LANDS END 2005

Entry list now available on the MCC website at: http://www.themotorcyclingclub.org.uk/events/landsend_2005_intro.htm

 

Andrew

ternational Historic Motorsports ShowI

Just a reminder to you all that the 2nd International Historic Motorsports Show is on at Stoneleigh on 25-27th February, just one week away.
The empasis at this show is MOTORSPORT, not posing. and I would recommend it to everyone to come along and have a look.

 

ACTC/MCC are sharing a stand to show off out sport, thanks to the efforts of Bill Bennett.   Come and have a chat   Its not all just static displays, there is a autotest, an Historic Rally Stage with drivers including some of the greats of yesteryear

 Tickets are just £15 per adult.   Stoneleigh is just off the M40 at Warwick J15

Classical Gas Site

Sorry there are problems with www.classictrials.co.uk at the moment. I uploaded some video which has caused the bandwith to go over the top and the ISP has removed the site. Hopefully I can sort this but it may take some time.

 

Michael

Secure Storage in Cumbria

Just a note for the most northerly members; I can offer reasonably priced secure storage in the Carlisle area for vehicles or any other belongings you may need to house.

Quite handy at the moment for flood victims, my Dad included!

Many thanks

Mark Milne

trailering to events

Over the years I have noticed competitors becoming more reluctant  to drive their steeds to events, preferring to trailer instead. Not so long ago this practice was frowned upon....and indeed, MCC events make little or no provision for those who trailer their vehicles.

The pro's to trailering are obvious, especially with bikes and older cars.....even if only to recover the steed once bust.

 

However, I have come across an even more compelling reason for trailering to events.....namely, insurance proviso's.

 

Like all honest trails car operators, I have declared all my modifications.....recieved the usual stunned silence from my  usual insurer, and been compelled to look elsewhere to even get a reasonable level of understanding, let alone premium.

 

So I took out cover with a well-known advertiser in Restart, expensive, but I can do more-or-less what I like, tuning-wise.......competition cover, such as it is, is included........BUT.....there is an annual mileage limit of 5000 miles.

Although I have negotiated an agreement that this does not include actual event mileage, that still leaves very little leeway with travelling to and from events.

Living as I do sort of north east, attending events down in the heartland of trialling soon clocks up the miles......I used to allow, for  a Land's End trial, fuel for 1500miles, including event.....

this also limits other uses of the car.....all my trials irons have had to do service getting me to work as well...if only to justify their existance on the driveway, to other houshold members, especially the "handbrake!"

 

Do other competitors have these insurance limitations?

 

Do they find it a handicap?

Info about our members

I have added a Menu Item called Our Members This is where you can add a few words about yourself. In particular it would be good if those members who do not use their real name as their nickname could fill this in.

 

Michael

class 5...section 2....questions?

the new subsection to class 5 rules...namely non-production cars made from pre ww2 parts.?

 

Exactly what pre WW2 parts are needed to fulfill the criteria?...suspension, I can understand...engine/gearbox, perhaps....but does the rule also require a pre WW2 chassis?...steering?...axle?....or could I build a special just using pre WW2 running gear and engine?

 

Also, in view of the additional vehicles mentioned in class 2 regs, eg Ford sidevale uprights, HRG's Morgan 4/4 seeries one, etc....would mechanical and/or chassis components from THESE be eligible?

 

or will my CAnnon, with it's pre war axle, sidevalve engine, and rubbish driver still be condemned to class 8?

Toyota Starlet for Sale

A rear wheel drive Toyota Starlet for Sale. 1000cc engine and low mileage. On the whole avery sound and original example of this excellant little car. No tax or M.O.T. although all running well. Had a plan to modify and trial on MCC events but lack of time forces sale. A very very cheap price to the trials community.
Once owned by Shakleton's great grandaughter (the Antartic explorer!) This car comes from Devon and is ready for some adventure. Interesteing no. plate A148 MOD.
Car located in South Gloucestershire
Ring Laurence on 01454 218 391 or 07795 618 513

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my exmoor 2005

Well done to John Barthram and Rodney Murch on another great Exmoor. My passenger and I had a really enjoyable day, The severity of the sections was just about perfect for my class and I would say about right for most of the others judging by the results.We finished well within time, luckily just before the rain started! We blotted our copybook in Molland woods, thanks to the previous competitor digging out half the hill, but then, thats trialling I suppose. Never mind, cleaning Floyds more than made up for it! ;-). Once again thanks to all concerned for a well organised event, roll on the Lands End!  p.s. Most of the lanes used on this trial I play with on a regular basis, why do they seem to be more difficult when you are being observed?