Changes in 2012 Blue Book

As a former business colleague once said "I remain confused but after this clarification my confusion is at a higher level". Now I think I know what this was meant to say but I am not sure if this says it.

Red is new. Strikeout is removed from old.

9.4. Vehicles may not be fitted with torque biasing

differentials in full and free operation between the

driving wheels (It is not Permitted to fit any form of

differential that was originally offered by its

manufacturer as torque biasing, whether fitted in

modified form or not) unless:

9.4.1. A differential was not fitted by the manufacturer

9.4.2. The vehicle is restricted to running in a

nominated Class.

9.4.3 It is not Permitted to fit any form of

differential that was originally offered by its

manufacturer as torque biasing, whether fitted in

modified form or not

10.12.4. Cars in Class 1 may fit replacement

differentials, crown wheels and pinions provided the

differential action remains free operating

2012 Blue Book is available at http://www.msauk.org/site/cms/contentCategoryView.asp?category=609

Allen Trial

Having decided to concentrate on PCT's up to the Exeter we marshalled on this years Allen.

Our group of three was allocated to Chimney in The lakeside complex where we were welcomed and well looked after by Colin Biles. With alternate routes for different classes I was directing traffic at the fork, moving the tape according to instructions radioed from the start. Although I have been to this complex before I hadn't realised it was an old coal mine. The chimney, still visible amongst the trees, was part of the winding engine and the mounds are slag heaps.

Most of the first half of the entry failed, whichever route they took. Carl Talbot was a notable exception on the 1-6 route, going clean while most under steered into the trees. It was strange but as the afternoon went on we got more clears here, although it became more and more slippery.

Classes 7 & 8 went up Pete Harts new bank http://youtu.be/qlnGdJ5tY58 which as you can see took a lot of work to create. We only had three cleans, all in class 8 after a restart. Dean Partington, Charlie Shopland and Dean Yarranton. Unfortunately this route had to be cancelled towards the end after a couple of incidents of cars ending up in the trees but I'm sure Pete and his team will sort this for next year.

How was your Allen Trial?

Michael

Camel Trial rooms

Traelodge Roche (1 mile from the start) is currently offering rooms on the Saturday night for just £12.50

Dave H's new Wheelspin challenger

http://www.pistonheads.com/news/default.asp?storyId=24703

Marlin Parts

Dont know if these are any good to any Marlin owners but as they are in Carlisle and so am I, if I can be of any use please contact me.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280768757510&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:GB:1123

Alternative Trials Car???

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120802933473&clk_rvr_id=280039005191

Allen Trial

Hi All

A little insight of what's coming for those who have entered or are about to, still places available entries close on the 13th.

Cheers

Pete

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlnGdJ5tY58