrick