Wednesday, 17 December 2003

BMW 318i for sale

I have the aforementioned car for sale. I had it in my mind to use it for trials, but
only got so far and then bought an Arkley to use instead. It has 5 months Tax and 11 months MOT. The front bumper has been removed and the indicators and number plate relocated. It has a brand new kenlowe fan fitted with sensor and adjustable cut-out. It also has a new K&N filter fitted (merely to remove weight from the front of the car as I doubt it increases performance much and the original airbox is heavy.) It is a 2 door model with wind up windows so is pretty much the lightest E30 shell in the range. It is a 1987 model and is very sound. It looks as if someone previous to me has had some new panels fitted at the front. I am open to offers. Give me a ring on 01453 833265 after 8.00 pm evenings.

Tuesday, 16 December 2003

Murray's March Hare 2000


Burning off the top restart of the final hill "Nortonstreet Lane"

Sunday, 14 December 2003

ACTC Championship Winners

Just seen that Roger Bricknell, Dave Haizelden and Giles Greenslade were the winners. Is Roger or Dave the Wheelspin champion? as they both had 61 points after the non-counters were deducted.
 
Michael

Thursday, 11 December 2003

DEFRA Consultation on Rights of Way

Some of you may have seen a small item in this week's newspapers referring to Alun Michael "getting tough with vehicles on rights of way". This refers to the issue of a DEFRA Consultation document entitled "Use of mechanically propelled vehicles on Rights of Way". This has potentially serious implications for our sport on the few off-road tracks which are currently recorded on the Definitive Maps as RUPPS but which users believe should be recorded as BOATS. If you don't know what I'm talking about, please see the rights of way section of my website at http://www.wheelspin.org.uk. I have the consultation document and will be responding on behalf of ACTC after talking to our friends at LARA, the TRF, and the Byways and Bridleways Trust Council. I'll keep you all posted as and when appropriate.
 
Andrew

Friday, 5 December 2003

Clee Hills Trial 2004

Just a warning to those of you who have been a little slow in getting your entries in.
Entries are now up to the 70 mark, so there are only a few left.    All classes are well represented, but a few more Class 3's would be nice.
Get That Entry Form posted NOW

Monday, 1 December 2003

My Allen Trial

It was super to have real trialling conditions agai, making the hills on good form. I thought the start venue was great. Lets hope we didn't disturb the residents of Donton to much! I managed to get of the re-start at Bitton Lane OK which I don't always. And we got up Guys Hill as well. OK we didn't have a restart but we didn't get up last year. The class eights had it tough. We saw a few of them really try. I gave Dudley's effort 11/10!
 
The halfway lunch break came quickly, but then we realised it wasn't halfway, good planning to get it in before the rain!
 
I thought Burledge was great this year. We nearly got up as well but not quite. It could be done though as we saw both Phillip Mitchell and Giles Greenslade go clean. Talking of Giles. He was on tenderhooks all day with his ACTC battle with David Heale
 
It started to rain about now but didn't have any difficulties until Birch Hill. It was a long way to get to this hill but I think its really worth it. The clay pit was really on form, we gave it everything but came to a stop sweating and exhausted at about the four.
 
We enjoyed John Walker in the dark. I thought it was smoother and Mike thought it was rougher.
 
We signed off at about 5.15 and headed for home stratight away. The M4 was as horrendous as ever and I didn't arrive home until gone 9.30 pm.
 
A good day. (I wonder if Giles won?). How was your Allen Trial?
 
Michael