The Sporting Motorcyclist (December 2018)

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December 2018

Enduro, Grasstrack, Motocross, Road Racing, Speedway, Sprinting and Trials news

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Editor

(Southern Centre) John Bramall

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Editor

(South Midland Centre) Bob Twigg

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DECEMBER 2018 VOL. 18 ISSUE 12 PUBLISHED ON THE 1ST OF EACH MONTH

All material for TSM should reach the editor by the tenth day of the month preceding publication.

FROM THE EDITOR'S CHAIR n By Bob Twigg

Trials in the winter, grass track and "scrambles" in the summer! That was the format when us "old codgers" started our motorcycle "careers".

Now trials carry on throughout the Summer and the racers season slows down (that sounds daft). We used to enjoy helping out at grass tracks and scrambles in the summer. Long before everyone on the organising side had to have a licence or a piece of paper saying they were capable of doing it. Of course the "legal eagles" have forced a lot on us, some of it for our protection. Attitudes today about blaming someone else when things go wrong seem to be on the increase.

I heard some while ago of a chap who bought a motocross bike and all the riding gear to go with it, then first time out at a practice track fell off and tried to sue the owners claiming that they should not have let him do it . Doh‌.. Not saying like most of us do, "oh dear what a foolish person I am ". I suppose that it takes all sorts of people to make up this wonderful world!

Some years ago I remember seeing in MCN (or was it Motor Cycling) a series of jokes about our sport. A big posh looking chap in tweeds and plus fours looking at a scrambles bike, obviously the boss, and saying "this is the new road racer is it"? The bike had knobbly tyres and was dripping with mud, it was about the time of the terminal decline of the British motorbike industry. The chaps in the competition departments did their stuff and were keen to make things a success, the drawback was at the top with little investment and bosses that were half hearted and ignorant of what the motorbike people wanted. Who remembers Dick Mann winning at Daytona on a BSA? The factory should have immediately made Dick Mann replicas, I`m sure they would have sold well worldwide.

Investment in Japan for the bike makers came from many sources and though at first there were comments about how long they would last etc.. They swamped the world with superb machines. Having said all that I appreciate the work done by the pre 65 trials folk who update the British bikes and the "racers" on and off road who improve and impress with their British bikes. Oh dear, more of my "all our yesterdays "!

I am at the moment reading the autobiography of Guy Martin, if you see it get it, it is a fantastic read and great for motorcycling.

Have a lovely Christmas and a very Happy New Year, I hope to see more contributors and readers in 2019!Â

Cover Photo: Rob Howard Photo by: awsportsphoto@gmail.com

Contributions in this issue: Bob Twigg, Chris Fletcher, Mike Wiseman, Hayley Bell, Bob Brown, Dave Blanchard, Richard Thomas, Neil Emmott, John Sapsard, Mick Auger, Liam Seamer, John Eckhart, Alan Dudley, Fraser Law, Alan Turner, Peter Burrell, Rob Fleet, John Bramall, Tom Grimshaw, Alan Critcher.

Would you like to contribute? Please send to the editor, contact details on page 3,

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Centres Officials

Chairmen South Eastern: Roger Brown Tel: 01273 563931

Official News

Southern Centre Meeting Minutes 6

Enduro

93rd Wild & Woolly Scramble

Motocross

Tom's Racing Diary

25 41

Road Racing

Costello: The First Female TT Riders Association President 5 Women Riders World Relay 10

Speedway

Kent Kings Speedway

Sprinting

Straight Talking Reminiscences

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Trials

S Centre Trials Championship 7 Thunderbolt and Lightning - Very Very Frightening! 11 The Dick Dickenson Trial 2018 12 Fantastic Finish 16 SE Star Group Championship 19 TVTC Group Championship 19 NKTC Aggregate 2018 20 SM Meteor Group Trials Champs 21 Pete Simmonds Trial 22 South Eastern Trials Calendar 2019 32 Trials South East Annual Meeting 33 Practice Day Fun 42

South Midland: John Coles Tel: 01865 361735 Southern: Bob Hewson Tel: 023 9259 2919

Secretaries South Eastern: Peter Burrell Tel: 020 8300 5572 40 Annandale Road, Sidcup, Kent, DA15 8EL email: pj.burrell@btintternet.com South Midland: Terry Golds Tel: 01582 455714 Mobile: 07747 855264 21 Buckingham Drive, Stopsley, Luton, Beds, LU2 9RA email: terrylgolds@ntlworld.com Southern: Chris Fletcher Mobile: 07443048362 1 Fairclose, Whitchurch, Hampshire, RG28 7AN email: chris-fletcher@tiscali.co.uk

Permit Secretaries South Eastern: Inquiries to Peter Burrell South Midland: Ian Reynolds Tel: 0208 9079856 Mobile: 07803766314 186 Regal Way, Harrow Middlesex, HA3 0SQ email: reynolds.russell@virgin.net Southern: Claire Ballard Tel: 0118 981 2595 26 Droxford Crescent, Tadley, Hampshire, RG26 3BA email: ballardclaire@hotmail.com

Benevolent Fund Representatives South Midland: Dave Porter Tel: 01582 651189 22 Belper Road, Luton, Beds, LU4 8RG Southern: Terry Graves Tel: 02380 643503 13 Locksley Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 5DX South Eastern: Hazel Collins Tel: 01189 421534 14 Brookside, Calcot, West Berks, RG31 7PJ

Regulations Trials

Rights of Way Officers

Gravesend Eagles, 9th December Witley, 9th December Farnham Royal, 16th December Ringwood, 30th December Thames, 30th December Waltham Chase, 31st December Hillingdon & Uxbridge, 26th Dec Nene Valley, 6th January Bexleyheath, 13th January Kingston, 13th January Wycombe, 13th January Sidcup, 20th January Sittingbourne, 3rd February Entry Forms

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9, 15, 31, 37, 45

South Eastern (Sussex): Bevis Billingham Tel: 01243 585128 182 Elmer Road, Middleton on Sea, Bognor Regis, PO22 6JA South Eastern (Kent): Steve Neville Tel: 01797 458939 26 Donsmead Drive, Northiam, TN31 6EQ South Midland: Chris Hurworth Tel: 01494 446198 23 Cambridge Crescent, Totteridge, High Wycombe, HP13 7NE Southern: Martin Down Tel: 01264 365084 18 Barcelona Close, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1JQ. email: martin.down1@gmail.com

Costello: The First Female TT Riders Association President

presidency from Richard ‘Milky’ Quayle who is one of only three Manxmen to have won a TT. The association works tirelessly to help TT racers and their families when they encounter hardship but because confidentiality is paramount, their work can often go unnoticed.

She said: "I’m honoured to become the first female to become the president of the TTRA. They are a fantastic charity and one that needs to be better recognised for all they do for TT riders and their families.

"As president, one of my goals will be to help raise their profile and therefore help even more people. I’m sure that their Friends of the TTRA could easily grow stronger - the TT event itself has such a huge and passionate following that in 2009 in recognition of her QQ By Bob Twigg I’m sure more fans would career as one of Britain’s leading MARIA COSTELLO MBE was want to be involved in what female racers, follows in the unveiled as the first female footsteps of a host of big name the TTRA do."I’m incredible president of the TT Riders excited to be the first woman Association in its 66-year history. stars of the sport, including to have this role, and cannot more than 40 world champions The Northamptonshire wait to get started." and racers with more than motorcycle racer was handed Non-racers can help the 145 TT wins between them. the chain of office at the association by joining Friends

Freddie Frith was the first association’s annual luncheon of the TTRA. Details from president, while Charles which follows the TTRA Frances Thorp 01624 843695, Mortimer, John Surtees MBE, annual general meeting.

07624 402505 or email at Joey Dunlop OBE and Nick at the National Motorcycle Jefferies are among the previous francesthorp@manx.net.

Museum in Birmingham.

Maria, who was made an MBE holders of the prestigious role. Maria will assume the

New Subscription Rates Due to a number of increased costs outside our control it will be necessary to increase subscription rates with effect from 1st January 2019. The new subscription rates will be £25 2nd class post and £28 1st class post.

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Centre President, Mr Barry New, welcomed everyone to the meeting.

APOLOGIES FOR NONATTENDANCE Received from Miss Ballard, Mrs Boden, Messrs Gover and Graves.

SOUTHERN CENTRE MEETING MINUTES Thursday 1st November 2018

Minutes of the tenth Meeting of the Southern Centre Board for the 2018 Session, held on Thursday 4th October 2018 were received and accepted as a true record.

Mr Bob Hewson, Centre Chairman ,took the Chair.

MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES a) The Centre was represented at Mr Earle’s funeral.

Arrangements are needed to retrieve Centre Awards files; b) Dorset Enduro is a Recognised Promoter, NOT a Southern Centre Club. Recognised Promoters receive their Permits from the ACU. The Centre has no control over their event dates, although sometimes is advised in advance; c) Trials Clerk of the Course Seminar: Mr New has spoken to Mr Steve Moore, who is prepared to present a Seminar. Clubs will be advised when a date and venue have been arranged. 15 Licences need renewal for 2019.

ATTENDANCE The Book was circulated and returned with 16 signatures - 8 Officers (representing 13 posts) and 11 Delegates (representing 7 Clubs).

CORRESPONDENCE From the ACU: a) Technical and Moto Cross Seminars: Eastern Centre and South Midland Centres both on 6

Saturday 19th January; b) “Stop List” of suspended ACU Licences/ Registrations circulated to Clubs and will be updated periodically; c) Grass Track Open Forum; Sun 18th November at Rugby.

ACU AFFILIATIONS To date, 15 Clubs have renewed, out of 39 expected.

Some may have paid on line to the ACU. Reminders will be issued. Clubs will not have access to the top secret codes needed to authorise ACU licences/ registrations until Affiliation has been renewed.

ACU NATIONAL COUNCIL REPORT Mr New reported: a) Chairmen and Secretaries’ Meeting on Saturday 6th October: Minutes have been received. Main points: Permits: The £25 per Permit Rebate will not continue after 2018; Insurance: 2019 Premiums are to be confirmed.

It is hoped to continue 2018 rates for the first three months of 2019; Competition Licences: 2019 fees - Adults and Youths over 13 years - £52; Youths under 13 years - £30; Loans to Clubs: Still available; Medical Services at Events: Must be CQC Registered and have access to Hospital; Next Meeting: Saturday 9th February 2020; b) Messrs New, Hewson and Fletcher hope to attend National Council on Saturday 24th November. The Agenda is awaited but nominations for election have been advised. It was agreed to vote: Directors: Messrs Humphrey and Summers; Moto Cross: Mr McAuley; Track Race: Messrs Staff and Hurry; Trials/Enduros: Messrs Collins and Rapley.

SUB-COMMITTEE REPORTS Trials a) Mr Wiseman reported good progress with the 2019 Trials Calendar and allocation of Centre Championship Rounds.

Draft Calendars will be issued to Clubs for comment; b) Mr Johns gave an update on Centre Academy Training days, well received and supported. He was also keen to encourage interest in Centre Championships Rounds as prestige events and suggested that Championship Rounds avoid the ACU Normandale Series (over 40’s) as local riders are keen to enter these events.

Grass Track The Sub-Committee was not represented. Mr Munday reported that the Wimborne Whoppa ran on Sunday 21st October - a very successful event with good racing and good public attendance.

Unfortunately, Danebury GTRC’s meeting on Sunday 14th October was rained off and no alternative date could be found.

THE SPORTING MOTORCYCLIST REPORT Mr Bramall reported that November issues, 52 pages, have been sent out.

Subscriptions increase from January 2019 - £25, 2nd Class Post and £28 1st Class Post - the first increase for several years.

SOUTHERN CENTRE CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR 2019 a) Thanks were extended to Mr Wiseman for collating Trials dates submitted by Centre Clubs and negotiating changes to avoid clashes, particularly as regards Championship Rounds; b) As regards “Non Trial” events,

a number of Organisers have not submitted their proposals; c) A Draft Calendar for all disciplines will be circulated to Clubs for approval at the December Board meeting.

The date and venue for the twelfth and annual meeting of

the Southern Centre Board for the 2018 Session was confirmed as Thursday 6th December 2018 at Southampton & DMCC HQ, Cranbury Centre, Cranbury Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 5HT commencing at 20.00hrs.

Southern Centre Trials Championship

QQ By Mike Wiseman

Expert Total Rob Howard 141 Brian Francis 93 Kevin Nolan 54 Chris Stay 40 Ben Skinner 38 Rob Smith 31 Clubman James Stay Mark Owen Simon Rye Shaun Francis Jos Wright Mick Marshall James Parker Dean Skerratt Roger Johns Tony Chalk Luke Williams Andy Gates Alex Taylor Mark Elms Reynard Norris Dale Francis Peter Penton Mark Shipp Derek Francis James Brown Stuart Belcher Rob Hoyles Tim Owen Miles Carruthers Wayne Vincent John Dismore Dave Penfold

127 106 81 64 55 52 44 41 37 37 36 35 34 34 33 31 27 26 25 24 21 20 19 19 19 18 14

David Bathe Martin Medcraff

13 13

Novice Shamus Doohan Robert Baker Dan Flux Chris Neville Ian Newcombe Trevor Gatrell Tim Owen Richard Gamblin Lance Rustell Bob Hampton Andy Somerton Andrew Gatrell Robert Herzberg Simon Watmore David Brawn Paul Jay Daniel Warwick John Read Chris Guppy

98 92 74 72 63 63 58 44 43 33 32 29 28 24 20 20 20 20 20

Pre 65 C Geoff Herbert Neil Clarke Andrew Hardy M Blackmore Richard Miles Darren Phypers

40 38 35 20 19 19

Twin Shock C Michael Jarrett Matthew McDonald Tim Wheeler Geoff Muston Tony Billingham Geoff Herbert

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ANY OTHER BUSINESS Annual General Meeting, Thursday 17th January 2019: Nomination forms for Centre Officers are being circulated to Clubs for return by 3rd January 2019.

Meeting closed 21.55 hrs.Â

Gary Tarrant Bob Hampton Kevin Downer Paul Brown Elliott Tickner Geoff Guy Thomas Blackmore

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Youth B Johnathan Bathe Finley Belcher Oli Gray Bailey Tidbury Jack Somerton Zak Whalen Jazz Hammond Alex Davies Joe Snelling Max Agar Morgan Watmore Reece Talbot

52 40 39 39 37 37 20 20 19 18 17 16

Youth C Harvey Wilkinson Toby Brawn Izzy Watmore Alfie Haydon Holly Boys-Guest George Chilman

40 40 20 19 18 17

Youth D Adam Kilbey Aaron Sellway Dan Locke David James Rory Bennett Lewis Sellway Dylan Springall

37 20 20 20 19 19 18

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GRAVESEND EAGLES MCC LTD (272)

TRIAL

Restricted to ACU licence holders who are members of clubs in the ACU SE North Kent Trials Combine

THAMESIDE CUP TRIAL

Restricted

54796

Championship Round of the NKTC Jacksons Wood, Haymans Hill, Horsmonden, Kent, TN12 8BJ

Sunday 9th December, 2018 Start: 10:30 OFFICIALS

Clerk of the Course: Shaun Wallis (1101) Secretary of the Meeting: Mr Roger Thompson, 48, Cherrywood Drive, Northfleet, Kent, DA11 8PL Tel. No. (01474) 324187 / (07930) 254087 Email: rogersthompson@yahoo.co.uk

ONLINE ENTRY AVAILABLE members.acu.org.uk

SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS JURISDICTION: Held under the National Sporting Code, Environmental Code and Standing TRIAL Regulations of the A.C.U., Trial Regulations of the organising Centre, these Supplementary Regulations and any final instructions that may be issued.

MEDICATION: It is your responsibility to declare at signing on if you are taking any drugs, you may be tested.

CHILD PROTECTION: The Secretary of the Meeting is the point of contact (National Sporting Code 6.16).

ENTRIES: Having entered the event, if you become a non starter you must explain your absence to the promoting club. Failure to do so is a breach of the Rules. All entrants must show their club membership and ACU affiliation card when signing on at the event and state the number on the entry form. No Card = No Ride.

ENTRY DETAILS: Open: 1st November Close: 3rd December at 9 pm Fees: Solo: £15 Youth: £10 Entry on the day: £20 Cheques and postal orders made payable to: Gravesend Eagles MCC Ltd. Send to Secretary of the Meeting.

Send 2 stamped addressed envelope(s) (11 x 22cm) with entry.

COURSE: 3 or 4 laps of 10 or 13 sections without roadwork. 4 routes.

CLASSES: A - Expert, B - Expert B, C - Inter, D - Inter B, E - Novice, F - Over 40 Blue, G - Over 50 Red, H - Twinshock Blue, I - Pre67 / Twinshock, J - Youth Expert, K - Youth Inter, L - Youth Novice, M - Adult Sportsman / Beginners (Yellow Route), N - Youth Sportsman / Beginners (Yellow Route) AWARDS: Subject to 6 finishers in class.

GENERAL: Marking as per TSR 22B Non-Stop. Any rider wishing to ride out of class must notify the Secretary of the Meeting prior to the event.

This is a round of the Adult / Youth Sportsman Championship on the Yellow route. On- line or Postal entries accepted.

WITLEY & DMCC (315)

Restricted to ACU licence holders who are members of ACU SE, Thames Valley Trials Combine

REG BOWKER TRIAL

TRIAL Restricted

53967

Round of Thames Valley Trials Combine Warren Heath, Blackbushe, Surrey

Sunday 9th December, 2018 Start: 10:30 OFFICIALS

Clerk of the Course: Neil Bowker (4376) Secretary of the Meeting: Amanda Bowker, Witley & DMCC, Compton Club, Spiceall, Compton, Surrey, GU3 1JQ Tel. No. (07713) 505339

SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS JURISDICTION: Held under the National Sporting Code, Environmental Code and Standing TRIAL Regulations of the A.C.U., Trial Regulations of the organising Centre, these Supplementary Regulations and any final instructions that may be issued.

MEDICATION: It is your responsibility to declare at signing on if you are taking any drugs, you may be tested.

CHILD PROTECTION: The Secretary of the Meeting is the point of contact (National Sporting Code 6.16).

ENTRIES: Having entered the event, if you become a non starter you must explain your absence to the promoting club. Failure to do so is a breach of the Rules. All entrants must show their club membership and ACU affiliation card when signing on at the event and state the number on the entry form. No Card = No Ride.

ENTRY DETAILS: Open: On publication Close: 9th December Fees: Solo: £20 Sidecar: £25 Youth: £15 Cheques and postal orders made payable to: Witley & DMCC. Send to Secretary of the Meeting.

Riders List & Results will be posted on Witley & DMCC website www.witleymcc.org COURSE: 3 laps of 12 to 15 sections without roadwork. 4 routes.

CLASSES: A - Expert, B - Inter, C - Novice, D - Sportsperson, E - Over40, F - Over 50, G - Pre67, H - Twinshock, I - A/C Mono, J - Sidecar, K - Youth Expert, L - Youth Inter, M - Youth Novice, N - Youth Beginner GENERAL: Final instructions, riders list & results will be posted on Witley & DMCC website www.witleymcc.org. PLEASE DO NOT SEND SAE. Refuelling of Motorcycles must take place in designated Refuelling area only, Spillage mats will be provided & must be used.

Take the details from these regulations to fill in your entry form elsewhere in the magazine. Include your class & status on the entry

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EVENT: ……………………….………… Organisers: …...……..……………….… Date of Event:………....... Permit No:…….…………

Venue: …..…………………..................................................

Course Licence or Certificate No. (where applicable):…………….…………

This event is held under the National Sporting Code of the Auto-Cycle Union, the Standing Regulations, Supplementary Regulations and any Final Instructions issued. The ACU National Sporting Code and Standing Regulations are published annually in the ACU Handbook

ENTRY DECLARATION:

I the undersigned apply to enter the event described above and in consideration thereof:  I declare that I have had the opportunity to read, and that I understand the National Sporting Code of the ACU, the ACU Standing Regulations, such Supplementary Regulations as have or may be issued for the event, and agree to be bound by them.  I declare that I am physically and mentally fit to take part in the event and I am competent to do so. I confirm that I understand the nature and type of event I am entering and its inherent risks and agree to accept the same notwithstanding that such risks may involve negligence on the part of the organisers or officials.  I confirm that I am not currently suspended from ACU permitted competition or on the ACU Stop List as a result of incurring a Concussion injury.  I accept that insurance arranged on my behalf by the organisers of events that I may enter specifically excludes liability between the participants. I understand that this form may be used in litigation as evidence that any serious injury will be principally the result of my voluntary decision to engage in a high risk activity.  I consent to details of any injuries I may suffer at this event being passed between all medical services and the Clerk of the Course.  I have read and understood The Auto Cycle Union Ltd Data Protection Policy and consent to the collection and retention of my personal information by the ACU.  I confirm that the machine(s) as described below which I shall participate on shall be suitable and proper for the purpose. I confirm that I am eligible to compete on the machines for which I have entered.  I confirm that if any part of the event takes place on a public highway, the machine(s) described below shall be insured as required by the Road Traffic Acts, or equivalent legislation, and that they will comply with the regulations in respect thereof.  I accept responsibility for any items borrowed from the Organiser during the course of the event. These items include but are not restricted to (safety clothing, transponders, accessories). I understand that I am liable for the cost or replacement of any items lost or not returned and non-payment or non-replacement of items borrowed may affect my entry into subsequent events.  I confirm that I have not been refused an ACU Licence, nor had an ACU Licence suspended, nor have I been excluded from any ACU competition.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THE RISKS OF MOTORSPORT:

I understand that by taking part in this event I am exposed to a risk of death, becoming permanently disabled or suffering some other serious injury and I acknowledge that even in the event that negligence on the part of the ACU, any event organiser, any circuit owner, the promoter, the organising club, the venue owner, or any individual carrying out duties on their behalf were to be a contributory cause of any serious injury I may suffer, the dominant cause of any serious injury will always be my voluntary decision to take part in a high risk activity.

I have read the above and acknowledge that my participation in motorsport is entirely at my own risk. I agree that I am required to register on arrival by “signing on” at the designated place before taking part in any Practice Session/Race, Trials or Enduro.

Participant’s signature: …………………………………………………………………..

Please tick box if you are 18 years of age and over

Passenger’s signature: …………………………………………………………………….

Please tick box if you are 18 years of age and over

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PLEASE FILL IN WITH BLOCK CAPITAL LETTERS

As the parent/person with parental responsibility of the above named participant, hereinafter referred to as ‘my child’, accept that my child may participate in the aforementioned meeting. I declare as follows: I have read and understood the “Acknowledgement of the risks of motorsport” which appears above. I appreciate the dangers inherent in motorsport which include the risk of death or permanent disablement. My child does not suffer from any physical, medical or mental disability which would make it unsafe for him/her to participate either as a Competitor or for Practice. I accept that it is my responsibility to ensure that my child and I have had the opportunity to read and understand the National Sporting Code of the ACU, Standing Regulations, Supplementary Regulations and Final Instructions subsequently issued and this Entry Form and that he/she will comply with them. I accept that photographs or video films may be taken of my child by officials dealing with safety issues or accident investigations. Photographs may also be taken for promotional purposes and may appear on the ACU website or in ACU publications.

Signature of Rider’s Parent, Person with Parental Responsibility:………………………………….……………………………..……………….……

Date: …………………………

Full Name & Address ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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Date: …………………………

Full Name & Address ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………………………………………………………………

Extract from NSC Article 7.14: A parent or legal guardian of a rider or passenger participating in a competition requiring consent is deemed to bear mutual responsibility with that competitor.

ENTRY DETAILS

PLEASE FILL IN WITH BLOCK CAPITAL LETTERS

RIDER:

PASSENGER:

Surname: ……..…………….…………………………….…….………………………....….

Surname: ……………………………………………………………………………………..

First name(s): ………….………….…………………………..………………………….……

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Address:

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Postcode: ……….………………… Tel: ………..………………………....……….…….

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Date of Birth: ……………………. Club: ………………………………………………….

Date of Birth: ……………………. Club: ………………………………………………….

ACU Licence / Registration No: ………………………………...

ACU Licence / Registration No: ………………………………...

MACHINE Class Entered:…………………...….…………………… Make:……………………….………………….. Capacity:………..……cc

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Riding Number preferred: …………… (where available) Transponder Number(if applicable) : ……………… Entrant’s Licence No (If applicable) : ..………………

PLEASE RETURN ENTRY FORM TO: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

Entry Fees for this event £ ….......…… Plus if applicable: Transponder Clip £ …............ Transponder Hire £ …...............

TOTAL £ ……...........

FORM C8PM (Premier, & Minors) 2018

Women Riders World Relay (WRWR)

Ukraine, Romania, Bulgaria, Turkey, Iran, Pakistan July 2019: India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Laos August 2019: Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Australia September 2019: New Zealand, Japan, Canada October 2019: USA, Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica November 2019: Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay

QQ By Hayley Bell

many different discussions that Since WRWR came to life August were had between the team, 2018 the volunteer team behind to ensure the most fun, fair the initiative have been working and flexible route was devised.

And what we've come up with? day and night, between work A rough route that takes 11 and life, to make Hayley Bell's vision a reality. The route begins months to cross more than and ends in England, where the 80 countries on our globe, launching on March 1st 2019! idea for WRWR was first born.

We've worked hard to design March 2019: Scotland, Ireland, England, a route that includes as many France, Spain, Portugal, of our members and countries Andorra, Italy as possible, while taking into account factors such as seasons, April 2019: weather, safety, terrain, road Slovenia, Croatia, Bosniaconditions, international borders Herzegovina, Montenegro, and crossing of oceans, high Albania, Greece, Macedonia, member counts and timeframe, Serbia, Hungary, Slovakia, as well as the total distance Poland, Czech Republic, we need to cover. We wanted Austria, Lichtenstein, to share this working draft Switzerland, Germany so everyone can see what it May 2019: looks like. Some countries Luxembourg, Belgium, may still be removed or added Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, in the final draft, and dates Norway, Finland, Russia, Estonia, have not been finalized.

Latvia, Lithuania, Belarus These are just a few of the June 2019: 10

December 2019: Paraguay, Brazil, South Africa, Namibia, Botswana January 2020: Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Tanzania, Kenya, Oman, UAE This is the first of what we hope will be an event that takes place every few years. Countries that aren't being crossed this year might be included in another relay. A region that didn't have any women signed up this year could be the focus of outreach activities next time, so we can find ways to unite and inspire more women to join in possible future relays.

Call for Ambassadors This massive and exciting journey will only succeed through a combined effort.

Each country will need someone to lead the relay effort in your local area. We call these team members Ambassadors. Each Ambassador will be responsible

to create the route in their region and break the route into single day rides which we call "legs". The Ambassador will organise the riders for each leg and work to fit within the schedule for the overall World Relay. Ambassadors will also help to create any events or promotional stops at relevant locations that highlight the splendors of their country. If you are interested in becoming an Ambassador, please fill out an application that can be found here: womenridersworldrelay. com/join/ Taking part in Ripple Relays Although we were not able to

include all the countries we wanted to, we've got good news. In addition to the global relay, we want to bring WRWR to life across each country and region through local relays that will run simultaneously with the World Relay.

Ripple Relays will split from the main global relay so that they can ripple across countries and take on a life of their own. To be able to do this we need support from key members in the group, members who are connected to established Motorcycle clubs, are figureheads in the motorcycle world, or have extensive experience riding

across their own country and want to stand up and lead the engagement in their local areas.

We will be sharing how you can sign up to participate in Ripple Relays once the global route has been finalised with the support of Ambassadors who we are already recruiting.

If you are interested in becoming a Ripple Relay organiser or have someone you'd like to recommend, please get in touch with ride@ womenridersworldrelay.com.

Help us spread the word and make this an event of a lifetime that will continue to connect and inspire women around the globe for years to come.

Thunderbolt and Lightning - Very Very Frightening!

gathered at Brackendene for the penultimate round of The Surrey Youth Motorcycle Trials Sports Club’s Geoff Woodger Shield. A sensible decision by clerk of the course Eddie Renham to cut the number of laps to five from the normal six only just ensured a finish before the light failed, on a course set in an anti-clockwise direction around the disused ornamental gardens and BMX track utilising the stream banks, bomb holes and rubble piles.

One of the star performers of the day was nine year old Leon Barron who rode the entire beginners course feet up to take the win from Blake Myles with Beginner class winner Ella Cashman in third place and Leon Barron Lucy Hopper fourth. Blake lost all his marks on the slippery stream banks of section seven, QQ By Bob Brown Thunder, lightning and torrential whereas Ella lost two there plus another three at section one rain failed to dampen the twisting round the old oak tree spirits of forty eight girls and and concrete boulders. There boys aged from 4 to 16 who was a whopping twenty seven

riders entered in this class, even on the foulest of days, they’re made of stern stuff!

Twelve year old Leanne Budgen was the other star turn as she matched Leon by going wheel perfect in the novice class, there was a tense battle for the minor places where four marks separated the next four riders, William Walford took second, Jack Pettit third, Sam LeFevre fourth and Josh Brown fifth.

Leanne was the only rider to go clean through the notorious section seven, Jack also dropped a boot in section four over the low lying trees on a gentle bank.

Sixteen years olds Hannah Moore and Jack Taylor battled it out with fifteen year old Max Bird at the top of the Support Class, victory on this occasion going to Hannah with Jack and Max tying for second place, Hannah’s brother Casey finished Continued overleaf 11

fourth. Both Hannah and Jack lost all their marks over the concrete boulders of section one but Max managed all clean rides here but lost his on the very tight turns at section two.

The last round of the club’s Geoff Woodger Novice & Beginner Shield will be held on Saturday 8th December at Kitsmead, Longcross with kickstart time at 2pm, new members and spectators are always welcome; for further details contact Eddie Renham 01784 452225. Beginners Class Leon Barron Blake Myles Ella Cashman Lucy Hopper Codie Yates Luke Hambling-Negus Harrison Woods Daisy-Mai Mitchell Ivan Large Luke Elms Zach Johnston

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Ella Chappell-Smith Louie Cox Curtis Myles Elsie Peyton (Vertigo) Jasper Cordie Ewan Shailer Seth Holdsworth Euan Chappell-Smith Novice Class Leanne Budgen William Walford Jack Pettit Sam LeFevre Josh Brown Connor Johnson Howard Mumford Jack Holdsworth Ella Barron Harry Wheeler Elliot Hutcheson Theo Percy Ollie Smith Riley Maryon Teddy Thompson

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Thomas Hutcheson Freddy Mitson Oliver Hill Scott Budgen Olivia Percy

7 8 30 37 55

0 7 8 9 11 14 15 17 20 30 37 55 67 89 84

Support Class Hannah Moore Jack Taylor and Max Bird Casey Moore

The Dick Dickenson Trial 2018

QQ By Dave Blanchard

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and the signing on desk, all riders were greeted with the warm smile of the late Dick Dickenson, in two dimensional form. You can just hear his voice in your mind's eye saying..... "Have a great day everyone and a good ride".

If everyone experienced half as much pleasure as I did, then we have all gone home very happy indeed.

My preparations for Sunday the 4th November, started just a few weeks previous when I finally summoned up enough courage to take a hack saw to the frame of my old war horse.

There are vintage motorcycle

2 4 6

Novice class winner Leanne Budgen

'Preservers of Originality' out there who would gladly have me executed for such a diabolical action on a gentlemanly 1938 Tiger 70, (luckily they don't know where I live!). I had been wrestling with my conscience since the last trial when I wanted to cut bits of frame about in the hope of improving the steering qualities on a museum piece. You might recall that last year it was all about changing Girder Fork top links and changing the fork angles... or angles for forks. That saga originally inspired by the 'Two Ronnie's' now classically famous sketch of... 'Four Candles' or

'Handles for Forks'. The shallow headstock on my old Triumph really needed steepening, which in consequence would induce another change in the fork angles. A two birds with one stone phenomenon.

Am I vicariously liable?

The bike was put on blocks resting upon its engine shield.

Strong tie downs would keep it steady whilst metal surgery took place. Also, the Tiger 70 now had no expectations of escape, unless an earth quake (caused by Fracking) suddenly appeared under my wooden garage and swallowed it whole. Hack-sawing as quietly as humanly possible, (so the new neighbours wouldn't hear) the top part of the rear frame was surgically severed. Sue with medical face mask was on standby to mop my perspiring brow (a proper clinical operation it was, honestly, I kid you not!). This now allowed me to strategically bend the lower frame tubes earthwards so that the tyre would reach the ground, therefore lowering the wheel spindle position two inches or approximately 50.8 Millimetres. There was nothing scientific in the use of a rusty,

solid iron, 6 foot long ex flag pole, with a ball shaped top and chiselled end. This historic nautical curio originally graced the aft deck of one of Her Majesty's luxury yachts and willingly came my way because no one else really knew what to use it for. However, it proved a very effective tool... although it won't fit in my cantilever tool box, unless I cut it into quarters.

All this technical surgery carried out under WD40 anaesthetic so the Tiger would feel no pain, caused some headaches, which is entirely understandable in this modern day and age. Several parts now didn't fit! Alterations or altercations, whichever is more appropriate, stopped the hardly ever used seat from fitting correctly. So this along with the silencer, chain-guard and oil tank needed cleverly modifying with bits of old bracket, to bring them kicking and screaming into the 21st century. One big negative in all this positivity was that the wheelbase length increased by about half an inch, or approximately 12.7 millimetres... give or take a gnats whisker. This unexpected consequence needed 2 doses

of half inch pitch chain link, so that the chain ends would meet and give me some drive at the rear wheel. My rear drive wheel never did like muddy conditions and would go into a scatty spin at the merest hint of throttle twisting. The gentlest caressing of the twist-grip is now necessary, treat it as you would your chosen lady, (which might or might not be a motorbike?) . This longer wheelbase and transference of weight forwards, will now make things much worse. But Hey! We can't have everything in life...Can we?

All this effort and fun with hacksaws has given my riding a new lease of life and I can't say fairer than that... at this muscle aching point in time.

Now how could I develop my human body to match the efficiency of my 1938 Tiger 70? Sounds impossible, but an old boy can still dream, can't he. Well can't he?

A brilliant trial Sidcup! Many thanks to the COC and all the little helpers and any other unsung heroes on the day... you are my favourites.... and thanks to Dick for watching over us.Â

South Eastern Grasstrack Provisional Dates 2019 Frittenden

4th/5th May, 28th July, 6th October GTSA 11th August (British Masters) 15th September (tbc)

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FARNHAM ROYAL MCC (0382)

TRIAL

Open to all ACU club members and ACU licence holders

THE HOME GUARD TRIAL

Open

54967

South Midland Centre Meteor Group Trial Dews Farm, Harefield, Harefield, Middlesex, UB9 6JN

Sunday 16th December, 2018 Start: 10:30 OFFICIALS

Clerk of the Course: Pete Haines (55105) Secretary of the Meeting: Mr P Haines, 56 Marlow Bottom, Bucks. SL7 3NB Tel. No. (01628) 471454 Email: haines13@screaming.net

SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS JURISDICTION: Held under the National Sporting Code, Environmental Code and Standing TRIAL Regulations of the A.C.U., Trial Regulations of the organising Centre, these Supplementary Regulations and any final instructions that may be issued.

MEDICATION: It is your responsibility to declare at signing on if you are taking any drugs, you may be tested.

CHILD PROTECTION: The Secretary of the Meeting is the point of contact (National Sporting Code 6.16).

ENTRIES: Having entered the event, if you become a non starter you must explain your absence to the promoting club. Failure to do so is a breach of the Rules. All entrants must show their club membership and ACU affiliation card when signing on at the event and state the number on the entry form. No Card = No Ride.

ENTRY DETAILS: Open: 1st December Close: 14th December Fees: Solo: £15 Youth: £15 Entry on the day: £20 Cheques and postal orders made payable to: Farnham Royal MCC. Send to Secretary of the Meeting.

Send 2 stamped addressed envelope(s) or e-mail address with entry COURSE: 4 laps of 10 sections without roadwork. 3 routes.

CLASSES: Expert, Intermediate, Novice, Clubman, Sportsman, British Bike, Youth A, B, C, D AWARDS: None.

HILLINGDON & UXBRIDGE MOTOR CLUB (0386) Open to all ACU club members and ACU licence holders

THE HUX BOXING DAY CHARITY TRIAL

TRIAL Open

54939

Dews Farm, Harvil Road, Harefield, Middlesex, UB9 6JN

Wednesday 26th December, 2018 Start: 11:00 OFFICIALS

Clerk of the Course: Graham Haslam (127068) Secretary of the Meeting: Jerry Pack Tel. No. (07775) 468956 Email: post@hux.org.uk

ONLINE ENTRY AVAILABLE members.acu.org.uk

SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS JURISDICTION: Held under the National Sporting Code, Environmental Code and Standing TRIAL Regulations of the A.C.U., Trial Regulations of the organising Centre, these Supplementary Regulations and any final instructions that may be issued.

MEDICATION: It is your responsibility to declare at signing on if you are taking any drugs, you may be tested.

CHILD PROTECTION: The Secretary of the Meeting is the point of contact (National Sporting Code 6.16).

ENTRIES: Having entered the event, if you become a non starter you must explain your absence to the promoting club. Failure to do so is a breach of the Rules. All entrants must show their club membership and ACU affiliation card when signing on at the event and state the number on the entry form. No Card = No Ride.

ENTRY DETAILS: Open: On publication Close: 24th December 2018 Fees: Solo: £15 Youth: £10 Cheques and postal orders made payable to: Hillingdon & Uxbridge Motor Club. Send to Secretary of the Meeting. On the day entries accepted COURSE: 4 laps of 10 sections without roadwork. 3 (easy/middle/hard) routes.

CLASSES: A - Expert, B - Pre 65 (Hard), C - Pre 65 (Easy), D - Twinshock, E - Novice, F - Clubman, G - Sportsman, H - Youth A, I - Youth B, J - Youth C AWARDS: All proceeds will go to the British Heart Foundation.

GENERAL: No Stopping - TSR22B applies. No Catering Van. The results will be published on our website: www.hux.org.uk.

Take the details from these regulations to fill in your entry form elsewhere in the magazine. Include your class & status on the entry

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EVENT: ……………………….………… Organisers: …...……..……………….… Date of Event:………....... Permit No:…….…………

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Course Licence or Certificate No. (where applicable):…………….…………

This event is held under the National Sporting Code of the Auto-Cycle Union, the Standing Regulations, Supplementary Regulations and any Final Instructions issued. The ACU National Sporting Code and Standing Regulations are published annually in the ACU Handbook

ENTRY DECLARATION:

I the undersigned apply to enter the event described above and in consideration thereof:  I declare that I have had the opportunity to read, and that I understand the National Sporting Code of the ACU, the ACU Standing Regulations, such Supplementary Regulations as have or may be issued for the event, and agree to be bound by them.  I declare that I am physically and mentally fit to take part in the event and I am competent to do so. I confirm that I understand the nature and type of event I am entering and its inherent risks and agree to accept the same notwithstanding that such risks may involve negligence on the part of the organisers or officials.  I confirm that I am not currently suspended from ACU permitted competition or on the ACU Stop List as a result of incurring a Concussion injury.  I accept that insurance arranged on my behalf by the organisers of events that I may enter specifically excludes liability between the participants. I understand that this form may be used in litigation as evidence that any serious injury will be principally the result of my voluntary decision to engage in a high risk activity.  I consent to details of any injuries I may suffer at this event being passed between all medical services and the Clerk of the Course.  I have read and understood The Auto Cycle Union Ltd Data Protection Policy and consent to the collection and retention of my personal information by the ACU.  I confirm that the machine(s) as described below which I shall participate on shall be suitable and proper for the purpose. I confirm that I am eligible to compete on the machines for which I have entered.  I confirm that if any part of the event takes place on a public highway, the machine(s) described below shall be insured as required by the Road Traffic Acts, or equivalent legislation, and that they will comply with the regulations in respect thereof.  I accept responsibility for any items borrowed from the Organiser during the course of the event. These items include but are not restricted to (safety clothing, transponders, accessories). I understand that I am liable for the cost or replacement of any items lost or not returned and non-payment or non-replacement of items borrowed may affect my entry into subsequent events.  I confirm that I have not been refused an ACU Licence, nor had an ACU Licence suspended, nor have I been excluded from any ACU competition.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THE RISKS OF MOTORSPORT:

I understand that by taking part in this event I am exposed to a risk of death, becoming permanently disabled or suffering some other serious injury and I acknowledge that even in the event that negligence on the part of the ACU, any event organiser, any circuit owner, the promoter, the organising club, the venue owner, or any individual carrying out duties on their behalf were to be a contributory cause of any serious injury I may suffer, the dominant cause of any serious injury will always be my voluntary decision to take part in a high risk activity.

I have read the above and acknowledge that my participation in motorsport is entirely at my own risk. I agree that I am required to register on arrival by “signing on” at the designated place before taking part in any Practice Session/Race, Trials or Enduro.

Participant’s signature: …………………………………………………………………..

Please tick box if you are 18 years of age and over

Passenger’s signature: …………………………………………………………………….

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As the parent/person with parental responsibility of the above named participant, hereinafter referred to as ‘my child’, accept that my child may participate in the aforementioned meeting. I declare as follows: I have read and understood the “Acknowledgement of the risks of motorsport” which appears above. I appreciate the dangers inherent in motorsport which include the risk of death or permanent disablement. My child does not suffer from any physical, medical or mental disability which would make it unsafe for him/her to participate either as a Competitor or for Practice. I accept that it is my responsibility to ensure that my child and I have had the opportunity to read and understand the National Sporting Code of the ACU, Standing Regulations, Supplementary Regulations and Final Instructions subsequently issued and this Entry Form and that he/she will comply with them. I accept that photographs or video films may be taken of my child by officials dealing with safety issues or accident investigations. Photographs may also be taken for promotional purposes and may appear on the ACU website or in ACU publications.

Signature of Rider’s Parent, Person with Parental Responsibility:………………………………….……………………………..……………….……

Date: …………………………

Full Name & Address ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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Date: …………………………

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ENTRY DETAILS

PLEASE FILL IN WITH BLOCK CAPITAL LETTERS

RIDER:

PASSENGER:

Surname: ……..…………….…………………………….…….………………………....….

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MACHINE Class Entered:…………………...….…………………… Make:……………………….………………….. Capacity:………..……cc

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Riding Number preferred: …………… (where available) Transponder Number(if applicable) : ……………… Entrant’s Licence No (If applicable) : ..………………

PLEASE RETURN ENTRY FORM TO: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

Entry Fees for this event £ ….......…… Plus if applicable: Transponder Clip £ …............ Transponder Hire £ …...............

TOTAL £ ……...........

FORM C8PM (Premier, & Minors) 2018

Sidecar Championship - Fantastic Finish

QQ By Richard Thomas Photos by Andy Withers awsportsphoto@gmail.com The Normandy club would like to thank all the Observers, Officials, Sponsors and anyone else that helped in any way, and of course the Riders and crew for their support to enable us to hold this event.

We would love to see everyone on the 3rd March next year at 'Sethern' Dunsfold for the first round of the 2019 series. A Full list of Observers and officials and sponsors appear on the Club website www.normandymcc.co.uk.Â

Wessex Plant British Sidecar Championship 2019 3rd March Normandy MC Ray Thomas Trial 6th April Peverill MC - Andy Smith Trial 7th April Peverill MC - David Craine trial 28th April South Birmingham MC DK Mansell trial 26th May BSSA Tuck Cross Trial 23rd June Congleton MCC 16

28th July Mansfield Maun - Doncaster Cup 18th August OWLS MC - Ray Denyer trial 15th September Yeadon Guiseley Mel Harrison trial 5th & 6th October West of England Trial Results Newcomer Total Steve / James Saunders 115 Clubman Paul Fishlock / Sam Atherton 20 John Corlett / Harry Gell 52 Neil Hannam / Barry Pocock 61 Luke Etheridge / Dave Denyer 64 Mick Treagus / Izzy Saunders 70 Karl Jarvis / Jana Grossman 77 Jake Pope / Chris Skidmore 89 Kevin / Harvey Allaway 103 Chris / Anna Newsham 120 Pete Pesterfield / Deborah Smith 124 Paul / Joshua Collins 128 David Nourish / Andy Wright NS Inter Jack Corlett / Beth Thomas Daryl / Hannah Dale

40 40

Nigel / Gracie-Mae Scott Tony Jones / Jamie Howe David Tuck / Joe Newman Sean / Paul Cuckow

56 57 58 61

Robert Head / Arron Jacobs Ret Expert Jon Tuck / Matt Sparkes Josh / Luke Golding

38 41

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Alex Spooner

Kent Kings Speedway QQ By Neil Emmott Kent Speedway has a new website address at: www.kent-speedway.com Kent’s speedway 2019 season opener is set for Easter Saturday April 20th 2019.

Start time to be confirmed.

Kent Speedway Supporter Club (SOKK) awarded their 2018 riders’ of the year awards at their annual dinner.

Winners were: Rider of the Year Alex Spooner.

Young Rider of the Year Taylor Hampshire.

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Left to Right: Nathan Stoneman, Alex Spooner and Taylor Hampshire.

Roger Cearns and Len Silver are keeping their fingers crossed that news from the local council is positive on December 6th regarding their application to move race nights to Saturday evenings.

Taylor Hampshire

Group Championships South Eastern Star Group Championship QQ By John Sapsard

Clubs Haslemere 165 Thames 152 Horsham 89 RRND 70 Croydon 70 Tongham 40 Kingston 29 Talmag 25 Sunbeam 3 Experts Jamie Rowden Mark Budgen Jack Frearson Lewis Reed Josh Brimecombe Aaron Boys-Guest

147 111 72 71 58 54

Intermediates Colin Allsop Peter Steer Alan Stanley Nigel Brimecombe Ryan Manthorpe

175 108 65 25 22

Novices Ben Edwards Matthew Rowden Kevin Fishlock James Smith Ian Rhodes

182 175 144 90 90

Youth Expert Jack Taylor Tom Frearson

200 44

Aaron Boys Guest Ollie Brimecombe

20 19

Youth Intermediate Tom Frearson Holly Boys Guest Morgan Watmore

75 25 25

Youth Novice Holly Boys Guest Thomas Hutcheson Freddy Mitson Tom Frearson Izzy Watmore

72 42 25 25 25

Youth Sportsman Scott Budgen Elliot Hutcheson

50 47

Over 40s John Dismore Gerald Budgen Trevor Edge Jerry Manthorpe John Laker

150 113 79 72 42

Over 50s Rob Edwards Derek Rouart John Johns Peter Haines Chris Guppy

194 83 42 25 25

Pre 67 Red Martin Kemp Graham Barton Roy Enticknap Tom Frearson

164 75 67 25

TVTC Group Championship November 2018 QQ Mick Auger

Expert Philip Wiffen Tom McCabe James Connor Sam Connor James Grist Toby Smith Hugh Barker Tim Connor

Club Total N 92 H 44 H 43 H 24 H 24 H 18 H 18 H 16

Scott Hallett H 12 Youth Expert Joe Snelling S 45 Toby Smith H 22 Intermediate Bradley Mair Dave Mair Aiden Bowker Billy Aylmore Steve Moore

W W W H H

111 103 58 54 46

Andy Bamford

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Pre 67 Yellow Jeff Morgan Rupert Kemp Simon Bransbury Vic Allan Jonathan Bransbury

125 91 70 25 22

Twinshock Mark Alway Doug Johnson Ian Hayward Adrian Mountain Neil Sinclair John Dismore

197 106 64 47 25 25

Sportsmen Peter Goodchild Peter Smith Graham Stratford Vic Underwood Eric Scutt

184 152 145 144 109

Sidecar Drivers Elliott Tickner Simon Evans Kevin Allaway Robert Head Bernie Chambers

75 50 42 25 25

Sidecar Passengers Graham Tickner Katie Baker Harvey Allaway Aron Jacobs Charlie Chambers

75 50 42 25 25

Neil Bowker Colin Grist Matt Tidbury Alex Davies Jon Yendell Paul Ray Luke Armiger Wayne Barron Richard Gilham

W H W H H H H H W

44 40 31 24 24 22 20 19 19

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Chris Hogben Miles Gilham Tristan Robinson

H W W

16 16 13

Youth Daniel Dabreo Max Agar Liam Brookman

H S S

99 20 19

Red Route Clubmen (Red) Terry Tidbury David Wiffen Mick Auger Paul Jay Colin Grist

W N N W H

145 70 56 22 18

Twinshock Mike Rivett Elliott Tickner Stephen Richards Simon Shaw Aaron Dibnah Paul Ray Tristan Robinson

W N N N N H W

98 70 61 23 22 19 17

Novice Stuart Packham H 39 Ian Hill H 34 Christian Forelough H 24 Richard Thrower H 22 Ellis Richardson H 17 Nick Robinson W 16 Ryan Goodwin H 15 Mat Price N 14 Adam Grosch N 12 Gary Stewart H 11 Ashley Holland H 11 Youth Novice Hannah Moore H 46 Rowan Stewart H 41 Max Amis H 32

NKTC Aggregate 2018

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Expert Total G Hurley 79 N Dowloand 75 L Brocklehurst 60 M Godden 48 R Day 20 H Barker 20 A Newbury 20 20

Izzy Watmore

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Sportsperson (Yellow) Len Hart N Jim Oppen H Dave Barron H Andrew Mercer N Graham Tickner N

46 24 20 18 13

Youth Beginner Thomas Packham Max Amis Oliver Hill Freddy Mitson Rowan Stewart Katy Tickner

90 88 40 24 19 11

H H H H H N

Sidecars P FishLock & D Merrell N S Evans/K Baker N Richard & Graham Tickner N Elliot & Alicia Tickner N S Evans/N Harding N Clubs Expert Hookwoods Normandy SSTC

96 68 24 22 22 Total 193 92 45

Intermediate Witley Hookwoods SSTC

395 364 39

Red Route Witley Normandy Hookwoods SSTC

337 325 268 19

Yellow Route Hookwoods

307

S Bird V Goding

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Expert B M Stevens C Hogben D Plumb G Roberts H Stephens M Smith

72 68 53 34 20 17

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Observers Maggie Dagger Jane Bleddyn Richard Thomas Bob Brown Neville Lewis John Sapsard Nikki Brimecombe Paul McCabe Paul Sims Clive Smith Peter Crummett Mick Auger Pat Corridan, Duncan Agar, Nicky Seaman, Steve Dabreo, Darren Amis, David Norman, Sarah Hammond, Gaynor Moore, Mary Hawyes, John Hawyes, Alan Stone, Len West, Arron Pearse, Sam Colfer, Eric Scutt, Bob Miles, Steve Snelling, Patricia Guy, Peter Smith, Norman Gray, Graham West, Les Pullen, Dick Hutcheson, Graham Hutcheson, Ron Burningham, John Johns, Richard Wood, John Laker, Mike Barton, Graham Hill, Caroline Boys-Guest, Gerald Budgen, Neil Sinclair, Louise Enticknap, Jane Saxton, Clare Repton, Martin Lyons, Robin Shapland

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Intermediate J Stephens A Ely L Seamer T Bartrum T Dobbs J Brooker I Pape

67 62 56 55 44 38 31

D Burton J Brown P Britton L Chapman M Robinson M Hollyer K Taplin D Kent I Bowers R Fleet C Heatly D Bolch

27 22 20 20 18 17 17 13 13 12 11 10

Over 40 Inter C Dawson A Marshall D Shave R Smith P Britton D Bulch

40 37 20 17 17 17

Inter B A Seamer J Coker S Pringle D Baker J Bird A Gilbey S Featherstone M Taylor L Wilson D Norris R Robey T Lilley A Head

87 40 33 28 25 22 20 20 17 17 15 15 8

Novice E Thompson I Coulter J Bryant N Clarke G Dark J Clarke L Wilkinson

94 94 52 43 35 32 25

G Clare N Wakeman N Turner D Dodd D Morgan M Spencer R Gilhooly L Etherridge J Butcher D Little N Spencer A Downs J Chapman R Luc J Kane J Attwood P May

18 18 17 17 15 15 15 15 13 13 13 13 11 10 10 9 8

Over 50 Novice M Stubberfield M Smith K Pringle A Coulter A Randall S Westly A Downs S Pringle W Eaves G Parbutt P Stephen S Featherstone P Chapman M Teal A Clarke G McKenzie

72 40 37 37 31 30 28 20 20 17 17 15 15 13 13 9

Sportsperson Route C Martin D Fleet R Gaines J Westbrook P Hodge K Gleadow

79 57 52 31 28 25

G Mathews T Vousden D Little S Cooper D Blanchard M Plumridge D Wakeman

20 20 20 13 13 11 11

Youth Inter F Ely M Meadows M Lilley S Bailey

60 17 17 15

Youth Expert A Davies G Mallion M Meadows F Ely

117 20 17 15

Youth Expert B M Meadows

20

Youth Novice F Luc E Dowland

20 20

Youth Sportsman E Dowland R Dean

20 20

P67/Twinshock Red P Stewart P Stephens N Houkham G Bayliss M Bryant J Dudley R Thompson C Mote K Thompson D Brooker T Town

74 52 48 40 35 25 24 20 20 17 17

P67/Twinshock Blue C Dark D Brooker

60 17

South Midland Meteor Group Trials Championship

QQ By John Eckhart

Ixion, NEL & Wycombe.

The current positions in the 2018 Championship after 11 rounds at H&S, Barnet, K+K, Milton Buzzard, S. Harrow, Berko, WMA, HUX,

Experts Paul Oldfield Matthew Le Fevre Graham Haslam Jason Clifford

H B H W

Jeremy Callow

B

63

Intermediates 126 Jason North B 157 110 Mark George FR 95 90 Paul Heron W 93 84 Continued overleaf 21

60 58

Ben Howman Sophia Humphrey

MB H W MB W

151 136 121 52 49

Youth A William Clark Joe SNELling Brett Harbutt Gus Oblein Alfie-Ray Turner

Pre-65 Mick Clarkson Kevin North Darren Phypers Tristan Robinson Ken O'brien

B SH B B B

60 20 20 20 17

Youth B George Clark Ben Howman Joe SNELling Jonathan Bathe Alex Buckle Freddie Stephenson

B H SH H B B

60 57 20 20 20 20

Youth C Max Golla Freddie Davidson Josh Brown Alex Buckle

B O SH B

57 40 37 20

Martin Greeves Steve Clements Novice Marcus Haynes Tim Leckey Tim Roblett Leon Hudston Jim Morris

B B

The 2019 season of ACU South Eastern Star Group events starts on Sunday January 13th. The trial moves away from the more familiar locations and is being held at Blackland Farm near East Grinstead in Sussex The venue is a well established Girl Guide

cycle otor t M New p in Ken Sho

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WMA 0

Pre-65 Sportsman Giles Whalley K & K 160 Chris Pickup MB 147 Jim Bell H 97 John Eckhart W 82 Wayne Hutton O 65

Club Team Championship Berkhamstead 247 Hillingdon & Uxbridge 240 Wycombe 198 Milton Buzzard 187 Kenton & Kingsbury 153 Farnham Royal 82 Oxford Ixion 70 South Harrow 44 North East London 42 Hayes & Southall 6 Barnet 0 WMA 0

Club Championship Berkhamstead 232 Hillingdon & Uxbridge 161 Wycombe 65 North East London 44 Oxford Ixion 42 Farnham Royal 40 Milton Buzzard 34 South Harrow 32 Kenton & Kingsbury 8 Hayes & Southall 4 Barnet 0

Key: B - Berhamstead FR - Farnham Royal H - Hillingdon & Uxbridge K & K - Kenton & Kingsbury MB - Milton Buzzard O - Oxford Ixion SH - South Harrow NEL - North East London W - Wycombe

Kingston DMCC Pete Simmons Trial

QQ By Alan Dudley Clerk of the Course KDMCC

H MB

K & K 174 B 66 NEL 40 SH 20 O 17

outward bound centre, it has a hard standing car park with brick built toilet facilities and a coffee machine.Other clubs have used this venue in the past but it can only be used during winter months December to February.

The sections are in a valley mostly based around a stream which has a hard slab base

Next Trial: Farnham Royal - 16th December at Dews Farm

with banks and trees offering riders a welcome change of riding terrain. As Clerk of the Course I intend to plot a course to provide both seasoned riders and newcomers an entertaining day’s riding.

Regulations are printed in this issue, hope to see you all there; closing date is 6th January.

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Sammy Miller presented with a trophy as the first FIM World Champion Photos by Josep SuplĂ

Dougie Lampkin, his Mother Isobel, Alan (Sid) Lampkin, John Lampkin, Mick Andrews, Steve Saunders, and other British riders all attended the meeting Sammy Miller was Guest of Honour at the Trial Legends Meeting Barcelona 15th-17th November 2018.

Sammy Miller was invited by Snr Oriol Puig Bulto to a "Lunch Fiesta" for those riders who started riding Trials before 1986. The meeting was held in a hotel outside Barcelona, and before Lunch the group, visited a small exhibition of the most representative Trial motorcycles from 1969 - amongst which was a Bultaco Sherpa T, Sammy Miller. Sammy was honoured as the "true" Trial Legend together with Jordi Torres (the first 7 times World Champion) and Toni Bou (current multi World Champion) which represents three generations of Trial Legends.Â

D IARY DATES

QQ Sun 2nd December Trial - Restricted Guernsey MC & CC

Trial - Open Hillingdon & Uxbridge Bruce Dominey Cup Trial Lordship Farm, Benington, Herts, SG14 3RP Regs in this issue Close: 30th Nov Start: 10.00 Trial - Restricted Isle of Wight MCC Trial - Open Sidcup & DMCC Jack Thompson British Bike Trial Canada Heights, Swanley, Kent, BR8 8DX Regs in this issue Close:24th Nov Start: 09.30 Trial - National Somerton & DMC Southern Experts Trial Binegar Quarry, Near Shepton Mallet Start: 10.30 Trial - Restricted XHG Tiger MCC Selby Trials Park, Corfe Mullen, Wimborne, Dorset

QQ Thu 6th December

Southern Centre Board Meeting Southampton & DMCC HQ, Cranbury Centre Cranbury Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 5HT 20.00

QQ Sun 9th December

Enduro - Open Dorset Enduro Hare & Hounds Bovington Training Area North 3&4, Dorset BH29 6JA Craig Redmond 07748 420128 Trial - Restricted Bridport & Weymouth Adult & youth Bowers Quarry, Dorset I.Rose 01300 320063

Times are in 24 hours format

Trial - Restricted Gravesend Eagles MCC Thameside Cup Trial Jacksons Wood, Haymans Hill, Horsmonden, Kent TN12 8BJ Regs in this issue Close: 3rd Dec Start: 10.30 Trial - Restricted Jersey MCC Adult & Youth Carol Le Viellez 01534 852952 From 09.00 Trial - Open North East London MCC The Weller Trial Bayford Wood, Bucks Alley, Bayford, Herts SG13 8PY Regs in this issue Close: 8th Dec Start: 10.30 Trial - Restricted Sittingbourne MCC EKTC Round Norwood Manor Farm, Wormshill, Kent ME9 0TN Regs in last issue Close:1st December Star: 10.30 Trial - Restricted Waltham Chase MCC Adult & Youth Hut Hill, Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire Mike Wiseman 07533 741177 Start: 10.30 Trial - Restricted Witley & DMCC Reg Bowker Trial TVTC Round Warren Heath, Blackbushe, Surrey Regs in this issue Close: On the day Start: 10.30

QQ Thu 13th December

Trials South East Annual Meeting West Kingsdown Leisure Centre, Gamecock Meadow, London Road, West Kingsdown, Kent, TN15 6BZ (off A20). Starting at 8pm.

Dennis Fleet 01322 446556

QQ Sun 16th December Trial - Restricted Basingstoke MCC Adult & Youth Elizabeth Farm, Headley, Newbury, Berkshire Start:11.00

Trial - Open Cambridge Matchless Adult & Youth Balsham Quarry, Balsham Road, Cambridge, CB21 4HE Margaret Nunn 01223 860829 Start: 10.30 Trial - Restricted Vectis Isle PMCC Trial - Restricted Waterside MCC Adult & Youth Harrow Wood Farm, Bransgore, Hampshire Start:10.30

QQ Wed 26th December

Enduro - Open Witley & DMCC Hare & Hounds Ashdown Farm, Blewbury, Oxon OX11 9JW Tristan Robinson 07817 131821 Start: 10.00 Scramble Northampton MCC 93rd Wild & Woolly Scramble Arm Farm, Blisworth, Northants NN7 3DW Start: 10.30 Trial - Restricted Isle of Wight MCC Shorewell Pit, Isle of Wight Trial - Restricted North Berks MCC The Moors, Napper Lane, East Hagbourne, Oxon, OX11 9LE

QQ Sat 29th December Trial - Restricted Aldermaston Nomads MCC Adult & Youth Pickling Yards, Mortimer, Reading, Berkshire Mrs A Haines 01189 333145 Start: 11.00

Sprint - Restricted Jersey MC & LCC

QQ Sun 30th December Enduro - Open Sudbury MCC Extreme Enduro Foxborough Quarry, Sible Hedingham, Essex, CO9 3AN G Mays 01206 531768 Trial - Open Ringwood MC & LCC Ashley Hollow, Ringwood, Hampshire.

Regs in this issue Trial - Open Thames MCC Mike Kemp Classic trial Hungry Hill, Wellesley Road, Aldershot Regs in this issue Close: 22nd December Start: 10.00

QQ Mon 31st December

Trial - Restricted Double Five Kent Adult & Youth Frith Farm, Cudham, Knockholt, Kent TN16 3NL Stephen Westley 07907 772134 Start: 10.30

QQ Tue 1st January

Trial - Restricted Basingstoke MCC Adult & Youth Elizabeth Farm, Headley, Newbury, Berkshire Start: 11.00 Trial - Open Waltham Chase MCC Dick Hoyle’s Charity Trial Hut Hill, Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire.

Regs in this issue Close: At the start Start: 10.00

QQ Fri 4th January

Road Trial The MCC Exeter Trial Start at Popham Airfield, Hampshire

QQ Sun 6th January Trial - Restricted Isle of Wight MCC

QQ Sun 13th January

Enduro - Restricted Portsmouth MCRC Mudfest Enduro Woodberry Park, Emsworth, Hampshire Trial - Restricted Bexleyheath MCC NKTC Extra Combine Trial Pease Hill, Near Brands Hatch, Kent, TN15 7EN Regs in this issue Close: 8th January Start: 10.30 Trial - Restricted Waterside MCC Harrow Wood Farm, Bransgore, Hampshire

QQ Thu 17th January

Southern Centre AGM Southampton & DMCC HQ, Cranbury Centre, Cranbury Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 5HT. 19.30 hrs - Note Early Start

93rd Wild & Woolly Scramble - Arm Farm Blisworth, Boxing Day, 10am

QQ Fraser Law

The world’s oldest off-road motorcycle race returns once again for the 93rd time on Boxing Day. I could tell you how practice starts at 10 am, the race begins with a deadengine start at 11am. How the race takes place once again in its spiritual home of Blisworth, Northants. How the brave riders will endure an hour of freezing water crossings, mud and mayhem. I could tell you how many riders now favour older two-stoke machines and try all manner of custom waterproofing techniques to reach the finish.

I could, but unless you missed the previous 92 Wild & Woollies

you’ll already know this.

With the tricky conditions this race is anything but predictable, however there are three main favourites within the now full entry list. Local Hero Neville Bradshaw is undefeated at this event, with wins at both his previous two attempts in 2015 & 2016. Last year’s winner Jack Lee has run up a total of five previous wins since 2010. Ryan Griffiths has an incredible ten wins to his name, though he’s not taken home the trophy since 2011. These three riders have an amazing seventeen wins between them. Other Expert entries worth a mention are Lewis Huckerby and Laurence Wiltshire, both

more than capable of causing an upset and taking the win.

So the winner is hard to predict. What you can say for sure though is that whoever takes the chequered flag after a gruelling hour of racing in the hardest conditions will most definitely deserve the accolade.

Getting your name on the historic Ladies Cup is a feat that many have tried, only a select few have ever accomplished.

Entry for spectators is free, but as this is a charity event we encourage donations at our collection points. All proceeds are given to selected local charities. Postcode for the spectator carpark is NN7 3DW.

If you have an event you wish to publicise and put in our diary please contact our editor (details on page 3).

STRAIGHT TALKING Reminiscences

Back in the day - 43 years ago Keen readers may be aware that I am on the move and so have had to review my magazine collection. Of course, this has to be done with a measure of ruthless efficiency, so I would not dream of getting side-tracked with a close study of any of the many publications that make up a Manhattan of seemingly skyscraper-sized piles of paper.

However, I cannot pass without a brief mention of a 1975 'Hot Rod' magazine that - er - just happened to catch my eye. As well as the expected mix of car topics, there was also a piece on Russ Collins, a drag race star for many years.

Drag racing requires full-on commitment in all aspects of the discipline but, at the time, 26

If it wasn't made by Russ Collins, it was modified by him - much of it times three!

Russ took things to new levels.

He had already achieved a reputation for his skills with race machinery (mainly cars) and bodywork in his native New Jersey. When he relocated to Los Angeles, bikes became a hobby, but the pursuit of performance became a passion. He experimented with everything, his personal pool of knowledge became a lake. In 1969, Honda launched its sensational CB750, Russ recognised the potential and acquired an early example with which he created 'The Assassin'. Constantly refining the bike, always ready to try new ideas, his reward was beating the front-running Triumphs and Harleys. Modifications to the bike were so much in demand from others, he set up his own

business, RC Engineering.

Drag racing continued to go from strength to strength and an element of showmanship was the way to get noticed.

In the Blue Riband class of Top Fuel, if one engine could give no more, then why not fit two?

Many racers did. Russ decided to really push the envelope.

In 1973, he created 'Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe' a bike that used three CB750 engines. It was big, it was heavy (700+lbs), almost the master of its own destiny, the pilot input was limited to standing on the footrests and jumping to adjust the navigation! But it delivered.

It was the first bike to record a seven-second quarter mile.

The national sanctioning body, the NHRA felt they had to mark

n Words and pictures

By Alan Turner

the achievement, but could only offer 'Best Engineered Car'! After that, the category was broadened to become, simply 'Best Engineered.'

The three engines were all fully race-prepared, with many internal parts from the RC Engineering catalogue. Each had been bored and stroked to 1,100cc. Anyone using more than one engine will always have major problems in linking the drives. Eventually the super-tough drive belts used for the supercharger drives on Top Fuel (four-wheel) dragsters proved they could rein in the horses. Drag car influence was obvious in the rest of the bike's specification but, at 3.3-litres.

A,T & F had a car-sized engine.

A Hilborn injection system fed the engines. For the burn-out and staging and also at the end of the run, the engines were fed alcohol, for the run, the fuel was up to 85 per cent of nitro. Transmission was a Crower slipper clutch driving a two-speed Lenco, with the gear-change courtesy of a (left-side) foot pedal. A duplex chain took care of the final drive and transferred it to the tarmac via a 10-inch slick.

By 1976, the bike was getting quicker, but was no easier to control and as he crossed the finish line at Akront, Ohio,

A,T & F unloaded its pilot in a terrifying accident. The bike was destroyed and Russ injured - almost terminally.

Weeks in hospital, weeks in a wheelchair, but as part of his convalescence programme, it gave him time to think and plan.

The resulting bike, 'The Sorcerer', made its debut in the

approach to air pollution soon consigned carburettors to history. However, racers still wanted to tune engines and RC Engineering had the knowledge.

Russ was the racer's racer. His restless pursuit of horsepower led him to raise the bar with just about everything he did. Unlike other forms of competition,

The drive side - chains can't take it, rubber bands can. late seventies, A V-8 formation was created using two 1,000cc Honda four-cylinder engines. As ever, it was constantly refined and the reward was a recordbreaking run of 7.30 seconds at 199mph. This remained a target figure for the next 11 years until it was finally beaten.

By then, RC Engineering was recognised as the leader in the field of fuel injection.

The knowledge came from constantly experimenting. Russ had built his own flow bench to study how injectors worked. The knowledge was in great demand as California's uncompromising

drag racing continues to offer the scope to succeed for those bold enough to think outside the box and brave enough to try the results. With his dedicated approach, Russ showed the way, but it took everyone else a long time to catch up.

Later, weekends found Russ at the wheel of a four-wheeled dragster. Racing in Top Fuel, once again, the top level of the sport, he ran a personal best of 5.03 seconds before retiring from competition.

RC Engineering continues to offer its many specialist Continued overleaf 27

STRAIGHT TALKING (continued) services, but unfortunately Russ succumbed to cancer in 2014, when he was 74.

If this has whetted your appetite, try the world wide web for plenty of other images.

Now, what's in this bike magazine underneath that copy of Hot Rod?Â

The detailing is exquisite - recognised by that 'Best Engineered' award

Illegal Riding - Zero Tolerance We have been made aware of a number of illegal riders utilising Forestry Commission land in particular at Warren Heath/Yateley Heath.

Illegal activity on Forestry Commission land is a criminal offence and the ACU with the Forestry Commission are taking a zero-tolerance approach. Activity such as this puts all legitimate events at risk and as some of our best venues in the South, this is completely unacceptable.

If you are caught illegally riding on Forestry Commission Land, your bike WILL be impounded under Section 56 by the Forestry Commission and Police. You WILL be banned from ACU competition events.

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RINGWOOD MC & LCC

TRIAL

Open to all ACU club members and ACU licence holders

LES HEXT TRIAL

Open

54545

Southern Centre Championship Round Solo Star, Solo Clubman, Youth A & B and Pre-65 George Allen Championship Round Ashley Hollow, Ringwood, Hampshire Signposted B3081 junction with A31, 1 mile south-west of Ringwood (By kind permission of the Earl of Normanton)

Sunday 30th December, 2018 Start: 10:00 OFFICIALS

Clerk of the Course: Andy Kilbey (89770) Secretary of the Meeting: Tony Chalk, Orchard House, Boldre Lane, Boldre, Hampshire, SO41 8PA Tel. No. (07789) 710676 Email: tony.chalk@btinternet.com

SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS JURISDICTION: Held under the National Sporting Code, Environmental Code and Standing TRIAL Regulations of the A.C.U., Trial Regulations of the organising Centre, these Supplementary Regulations and any final instructions that may be issued.

MEDICATION: It is your responsibility to declare at signing on if you are taking any drugs, you may be tested.

CHILD PROTECTION: The Secretary of the Meeting is the point of contact (National Sporting Code 6.16).

ENTRIES: Having entered the event, if you become a non starter you must explain your absence to the promoting club. Failure to do so is a breach of the Rules. All entrants must show their club membership and ACU affiliation card when signing on at the event and state the number on the entry form. No Card = No Ride.

ENTRY DETAILS: Open: On publication Close: On the day Fees: Solo: £20 Youth: £15 Entry on the day: £20 Cheques and postal orders made payable to: Ringwood MC & LCC. Send to Secretary of the Meeting.

Send 1 stamped addressed envelope(s) (11 x 22cm) with entry.

COURSE: Without roadwork. Dual routes.

CLASSES: A - Expert, B - Clubman, C - Sportsman, D - Twin Shock, E - Pre-65, F - Youth A, G - Youth B, H - Beginner AWARDS: Les Hext Trophy - Best Novice performance. Hewlett Cup - next best Novice performance. Other awards as per Centre rules.

GENERAL: Volunteer observers most welcome.

THAMES MOTORCYCLE CLUB (0307)

Open to all ACU club members and ACU licence holders

THE MIKE KEMP CLASSIC TRIAL

TRIAL Open

54786

A round of the South Eastern Centre Championship for Twinshock, Pre 67, Pre 67 Sidecars Hungry Hill, Wellesley Road, Aldershot

Sunday 30th December, 2018 Start: 10:00 OFFICIALS

Clerk of the Course: Martin Kemp (58099) Secretary of the Meeting: Bob Brown, Keppel Gate, 79 Long Lane, Ickenham, Middlesex, UB10 8QS Tel. No. (01895) 638738 Email: robertbrown222@hotmail.com

SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS JURISDICTION: Held under the National Sporting Code, Environmental Code and Standing TRIAL Regulations of the A.C.U., Trial Regulations of the organising Centre, these Supplementary Regulations and any final instructions that may be issued.

MEDICATION: It is your responsibility to declare at signing on if you are taking any drugs, you may be tested.

CHILD PROTECTION: The Secretary of the Meeting is the point of contact (National Sporting Code 6.16).

ENTRIES: Having entered the event, if you become a non starter you must explain your absence to the promoting club. Failure to do so is a breach of the Rules. All entrants must show their club membership and ACU affiliation card when signing on at the event and state the number on the entry form. No Card = No Ride.

ENTRY DETAILS: Open: On publication Close: 22nd December Fees: Solo: £25 Sidecar: £30 Youth: £15 Cheques and postal orders made payable to: Thames MCC. Send to Secretary of the Meeting. Due to Xmas post please state Email address for programme and results (Preferred Method), which will also be posted on website www.thamesmcc.org COURSE: 3 to 4 laps of 10 to 12 sections without roadwork.

CLASSES: A - Twinshock, B - Pre 67A Pre Unit Construction, C - Pre 67B Unit Construction, D - Pre 67C Two Stroke, E - Pre 67D Rigid, F - Pre 67E Rigid & Girder, G - Twinshock Easy H - Pre 67 Easy, I - Pre 67 Easy Sidecars, J - Youth A & B on Twinshock AWARDS: The Mike Kemp Award will be presented to the rider who has the best performance on a Villiers powered machine on the red route.

Please state on your entry form if your machine has a Villiers engine. The Les Austin Trophy will be presented to the rider who has the best performance on a Triumph Twin powered machine on the yellow route. Please state on your entry form if your machine has a Triumph Twin engine.

GENERAL: This trial is for Pre 67 and Twinshock riders and will be laid out accordingly, limited to 100 entries. Red Route - Twinshock SE Championship Class, Pre 67A, Pre 67B, Pre 67C SE Championship Class. Yellow Route -Pre 67D, P67E, Pre 67 Sidecars SE Championship Class, Twinshock Easy, Pre 67 Easy, Youth - Any route. To qualify for SE Centre Championship points T/S, Pre 67A-C will need to ride the red route, Pre 67D&E & P67 Sidecars yellow route.

Take the details from these regulations to fill in your entry form elsewhere in the magazine. Include your class & status on the entry

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WALTHAM CHASE TRIALS MCC (0364)

Open to all ACU club members and ACU licence holders

THE DICK HOYLE'S CHARITY SHIELD

TRIAL Open

54858

Hut Hill, Chandlers Ford, SO53 3YJ (Location map on club website)

Monday 31st December, 2018 Start: 10:00 OFFICIALS

Clerk of the Course: Bill Latham (54039) Secretary of the Meeting: Mike Wiseman, 27 Foxhayes Lane, Mopley, Southampton, SO45 1XX Tel. No. (02381) 781423 / (07533) 741177 Email: walthamchasetrials@outlook.com

SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS JURISDICTION: Held under the National Sporting Code, Environmental Code and Standing TRIAL Regulations of the A.C.U., Trial Regulations of the organising Centre, these Supplementary Regulations and any final instructions that may be issued.

MEDICATION: It is your responsibility to declare at signing on if you are taking any drugs, you may be tested.

CHILD PROTECTION: The Secretary of the Meeting is the point of contact (National Sporting Code 6.16).

ENTRIES: Having entered the event, if you become a non starter you must explain your absence to the promoting club. Failure to do so is a breach of the Rules. All entrants must show their club membership and ACU affiliation card when signing on at the event and state the number on the entry form. No Card = No Ride.

ENTRY DETAILS: Open: 1st November Close: At start Fees: Solo: £20 Youth: £10 Cheques and postal orders made payable to: Waltham Chase MCC. Send to Secretary of the Meeting.

Send 1 stamped addressed envelope(s) (11 x 22cm) with entry.

COURSE: 4 laps of 10 sections without roadwork. A,B,C, D E Youth and Adult Solo routes.

CLASSES: Expert (A Route), Intermediate (B Route), Clubman (B Route), Novice (C Route), Twin Shock C (C Route), Twin Shock D (D Route), Pre 65C (C Route), Pre 65D (D Route), Adult D (D Route) Unclassified, Youth A, Youth B, Youth C, Youth D, Youth E AWARDS: Dick Hoyle's Shield for the best Expert Rider. Award for 1st place in each class and other awards subject to entry.

GENERAL: Catering Van, day licence available for riders without ACU affiliation.

NENE VALLEY MCC LTD (0393)

Open to all ACU club members and ACU licence holders

CHAIRMAN'S SHIELD TRIAL

TRIAL Open

54906

1st Round of Nene Valley Trials Championship 2019 Glendon Quarry, NN14 1QG (Off A43/A6003 Kettering to Corby road)

Sunday 6th January, 2019 Start: 10:30 OFFICIALS

Clerk of the Course: Roy Watson (77444) Secretary of the Meeting: Doug Swanson Tel. No. (07860) 339614 Email: emparcels@btinternet.com

ONLINE ENTRY AVAILABLE members.acu.org.uk

SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS JURISDICTION: Held under the National Sporting Code, Environmental Code and Standing TRIAL Regulations of the A.C.U., Trial Regulations of the organising Centre, these Supplementary Regulations and any final instructions that may be issued.

MEDICATION: It is your responsibility to declare at signing on if you are taking any drugs, you may be tested.

CHILD PROTECTION: The Secretary of the Meeting is the point of contact (National Sporting Code 6.16).

ENTRIES: Having entered the event, if you become a non starter you must explain your absence to the promoting club. Failure to do so is a breach of the Rules. All entrants must show their club membership and ACU affiliation card when signing on at the event and state the number on the entry form. No Card = No Ride.

ENTRY DETAILS: Open: 15th December Close: On the day Fees: Solo: £15 Youth: £10 Cheques and postal orders made payable to: Nene Valley MCC Limited. Send to Secretary of the Meeting.

COURSE: 4 laps of 10 sections without roadwork.

CLASSES: A - Expert, B - Inter, C - 50/50, D - Clubman, E - Novice, F - Sportsman, G - Easy, H - Youth A, I - Youth B, J - Youth C, K - Youth D/Electric - own route AWARDS: Club Members only 3 riders per class to qualify.

Take the details from these regulations to fill in your entry form elsewhere in the magazine. Include your class & status on the entry

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MOTORCYCLE OFF ROAD EVENT ENTRY FORM (PREMIER INSURANCE) ACU and The Auto-Cycle Union are trading names of The Auto-Cycle Union Limited registered under Company No. 00134679 Registered Office: ACU House, Wood Street, Rugby, Warwickshire CV21 2YX Tel: 01788 566400

EVENT: ……………………….………… Organisers: …...……..……………….… Date of Event:………....... Permit No:…….…………

Venue: …..…………………..................................................

Course Licence or Certificate No. (where applicable):…………….…………

This event is held under the National Sporting Code of the Auto-Cycle Union, the Standing Regulations, Supplementary Regulations and any Final Instructions issued. The ACU National Sporting Code and Standing Regulations are published annually in the ACU Handbook

ENTRY DECLARATION:

I the undersigned apply to enter the event described above and in consideration thereof:  I declare that I have had the opportunity to read, and that I understand the National Sporting Code of the ACU, the ACU Standing Regulations, such Supplementary Regulations as have or may be issued for the event, and agree to be bound by them.  I declare that I am physically and mentally fit to take part in the event and I am competent to do so. I confirm that I understand the nature and type of event I am entering and its inherent risks and agree to accept the same notwithstanding that such risks may involve negligence on the part of the organisers or officials.  I confirm that I am not currently suspended from ACU permitted competition or on the ACU Stop List as a result of incurring a Concussion injury.  I accept that insurance arranged on my behalf by the organisers of events that I may enter specifically excludes liability between the participants. I understand that this form may be used in litigation as evidence that any serious injury will be principally the result of my voluntary decision to engage in a high risk activity.  I consent to details of any injuries I may suffer at this event being passed between all medical services and the Clerk of the Course.  I have read and understood The Auto Cycle Union Ltd Data Protection Policy and consent to the collection and retention of my personal information by the ACU.  I confirm that the machine(s) as described below which I shall participate on shall be suitable and proper for the purpose. I confirm that I am eligible to compete on the machines for which I have entered.  I confirm that if any part of the event takes place on a public highway, the machine(s) described below shall be insured as required by the Road Traffic Acts, or equivalent legislation, and that they will comply with the regulations in respect thereof.  I accept responsibility for any items borrowed from the Organiser during the course of the event. These items include but are not restricted to (safety clothing, transponders, accessories). I understand that I am liable for the cost or replacement of any items lost or not returned and non-payment or non-replacement of items borrowed may affect my entry into subsequent events.  I confirm that I have not been refused an ACU Licence, nor had an ACU Licence suspended, nor have I been excluded from any ACU competition.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THE RISKS OF MOTORSPORT:

I understand that by taking part in this event I am exposed to a risk of death, becoming permanently disabled or suffering some other serious injury and I acknowledge that even in the event that negligence on the part of the ACU, any event organiser, any circuit owner, the promoter, the organising club, the venue owner, or any individual carrying out duties on their behalf were to be a contributory cause of any serious injury I may suffer, the dominant cause of any serious injury will always be my voluntary decision to take part in a high risk activity.

I have read the above and acknowledge that my participation in motorsport is entirely at my own risk. I agree that I am required to register on arrival by “signing on” at the designated place before taking part in any Practice Session/Race, Trials or Enduro.

Participant’s signature: …………………………………………………………………..

Please tick box if you are 18 years of age and over

Passenger’s signature: …………………………………………………………………….

Please tick box if you are 18 years of age and over

FOR PARTICIPANTS UNDER AGE OF 18, DECLARATION OF PARENT, PERSON WITH PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY:

PLEASE FILL IN WITH BLOCK CAPITAL LETTERS

As the parent/person with parental responsibility of the above named participant, hereinafter referred to as ‘my child’, accept that my child may participate in the aforementioned meeting. I declare as follows: I have read and understood the “Acknowledgement of the risks of motorsport” which appears above. I appreciate the dangers inherent in motorsport which include the risk of death or permanent disablement. My child does not suffer from any physical, medical or mental disability which would make it unsafe for him/her to participate either as a Competitor or for Practice. I accept that it is my responsibility to ensure that my child and I have had the opportunity to read and understand the National Sporting Code of the ACU, Standing Regulations, Supplementary Regulations and Final Instructions subsequently issued and this Entry Form and that he/she will comply with them. I accept that photographs or video films may be taken of my child by officials dealing with safety issues or accident investigations. Photographs may also be taken for promotional purposes and may appear on the ACU website or in ACU publications.

Signature of Rider’s Parent, Person with Parental Responsibility:………………………………….……………………………..……………….……

Date: …………………………

Full Name & Address ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Signature of Passenger’s Parent, Person with Parental Responsibility:………………………………..………………………………..……………..

Date: …………………………

Full Name & Address ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………………………………………………………………

Extract from NSC Article 7.14: A parent or legal guardian of a rider or passenger participating in a competition requiring consent is deemed to bear mutual responsibility with that competitor.

ENTRY DETAILS

PLEASE FILL IN WITH BLOCK CAPITAL LETTERS

RIDER:

PASSENGER:

Surname: ……..…………….…………………………….…….………………………....….

Surname: ……………………………………………………………………………………..

First name(s): ………….………….…………………………..………………………….……

First name(s): …………………………………..……………………………………….……

Address:

Address if different to the Participant: ……………………………..…………….……..

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Postcode: ……….………………… Tel: ………..………………………....……….…….

Postcode: …………………….

Tel: …………..………..……………………………..

Date of Birth: ……………………. Club: ………………………………………………….

Date of Birth: ……………………. Club: ………………………………………………….

ACU Licence / Registration No: ………………………………...

ACU Licence / Registration No: ………………………………...

MACHINE Class Entered:…………………...….…………………… Make:……………………….………………….. Capacity:………..……cc

Stroke…..…….. mm

Riding Number preferred: …………… (where available) Transponder Number(if applicable) : ……………… Entrant’s Licence No (If applicable) : ..………………

PLEASE RETURN ENTRY FORM TO: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

Entry Fees for this event £ ….......…… Plus if applicable: Transponder Clip £ …............ Transponder Hire £ …...............

TOTAL £ ……...........

FORM C8PM (Premier, & Minors) 2018

South Eastern Trials Calendar 2019 Date Event January 6th 13th GROUP COMBINES 20th Sidcup 60 27th Ashford Dunlop 27th Talmag

February 3rd Sittingbourne Walker Cup 3rd CSMA Red Tape Trial 10th GROUP COMBINES 17th 24th Normandy Goodwin Shield

Classes

E+ E I N 40+ 50+ Y(E+ E I N) E+ E I N 40+ 50+ Y(E+ E I N)

E+ E I N 40+ 50+ Y(E+ E I N) Tw Tw/b AC Mono

s/c Tw P67 P67s Tw-Sc

March 3rd Gravesend Richard Bartlett Trial E+ E I N 40+ 50+ Y(E+ E I N) Tw P67 Mono 10th GROUP COMBINES 17th Witley Weston Trophy E+ E I N 40+ 50+ Y(E+ E I N D) Tw P67 Mono 24th 31st Barham Nailbourne Non Expert I N +40 +50 Y(I N) Tw Tw/b P67 April 7th 14th 21st 22nd (BH) 28th

Sittingbourne Heel Farm Trial GROUP COMBINES Tenterden Weald Non Expert Sidcup Double Five

May 12th 19th 26th

GROUP COMBINES Folkstone Kent & Sussex Quaife Trophy

June 1st 2nd 9th 19th 23rd

Bexleyheath Battle of Burwash Tw P67 P67s Tw/sc Mod S/c Mono Bexleyheath Battle of Burwash Tw P67 P67s Tw/sc Mod S/c Mono GROUP COMBINES Sidcup Evening Trial 4pm Eastbourne Lighthouse E+ E I N 40+ 50+ Y(E+ E I N D) Tw P67 Mono

July 7th 14th 21st 24th 28th

Tenterden Man of Kent GROUP COMBINES Owls Whitley Mill Sidcup Evening Trial TBC Bexleyheath 84th Langmaid

August 4th 4th 11th 18th 24th

Eastbourne LDT.... TBC Barham Kickstart Charity Trial GROUP COMBINES Bexleyheath Ladies National ..TBC Sunbeam Gingerbeards

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I N +40 +50 Y(I N) Tw Tw/b P67 Mono I N +40 +50 Y(I N) Tw Tw/b P67 Mono Wobblers Practice Wobblers Practice

E+ E I N 40+ 50+ Y(E+ E I N D) Team Trial

E+ E I N 40+ 50+ Y(E+ E I N D) Tw P67 Mono E+ E I N 40+ 50+ Y(E+ E I N D) Tw P67 Mono E+ E I N 40+ 50+ Y(E+ E I N D) Tw P67 Mono

25th

Sunbeam Greybeards

September 1st 8th 15th 15th 22nd 22nd 29th

Folkstone GROUP COMBINES Double Five Non Expert Wickham Harvest Gravesend Watling Tyre Non Expert Sidcup Timber Woods LDT Tenterden Weald Of Kent

October 6th 13th 20th 20th 27th

Double Five GROUP COMBINES Witley LDT Sittingbourne Charity Trial Barham Mutton Lancers

November 3rd 9th 10th 10th 17th

GROUP COMBINES Witley Charlie Wake REMEMBRANCE DAY C.o.C. Seminar Sidcup

December 1st 1st 8th 29th

Sidcup Jack Thompson Classic Bikes Trial Southern Experts GROUP COMBINES Thames Mike Kemp Trial

P67 Tw Tw-B Mono Novice & Sportsperson E+ E I N 40+ 50+ Y(E+ E I N D) Tw P67 Mono I N 40+ 50+ Y(I N D) Tw P67 Mono E I N 40+ 50+ Y(I N D) Tw P67 Mono Wobblers Practice

E+ E I N 40+ 50+ Y(E+ E I N D) Tw P67 Mono

E+ E I N 40+ 50+ Y(E+ E I N D) Tw P67 Mono NO EVENTS RUN Wobblers Practice

Remember, all British events for 2019 are still TSR22B - non-stop. This is the calendar for 2019 as far as is known. If any information is incorrect, will Club Secretaries please contact Rob Fleet on robfleet@gmail.com.

Trials South East Annual Meeting

QQ By Peter Burrell

Leisure Centre, Gamecock Trials South East Annual Meeting Meadow, London Road, West Kingsdown, Kent, TN15 6BZ will be held on Thursday 13th (off A20). Starting at 8pm.

December at West Kingsdown

North Kent Trials Combine

QQ By Rob Fleet

Also note that there will There are new website addresses be a south eastern meeting this month and that we for North Kent Trials Combine require someone to step and South Eastern Centre. forward for the secretary's www.nktctrial.com job. Anyone interested in www.setrials.co.uk.

For any more info contact Dennis Fleet 01322 446556.

applying please phone Dennis Fleet on 01322 446556.

The next meeting of the North Kent Trials Combine will take place on Thursday January 17th at Metrogas in Eltham.

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THE SIDCUP 82nd

Sponsored by The Body Clinic

Sponsored The BodyEngineers Clinic Humanby Performance Human Performance Engineers An ACU South Eastern An ACU South Eastern CHAMPIONSHIP CHAMPIONSHIPROUND ROUND

Classes for: Classes for :

Elite Elite Expert Expert Intermediate Intermediate Novice Novice Youth Youth Regulations now available See page 36 in this issue A full course of 18 to 20 sections with 3 routes

All full course of 18 to 20 sections with 3 routes

KINGSTON & DISTRICT MCC (281)

TRIAL

Restricted to members of clubs in the ACU SE Star Group and ACU licence holders

PETE SIMMONS STAR GROUP TRIAL

Restricted

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1st Round of 2019 South Eastern Centre Star Group Championships Blackland Farm, Grinstead Lane, East Grinstead, Sussex, RH19 4HP

Sunday 13th January, 2019 Start: 10:00 OFFICIALS

Clerk of the Course: Alan Dudley (12151) Secretary of the Meeting: Mr. Eddie Bellars, 12, Rosehill Park, Emmer Green,Reading. Berks. RG4 8XE Tel. No. (01189) 470837 Email: bellars@virginmedia.com

ONLINE ENTRY AVAILABLE members.acu.org.uk

SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS JURISDICTION: Held under the National Sporting Code, Environmental Code and Standing TRIAL Regulations of the A.C.U., Trial Regulations of the organising Centre, these Supplementary Regulations and any final instructions that may be issued.

MEDICATION: It is your responsibility to declare at signing on if you are taking any drugs, you may be tested.

CHILD PROTECTION: The Secretary of the Meeting is the point of contact (National Sporting Code 6.16).

ENTRIES: Having entered the event, if you become a non starter you must explain your absence to the promoting club. Failure to do so is a breach of the Rules. All entrants must show their club membership and ACU affiliation card when signing on at the event and state the number on the entry form. No Card = No Ride.

ENTRY DETAILS: Open: On publication Close: 6th January 2019 Fees: Solo: £20 Sidecar: £24 Youth: £15 Entry on the day: additional £5 and no award. Cheques and postal orders made payable to: KDMCC Ltd. Send to Secretary of the Meeting.

Send 2 stamped addressed envelope(s) if you require programme and results by post COURSE: 3 laps of 12 sections without roadwork. 4 routes.

CLASSES: Expert, Intermediate, Novice, Pre 67A & B, Twinshock, Aircooled Monoshocks, Over 40s, Over 50s, Sportsman, Sidecars, Youth Expert, Youth Intermediate, Youth Novice, Youth Beginner AWARDS: As per Star Group Rules minimum 6 per class.

GENERAL: Programme and Results will be posted on the Club Website www.kdmcc.com. White route - Expert and Expert Youth, Blue route - Intermediate, Over 40s & Youth Intermediate, Red route - Adult & Youth Novice, Pre 67A & B (Choice), Twinshock, Aircooled Monoshocks, Over 50s, Sidecars, Yellow route - Pre 67A & B (Choice) Sportsman & Youth Beginner. All entrants must show their 2018 or 2019 ACU affiliation card and Club membership when signing on. ACU forms will be available at the signing on.

BEXLEYHEATH MCC LTD (256)

Restricted to ACU licence holders who are members of clubs in the ACU SE North Kent Trials Combine

NKTC EXTRA COMBINE TRIAL

TRIAL Restricted

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Pease Hill, Near Brands Hatch, Kent, TN15 7EN

Sunday 13th January, 2019 Start: 10:30 OFFICIALS

Clerk of the Course: Liam Seamer (166219) Secretary of the Meeting: Dennis Fleet, 10 Penshurst Road, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA7 5ES Tel. No. (01322) 446556 / (07886) 637527 Email: robdfleet@gmail.com

ONLINE ENTRY AVAILABLE members.acu.org.uk

SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS JURISDICTION: Held under the National Sporting Code, Environmental Code and Standing TRIAL Regulations of the A.C.U., Trial Regulations of the organising Centre, these Supplementary Regulations and any final instructions that may be issued.

MEDICATION: It is your responsibility to declare at signing on if you are taking any drugs, you may be tested.

CHILD PROTECTION: The Secretary of the Meeting is the point of contact (National Sporting Code 6.16).

ENTRIES: Having entered the event, if you become a non starter you must explain your absence to the promoting club. Failure to do so is a breach of the Rules. All entrants must show their club membership and ACU affiliation card when signing on at the event and state the number on the entry form. No Card = No Ride.

ENTRY DETAILS: Open: Thursday 4th October Close: Sunday 8th January 2019 Fees: Solo: £15 Youth: £15 Entry on the day: £25 Cheques and postal orders made payable to: Bexleyheath MCC Ltd. Send to Secretary of the Meeting. Results will be on motorbiketrials.com COURSE: 4 laps of 10 sections without roadwork.

CLASSES: A - Expert, B - Expert B, C - Inter, D - Inter B, E - Novice, F - Over 40 Blue, G - Over 50 Red, H - Twinshock Blue, I - Pre67/Twinshock Red, J - Youth Expert, K - Youth Inter, L - Youth Novice, M - Adult Sportman/Beginners Yellow Route, N - Youth Sportsman/Beginners Route AWARDS: Subject to 6 entries.

Take the details from these regulations to fill in your entry form elsewhere in the magazine. Include your class & status on the entry

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WYCOMBE & DMCC LTD (409)

Open to all ACU club members and ACU licence holders

NON-EXPERT AND BRITISH BIKE TRIAL

TRIAL Open

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Great Wood, Dudley Lane, Hambledon, Nr Henley on Thames, RG9 6JW

Sunday 13th January, 2019 Start: 10:00 OFFICIALS

Clerk of the Course: Mr J. Eckhart (8798) Secretary of the Meeting: Mr B. Williamson Tel. No. (01296) 623309 Email: wycombetrials46@hotmail.co.uk

ONLINE ENTRY AVAILABLE members.acu.org.uk

SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS JURISDICTION: Held under the National Sporting Code, Environmental Code and Standing TRIAL Regulations of the A.C.U., Trial Regulations of the organising Centre, these Supplementary Regulations and any final instructions that may be issued.

MEDICATION: It is your responsibility to declare at signing on if you are taking any drugs, you may be tested.

CHILD PROTECTION: The Secretary of the Meeting is the point of contact (National Sporting Code 6.16).

ENTRIES: Having entered the event, if you become a non starter you must explain your absence to the promoting club. Failure to do so is a breach of the Rules. All entrants must show their club membership and ACU affiliation card when signing on at the event and state the number on the entry form. No Card = No Ride.

ENTRY DETAILS: Open: On publication Close: Friday 11th January 2019 or at the start Fees: Solo: £15 (Late entry £20) Youth: £14 (Late entry £15). Cheques and postal orders made payable to: Wycombe & District MCC Ltd. Send to Secretary of the Meeting.

Send 1 stamped addressed envelope(s) (11 x 22cm) with entry.

COURSE: 4 laps of 10 sections without roadwork. 2 (Yellow and White) plus 50/50 for BB (hard) routes.

CLASSES: C - Novice, D - Clubman, E - Youth A, F - Youth B, G - Youth C, H - British Bike, I - Twin Shock, J - British Bike (Easy), K - Easy Route (Modern Machines) AWARDS: Best Novice, Best Twin Shock, Best British Bike (50/50 route), Best British Bike (Easy), Adult awards subject to 6 starters per class.

Youth subject to 2 starters per class.

GENERAL: By entering this trial you are giving the Club permission to publish the results and compile reports for the sporting press.

Full details of the Wycombe MCC Privacy Policy can be found on the club website, www.wycombemcctrials.com. Sections marked to TSR22B NON STOP. Classes C, D, E, F & I Ride the Middle (Yellow) Sections. Class H Rides 5 Designated Middle (Yellow) Sections & 5 Easy (White) Sections. Easier White Route for Class G (Youth C), Class J (British Bike (Easy)) & Class K (Beginners & Sportsmen). Youth riders may choose their class based on ability and not age. Engine capacity & wheel size to follow ACU age limits. No riding at the venue before or after the trial. All bikes to be pushed to the start area with dead engines for 10 am start. Section closing times will be published at the start.

SIDCUP & DISTRICT MCC LTD (249)

Open to all ACU club members and ACU licence holders

THE SIDCUP SIXTY TRIAL 2019

TRIAL Open

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Sponsored by The Body Clinic - Human Performance Engineers The first Sidcup Sixty was held in 1931 - this year is the 82nd Sixty.

Canada Heights, Button Street, Swanley, Kent, BR8 8DX

Sunday 20th January, 2019 Start: 9:30 OFFICIALS

Clerk of the Course: Dave Burroughs (6912) Secretary of the Meeting: Peter Burrell, 40 Annandale Road, Sidcup, DA15 8EL Tel. No. (0208) 3005572 / (07885) 682647 Email: peter@sidcupmcc.co.uk

ONLINE ENTRY AVAILABLE members.acu.org.uk

SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS JURISDICTION: Held under the National Sporting Code, Environmental Code and Standing TRIAL Regulations of the A.C.U., Trial Regulations of the organising Centre, these Supplementary Regulations and any final instructions that may be issued.

MEDICATION: It is your responsibility to declare at signing on if you are taking any drugs, you may be tested.

CHILD PROTECTION: The Secretary of the Meeting is the point of contact (National Sporting Code 6.16).

ENTRIES: Having entered the event, if you become a non starter you must explain your absence to the promoting club. Failure to do so is a breach of the Rules. All entrants must show their club membership and ACU affiliation card when signing on at the event and state the number on the entry form. No Card = No Ride.

ENTRY DETAILS: Open: 1st December Close: 12th January 2019 or earlier if full (130 entries) Fees: Solo: £18 Youth: £18 No "on the day" entries. Cheques and postal orders made payable to: Sidcup & DMCC. Send to Secretary of the Meeting.

Send 1 stamped addressed envelope(s) (11 x 22cm) with entry.

COURSE: 2 laps of 18 to 20 sections without roadwork. 3 routes.

CLASSES: A - Elite Expert, B - Expert, C - Intermediate, D - Over 40 Intermediate, E - Novice, F - Over 50 Novice, G - Youth Elite, H - Youth Expert, I - Youth Intermediate, J - Youth Novice AWARDS: Best solo - the Youngs Cup. Premiers for best in each class. First Class for next 10% of starters in each class.

Second class for next 10% of starters in each class. First and Second Class awards subject to 6 starters in that class.

GENERAL: Results will be on the club website (www.sidcupmotorcycleclub.co.uk) a few hours after the trial finishes.

The marking for this trial will be ACU 22B - "NON-STOP". The rule is on pages 205 & 206 of the 2018 ACU Handbook - please read!

Take the details from these regulations to fill in your entry form elsewhere in the magazine. Include your class & status on the entry

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MOTORCYCLE OFF ROAD EVENT ENTRY FORM (PREMIER INSURANCE) ACU and The Auto-Cycle Union are trading names of The Auto-Cycle Union Limited registered under Company No. 00134679 Registered Office: ACU House, Wood Street, Rugby, Warwickshire CV21 2YX Tel: 01788 566400

EVENT: ……………………….………… Organisers: …...……..……………….… Date of Event:………....... Permit No:…….…………

Venue: …..…………………..................................................

Course Licence or Certificate No. (where applicable):…………….…………

This event is held under the National Sporting Code of the Auto-Cycle Union, the Standing Regulations, Supplementary Regulations and any Final Instructions issued. The ACU National Sporting Code and Standing Regulations are published annually in the ACU Handbook

ENTRY DECLARATION:

I the undersigned apply to enter the event described above and in consideration thereof:  I declare that I have had the opportunity to read, and that I understand the National Sporting Code of the ACU, the ACU Standing Regulations, such Supplementary Regulations as have or may be issued for the event, and agree to be bound by them.  I declare that I am physically and mentally fit to take part in the event and I am competent to do so. I confirm that I understand the nature and type of event I am entering and its inherent risks and agree to accept the same notwithstanding that such risks may involve negligence on the part of the organisers or officials.  I confirm that I am not currently suspended from ACU permitted competition or on the ACU Stop List as a result of incurring a Concussion injury.  I accept that insurance arranged on my behalf by the organisers of events that I may enter specifically excludes liability between the participants. I understand that this form may be used in litigation as evidence that any serious injury will be principally the result of my voluntary decision to engage in a high risk activity.  I consent to details of any injuries I may suffer at this event being passed between all medical services and the Clerk of the Course.  I have read and understood The Auto Cycle Union Ltd Data Protection Policy and consent to the collection and retention of my personal information by the ACU.  I confirm that the machine(s) as described below which I shall participate on shall be suitable and proper for the purpose. I confirm that I am eligible to compete on the machines for which I have entered.  I confirm that if any part of the event takes place on a public highway, the machine(s) described below shall be insured as required by the Road Traffic Acts, or equivalent legislation, and that they will comply with the regulations in respect thereof.  I accept responsibility for any items borrowed from the Organiser during the course of the event. These items include but are not restricted to (safety clothing, transponders, accessories). I understand that I am liable for the cost or replacement of any items lost or not returned and non-payment or non-replacement of items borrowed may affect my entry into subsequent events.  I confirm that I have not been refused an ACU Licence, nor had an ACU Licence suspended, nor have I been excluded from any ACU competition.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THE RISKS OF MOTORSPORT:

I understand that by taking part in this event I am exposed to a risk of death, becoming permanently disabled or suffering some other serious injury and I acknowledge that even in the event that negligence on the part of the ACU, any event organiser, any circuit owner, the promoter, the organising club, the venue owner, or any individual carrying out duties on their behalf were to be a contributory cause of any serious injury I may suffer, the dominant cause of any serious injury will always be my voluntary decision to take part in a high risk activity.

I have read the above and acknowledge that my participation in motorsport is entirely at my own risk. I agree that I am required to register on arrival by “signing on” at the designated place before taking part in any Practice Session/Race, Trials or Enduro.

Participant’s signature: …………………………………………………………………..

Please tick box if you are 18 years of age and over

Passenger’s signature: …………………………………………………………………….

Please tick box if you are 18 years of age and over

FOR PARTICIPANTS UNDER AGE OF 18, DECLARATION OF PARENT, PERSON WITH PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY:

PLEASE FILL IN WITH BLOCK CAPITAL LETTERS

As the parent/person with parental responsibility of the above named participant, hereinafter referred to as ‘my child’, accept that my child may participate in the aforementioned meeting. I declare as follows: I have read and understood the “Acknowledgement of the risks of motorsport” which appears above. I appreciate the dangers inherent in motorsport which include the risk of death or permanent disablement. My child does not suffer from any physical, medical or mental disability which would make it unsafe for him/her to participate either as a Competitor or for Practice. I accept that it is my responsibility to ensure that my child and I have had the opportunity to read and understand the National Sporting Code of the ACU, Standing Regulations, Supplementary Regulations and Final Instructions subsequently issued and this Entry Form and that he/she will comply with them. I accept that photographs or video films may be taken of my child by officials dealing with safety issues or accident investigations. Photographs may also be taken for promotional purposes and may appear on the ACU website or in ACU publications.

Signature of Rider’s Parent, Person with Parental Responsibility:………………………………….……………………………..……………….……

Date: …………………………

Full Name & Address ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Signature of Passenger’s Parent, Person with Parental Responsibility:………………………………..………………………………..……………..

Date: …………………………

Full Name & Address ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………………………………………………………………

Extract from NSC Article 7.14: A parent or legal guardian of a rider or passenger participating in a competition requiring consent is deemed to bear mutual responsibility with that competitor.

ENTRY DETAILS

PLEASE FILL IN WITH BLOCK CAPITAL LETTERS

RIDER:

PASSENGER:

Surname: ……..…………….…………………………….…….………………………....….

Surname: ……………………………………………………………………………………..

First name(s): ………….………….…………………………..………………………….……

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Address:

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Postcode: ……….………………… Tel: ………..………………………....……….…….

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Date of Birth: ……………………. Club: ………………………………………………….

Date of Birth: ……………………. Club: ………………………………………………….

ACU Licence / Registration No: ………………………………...

ACU Licence / Registration No: ………………………………...

MACHINE Class Entered:…………………...….…………………… Make:……………………….………………….. Capacity:………..……cc

Stroke…..…….. mm

Riding Number preferred: …………… (where available) Transponder Number(if applicable) : ……………… Entrant’s Licence No (If applicable) : ..………………

PLEASE RETURN ENTRY FORM TO: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

Entry Fees for this event £ ….......…… Plus if applicable: Transponder Clip £ …............ Transponder Hire £ …...............

TOTAL £ ……...........

FORM C8PM (Premier, & Minors) 2018

32nd GEORGE SKEATES CROSS-COUNTRY CHARITY - FUN EVENT – STOCKBRIDGE

George Skeates has been confined to a wheelchair following a Moto Cross accident (as passenger) and as a result has established a charity to assist other similar casualties.

SUNDAY 13 JANUARY 2019 Time: 09:30 for start at ~10:00 (or soonest thereafter!)

Venue:The Town Hall, Stockbridge High Street, Hampshire, SO20 6HE 51.114324, -1.494148

ENTER EARLY to save money and to help avoid delays on the day.

Please send one entry form per entrant completed in FULL with clearly legible characters, signature & payment to: XC Event, 154 BOTLEY ROAD, ROMSEY, SO51 5SW Payment by cheque payable to ‘George Skeates Fund’ or on-line to sort code 30-90-21 & account 00483178 - add your surname as the reference Receipts & numbers allocated will be returned by email so please print clearly.

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Please be prepared to display a number allocated at the event.

ADVANCE Entries: On Day Entries:

Adults - £12.00 Adults - £15.00

Children/Unemployed/Oppressed - £5.00 Children - £6.00

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Cyclists should wear helmets.

Green Cross Code must be adhered to.

Refreshments & Raffle available in the Town Hall.

Please arrive in good time.

Please park your vehicle considerately.

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Volunteers to help are asked to make themselves known well prior to the event

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I agree to indemnify the organisers, agents, officials, the landowners and any person connected with this event from any liability whatsoever resulting in personal injury (fatal or otherwise), loss, damage or expense. *Signed: __________________________ (parent/guardian must sign for a minor)

For the organisers Name: Received the sum of: £

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From the Sunny Side of the Solent Speedway 2019 The British Speedway Promoters Association has already met to discuss Season 2019, early details are as follows.

The Premier League will comprise Seven teams: Poole, Kings Lynn, Belle Vue, Swindon, Wolverhampton, Peterborough, and Ipswich.

The Championship will comprise Twelve teams: Berwick, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Redcar, Sheffield, Scunthorpe.

Newcastle, Somerset, Leicester, Workington, plus two NDL Clubs to be announced after the NL AGM. Among other decisions taken , the fixed race nights arrangement will continue, giving UK first choice for riders Europe-wide on Mondays and Thursdays.

As I write The National League Promoters AGM will have been held on 28th November, it will be touch and go whether we can include anything on this for TSM. Otherwise the BSPA Website will contain latest information.

Trust Members Talks It's as long ago as 4th September when TT and Superbike racer, Peter Hickman, was in conversation at Brooklands with Steve Parrish.

The packed audience, including myself, undoubtedly found the evening one of the very best. Peter was a charming and eloquent guest, and it was a privilege to listen to him.

In 2014 Peter made his debut in the TT, recording the fastest ever lap by a newcomer at 129.104 mph, and a race average of 125.38. He prepared for his TT debut by travelling to the Island and driving 70 laps in a hire car, and by watching videos. In the past, Hickman's father Dave was a Manx GP winner, and entered for two TTs. Having won in British Superbike races, Peter has also won the North West 200 and the Macau GP, and can now be regarded as one of the greatest road racers of his generation.

Peter achieved his first ever international race win at the 2015 Ulster GP, winning the feature race ahead of Conor Wightlink Warriors Road Racing Ireland 2019 8th November was a Early dates so far announced are Cummins. Peter achieved his great night in the history for the two International events, first ever victory at the TT in one of the closest races as he of the Isle of Wight The North West 200 will take Warriors, as co-promoters place between 16-18 May. 2019 hald off Michael Dunlop and Dean Harrison, with not one Barry Bishop and Martin will be the 90th Anniversary of but two RL 360 Superstock Widman were named winners the event, and special events lap records. Even as I write, in the sporting achievements are currently being planned.

Peter is in winning ways having category Local Awards ceremony The National level events await qualified on pole for the Macau hosted by Isle of Wight Radio at formal approval from the two GP, the final event of the Cowes Yacht Haven. The Special Irish Parliaments, once this is Event recognised the tireless done permission to run is given 2018 road racing season, and the showpiece of the east. work that has gone into reviving by the respective legislatures. and revitalising speedway on the Peter Hickman - Brooklands Matterley Basin Update Island since the Club reformed Tickets for the 2019 MX GP 40

3 years ago, expanding into a true community operation catering for young and old alike and shining out as a beacon of hope for others to admire and emulate.

The World Speedway Riders Annual Awards Ceremony took place at Leicester on 17th November, and it was another great success story for the Warriors, who finished Runners Up last year, but went one better in 2018 with the Winners award presented by WRSA President Kelvin Tatum MBE, at a recent Gala Ceremony.

In a very successful period for our sturdy Warriors, it was the Warriors twin headed spearhead of Andy Bowtell/Ben Morley who were 1st and 2nd at the NL Riders Championship held at Leicester on 30th September. After a thrilling Run off, it was Ben Morley who won after Alfie fell whilst leading on the last lap. But it was Alfie who had big success early in October at the Warriors Rider of the Year Evening at Supersmiling Smallbrook.

n By John Bramall of Great Britain are now on sale, with some discounting of prices and the ability to arrange for payment by instalments.

The GP will take place over the weekend March 23/24 with 5 classes raining over the two days. World and European Stars will line up in MX GP, MX 2, EMX 250, and WMX. Consult Website for more details.

their application to run a Semi Final of the FIME Grass Track Championships, venue Lower Foss Farm, Fosse Way, Leamington Spa, CV31 1XJ. The date is Sunday 23rd June. Keep up to date with this prestigious event on the Club website, www.midshiresgrasstrack.com.

The venue is I believe close to the South Midland Centre.

Midshires GTC Midshires Grass Track Club have been successful in

Irish Road Racing Whilst on the subject of 2019 dates, the dates of four

Tom's Racing Diary

QQ By Tom Grimshaw Final round of the Maxxis British Championship at Lyng Norfolk.

I wanted to ride the race bike at a local practice track as part of a shake down on Saturday morning. The shake down lasted under 2 laps as the bike stopped. Dad (Mechanic) forgot

to put the oil in the bike as he was in the process of putting a new clutch in the race bike.

Instantly Dad knew what had happened and wasn’t happy with himself, so a few words from me was not required. We got home & instantly we started to transfer some bits over to

national level Road Race events in Northern Ireland have just been announced, as follows: 26th/27th April - Cookstown 3rd/4th May - Tandragee 28th/29th June - Enniskillen 26th/27th July - Armoy International dates for NW 200 and Ulster GP have already been announced. Dates for events in ROI are awaited.Â

the spare bike. We loaded up and set of with one bike.

Race day and all was OK qualifying 19th. Race one went OK battling away with a nice group of riders, but the bike was overheating. I finished the race and my mechanic (Ha Ha) noticed a split water pipe.

We replace it and serviced the bike for Moto 2, which was a good moto, I worked my way to sixteenth but with 5 minutes to go the engine gave way and stopped. Race one had done the damage and it was only a matter of time Ouch!!

Next stop was the mighty Weston Beach race. I was riding the big HCR Yamaha 450 on a standard tank (my tank came a week after the event). It was my first full beach race and I started to feel the nerves at the start.

Once under way I lost my front brake on lap two, then the bike cut out half way through the 3 hour race. I was stuck on the side of the track for 15 minutes Continued overleaf 41

(which equates to nearly 2 laps lost). Fettling around to see if anything was obvious, I was just about to give up when it fired into life. I put together some solid laps and worked my may up to 38th Overall at the finish. It was rough and tough with so many riders out there at one time. Mum said do you think you will do it again? And I said definitely No! But later that week when the pains and hardship disappeared, upon reflection I had a brilliant time and loved every minute.

My Mechanic (Ha Ha) quickly turned my bike around to race the final meeting of the year for the Luton Club at Toddington.

Neville Bradshaw won all three motos with me 2nd. I tried to get around Neville, but he was to wise to my moves. Anyway, I came away with some cash in my pocket which is always nice.

Time to re-group and out

Practice Day Fun

QQ By Alan Critcher

A bright and mild day saw a record entry of 200 riders at the Sidcup club’s second Practice trial of the year at the popular Canada Heights venue. Many regular riders of all abilities enjoyed the chance to hone their skills, while several were taking the opportunity to exercise their mounts in readiness for the Jack Thompson Trial at the same venue a couple of weeks later.

It was also an opportunity for a small group of sidecars to get in some worthwhile practice for the final British championship round a week later.

For a group of ladies some from experience in other 42

with the old and in with some new stuff including a mechanic! I will be looking forward to some trials over the winter period as it is always good to mix it up a bit. Also,

motorcycle disciplines, it was the first time they had stepped astride a trials bike.

Starting with some basic tuition on riding skills they were introduced to the art and etiquette of riding trials sections in easy stages to build confidence. Clearly by the comments at the end of the day they want more!

Wag Scott - "A brilliant day.

Thanks to Andy, he’s part of the team at Canada Heights, also Chris and Max, from the club who joined our group. All of these lovely humans gave us training, tips and took us through the rules and etiquette of trials riding. I tried the gym once but my self esteem needed

I am looking into next year calendar which at the moment will see me compete in the British Maxxis and EMX250 on the world stage. I will know more next month.

If trials riding is fun this picture says it all

rescuing. I was with a group of girls yesterday who clapped and cheered each other at every obstacle. Our first time at trials riding was brilliant.

Thank you for a great day" Lesley Laver - "So much fun.

I was really excited to join the sportsmen and women I've always admired on trials bikes,

at Canada Heights. To be shown the ropes was fantastic and I'll be the proud owner of my first trials bike by the end of the year! Thanks again for the opportunity Alan, it's left me so excited for the next go."

We ALL had a great day today at the Beginners Trial at Canada Heights. Five of our Ladies/Girls,

who have ridden at the previous Ladies Speedway Days, took part in their first Trial!!!! Well done to Pia, Taya, Wag, Lesley and Roksana. We were also joined by two other Ladies, Nicola and Leila who are also intending to try Speedway at the next Ladies Day on July 13th 2019, at Iwade (Sittingbourne Speedway).

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SITTINGBOURNE AND DMCC LTD (295) Open to all ACU club members and ACU licence holders

WALKER MEMORIAL TRIAL

TRIAL Open

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South Eastern Championship round for: Elite, Expert, Inter, Novice, Inter +40, Novice +50, Youth Elite, Expert, Twin Shock Blue Route, A/C mono, Ladies Inter, Novice Girls Red Route Torry Hill Farm, Torry Hill, Near Sittingbourne, Kent (Start at Wrinstead Court) ME9 0EA

Sunday 3rd February, 2019 Start: 10:00 OFFICIALS

Clerk of the Course: Roy Piles and Members (56137) Secretary of the Meeting: Mr. M. Anderson, "˜Hilltop" Old Wives Lees, Chilham, Near Canterbury, Kent, CT4 8AU Tel. No. (01227) 730728

SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS JURISDICTION: Held under the National Sporting Code, Environmental Code and Standing TRIAL Regulations of the A.C.U., Trial Regulations of the organising Centre, these Supplementary Regulations and any final instructions that may be issued.

MEDICATION: It is your responsibility to declare at signing on if you are taking any drugs, you may be tested.

CHILD PROTECTION: The Secretary of the Meeting is the point of contact (National Sporting Code 6.16).

ENTRIES: Having entered the event, if you become a non starter you must explain your absence to the promoting club. Failure to do so is a breach of the Rules. All entrants must show their club membership and ACU affiliation card when signing on at the event and state the number on the entry form. No Card = No Ride.

ENTRY DETAILS: Open: On publication Close: 16th January Fees: Solo: £18 Youth: £10 (Late entry £20).

Cheques and postal orders made payable to: Sittingbourne & DMCC. Send to Secretary of the Meeting.

Send 2 stamped addressed envelope(s) (11 x 22cm) with entry.

COURSE: 3 laps of 12 to 14 sections without roadwork. 3 (No Yellow Route) routes.

CLASSES: Solos only A - Elite, B - Expert, C - Inter, D - Novice, E - Inter +40, F - Novice +50, G - Twin Shock Blue Route, H - Twin Shock Blue Route, I - A/C mono, J - Youth Elite, K - Expert, L - Ladies Inter, M - Novice Girls Red Route AWARDS: Premier in each class, 10% First Class, 10% Second Class. All subject to 6 starters in each class.

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I the undersigned apply to enter the event described above and in consideration thereof:  I declare that I have had the opportunity to read, and that I understand the National Sporting Code of the ACU, the ACU Standing Regulations, such Supplementary Regulations as have or may be issued for the event, and agree to be bound by them.  I declare that I am physically and mentally fit to take part in the event and I am competent to do so. I confirm that I understand the nature and type of event I am entering and its inherent risks and agree to accept the same notwithstanding that such risks may involve negligence on the part of the organisers or officials.  I confirm that I am not currently suspended from ACU permitted competition or on the ACU Stop List as a result of incurring a Concussion injury.  I accept that insurance arranged on my behalf by the organisers of events that I may enter specifically excludes liability between the participants. I understand that this form may be used in litigation as evidence that any serious injury will be principally the result of my voluntary decision to engage in a high risk activity.  I consent to details of any injuries I may suffer at this event being passed between all medical services and the Clerk of the Course.  I have read and understood The Auto Cycle Union Ltd Data Protection Policy and consent to the collection and retention of my personal information by the ACU.  I confirm that the machine(s) as described below which I shall participate on shall be suitable and proper for the purpose. I confirm that I am eligible to compete on the machines for which I have entered.  I confirm that if any part of the event takes place on a public highway, the machine(s) described below shall be insured as required by the Road Traffic Acts, or equivalent legislation, and that they will comply with the regulations in respect thereof.  I accept responsibility for any items borrowed from the Organiser during the course of the event. These items include but are not restricted to (safety clothing, transponders, accessories). I understand that I am liable for the cost or replacement of any items lost or not returned and non-payment or non-replacement of items borrowed may affect my entry into subsequent events.  I confirm that I have not been refused an ACU Licence, nor had an ACU Licence suspended, nor have I been excluded from any ACU competition.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THE RISKS OF MOTORSPORT:

I understand that by taking part in this event I am exposed to a risk of death, becoming permanently disabled or suffering some other serious injury and I acknowledge that even in the event that negligence on the part of the ACU, any event organiser, any circuit owner, the promoter, the organising club, the venue owner, or any individual carrying out duties on their behalf were to be a contributory cause of any serious injury I may suffer, the dominant cause of any serious injury will always be my voluntary decision to take part in a high risk activity.

I have read the above and acknowledge that my participation in motorsport is entirely at my own risk. I agree that I am required to register on arrival by “signing on” at the designated place before taking part in any Practice Session/Race, Trials or Enduro.

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PLEASE FILL IN WITH BLOCK CAPITAL LETTERS

As the parent/person with parental responsibility of the above named participant, hereinafter referred to as ‘my child’, accept that my child may participate in the aforementioned meeting. I declare as follows: I have read and understood the “Acknowledgement of the risks of motorsport” which appears above. I appreciate the dangers inherent in motorsport which include the risk of death or permanent disablement. My child does not suffer from any physical, medical or mental disability which would make it unsafe for him/her to participate either as a Competitor or for Practice. I accept that it is my responsibility to ensure that my child and I have had the opportunity to read and understand the National Sporting Code of the ACU, Standing Regulations, Supplementary Regulations and Final Instructions subsequently issued and this Entry Form and that he/she will comply with them. I accept that photographs or video films may be taken of my child by officials dealing with safety issues or accident investigations. Photographs may also be taken for promotional purposes and may appear on the ACU website or in ACU publications.

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Date: …………………………

Full Name & Address ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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Date: …………………………

Full Name & Address ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………………………………………………………………

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ENTRY DETAILS

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RIDER:

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Surname: ……..…………….…………………………….…….………………………....….

Surname: ……………………………………………………………………………………..

First name(s): ………….………….…………………………..………………………….……

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Address:

Address if different to the Participant: ……………………………..…………….……..

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Postcode: ……….………………… Tel: ………..………………………....……….…….

Postcode: …………………….

Tel: …………..………..……………………………..

Date of Birth: ……………………. Club: ………………………………………………….

Date of Birth: ……………………. Club: ………………………………………………….

ACU Licence / Registration No: ………………………………...

ACU Licence / Registration No: ………………………………...

MACHINE Class Entered:…………………...….…………………… Make:……………………….………………….. Capacity:………..……cc

Stroke…..…….. mm

Riding Number preferred: …………… (where available) Transponder Number(if applicable) : ……………… Entrant’s Licence No (If applicable) : ..………………

PLEASE RETURN ENTRY FORM TO: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

Entry Fees for this event £ ….......…… Plus if applicable: Transponder Clip £ …............ Transponder Hire £ …...............

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