passenger available

I am available as a passenger for the exeter trial if some one requires a last minute stand in my phone number is 01788 334293. Open top or saloon I don't mind. David Malin 

Some interesting Reading

There is a fair collection of Motor Sport magazines here at Chaos Manor. Browsing this morning I came across a report of the MCC AGM, held at Pagani's on the evening of 29 January 1938.

Click here for a bigger copy

Christmas Quiz Question 3 - The last one this year

Nice and easy. We would like to know which section this is and also some history.

Christmas Quiz Question 2

Here is our second question. No clues at the moment! We would like to know

• The Driver
• The Car
• The Event
• The Location

Classical Gas 2010 Christmas Quiz

Here's the first question. There is a prize of a bottle of wine for the right answer, provided I can deliver it while I am trialling!

This famous car was last trialled in 1964 and hopefully will appear on the hills again after some TLC.

Can you identify the car and say who built it and for who?
We would also like to know about the cars competition history.

Members can post their anwers here or you can email mleete24@hotmail.com

Click Here for a bigger version of the picture

Michael

Classical gas 2010 Christmas Quiz

Ford "Pop" axle breakages

Carl Talbot is cataloguing the breakages in Ford Pop type axles to ascertain the weakest specific parts in their order of vulnerability, ie not just 'the diff. broke' but more specific , as in: 'the planet gears broke'  or  'seized on pin' or 'pinion teeth broke' or 'half shaft broke'

Carl is looking at improving the standard "Pop" axle for trialling, having done a lot of work on the "English" axle, coming up with a solution using a transit diff that is used successfully by a lot of triallers.

At the moment Carl is trialling a Buckler Mk5. I am sure we will benefit from his work on the standard Pop axle if we can help him with this information. If you can help please email mleete24@hotmail.com and I will forward. - Michael

actc champs

maybe premiture ,but  well done dudley and bill showing that experiance is nothing to be sniffed at

 

 

Exeter Trial 2011

The entry list is now available on the MCC website at http://www.themotorcyclingclub.org.uk/events/archive.htm

Andrew

Christmas is coming --- Turn Key Trials car ready for 2011 season

I have recommissioned and shaken down my Class 8  VW Special .  It is on the key and ready for 2011 season , with a reduced price to sell .

I have been informed this is a Cornish car of notable past success [ ex Dave Prowse ?]

Recent outings were a 3rd in class on S+DMC Autumn Trial and a faultless outing on the Allen Trial as stand in car for Nigel and Tim [ Nigel commented how nice it is to drive]

Have a look in the Market section for a full spec list 

Ideal Christmas present !

Cheers

Carl

My Allen Trial

Left Bedford just after 4.30 and had an easy run to Doynton via Buckingham and Oxford, joining the M4 at Swindon. Arrived at start not long after 7.30 to join a long queue for scruitineering that streched a long way down the narrow street. Not sure the locals will have enjoyed all those idling engines outside their windows when thet were expecting a Sunday morning lie in! The first few sections still had a bit of ice and we were doing well until we got to Big Uplands where we got round the corner but stopped at the three when we ran out of momentum, or was it ground clearance. It was a long reverse down! Most of the lower classes seemed to flounder here but I understand the Trojans went clear, well done.

We left the line at Guys Hill with the wheels spinning so didn't get very far. We had a bit of a delay on Travers when the Sierra had issues but a clear run through after that. We managed to clear the first two Ubley Woods sections but couldn't get the Beetle over the hump on the third.

Enjoyed the Lakeside sections, I thought Pete Hart had made a good job of making the best of this venue. John Walker was as magnificent as ever, although the ruts have got a lot deeper since I last went up it 4 years ago. Lets hope it stays usable. Pleased that the Beetle ran well all day.

We made for home as soon as we finished and I was back in Bedford at 19.30. I understand from Duncan Stephens that the results may read something like:-

1 Nick Cleal 2
2 Bill Bennett 2
3 Hans Viertel 3
4 Steve Potter in his Trojan 3
5 Dave Haizledean 3

How was your Allen Trial ?

Michael

Welcome to new member Simon Riddle

Simon has acquired Ray Goodright's Arkley MG. "Already done the Tamar Trial and followed that up by breaking the diff on the Tarka Trial. Thoroughly enjoyed trialling so far!"

Ed Nikel's Dellow

Does anyone know if this car has sold, and if so to whom?

Threat to Bamford Clough

Derbyshire County Council have put out official notice that they are investigating the Rights-of-Way status of Bamford Clough.

Please go to the MCC website and ACT IMMEDIATELY - every submitted User Evidence Form counts.

http://www.themotorcyclingclub.org.uk/about/bamford2010.htm

If anyone needs help with the form-filling, please email me direct at andrew(at)andrewkb.net.

Hardy Trial

Anyone seen an entry list for this weekend?

Welcome to new member, Liege driver Roger Goldthorpe

Never Raced or Rallied - BMW for sale on EBay

Click Here

14" Tyres

Category:

Cars & Trucks

I have 10, 14 " tyres for sale, all to be sold as 1 lot.
1 nexen SB 802 175/80 R14, New and unused.
2 Colway CMT 175 R14, 1 used but in good condition, the other a get you home tyre.
2 Stomil 175 R14, both used but in good condition.
2 Jupiter SB 802 165/80 R14, both used for 1 event.
1 Nanking 165 R14, good no damage.
2 Firestone F-560 165 R14, sidewall damage.

01747 850474 and ask Jon.

Cheers

Ed Nikels Dellow Mk 2 Replica

Category:

Cars & Trucks

Unfortunately due to continuing unemployment I must now reluctantly part with my car. It has an mot until Dec 2010, tax free, although currently on sorn.

The running gear is 1600cc crossflow with BCF2 cam, Escort 4 speed gearbox, 4.4 diff. I also have numerous spares including front and rear wings, nose cone, all new. Also spare diff and drive shafts, wheels etc which I would include if the full price is met.

The car is not perfect having been used for trials since it was built, but is a very capable car, having won numerous medals, gold silver and bronze. I will hopefully be using it, for the last time at the Falcon MC Kensworth Car Trial on Sunday 7th November if you would like to come along to view and try it out, otherwise the car is in Northampton.

Contact me at edward.nikel@ntlworld.com or 07879 418738

Eds Car

Unfortunately due to continuing unemployment I must now reluctantly part with my car. It has an mot until Dec 2010, tax free, although currently on sorn.

The running gear is 1600cc crossflow with BCF2 cam, Escort 4 speed gearbox, 4.4 diff. I also have numerous spares including front and rear wings, nose cone, all new. Also spare diff and drive shafts, wheels etc which I would include if the full price is met.

The car is not perfect having been used for trials since it was built, but is a very capable car, having won numerous medals, gold silver and bronze. I will hopefully be using it, for the last time at the Falcon MC Kensworth Car Trial on Sunday 7th November if you would like to come along to view and try it out, otherwise the car is in Northampton.

Contact me at edward.nikel@ntlworld.com or 07879 418738

Message to andyk5000

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Michael

GUY FAWKES TRIAL 7TH NOVEMBER

I am looking for a passenger for the Guy Fawkes Car Trial on 7th November. This Falcon MC PCT Trial is being held near Dunstable.

Thanks James

Marlins for Sale

From Mike Wood:-

Seen today on Car and Classic website from the same seller in Dorset:  
Trials modified with 2litre Fiat: http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C190074/ 





&  
LWB road version with O Series engine: http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C190070/  
 
From these pictures it looks like there is another Roadster in the shed (a red one) and perhaps a pale blue one, in addition to the two up for sale!  
 
Best wishes

Mike 

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Orange Mk1 towing MG

I think I saw what looked to be an Orange Mk1 Escort towing a prewar MG going north on the M1 around Chesterfield on Monday 18th around 4pm.

I only got a glimpse as I was heading south to home.

I have it in my mind that it was Dave Miller's Escort with Bill's Bennets J2 on a trailer - or am I imagining it!!

cheers
Mark

out of action

On my way home from the Brickhill PCT on Sunday i could smell the lovely odour of gearbox oil... 5 hours and a recovery later i got home.

After further investigaton it seems that unfortunately the internals of my diff have decided to become externals! Munching their way through the pinion on their way out into the bell housing for good measure. So unless anyone has a spare BE3 gearbox with a 4.4+ final drive and custom 4 pin diff going spare, i'm going to be out of action for a while!

Credits at Trecarn for next Exeter

Category:	Tickets
Price:	£50

With Clee planning committments, I'll not be taking up my credited booking at the Trecarn next January. The hotel is filling up fast, so if you're in need of a twin room, and could tolerate being 'me' for a nite, please give me a call on 07905 472423 or 01527 878388. Cheers, Adrian T-P

ACTC Calendars 2011

ACTC Calendars for next year are now available from Pat Toulmin
13 Photos of your favourite sport, and all the event dates identified.
A bargain at just eight quid posted.     Drop a cheque to Pat at
4 Briery Lands
Heath End, Snitterfield
Stratford-upon-Avon
CV37 0PP
....or contact me for details of the ACTC Bank for Internet Transfers.

Welcome to darrylsleath (Darryl Sleath)

Darryl drove a Golf in Class 0 on The Edinburgh

Michael

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How was your Edinburgh Trial?

Paul Clay had issues with Rileys Rise. Picture by John Salter. More of Johns pictures at http://johnsalter.multiply.com/photos/album/52/MCC_Edinburgh_Trial_2010 Check back often as John has lots more he will be publishing over the next few days.

Trials bike on ebay

Is this of any interest to anyone?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ROYAL-ENFIELD-SPORTS-250cc-1961-TRAIL-TRIM-/320553092566?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item4aa27405d6

Escort coil over front springs

Any Escort lad give me some idea on length & spring rate for coil overs on a escort with a 1600 kent  engine in

 

Dave

Trials Beetle for sale on EBay

Click Here

Ebworth Classic Trial 9th October 2010

In case anyone isn't already aware.....

THE EBWORTH CLASSIC TRIAL 9th October 2010

The Stroud and District Motor Club would like to invite you to our Ebworth Classic Trial. The Trial is set in the glorious surrounding of Ebworth Woods, a nature reserve owned by the National Trust and managed in conjunction with English Nature.

In the last 5 years the National Trust team at Ebworth Woods has had to deal with excessive water erosion due to changing weather patterns [Two of the Trials favourite sections, Nowhere and Shade Bottom have been completely washed away] This has prompted a full review of the woodland management which unfortunately means we are now unable to use the woods as often as we would like.  Therefore the trial will now only be run in Ebworth Woods biannually. We hope that this will lead to the sections being in excellent condition every time the trial takes place and will aid larger entries than in recent years. Hopefully this disappointing news will not mean the end of Ebworth which I’m sure you will all agree has been one of the ‘must do’ trials of the previous few decades. We would appreciate the support of all clubs in ensuring that the trial can still be a success.  What better way to spend a Saturday in October than join us, either as a competitor or as a marshal. We look forward to seeing you for what should be an enjoyable event.

This year we are introducing a Clubsport permit Class O. No Competition Licence is required for this class. Competitors will run in class order with the main trial. For this introductory year Class O will not be eligible for awards.

The event will feature a minimum of 10 sections attempted on at least 3 rounds, with 2 observed tests as tie breakers [30+ Sections]

Depending on weather conditions we are looking to run the traditional hills used for many years plus some hills recently found. The trees that may have caused concern/damage to cars in the past have either been removed or sections have been re-routed to avoid them.

As it is a single venue event, no vehicle Tax or MOT is required .

Regs and entry forms are available to download on the club website http://www.sanddmc.co.uk/ or call the event secretary, Tim Smith 07932858261

Colway + KingPin Remoulds, 175/80r14, Tyres For Sale.

Hi all,

I am not going to be able to make it out this winter, so here is my tyre collection up for sale!

175/80r14 (175r14)

Colway

x1 partly worn on Golf rim + tube

x2 Like new, Still with bubbly bits on, on back for 1 event only, on Golf rims + tubes.

KingPin

x5 Brand new, never been used!

£100 the lot, but must pick up from Braunton, Ex33 1BJ! Or I could meet at A361 South Molton roundabout.

Give me a call on 07854752025. Jbmotorsport6@hotmail.com

Cheers Jason

Clee Hills 2011

It may seem a little early to be thinking about such things, but the Ludlow Travelodge is currently offering a room for Saturday 22nd January 2011 at just £12.50
Book now to avoid disapointment?

Edinburgh passenger query

I have not got my usual passenger for the Edinburgh, and the person i am taking is not an MCC member. Both me and people I know have passengered on MCC events in the past without being a member - I believe that at the start we paid £1 to be a day member or something - but I cant find any information about this in this years Regs.

Does anybody know about this or have any information???

SamH

Searching the Message Board

I have added a facility to search the Message Board, including all those old posts going back to 199X. You will see it in the introduction at http://classicaltrials.multiply.com/

Not very elegant but it works! Thanks to Kevin for suggesting it.

You should be able to do the same with Google but for some reason it only returns recent stuff.

Michael

Nice Long Summer

But now I'm really looking forward to the Taw and Torridge - [ entry permitting ] 

As the VW Buggy i've got for sale http://classicaltrials.multiply.com/market hasn't sold i've entered it for a  play , should be fun !

if anyone wants to have a look at it in action or have a little play [ the buggy that is !] let me know

Also updated the 105E Anglia spec. i've got for sale and included a pic. [ see http://classicaltrials.multiply.com/market ]

Cheers

Carl

I hope he's got his spill kit

With thanks to Claire

Trials car wanted

Trials car wanted

Anything considered must be open top class 2,7,8

Dellow , Troll, or special ... top price paid for right car

Lee Peck 07599062562

leepeckengineering@googlemail.com

Well done Duncan

From the latest edition of MSA news -

Reigning MSA British Sporting Trial Champion Duncan Stephens sealed the 2010 MSA British Car Trial Championship with second place in the HCC Wales Trial.

Stephens’ success makes him the first person to win MSA Championships in two separate Trial disciplines in consecutive years, as well as the first to hold two simultaneously.
“Without hard team work and the passenger skills of Jade Bray I’m convinced that I wouldn’t have won the championship,” said Stephens. “Becoming the first person to take back-to-back titles in different Trial disciplines means more than winning either individually.”

Stephens took up Car Trials in 1995, aged 15, and in 2002 became the MSA British Car Trial Vice-Champion. He then switched to the MSA British Sporting Trial Championship and, having twice been runner-up, duly claimed the crown last season. He earned this year’s Car Trial title with two rounds to spare.

More Rules and Regulations

I read on page 38 of the glossy and expensive "Motorsports Now" that is paid for from our competition licence fee that we are going to have to carry a "Spill Kit".

I quote:-

1.3.24 A medium sized spill kit must be available at the start of each section. Exceptionally for Sporting and Car Trials where sections are adjacent to one another a single medium sized spill kit must be deployed.

9.8.3 All vehicles should carry a small spill kit complying with J5.20.13. mandatory for Classic Reliability Trials from 1st Jan 2012

End Quote

OK will a roll of toilet paper in a supermarket bag do? Not on your life. I can see this costing yet more money.

Looking in the present Blue Book on page 157 I see:-

5.20.13 It is strongly recommended that for all competitors participating in single venue competitions to have available at their paddock base and for multivenue competitions to carry within their vehicles a self contained spill kit capable of effectively absorbing minor spillages of up to 1.5 litres of all vehicle fluids - oils, fuels, coolants, battery acid. Used spill kits are to be disposed off in accordance with local or national guidelines.

So what they are proposing is to make that recommendation mandatory.

Interesting that when you look at the MSA Trials Committee Document from their meeting on 17 March when they drafted the above. Then refer to their consultation document, it doesn't contain anything about this spill kit business.

Anyway the closing date for consultation is 20 August.

Ford Anglia Trials Car and a Class 8 VW Special for sale

My Triple wining and Escort beating Anglia Saloon for sale

also a Class 8  VW based  special/buggy 

Link here -

http://classicaltrials.multiply.com/market

Carl Talbot - 07931337380

Testing Trial

I have added my photos of this years Testing Trial to my Smugmug site.

They can be found here:

http://hoits.smugmug.com/Classic-Trials/TestingTrial2010

or if you want to buy any copies they are also here:-

http://www.photoboxgallery.com/classictrials

It was a great day out, very hot and dusty, but good fun.

Dave Cook

For Sale: UVA VW Fugitive sand rail trials car

Shoulder surgery is forcing the sale of my very successful Class 8 UVA (Unique Vehicles Accessories) VW Fugitive trials car.  Its currently listed on ebay 260632336757.  Any questions give me a ring 01460 53645. 

Tim Whellock

Edinburgh Trial 2010

Supplementary Regs and Entry Form now available from the MCC website at http://www.themotorcyclingclub.org.uk/

Andrew

For Sale Dutton Melos Trials Project

After a lot of debate I've decided to offer my Dutton for sale.

I started the project over five years ago and collected a huge pile of sought after parts and started the re-build which is about half way through. Wife, kids, house extension and running my own business has meant I look at it in the garage more than ever so it's up for sale to the trials community before ebay gets a look.

Dutton's make really competitive Class 7 triallers and this one has most of the right bits.

Offers over £1500 spec sheet and photos attached.

Neil Morris 01453 824300 during the day

Attachment: Dutton Melos Class 7 Trials Project.pdf

Fifth Gear on the Ilkley

Some listings have it down for this Thursday (24th) at 7.30: http://www.tvthrong.co.uk/fifth-gear/fifth-gear-five-0

But the fifth gear trailer for this week doesn't seem to mention it at all...

The Definitive List of Marlins

I have just published a long-delayed update to the "Definitive List of Trials-Prepared Marlins" on my Wheelspin website at http://www.wheelspin.info/. There are, however, still lots of question marks, cars which I know have been sold but I don't know to whom, and other missing bits and pieces that make the list rather less than truly definitive. If anyone can fill in the gaps, notify me of errors, or provide any other nuggets of useful information, I'd be most grateful. Public comments can be posted here, or anything confidential emailed directly to me at andrew@andrewkb.net.

Thanks in anticipation.

Andrew

Message to Russ677

Clegg Special Trials car Info ?? Please

Hi there,

In my quest  in  looking for parts to build my sons Lotus mk iv replica.

I have bought a sorry looking barn find (more like barn fell on it) "Clegg special " there is mention of a couple of these car in the 50's at a Cheshire trial.

Can anyone shed any light on the car Reg number MTD 77

Looks like a cross between Dellow on front end Ford 1172cc pop running gear and Austin big 7 rear end with Ruby steering.tube sub frame, alloy body,

Only info I can find is, April 1st 1951 The Bartley Trial winner Cyril Corbishley in his C.C.Special and other award winners A.A.Butler 1172cc Clegg Special and B.F.Clegg 1172cc Clegg Special.

Thanks

Steve

Can anyone help identify this Trials Car?

Dellow Register Secretary David Haley asks -

We recently had a query about a Dellow with the registration number KMB300 which is not listed on the Dellow Register. After some prolonged correspondence the enquirer managed to get some photographs scanned and e-mailed to us. It became immediately obvious from these photographs that it probably wasn't a Dellow.

But there are some odd looking Dellows around and before I write it off, I thought it would be a good idea to seek opinions. Could you post it on Classical Gas please?

Dave Haley

Mystery Trials Car - Can anyone help?

Dellow Register Secretary David Haley asks -

We recently had a query about a Dellow with the registration number KMB300 which is not listed on the Dellow Register. After some prolonged correspondence the enquirer managed to get some photographs scanned and e-mailed to us. It became immediately obvious from these photographs that it probably wasn't a Dellow.
But there are some odd looking Dellows around and before I write it off, I thought it would be a good idea to seek opinions. Could you post it on Classical Gas please?

Dave Haley

June's Thanks

THANK YOUThanks to all who sponsored me for Race For Life. Weather was not too hot and the atmosphere was great. I have raised just over £1000 pounds so far this year.If anyone would like to add to this my website is still open for another week.

www.raceforlifesponsorme.org/juneblakeley

Thanks yet again

June

 

Exeter Centenary

Have put all of the photos I took at Windout up on Picasa here   If you want higher resolution (9mp) let me know and if you want prints contact me for prices.

I am in the middle of uploading the video to youtube, it will appear on my channel, just search youtube for grahamwh.

Blue Hills Video

Some nice Blue Hills footage has appeared on Youtube recently, its well worth a look. You can find it here:

Blue Hills 1

Blue Hills 2

Blue Hills 3

Blue Hills 4

If the links don't work try here:

http://www.youtube.com/user/woodyyak

Ikley Trial

Like everyone else I spoke to i had a great day at the Ilkley trial, helped no doubt by considerably better weather than last year!

I have posted my photos here:-

http://hoits.smugmug.com/Classic-Trials/Ilkley-Trial-2010

and if you want to buy any photos try here

http://www.photoboxgallery.com/classictrials

I hope enjoy them, feedback is always appreciated.

Dave Cook

Ilkley Trial 2010

Quaife Warranty

From Carl Talbot

The Quaife 'Lifetime Guarantee ' is only for manufacturing defects ,NOT wear and tear and general abuse !!!

See attachment

Attachment: 20100518083613499.pdf

Message Board Etiquette

Hello everyone. We have a couple of really hot debates going with some strong feelings expressed. Its all been clean and fair so far but as these debates continue a reminder about etiquette on message boards such as this.

We are all entitled to our opinion.

Please, never let it get personal. By all means attack a post you don't agree with, but don't attack the poster, you might be running next to him/her at the next trial!

Michael

Should splitting Class 1 on Engine Capacity be considered. Just for fun lets have a pole

Is there merit to consider splitting Class 1 based on engine capacity?

Yes I think a Class 1 split based on engine capacity should be considerd

 

 27

No I think things should stay as they are.

 

 14

You can read some of the views here http://classicaltrials.multiply.com/journal/item/1389/Class_1

Remember this pole has no standing whatever. Its just for fun.

Will be closing the poll friday night (21 May)

Pole now closed. Thanks to everyone for participating.

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You can either send me a PM here or email mleete24@hotmail.com

Michael

Talk on the history of Dellows by the guru, Jim Harvey, at Alvechurch Village Hall

Start:	May 19, '10 7:45p
End:	May 19, '10 9:45p

http://www.alvechurch-village-society.org.uk/meetings.htm

Class 1

Hi, all, just a short message this time.

Does anyone else think Class 1 could be or should be split up in to engine size? How is a 2cv going to compete against a 2l? Most other forms of motor sport seem to split the class front engined front wheel drive, in to engine size, may get a few more 2cv`s doing it etc. I know engine size isn't everything in trails, but RWDs get split up in to there own class`s. 

Up to 1000cc, 1000cc to 1600cc, 1601cc and over??

Cheers Jason

SU carb on Fiat 2 litre twin cam

What size single carb should I fit to this engine for trials driving. I have an HIF 1 3/4 in the garage that could be fitted, but is it a bit small or will it do the job?

Liege for Sale

Click here for Details

Trials Cars at the Stoneleigh Kit Car Show

Anyone seen this Cannon?

Hi Michael

 

Enjoying Classical Gas as ever.

 

I'm trying to trace a 1953 Cannon, reg JSV 914, with a 1.3 crossflow that was up for sale a couple of years ago (Pioneer Automobiles - too pricey at just under £5k, then H&H Auctions and then another auction  - not sure if it sold). Pic attached.

Looks like a great bet for classic trails - so I'm wondering if it is has popped up on an event.

 

Best wishes

Mike Wood

 

Prestwick

Ayrshire

Tiff Needell wants to do the Ilkley Trial for 5th Gear

But is there anyone out there who is prepared to lend him and Jonny Smith a car?
If you are then contact me asap  e-mail simonwoodall@actc.org.uk

It doesn't matter what it is so long as (after last year's debacle) its a sensible trials car.

5th Gear Beetle on E-Bay

Have a look at:-
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-Classic-Trials-Beetle-5th-Gear-TV-programme_W0QQitemZ120559440347QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAutomobiles_UK?hash=item1c11e711db

An ideal starter car for someone.

Kyrle trial

Had a great day on Sunday in the Forest of Dean.  Thanks to the organisers for a great event.

My photos can be seen here:-

http://hoits.smugmug.com/Classic-Trials/Kyrle-Trial-2010

and copies purchased from here

http://www.photoboxgallery.com/3796

I hope you enjoy.

Dave Cook

 

Lands End Results - A Boards on Cutliffe Lane

Perhaps I had never understood this before but it appears if you failed below the A Boards you were penalised twice. Once for not reaching the A Boards and a second time for not getting to the end. Is this the ways its always been and I haven't noticed it before?

Race For Life

Hi all

I hope I am putting this in the correct place.

June will be running the Race For Life in aid of Cancer Research on 6/6/2010/ June enters this event in memory of her daughter, the mother of Alex who many of you will have met.If any of you are willing to sponser June for this event you can do so on a secure website the address of which follows www.raceforlifesponsorme.org/juneblakeley .

Thanks in anticipation

John June and Alex

6th Bovey Down single venue clubsport classic trial Sunday 25th April

Hello again.  The organising team for the 6th Windwhistle Motor Club single venue clubsport classic trial on Sunday 25th April in the woods at Bovey Down near Seaton Devon made a site visit to the venue on Saturday and all is looking good.  We have plenty of ideas to spice the event up a bit and make some changes so as there are a few places left and the closing date is this Saturday 17th April dont leave it too late to get your entry in.  Normans Hump and Clinton, 3 times, in the daylight, plus one or two wiggly ones in and out of the trees and may be the benefit of some mobile rainfall during the day is all adding up to a lot of fun in the trying out of different tyre pressures, restart techniques, throttle control, etc. Sid Vale Carnival Club catering tent on site all day and portaloo on site.  Entries to Anne Whellock 01460 53645.  anne.whellock@btconnect.com  Marshals volunteer please to Anna Robinson david@robinson2x.plus.com

FOR SALE Class 7 BAJA

Hi,
I have got a class 7 baja for sale. I have used the car for various events, one day and over nights. The car is very reliable and has always got us back with no problems.

It has got a 2.0ltr type 4 engine complete with a twin progressive webber carb.
It is 1969 so tax exempt
1 year MOT

The car is fully trials prepared and has lots of various parts with it. I would like it to go to another person involved in classic trials.

If you are interested please call for a full spec and information. I will be adding some photos shortly or i can send by email

 a lot of time has been put into the car and i am very disappointed to have to sell it

Liam 07545939269

Thanks

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Car 137 on Bishops Wood, Lands End Trial 2010.

I thought I'd post this rather nice clip here. Its car 137 being thrown up Bishops Wood by Brian Hampson.
I've put a few clips up on Youtube and will add more over the next week.
You'll find them here:

http://www.youtube.com/user/5uspectD3vice#grid/user/5B75526ECB5400D5

All clips were filmed by Jon Elliott.

Lands End 2010.avi

Some sections of 2010 Land's End

How was your Lands End?

I thought it was a tough one, challenging, fair but tough.

We experieced all sorts of weather. Sun on the way to Popham, a clear sky on the route to Bridgewater, some snow remaining under the hedges across Exmoor, persistent rain after lunch, clearing as we arrived at the finish.

We started the sections in good mood when we saw a generous restart box on Fellons Oak. It was pretty muddy though, especially the exit track, pointing to the conditions for the rest of the trial.

We were defeated by Rodneys Revenge and Cutliffe Lane. More momentum next time? No restarts on either Beggars or Daracott, be nice to know more about the thinking there as it left them pretty un-competitive.

Crackington, what a buzz and very knowledgable spectators. Blue Hills was a real sting in the tail. We saw quite a few failures on 1 and were delighted when we didn't join them. Suffered the indignity of the winch on 2 when I made a bad choice on pressures. The engine bogged down and I couln't get it back. Understand the bit after the restart was "challenging"

How was your Lands End ?

Michael

Edinburgh Trial Sections

Hello There,

The Edinburgh Trial Route Team are on the lookout for new sections. As you know from last years event we need some new hills. Can you help with any ideas?

Derbyshire is proving more and more difficult so we need to consider spreading our wings, perhaps considering Staffordshire and Yorkshire as well as our usual area. More radical ideas? Tell me them as well.

At this stage we can consider anything. Rights of Way, Private Land, Free, Paid For. If you have an idea call me on either 01332 832750 or 07860 559496.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Dean Partington

Building a Marlin?

Anyone considering building a marlin and looking for a donor car,may be interested in a tax exempt marina I stumbled across on ebay at the moment (cornish registered too I believe). Item number is 330415689624. Cheers Nick

Torbay Trial

Any news or results. How did everyone get on?

Been looking at some great photos by John Salter at http://johnsalter.multiply.com/photos/album/46

Interesting to see the class 8 deviation on Simms in Johns Photos

6th Bovey Down single venue clubsport classic trial Sunday 25th April

Regs and Entry form for the Windwhistle Motor Club single venue clubsport non championship classic trial in the woods at Bovey Down are available from  me anne.whellock@btconnect.com or give me a ring on 01460 53645.  Catering by Sid Vale Carnival Club, portaloo on site, no tyre pressure limits, 3 laps of the woods including Normans Hump and Clinton that you missed on the January Exeter Trial.  Great day out for trying different techniques.  Invited clubs are MCC, Holsworthy, Woolbridge, Taunton and Camel Vale or you can join Windwhistle for £9.50.  No competition licence required.  MOT required. 

Trials Prepared Ka for Sale

The engine was rebuilt with a Piper Fast Road Cam approximately 3000 miles ago. I have done 4 classic trials with 1 class 'O' award. It's on 14" alloys at the moment, also included a set of 4 roystyle wheels, with an excellent set of tyres (185"x13" M.X.V. Michelins). The sump guard and the petrol tank guard are removed at present- as they are lead weighted; but can be easily fitted. It has longer heavy duty front springs to increase ground clearance. But the bodywork has a few 'Trial scars!!' I am in the Saffron Walden area.

 

Tax and MOT until January 2011.

£900 ono

Reg Taylor
auab38@dsl.pipex.com
01799 527592

Lands end trial passenger

If you are  looking to passenger for the Lands End I am free Easter weekend my number is 07885553109 I have previous experience. David Malin

Lands end trial passenger

If you are  looking to passenger for the Lands End I am free Easter weekend my number is 07885553109 I have previous experience. David Malin

Lands end trial passenger

If you are  looking to passenger for the Lands End I am free Easter weekend my number is 07885553109 I have previous experience. David Malin

Photos of the Mehanics trial

 have added photos of the 2010 Mechanics tria to my smugmug site here:

http://hoits.smugmug.com/Classic-Trials/Mechanicstrial2010

and if you want to buy photos to my Photobox account here

http://www.photoboxgallery.com/3796

I hope that you enjoy them.

dave cook

 

Ian and Josh Moss won todays Mechanics Trial

Results are attached

Attachment: Mechanics Results 2010.pdf

More Photos of the March Hare

I have added my March Hare Photos to Smugmug, they can be found here:

http://hoits.smugmug.com/Classic-Trials/MarchHare2010

I have also put them onto Photobox if you want to buy any prints see them here:

http://www.photoboxgallery.com/3796

I hope you enjoy them.  Thanks to everyone for a smashing event.

Dave Cook

 

6th Bovey Down single venue clubsport classic trial Sunday 25th April

Hello.  The regs and entry form for the 6th Windwhistle Motor Club Bovey Down single venue clubsport classic trial are now available from me.  £25.00 entry fee - about £1.00 a section.  3 laps of the woods including Normans Hump and Clinton that you missed on the January Exeter Trial.  It's a non championship round so you can practice different tyre pressures, restart technique, throttle control, etc.  Catering by Sid Vale Carnival Club.  Portaloo on site.  Invited clubs are MCC, Camel Vale, Minehead, Holsworthy, Wooldbridge and Taunton or you can join Windwhistle for £9.50.  No competition  licence required.  MOT required.  No public roads used.  Give me a ring with any questions. 01460 53645 before 9.00 p.m. please.  Or if you'd like to marshal then contact Anna Robinson at david@robinson2x.plus.com

It's a good time of year to be in Devon and a great way to see the venue that you would normally visit during the night in the dark.

Anne Whellock, Windwhistle Motor Club, 6th Bovey Down Trial

MARCH HARE CLASSIC TRIAL PHOTOS

I took a whole load at Brick Hill from my Restart point - pics are at www.vwbug.co.uk 

Enjoy.

 

Know any motorcyclists?

 

Anybody know any of the trail riders stopped by BBNP Rangers on Sarn hellen that are being prosecuted??  The TRF are working on a defense but only have contact with a few of the 12 or 13 involved.

So if you know of anyone who is involved in a prosecution from BBNP get them to contact the TRF or GLASS execs as they are working together on a group defense.

Torbay Classic Trial Sunday March 21st

Been to  look at  some of the sections this afternoon. Unless we have a drought over the next 3 weeks it going to be a heck of a lot more slippery than back in Sept  .
We  have some wicked  deviations  for  class  8   and only one re-start line on Tipley  so if your in class 3  burn baby burn  !!!!!
You all missed having a go at Simms  back in Jan,   so  come on down to  Devon  on Sunday  March  21st  and  have some fun.  Start venue very easy to get to  right beside M5.
I  never thought i say this but thank goodness for the four wheel drive brigade!  they really use Simms a lot these days  and a combination of four wheels digging  and  continuous frosts this winter,  some of the dreaded concrete is beginning to lift........ 

Falcon MC Trial at Mile Tree Farm near Leighton Buzzard

Start:

Mar 28, '10

More info at http://classicaltrials.multiply.com/journal/item/1359/Trial_at_Mile_Tree_farm_near_Leighton_Buzzard_on_28_March

Trial at Mile Tree farm near Leighton Buzzard on 28 March

Falcons finest, the dynamic Duo of Michael Leete and Dave Maitland, are organising this Clubsport event. It's at Mile Tree Farm this year Click Here for a report and pictures of the last Mile Tree Farm Trial.

No championships, no competition licence, this one is for fun. I had a look at the venue during the week and it looks good. The issues getting in and out of the gate have been resolved. The ruts have been filled in with hardcore.

Any info you require you can email me on mleete24@hotmail.com

The regs should be attached to this post or you can Click Here to Download the regs.

Michael

Attachment: MileTreeFarm2010regs.pdf

Kevin Barnes Northern Trial 2010 Liege

Northern Trial 2010 Kevin Barnes Liege

Northern Trial 2010

Northern Trial 2010 Section: Black hole

Message Board will be down for a few hours today (Friday 19th)

Just tolet you know the Message Board won't be available for a while this afternoon/evening as it needs some maintenance.

Interesting MG book on EBay including a chapter on Trials Preperation

Click Here to Goto the EBay Listing

THE COMPLETE MG WORKSHOP AND TUNING MANUAL by W.E. Blower

COMPLETE TUNING AND MAINTENANCE FOR ALL MODELS

"The purpose of this book is to help all M.G. enthusiasts, whether they own the first 'M' type Midget of the 1929 era or are fortunate to own the latest 'TD' model."

1954 edition by Motor Racing Publications

Models covered include M, D, F, J, P, L, N, KN, K, TA, TB, TC, 1 1/2, 2, 2.6.

Chapters include 'Superchargers' and 'Special Tuning for Trials Work.'

Message to Austinracing

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How was your Northern Trial

We had a grand time. Went up mid week to take in the sights and really enjoyed the event itself. I know the organisers were disapointed to loose quite a few sections through a combination of forestry operations and the weather. Personally I didn't think this detracted to much from the event apart from there being quite a few sections where you had to reverse back down if you failed. We were an early number and didn't experience any delay but reversing time could have affected those towards the back.

I enjoyed the sections, especially coming out the top of Sandale under my own power!  Unlike my last Northern I didn't commit any howlers this year so no 11's or 12's, nor did I hit any trees this time. Big shout out to Thomas Aldrian who was marshalling on Ladyside and helped keep that slate clean when I nealy backed into one and had to be pushed off. Sorry about the mud on your new jacket Thomas! Perhaps I picked up 10 or so marks during the day. We will see when the results come out.

I understand Big Cockup was canceled  and a little bird tells me that if it wasn't for this Dean Partington would have picked up an 11 after an aerial maneuver!

Super trialling weather, muddy underneath on a cold clear day allowing us from down south to experience those wonderful views.

How was your Northern Trial?

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Cotswold Clouds Photos

Had a great day in the Cotswolds on Sunday.  I have added lots of Photos to my Smugmug site, hopefully I'll addd a few more captions when I get the results.

Pictures can be viewed here:-

http://hoits.smugmug.com/Classic-Trials/Clouds-2010

I hope you enjoy them.  As usual I can provide better quality copies via e'mail. 

Dave Cook

 

 

 

time is running out

hi all just to let you know that  holsworthys chairmans trial closure date is very soon so if your thinking about doing get on and enter as we all look forward to seeing you .as you may know  we cater for 2,3 and four wheels, have about fourty road miles with 22 sections for bikes and 18 for cars. start,mid trial and finish is at the fabulous bradworthy transport museum and camping  there [canvas or hard top] highly encouraged.make a weekend of it and vist the museum on the saturday. sections should be in fine form ,have been out today to about ten of them and wish i could enter myself.entry list is good at present and we are running a reserve list   so  enter  and you might get a run.plus if you are entered and can't make it let us know asap.entry forms[contact details etc] downloadable from ACTC website.off tomorrow helping with one of approx 5 new sections but i'll leave you with this thought ;;; two irish puftas one is called gerald fitz patrick and the other is called....................... to find out see you sunday 21 feb on the chairmans. cheers for now arnie

Fancy a Roll Cage for your Escort?

Carl Talbot thought someone might be interested in this link

Trials car for sale

My class 3 BMW is for sale. It's on e-bay here-

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120526695837&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

If anyone wants any more information or to make silly offers contact me 0751 3544783.

First Edition of More Wheelspin on EBay

Click Here

liege for sale

I have decided to sell my unfinished liege. It is to a rolling chassis with the body loosely fitted. For further info please call any of the following numbers:

home 01684 891097

work 01684 572690

mob 07862216171

or email to      lesterstenson@yahoo.com

cheers lester

Lands End 09 Article in Motorsport News

Has anyone seen it or got a copy?

My Clee Hills Trial

We had a great day in the Beetle. I thought the weather was ideal. Quite a bit of mud on a dry day. Super.

Highlights of our day were getting smoothly around the hairpin at Ippikins Rock for a clean, unlike the last two years when we went a bit mad and understeered into the bank. We were also thrilled to clean two of the Priots Holt sections which we knew quite well having marshaled them during our sabbatical.

Loved the "new" Castle Hill section. Lets hope that went well with the locals and can be a feature of the event for the future (I still miss Hungerdord). For those that weren't there its very reminiscent of Axe on The Cotswold Clouds. Long and in a deep gully. OK its not a result deciding stopper but its very enjoyable.

Us lower class mortals were allowed into Strefford Woods this year. We cleaned the first of our sections, failed the second and used one of the higher class sections as the escape road including the gunge pit. Well done those marshals.

Negatives. Well I missed the track from Alez Oop to Priots Holt and I didn't like the regularity test. IMHO mental arithmetic shouldn't play a part in the results of a trial.

In summary. Well done Adrian, Graham, Pat and everyone else on the team for a super day.

How was your Clee Hills Trial?

Michael

Stenor on EBay

Click Here

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Welcome to James Wood = Lovejoy87

James is looking for a Trials Car

Northern Classic Trial

With just over 4 weeks to go, preperations are well advanced for the Northern despite the widest variety of weather seen for years doing its best to cause problems. No chance! We are Fell Side and this is the Northern. Enough said. Can I ask that anyone who received an award on the 2008 Northern, which is due to be returned, take it  to the Clee and hand over to Fred Mills or Derek Reynolds. Alternatively please bring it along to the Northern or pass on to someone else to hand over. It would help if you could let me know what you will be doing by sending me a message at mykepocock@yahoo.co.uk

Look forward to seeing many of you on the 13th February.

Myke 

Save Spa Francorchamps Circuit

Spa Circuit is threatened by local residents who want it closed due to the noise of racing.

A group of local supporters of the circuit have a web site with a petition  that you can sign and with news about the threat to this historic circuit.

http://www.defendonsfrancorchamps.be

If you want to support the continuing of racing at Spa, please sign the petition and circulate the website details.

Regards

David Jackson

 

Trials Marlin For Sale on EBay

Click Here to goto the EBay Page

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PASSENGER REQUIRED

hi I am fairly new to the trials scene having only done a few PCT'S,now want to do some classic trials in my Liege.I have no regular passenger,so a bit stumped as to what I enter if you feel like a go or know of someone let me know.

Thanks

Phil

Welcome to Philip Hyde = hydee56

Pining for the lost Exeter?

Then why not enter the Clee Hills?    We have a few places left and can promise a great day out in beautiful Shropshire.   Much work has been done over the year in reducing the worst ruts (Yorkshire Dutton drivers please note) and reducing the mud hole in Strefford Wood.
You can enter online at http://www.shelsley-walsh.co.uk/events/content.asp?ms=21&ei=107 or just print the forms from there. 
Come and have some fun..... 

Falcon MC Brickhill Trial

Start:

Feb 14, '10

Regs at http://tinyurl.com/yljgxrm

Falcon MC March Hare Trial

Start:

Mar 7, '10

Regs at http://tinyurl.com/marchHare

Latest Entry List at http://www.marchhare.info/98759.html

Last years event reported at http://www.classictrials.co.uk/Gas0903MarchHare.htm

Want to cancel your Trecarn Room & Dinner?

Pete & Shani Adams weren't going to the do originally, but would now like to.
If you want to sell your room and dinner tickets try them on  shani@ventiford.com

Exeter is Cancelled

Not heard directly from the organisers but I understand the MCC have cancelled the Exeter

Rob Clough's Old Buggy

Does anybody know the whereabouts of my old buggy? The ex Dean Vowden car that I used around 1990/91.

Exeter Hotel Room

We have decided not to drive down from Aberdeen for the trial. A twin room at the Trecarn available. Contact Robin Barlow.

Good luck to all those who manage to start.

A Question from across the pond about MG PA/PB JB 6157 "Leonidis"

I have received this Email from Tim Considine. Can we help?

"I have happily 'stumbled onto' your site whilst searching the Internet for Lewis Welch.  I'm a writer, a contributing editor for the U.S. magazine Road & Track, but now doing a non-R&T-related story for the Collier Museum in Florida.  I'm writing a history of one of their cars, MG PA/PB JB 6157 (chassis number 1667), one of the three MGs (#57) run under Captain Eyston at Le Mans in 1935 by an all-women's team of drivers and later bought, crashed on the road, rebodied and driven in the States by Miles Collier, who also drove it at Le Mans with Lewis Welch in '1939 (Collier is sometimes confused with the Brit Michael Collier in records). 

Specifically, what I'm looking for is any information about whether the car was driven competitively by anyone prior to Le Mans and if so, by whom, where and to what effect.  Was it tested at Brooklands before Le Mans or run in any trials, etc?  Also, after Le Mans, the car was repainted in the colors of Cream Cracker and The Three Musketeers and allegedly driven in trials.  But I can find no records over here in 'the colonies' of these competitions.  Again, it would be great to know if that particular car were run and where, under what number and by whom.

Welch was one of the prominent Three Musketeers, I gather.  I wonder if he ever drove it before it was sold to Miles Collier in October, 1935  The Musketeers also experimented with Marshall superchargers in '35, apparently to great benefit.  Again, I wonder if 6157 ever had a blower in competition, as it was delivered to Collier with one - at his request, it's written here, but who knows.

Any light that could be thrown on these questions or contact information for someone who might know would be very much appreciated, as this kind of detail from so far back is very hard to come by here, particularly for such an esoteric form of the sport as trials. 

Regardless, congratulations on your website.  What a treasure."

Stuff

Exeter Trial

For the latest news, please see the MCC website at http://www.themotorcyclingclub.org.uk/

David Malin is available to passenger on the Exeter

If anyone is looking for a last minute passenger for the exeter I have found I now have time off from work. If you are stuck then give me a ring on 07885553109 Dave Malin.

Joining Classical Gas

When you sign up please set your user ID as ChristiannameSurname eg MichaelLeete. If thats already in use then use a number after it. Eg MichaelLeete7. Saves me a lot of agro and you will get in quicker.

This is a real names group so if you don't use yours as your user ID we add you to the table "Key to User ID's" which you can access via the Links section. If we don't know your real name you can't join us.

Signing up is a two stage process. 1) Join up to Multiply 2) Become a member of the Classical Gas group

If you don't use your real name as your user ID then you must let Michael the Manager know your real name and email address.

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If you are not a regular trialler then we also need to know your interest in trialling.

Your real name will then be published in our Key to User ID's at http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=pvPe9BJppzYv7jLji-oD3fw&output=html

It's a long shot, but...

In my "local" there's a blown up photo of the outside of the pub from what appears to be pre-war times. Nothing remarkable about that except there's a large number of people, cars, bikes and sidecars around and a large banner proclaiming "FINISH".

Looking more closely at the banner there's a logo that looks to have the words "Motor Cycling" on it. I thought it might be the MCC but hunting around the net, the closest thing I can find to the script / font used on the banner looks to be from Motor Cycling magazine - see http://www.dropbears.com/c/classicmemories/gallery/motorcycling_1900-1949/index.htm

Anyone any ideas of the event? The pub is The George in the Tree and the town is Balsall Common.

Next time I'm passing with a camera I'll get a photo.

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