On Saturday 13th January the national sporting trials final takes place at Long Compton, Warwickshire. Forty-eight competitors compete for the prestigious BTRDA Gold and Silver Star championships with Northern Ireland’s drivers being amongst the favourites having won the last four titles.
Brian Edgar will be targeting a hat trick of gold stars at Long Compton, while reigning champion John Keatley defends his title, and 2003 champion Mark Vaughan is guaranteed to be a challenger. Home favourites include reigning British champion John Fack with son Jordan passengering. Ian and Keil Wright having been defeated on the last event for the British title will be targeting the BTRDA Gold Star as revenge. Duncan Stephens is amongst the favourites having won the last three qualifying events. Steve Courts and Julian Fack having both taken wins in 2006 could prove to be outsiders. This gold star is the most open for years with many home crews desperate to end the Irish dominance.
Nineteen crews challenge for the Silver Star with previous champions Richard Gowen and Stuart Beare looking to take the title from each other. Alistair McVittie in his first year may challenge having achieved some fabulous recent results. Eight crews will be debuting at this invitation only event.
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Location: Long Compton, Chipping Norton, Warwickshire, CV36 5JJ
Contact: Hazel Stephens 01676 532337
Start Time: 10:00
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