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Editor

(ACU Southern Centre) John Bramall

16 Gifford Close, Fareham, Hampshire, PO15 6PJ T: 01329 823282 E: johnbramall246@btinternet.com

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(ACU South Midland Centre) Bob Twigg

2 Harwood Close, Welwyn Garden City, Herts, AL8 7SN E: bobtwigg@ntlworld.com

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MAY 2019 VOL. 19 ISSUE 5 PUBLISHED ON THE 1ST OF EACH MONTH

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

Cover Photo: Anders Rowe in action at Central Park Stadium for Easter Challenge meeting Photo by: Amanda Morrison (Oddshots Speedway & Grasstrack Photography)

FROM THE EDITOR'S CHAIR n By Bob Twigg

In the June 1975 issue of the South Midland Revue the lovely Doris Lowe who penned "Doris's deliberations" was taken to task by an insurance company about how many things have to be insured in those days. Her words were "you hardly dare breath today without worrying about upsetting someone". She was not getting at the insurance firms just imagine what she would say about insurance today with the NERC thing on our backs! A July 1975 South Midland board meeting passed a resolution recommending that details of the start of events and green lane runs. This was to try and prevent the "cowboy" riders riding in the area after an event. The advent of trail bikes from the manufacturers must have caused this consternation , though today clubs are more aware of the problem of the "travelling community" taking over land suitable for their housing! I suppose they have to find somewhere to put their new Mercedes Sprinters and caravans . Some folk may not object to their presence but the old fridges etc.. can be a nuisance when you are laying out a course. Enough grumbling for now, enjoy your riding now that Summer is near. Andy Wood writes.. Grass track South East gets underway at the end of this month with the Battle of Britain two day event organised by the inspirational Frittenden club over the weekend of 25/26th. On Saturday 25th May hosts the very best of youth with all 4 youth classes supported by a bumper GT140 solo lineup, one of the newest classes to grass track which has already served up some great racing. Then on Sunday 26th May sees the usual Battle of Britain with classes for 250cc, 350cc, 500cc & Upright Solos, with 3 sidecar classes including the awesome 1000cc Right Hand Sidecars. The meeting takes place at Sandhurst Bridge Farm, Water Lane, Frittenden, Kent. Sat Nav is TN17 2ED The venue will be signposted so follow these to find the track. As with all Frittenden & DMCC meetings, there is FREE weekend camping from Friday 24th May through to Monday 27th May. Fresh water tap on site, flush toilets, hot food and a beer tent. Admission fees: Saturday: Adults: £5 Sunday: Adults: £14 | Concessions: £12 | Under 16s FREE all weekend! Full weekend programmes: £2 For the very latest news including the rider lineup keep an eye on our Facebook page or see www.fdmcc.co.uk. Maidstone Aces are working hard preparing their Grafty Green track for the Kent Kracker meeting on Sunday June 16th. No less than eleven classes are included in the event, these are; Youth, GT 140, Continued overleaf 3

O N T E NTS

Southern Centre Meeting Minutes 41 Kent Kings Speedway Ladies Speedway Promising the Best So Far!

Chairmen South Eastern: Roger Brown Tel: 01273 563931

Official News Speedway

Centres Officials

5 26

Trials

A Brown Family Treble 6 ACU Trial GB 14 An Easy Event! 15 Jim Laurie Trophy 15 Charity Trial Success 16 Easter Trial 27 The Battle of Burwash 31 SE Star Group Championship 42 South Eastern TVTC Championship 43 SM Meteor Group Trials Champs 44 S Centre Trials Championship 44 Busy Venue 45 Putoline South Midland Tough Ten Trial 48 Snow-Mann Regularity Test 52

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

Regulations Grasstrack

Frittenden, 26th May Maidstone Aces, 16th June

Motocross

Sidcup, 2nd June

Benevolent Fund Representatives 20 46

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

Trials

OWLS, 12th May 8 Twickenham, 12th May 8 North East London, 19th May 12 Folkestone, 19th May 12 Hook Wood, 25th May 20 Kent & Sussex, 26th May 23 Witley, 27th May 23 Bexleyheath, 1st-2nd June 32 Hillingdon & Uxbridge, 2nd June 32 Erith, 9th June 37 Nene Valley, 9th June 38 TALMAG, 9th June 38 Tenterden, 9th June 46 South Harrow, 16th June 49 Barham, 30th June 49 Eastbourne, 30th June 50 Berkhamsted, HUX & K&K, 7th July 50 Entry Forms 9, 13, 21, 25, 33, 39, 40, 47, 51

South Eastern: Hazel Collins Tel: 01189 421534 14 Brookside, Calcot, West Berks, RG31 7PJ

Rights of Way Officers 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

FROM THE EDITOR’S CHAIR (Continued) 250/350/500 and Upright solos 500/LH and RH sidecars plus Vintage solos. The whole day promises to provide a rich array of racing variety and interest as a display of vintage

motorcycles is also planned. The club would appreciate some help so if there is anyone who would like to marshal or can come along and help with preparation for the meeting

then please contact chairman Tony Penfold on 07803 560173 E-mail: race-secretary@maidstoneaces. com or contact the club via the Facebook page.

Rob Ledwith

Luke Bowen

Kent Kings Speedway

QQ By Neil Emmott Photos by Elizabeth Leslie

The final piece in the Kent Kings’ jigsaw was put in place with what the Kent TouchTec Kings management hope will bring long awaited silverware to the Central Park. That final piece being the announcement of Rob Ledwith Results and fixtures: Date

Paul Hurry

as the new club captain. Kent grass track and speedway legend Paul Hurry has stepped away from the saddle to take on a new challenge of Rider Coach at Kent Speedway. Kent Speedways favourite son Luke Bowen makes a rare on-track appearance on May 20th when he lines up for the Kent side in a challenge Start Time

Monday April 22nd (Bank Holiday) Monday May 6th (Bank Holiday) 16:00 Monday May 13th 18:30 Monday May 20th 18:30 Monday May 27th (Bank Holiday) 16:00 Monday June 3rd 18:30

match against Swindon. Bowen decided to call time on his racing career in 2018 following a knee injury. Kent’s first May Bank Holiday sees a fixture change, Eastbourne who are now away in Championship action, are replaced by a Lakeside Hammers Select team.

Opponent Belle Vue (Won: 52 - 37) Lakeside Hammers Select Plymouth Swindon Mildenhall Isle of Wight

Competition Easter Challenge Challenge National Trophy Challenge National Trophy National Trophy 5

A Brown Family Treble

Marshall was best Over 40 with Andrew Earnshaw not far behind in second, inch perfect rides by Mick at section eight on Jimmy’s Hill. Second part of the winning treble went to Gary’s elder brother Steve in the novice class, followed home by Bob Wort and David Bond, nice rides by Steve at section ten snaking up amongst the rocks. It took most cleans to decide the winner of the over 50 class, Simon Dowling edging it from Pete Haines with from Kevin Fishlock third, all cleans from Simon on the muddy banks of section four. Jim Oppen on the throaty Triumph twin beat Gary Brown course plotter Martin Kemp in the Pre67 class on the red route cleaning section nine in the QQ By Bob Brown main gulley on each visit. Rupert Photos by Richard Thomas Kemp was out on his own in the There was a Brown Family Pre67 class on the yellow route, treble at round three of the nice rides from Rupert and Thames Club Championship Elliott/Graham Tickner in the held at Hook Wood Trials sidecar class at section seven. Centre just one week after the It was a tough day on the British Championship Round. yellow route with club chairman Riders had to tackle four Steve Austin winning the laps of ten sections set out by sportsman class from Dave Martin and Rupert Kemp, Jeff Wiffen and Alfie Miles, nice Morgan and Simon Dowling. Winner on the expert route was rides by Steve on the chalky banks of section three. Last part current club champion Gary of the Brown treble came from Brown who pipped 'young gun' Steve's son Josh in the youth Tom Frearson by 2 marks with Alfie Miles in third place, Gary’s beginner with a gallant Katy advantage was gained at section Tickner following him home, wheel perfect rides from Josh on six in the rocky ravine. There was a close tussle for honours in the sandy banks and muddy slot of section one. The club would the inter class with returnee Ed Wheeler just beating Paul Heron like to thank Jim and Elaine Connor for the use of the land. for the win with Matt Tidbury edging Liam Brookman for third Expert Gary Brown 87 place, feet up rides from Ed on 89 the sandy banks of section two. Tom Frearson Alfie Miles 98 Riding the same route Mick 6

Inter Ed Wheeler Paul Heron Matt Tidbury

62 65 68

Over 40 Mick Marshall Andrew Earnshaw

21 37

Novice Steve Brown Bob Wort David Bond

28 42 93

Over 50 Simon Dowling Pete Haines Kevin Fishlock

27 m/c. 27 58

Sidecar Elliott/Graham Tickner

Pre 67 Red Jim Oppen Martin Kemp

39 71

Pre 67 Yellow Rupert Kemp

Sportsman Steve Austin Dave Wiffen Alfie Miles

58 93 123

Youth Beginner Josh Brown Katy Tickner

76 149

Josh Brown

Charity Events

QQ By Andy Wood

Motorcyclists enjoying their day’s sport can be very generous it is pleasing to report. The Owls Motor Club held their annual Charity Trial back in March and would like to thank all eighty entrants as well as others who donated so generously. It turned out to be excellent trial that enabled the Club to make a £500 donation to the Kent, Surrey & Sussex Air Ambulance to help them with their excellent work. Last month the Star Group organised a charity trial in aid of Cardiac Risk in the Young (C.R.Y) Arthur and Mandy Frearson principal members of the organising team are pleased to report a tremendously successful event with ninety competitors which raised a magnificent total of £908. A report of the event appears elsewhere in this issue. Later this month North East London have their Feet Up for Cancer Road and Off Road Trial on Sunday 18th May and Secretary for the event Roy Phypers has kindly provided the following details of this event. North East London M.C.C and Friends are at it again, driving around the lanes of East Hertfordshire asking the farmers and estate owners for the permission to use their ditches and land for our road trial, and with all the owners agreement we now start plotting the route and where the fuel stop will be for the riders to fill their bikes before they run out of fuel. Then armed with maps of the route and other info we apply to the MSA for the permission

to run the event, having got the permission it’s back round the lanes and estates again to plot the sections for the trial. All we can do now is hope people will come and ride and enjoy our trial. This year’s trial will be starting at Plashes Farm, Gore Lane, Colliers End, near Ware, Herts, which has good parking and is a new start area for this event but a well known venue for the local riders.The date of the event is 19th of May 2019, 10.00 am start for the road trial and 11.00 am for the off road trial. The road trial will be 36 sections at seven locations with approx. 35 miles of road for Expert, Intermediates, Clubman, Pre 65 and Twin-shock (if you can ride at clubman level) A £50 voucher for the best, expert, inter, and clubman in the road trial is donated by John Lee and Sons Motor cycles. This trial is £20 to enter before the closing date 15th May or £30 after the close date, so please enter on time. The off road trial will be four laps of ten sections all on private land and cater for all classes, Expert, Intermediate, Novice, Clubman, Pre 65 hard and easy, Twin-shock hard and easy, Pick and mix and youth A, B, C (youth you choose which route you want to ride) entry fee for this trial is £15 (£10 Youth) and the closing date is 17th May or £25 on day entry. Entry can be with the ACU online entry system, the Sporting Motor Cyclist or a form down loaded from our website northeastlondonmcc.org.uk. But if you do post the form please

make sure it arrives to the secretary before the close date. All money raised from this trial will be donated to this year’s Charity, The Alzheimers and dementia society, which is one of our landowners chosen charity, owing to his mum suffering this horrific illness for several years, so please donate and give generously, a Just Giving page will be on our website, northeastlondonmcc.org.uk or you can donate at the trial. All observers will be welcome and we can arrange transport to and from the road sections if required and you will be given a card to get food and teas etc from the refreshment/burger van. If you can observe and not sure where Plashes farm is and would like instructions as to how to get there please ring Roy 01992 582408 or Darren 01920 467811 or email roy.phypers@ntlworld. com please help if you can. We look forward to seeing you all on the 19th of May at Plashes Farm. Looking further ahead the Barham club are hard at work preparing for their charity event in aid of Pilgrim Hospices. Past events have been popular and successful and the club are keen to continue the trend; entries are now open both postal or online. If you have ridden before it will be something to look forward to if you haven’t it will be a new experience.

OWLS MC LTD (0289)

TRIAL

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

REG WINGETT NKTC TRIAL

Restricted

56054

North Kent Trials Combine championship Round Bowens Farm, Poundsbridge Lane, Penshurst, Kent, TN11 8AJ

Sunday 12th May, 2019 Start: 10:30 OFFICIALS

Clerk of the Course: John Mantle Secretary of the Meeting: Joyce Miles, Brookside, New Road, Rotherfield, East Sussex, TN6 3JT Tel. No. (01892) 523454 / (07984) 198279 Email: joycem@talktalk.net

TWICKENHAM & DMCC LTD (0311)

Restricted to all members of clubs in the ACU SE Thames Valley Trials Combine who are ACU licence holders

TVTC MAY TRIAL

TRIAL Restricted

56065

A Round of The Thames Valley Trials Combine Championship Frensham Vale, Gardeners Hill Road, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 3HZ

Sunday 12th May, 2019 Start: 10:30 OFFICIALS

Clerk of the Course: Les Batten (78898) Secretary of the Meeting: Robert Batten, 12 Hawkley Close, Tadley, Hants, RG26 3YH Tel. No. (07747) 010457 Email: batten.electrical@btinternet.com

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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.

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FORM C8PM (Premier, & Minors) 2018

From the Sunny Side of the Solent Southern Centre Moto Cross Good Friday 19th April brought Round 1 of the Southern Centre Moto Cross Championships to Whaddon Farm, Owslebury, under the promotion of Winchester MCC. Also included in the programme was the Graham Noyce Challenge and the Pre 83 125 Championship. The entry list made up to 169 riders, pretty impressive, with 40 MX1, 39 MX2, 80 various Twinshocks and Veterans, and 10 Sidecars. With some 16 races it made for a full programme, which was still in full swing when I slipped away around 5pm. Perhaps top of the bill was the race for the HB Wakefield Trophy, plus prize money. It was a race, with a selected entry, conducted at a good speed and with much skill. It was led from start to finish by MX2 rider Charlie Cole, aboard his 250 Husky. Second was Lee Foyle on a KX 250, and third was Jess Wren on a RM 250. The well designed and picturesque Owslebury circuit had been worked on during the Winter to eliminate any ruts and holes, so was riding well, and only became a little worn towards the end of the afternoon. Despite a hot and sunny day, dust was pretty much well kept at bay. It was as well that the Sidecar entry was small, as 10 outfits would make much less dust than 20. There was some good racing, with Paul Pelling/Chris Pannell (660 10

Husky) winning all three Legs, albeit having to come through the field on each occasion. MX 2 was the preserve of Wakefield winner Charlie Cole, who won Leg 1 from flag to flag, and in Leg 2 after coming through the field to take the lead on the penultimate Lap. MX 1 though was more open with Nicky Watts winning Leg 1, and late entry No 23 doing the honours in Leg 2. It was a very good afternoon, almost feeling like a time warp at times recalling Southern Centre MX of times gone by (I don't like doing the Nostalgia bit). As to the rest of 2019. There are further Winchester events at Whaddon Farm on the following dates: Sunday 19th May: Sunday 11th August: and Sunday 1st September: (Also Sunday 6th October is available in the event of any cancellation). Mayor of Havant's Run This traditional start to the classic bike run season got off to a good start on 14th April, dry weather, sunshine, a bit nippy but a good entry. There were two routes of 50 and 35 miles, finishing at the Peter Widley Fort on Portsdown Hill. I took along the Bantam, probably the slowest machine in the event, and ridden by the slowest rider, but it performed faultlessly and a very enjoyable day was provided for all, with a good contribution being raised for the Mayor's charities.. Isle of Wight Speedway Speedway on the Island is now

in full swing, and as I write the important business of the League programme is a work in progress. 25th April brought the visit of the Mildenhall Fen Tigers, a little depleted by injury but nevertheless a substantial challenge to overcome. On the promoting side, it is not always recognised how difficult it can be to prepare a track when rain is forecast, but especially so when promised rain fails to materialise. The implications are increased when the venue is situated on an offshore Island, as is the case of the Isle of Wight. The track was only lightly covered with shale, and dry, and became quite difficult to ride, to the extent that by my reckoning there were some seven falls or crashes during the evening, fortunately without injury. David Wallinger managed four crashes, in fact one in every ride, not quite sure what that means in terms of his riding skills? Overall though Mildenall kept hanging in for the battle, and lost by the small margin of 49-40. They were however running out of riders by the end and were heavily dependent on a strong score by ex moto crosser Danny Ayres. Dates for May are as follows: Thursday 2nd May Vs Plymouth Thursday 9th May Vs Cradley Heathens Thursday 23rd May Vs Stoke Potters Thursday 30th May Vs Kent Kings

n By John Bramall I have been able to get along to a couple of meetings so far, and am certainly aiming to be an ever present as far as possible. Just for a change, I managed to get along to Swindon on the evening of Easter Monday, for the first ever League Match on the revamped track, made a little smaller as part of a coordination with a local housing development. With both straights having been shortened race times are now reduced by about 2-4 seconds per race, with the new race record now standing at 61.83 seconds. Along with many others I thought the on track action would now be

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more dramatic, with rides able to go into the corners both deeper and harder. The result of Swindon v Ipswich match was 51-39 to the Home side. Swindon Home fixtures during May are: Monday 6th May Vs Peterborough Thursday 9th May Vs Kings Lynn Monday 27 May Vs Poole For more details check the BSPA Website Classic Motor Cycle Racing Club Castle Combe. As something different, I

managed to get away to Castle Combe for the weekend 6th-7th April. The 2019 season began with a very busy programme of 38 solo and sidecar races, plus 3 Classic Parades. There was plenty of good racing in dry conditions, big grids, and some interesting machinery on display. Another visit to CMRC during the Summer would be well worthwhile, the next three events being at Pembrey, Cadwell Park, and Anglesey. Personally I have my eye on Mallory Park, over the weekend 31st August - 1st September. It says on the advertising "without the unpopular Edwina Chicane.".Â

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FOLKESTONE TRIALS CLUB (268)

TRIAL

Open to all ACU club members and ACU licence holders

DAVE WELLER MEMORIAL TRIAL

Open

56099

South East Centre Championship round for Elite Expert, Expert, Intermediate, Novice, 0/40, 0/50, Youth, (E,I,N), Ladies, Girls Acton Farm,Acton Lane, Wittersham, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 7HN

Sunday 19th May, 2019 Start: 10:30 OFFICIALS

Clerk of the Course: Jon Hunt Secretary of the Meeting: Steve Rankin, The Old Brewery, Brewery Square, West Stourmouth, Canterbury, Kent, CT3 1HU Tel. No. (07968) 674157 Email: folkestonemcc@yahoo.com

ONLINE ENTRY AVAILABLE www.ride-acu.uk

NORTH EAST LONDON MCC (0396)

TRIAL

Open to all ACU club members and ACU licence holders

FEET-UP-FOR CANCER CHARITY, ROAD AND OFF ROAD TRIAL

Open

55895

Plashes Farm, Gore Lane, Colliers End, Near Ware, Herts, SG11 1ES

Sunday 19th May, 2019

Start: 10.00 for Road Trial then after last road trial rider approx. 11.00 for Off Road Trial OFFICIALS

Clerk of the Course: Chris Koch, Darren Phypers Secretary of the Meeting: Roy Phypers, 51 Woodland Road, Hertford Heath, Herts, SG13 7QW Tel. No. (01992) 582408 Email: roy.phypers@ntlworld.com

ONLINE ENTRY AVAILABLE www.ride-acu.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 March Close: May 15th for Road trial, May 18th for off road trial Fees: Solo (Road): £20 Solo (off-road): £15 Youth: £10 Cheques and postal orders made payable to: North East London MCC. COURSE: Road Trial - 36 sections and one lap 35 miles approx. Off Road Trial - 4 laps of ten sections with no road work. CLASSES: Road Trial - Expert, Intermediate, Clubman, Pre 65 and Twin-Shock Hard. Off Road Trial - Expert, Intermediate, Novice, Clubman, Sportsman, Pick and mix, Pre 65 Hard and Easy, Twin-Shock Hard and Easy, Youth A. B. C AWARDS: Best Expert, Best Intermediate and Best Clubman in Road trial, £50 John Lee and sons Vouchers GENERAL: All donations and proceeds from this event will be donated to this years Charity, The Alzheimer,s society (Dementia charity) If you would like to donate to this charity there will be a just giving page on our website or you can donate at the trial. PJ's Hot food van will be at the trial. The results for the trial will be on the club website, northeastlondonmcc.org.uk. A fuel stop will be placed approx. half way around the road course, you may need to bring two cans of fuel. A food voucher will be given to all Observers as a thank you for their valued and welcome help, also transport too and from the road trial sections can be arranged. 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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FORM C8PM (Premier, & Minors) 2018

ACU Trial GB

QQ By Jim Connor Photos by Darren Amis Hookwood Trials Club would like to thank all those who supported ACU Trial GB which was run successfully on sat 23 March. Thanks to all officials and Observers,Sponsors and Clubs that supported us and riders and spectators. The riding was truly amazing winners on the day where: James Dabill, Sam Connor from Hookwood, Chris Stay Isle of Wight and Brett Harbud of North Berks Club. Full report on ACU Trial GB website. Thanks to Section Sponsors: OSET, MRS Sherco, Paul Nash Motorcycles, Surrey Schoolboys Trials Club, CJB Photographic, Brighton MCC, South East Centre ACU, Normandy MCC, Reigate Redhill North Downs MC, Horsham & DMCC, Thames MCC, Owls Motor Club, Witley & DMCC, Dingley Dell Nurseries Section Marking tape and banners Auto Cycle Union, Point S, 14

Rt Keedwell, Sherco & MRS, Putoline, Apico, Oset, Beta, Gas Gas, Trial Magazine, Michelin, Wulfsport, Hebo, Talopn, Rock Oil Punch Cards: CLICE Photography: Colin Bullock CJB Sound: Clive Smith First Aid: St Johns Programme a dvertisers: Agenda Designs, Malcolm Rathmell Sport, OSET, Redstone Fleetcare, Acklams Motorcycles, Freestyle Motorcycles, Paul Nash Motorcycles, AMS, SY Services, Dingley Dell Nurseries, Wesson Fencing, A1 Surfacing, A1 Transport, James Connor Ltd Promoting the Event: Auto Cycle Union The Sporting Motorcyclist TMX News Logs For Sections: Treeline Tree Services Dorking

Rocks: Suttles Awards: Roger Brown Trophies Of Brighton Observers A big thank you and compliments from the ACU of the Best Observing seen in a no stop Trial. So well done all. Marshals and Car Parks: Well done all for getting everyone into the venue and nicely parked up (There was no space left at all, all fields full). Catering Many thanks to Naughty but Nice (Tracey Miles and Alfie) Work Parties: Thanks to Tim Connor, Sam Connor, Jon Yendell, Jim Howell, Elliott Tickner, Jim Collins, Norman Capstick, Toby Smith, Clive Smith, Gary Mathews, Alfie Miles Jnr, Chris Roll, David Bond, Albert Reynolds, Myles Smith, Vee Howell.Â

An Easy Event!

QQ By Bob Twigg

A cold but dry day faced the fifty five riders in the Kenton and Kingsbury clubs Matthews Cup trial at Dews Farm, Middlesex last month. Ten sections" expertly" marked out by Clerk of the Course Mick Murdoch and his team were attempted four times by all the trial hopefuls. The forecast rain luckily did not appear and the ground at Dews was remarkably dry. Graham Haslam, out on a new 125 Beta again after a year on a 250 tied with Southern visitor Mark Elms which had to be decided by STR's, Mark's travelling mate Reynard Norris took the Intermediate class win. Veteran Farnham Royal rider Pete Haines, (still riding well despite many years in the saddle) took a win in the Clubman category. Best Novice turned out to be Tim Roblett and the newly introduced twinshock winner was Steve Young on his sweet sounding TLR Honda. Mick Clarkson, who was absent due to sickness was pleased to see that his son Dave took the PRE65 easy class win on one of Mick's special Bantams! He was closely followed by another veteran Nick James. Evergreen Martin Howlett took his immaculate TY175 Yam' to a sportsman class victory. The middle yellow route sections turned out a bit easy, Pete Haines, Brian Tomkins, Steve Young and Martin Howlett all finishing "clean". Section four expertly observed by Berko club stalwart Ted North was the trickiest hazard for the well supported 50\50 Inter route. Only seventeen cleans were recorded there,

Jim Laurie Trophy

QQ By Bob Twigg

At the IXION club trial recently, John Coles, Chairman of ACU trials committee presented Maureen Faulkner with Jim Laurie Trophy. This award is

though it took the single mark off Inter' winner Reynard Norris. This class had eleven riders but the sportsman boasted twelve hopefuls! Many thanks to all who helped out before and on the day, a special thank you to Ian Reynolds for taking on the secretary spot! Sorry if the event was too easy, come to Plashes Farm in November and we will try to rectify that! The Kenton and Kingsbury clubs November Cup trial to be run at Plashes Farm near Ware on the 24th of November will be a "total" round of the South Midland centre trials championships. It will cater for all classes of rider except electric bikes. Expert, Intermediate, Novices, Clubmen, Pre 65 easy, Pre 65 Hard,Youth "A", "B" "C", there will also be a sportsman route for beginners, rigids etc.. The area is quite large and if we can get enough observers a three lap 12 section course is possible. A full lap of the farm would be at least five miles, depending on what the owner allows us to use. The regs; will be available online and of course by post and telephone! The regs; will be in this excellent magazine so when they appear "get 'em in "!Â Best Expert Graham Haslam

Best Intermediate Reynard Norris

Best Clubman (Tied) Pete Haines / Brian Tomkins

Best Novice Tim Roblett

Best Twinshock Steve Young

Best Pre 65 easy Dave Clarkson

Best Sportsman Martin Howlett

presented to those who have made significant contribution to trials over a number years. Maureen has been supporting trials at IXION for nearly 50 years. Initially when husband Bill

was riding and then with sons and grandson were competing. As regular observer she often has a friendly encouraging word for new and old competitors. The award is richly deserved.Â

Contributions in this issue: Bob Twigg, Chris Fletcher, Mike Wiseman, Neil Emmott, Mick Auger, Alan Turner, John Sapsard, John Eckhart, Ken O'Brien, Andy Wood, Jim Connor, Bob Brown, Shaun Fowler, Arthur Frearson, Alan Critcher, Rob Fleet, Dave Jenkinson, Ted North Would you like to contribute? Please send to the editor, contact details on page 3,

Charity Trial Success

the big metal roller at section two difficult losing a couple of fives when he lost his balance but Aidan Bowker opted for a dab to make sure he got across and there were clean rides from Jamie Rowden and Stuart Read who both looked very stylish.On the sportsman route Tracey Haysom was so happy to clean the section she missed the ends cards but still managed to laugh about it. The fifth section back and forth across the steep valley with the exit across a fallen tree, gave local twin shock rider Doug Johnson a clean on his way to win the class. On section six Tom Frearson looked very smooth riding his new Repsol, riding clean on each lap. But it was section nine that took the most

Elliott & Graham Tickkner QQ By Shaun Fowler and Arthur Frearson A massive entry of 93 riders turned out for Arthurâ€™s Charity Trial a combined Star group and TVTC event in aid of Cardiac Risk in the Young. The popular Sethern venue at Dunsfold hosted the event and over 40 winner John Dismore looked very stylish on the log obstacle at section one. Youth rider Danny Embury also rode it well but required a dab going up the bank. ExpertMark Budgen found 16

Jack Frearson

marks with a long ride in the stream and a rooty exit. The tenth section, a new one traversed a muddy ditch. Sidecars here had a very awkward tree stump to ride across though this caused no problem for Elliott and Graham Tickner who were riding superbly and went onto take their first ever win. Mark Kemp and Ian Allaway had to settle for second on the day three marks adrift. On the red route Rob Edwards was right on line and clean but Anthony Read slightly off line and his rear wheel spinning got away with a one. Jon Yendell on his Vertigo dropped off a steep rooty step and splashed his way along the stream at eleven for another super clean and Colin Allsop followed the same line for the same result. Here Simon Bransbury also had a very tidy ride astride his Cotton on the pre 67 yellow route though brother Jonathan not so steady also hung on for a clean. The last section, the famous Sethern rocks over a ditch then along a tree root camber and up across the concrete and rock rubble. Ollie Brimecombe was up on his rear wheel across the rock step but he needed a quick dab on landing. The tree root camber caught out a few riders Peter Steer one of them when he needed a dab to keep moving.The best sounding bike up the bank was Jack Frearsonâ€™s Triumph who rode really well throughout the trial heading the pre 67 red route class. Riding the youth beginners Leanne Budgen and Marley Lowman both rode with confidence and had big smiles on their faces but

Jamie Rowden class victor was Austin Johnson with a score of just four marks. At the finish just one rider remained on a clean sheet, Ian McCulloch riding the sportsman route just ahead of Pete Goodchild aboard his Elec motion bike. Arthur would like to thank all who took part and especially the Setting out Team, Observers and Roy for the Land. It was an excellent trial and a great day out, a big thank you for your donations we have managed to raise ÂŁ908.50. for the Charity C.R.Y. (Cardiac Risk in the Young) Photos of the event are available on both Star Group and TVTC websites courtesy of Richard Thomas.

Trophies will be awarded at the next Star Group Trial which is on May 12th at Sethern. Many thanks to: Setting out team: Arthur Frearson, Tom Frearson, Doug Johnson and Nigel Brimecombe. Observers: Mike Barton, Caroline Boys-Guest, Laura Johnson, Jo Lowman, Paul Sims, Bob Brown, Nicki Brimecombe, Nigel Brimecombe, Peter Crummett, Neil Sinclair, Maggie and Jane, Graham Hill. Secretary: Mandy Frearson Thank you Roy for the use of the land and keeping it dry for us. Continued overleaf 17

Thank you Naughty but Nice for the food

Adam Grosch Stuart Packham

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Thank you Richard Thomas for the photos (available on TVTC and star group website)

Over 50: Rob Edwards Chris Guppy Antony Read

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Twinshock: Mike Rivett Doug Johnson David Bridgeland

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Thank you all for the donations for C.R.Y.Â Expert: Jamie Rowden Stuart Read Jack Taylor Inter: Colin Allsop Jon Yendell Mark Ward Over 40: John Dismore Gerald Budgen Dave Neal Novice: Ben Edwards

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Pre 67 Red: Jack Frearson Graham Barton Martin Kemp

12 marks 18 m/c 18

Pre 67 Yellow: Simon Bransbury Len Hart Jonathan Bransbury

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Sporstman: Ian McCulloch Pete Goodchild

Eric Scutt

Sidecar: Elliot/Graham Tickner Mark Kemp/Ian Allaway 7 Paul Fishlock/Debbie Merrell 12 Youth Inter: 1st Hannah Moore Jake Bush Toby Hewett

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Youth Novice: 1st Rowan Stewart Thomas Packham Max Amis

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Youth Beginner: 1st Austin Johnson Leanne Budgen Marley Lowman

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HOOK WOOD TRIALS CLUB (0713)

TRIAL

Open to all ACU club members and ACU licence holders

SOUTH EASTERN CENTRE YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIP TRIAL

Open

Youth Expert, Inter, Novice, Beginner in conjunction with Adult Practice Trial up to Inter level Hookwood Trials Centre, West Horsley, KT24 6EA (signed off A246)

Saturday 25th May, 2019 Start: 13:00 OFFICIALS

Clerk of the Course: Jim Connor (119847) Secretary of the Meeting: Elaine Connor, Hookwood Manor, Shere Road, West Horsley, KT24 6ET Tel. No. (01483) 285727 Email: jimconnor1045@yahoo.com

FRITTENDEN & DISTRICT MCC LTD (0269)

GRASS TRACK

Open to all ACU club members and ACU licence holders

BATTLE OF BRITAIN

Open

55928

Sandhurst Bridge Farm, Frittenden, Kent, TN17 2ED

Sunday 26th May, 2019 Start: 12:30 Practice: 11:00 Scrutineering: 9:30 OFFICIALS

Clerk of the Course: Graham Hilton Secretary of the Meeting: Mrs Sandy Russell, 8 Gwyneth Grove, Bexhilll on Sea, East Sussex, TN40 2SZ Email: sandyrussell@live.co.uk

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SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS JURISDICTION: Held under the National Sporting Code, Environmental Code and Standing GRASS TRACK Regulations of the A.C.U., Grass Track 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). INSURANCE: Cover for this event will be PREMIER 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 competition licence card when signing on at the event and state the number on the entry form. ENTRY DETAILS: Open: On publication Close: 17th May Fees: Solo: £30 Sidecar: £35 Cheques and postal orders made payable to: Frittenden & District MCC Ltd. Send to Secretary of the Meeting. COURSE: Racing direction: Solo - Anti-clockwise Sidecar - Clockwise/Anti-clockwise. Practice: 2 laps, Legs: 4 laps, Final: 4 laps, start method: Elastic/Start Gate CLASSES: 1 - 250cc solos, 2 - 350cc solos, 3 - 500cc solos, 4 - Upright solos, 5 - 500cc sidecars, 6 - LH sidecars, 7 - RH sidecars AWARDS: Trophies for top 3 in all classes minimum prize money as follows: Events 1, 2 & 4 - £100 £75 £60 £30 £30 £30, Event 3 - £200 £100 £75 £30 £30 £30, Event 7 - £200 £100 £75 £60 £50 £35, Events 5 & 6 - £150 £90 £70 £50 £40 £35 GENERAL: The meeting (or a class) may be cancelled if insufficient entries are received by the closing date. The organisers reserve the right to cancel or amalgamate events should circumstances warrant. No riding of any machines in the pit area. No loud music beyond 11pm on Saturday 25th May. No motorised vehicles are to be used at any time (including childrens quads, bikes etc). 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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Course Licence or Certificate No. (where applicable):…………….…………

ENTRY DECLARATION:

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THE RISKS OF MOTORSPORT:

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

Date: …………………………

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:

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Kent and Sussex Motorcycle Club

Quaife Trophy Team Trial Sunday 26th May ENTRY FORM FOR TEAMS Club Name ..................................................................................................... Name and email address of Team Manager or Club Secretary in case of queries:You are invited to enter one or more teams in this event. The rider(s) will enter the event in the normal way, accompanied by the individual entry fee.. Regulations for the event are published in this issue and all Adult teams received by the closing date will compete for the Quaife Trophy Choose Team Type: Centre/Twinshock/Youth Expert/Youth Inter for each team. First Team Name ............................................................................................ Type: Expert / Rider 1 Inter / Rider 2 Novice / Rider 3 Second Team Name ....................................................................................... Type: Expert / Rider 1 Inter / Rider 2 Novice / Rider 3 Third Team Name ........................................................................................... Type: Expert / Rider 1 Inter / Rider 2 Novice / Rider 3 Team members will be started together and will normally ride round together. OBSERVERS: Please nominate your observers and attach their details to this form so that they can receive a programme. The TEAM entry fee is ÂŁ18 per team Cheques: Kent & Sussex MCC Send to Jon Sturdey, Sturdey Motorcycles, 94C Shipbourne Road, Tonbridge, Kent TN10 3EG to arrive no later than the closing date for the event. Declaration: All Team riders are current members of the club at the top of this form. Signed ........................................................................................................... Name Printed ............................................... Date ......................................

KENT & SUSSEX MCC (277)

TRIAL

Open to all ACU club members and ACU licence holders

S.E.C. TEAM TRIAL/CAMDEN CUP TRIAL 2019

Open

Hourne Farm, Crowborough, Sussex, TN6 2DZ

56509

Sunday 26th May, 2019 Start: 10:30 OFFICIALS

Clerk of the Course: Alan Miles (163762) Secretary of the Meeting: Joyce Miles, Brookside, New Road, Rotherfield, East Sussex, TN6 3JT Tel. No. (01892) 523454 Email: joycem@talktalk.net

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WITLEY & DMCC (315)

TRIAL

Open to all ACU club members and ACU licence holders

WESTON TROPHY TRIAL

Open

56266

SE Championship Round for: Elite, Expert, Inter, Novice, Over 40, Over 50, Youth (E+,E,I,N,D), T Shock, P67, Mono, Ladies (I,N) Girls. Hookwoods Trials Centre, West Horsley, Surrey, KT24 6EA

Monday 27th May, 2019 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

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Waltham Chase Trials MCC

May Bank Holiday Camping Weekend Thursday 23rd May to Monday 27th May 2019 At Cadnam near Southampton. Location and driving instructions will be issued to booked campers prior to the event. Entry to the camp site from 2pm on Thursday 23rd May - Departure by 4pm on Monday 27th May. Friday Evening – Practice Trial Saturday – Easy Trial – Open to Youth and Adult Riders Sunday - Club Championship Trial Event details will be posted on the Waltham Chase MCC website The charge, including “plumbed” toilets is: Caravan, Campervan or Tent - £10 per night. The Coarse Fishery on site is available to use at the reduced rate of £5 for the weekend. www.facebook.com/Amberwoodcoarselake Entry fees apply for practice and trials and are payable on the day. Waltham Chase Club Membership is included in camping fee for visitors. Site Rules Well behaved dogs, kept on a lead, are allowed on the Campsite, but not in the lake enclosure. Young children must be accompanied at all times in the Woods and Lake area. We regret that we are unable to allow unaccompanied under 18-year olds to camp overnight. Camping places are limited and must be booked and paid for in advance.

Booking Form Name .................................................... Telephone ....................................................... Email ............................................................................................................................... I would like to book a pitch for: Campervan / Caravan / Family Tent / Small Tent (Please Highlight) THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

I enclose a cheque, made payable to Waltham Chase Trials MCC, for the sum of: .......... Post to: Mike Wiseman, 27 Foxhayes Lane, Mopley, Southampton, SO45 1XX Email: walthamchasetrials@outlook.com

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

ENTRY DECLARATION:

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THE RISKS OF MOTORSPORT:

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

Date: …………………………

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: ……..…………….…………………………….…….………………………....….

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

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FORM C8PM (Premier, & Minors) 2018

Ladies Speedway Promising the Best So Far!

Instructors will be on hand, to offer advice and encouragement, to those who wish to receive it! In addition to the Solo Bikes, as on previous Ladies` Days, there will be Sidecars available, to give "Taxi Rides" to any ladies who wish to experience this exciting alternative!!! With the upsurge in interest of Flat Track Style Bikes, for the first time in 2019, we are inviting Ladies/Girls with their own Flat Track machines, to join us at Iwade. This year it is also intended to provide the opportunity to experience a further Motorcycle Discipline, which has not featured in previous Ladies Days. There will be a Trials Course, where Newcomers to this discipline can take the opportunity to have a go, with both Advice & Tuition available. This will also

QQ By Alan Critcher Ladies Day 2019, will be the 5th running of this popular event at Iwade (Sittingbourne Speedway), the date is Saturday 13th July. Once again, both the Mini Track and the Main Track will be available to those who enter. This means that everyone with a desire to ride a Speedway Bike, will be catered for: from total Beginners with no experience, through to those who have a good deal of experience and ability. The Bikes on the Mini Track are 125cc and will be available to anyone, along with all the Riding Gear that is needed. In addition, experienced Instructors will be On Track all day, to provide Instruction, Tuition, Advice and Encouragement, to suit all abilities. The Main Track is available to riders who have their own bikes and Experienced Riders/

be available to any Ladies who have their own Trials Bikes and want to take part. Camping facilities are also available for 2 Nights, or more, if anyone wants to stay longer. Rooms can also be booked locally, at very reasonable prices. Women participating in Motorcycle Events is growing fast now and it is important to enable Ladies make their first experience special and something they will want to repeat. Further Information can be obtained, by emailing Alan Critcher (alancritcher14@ gmail.com), although numbers may be restricted, to ensure adequate "Bike Time" for everyone entered.Â

Easter Trial

Section five was a cracker where a good crowd had gathered to witness thirty yards of marsh before a testing turn up around a large oak Ryan recorded the lowest score of the entire entry here with three cleans and a steadying prod last lap.If you could hold it flat in third then it was on anything less you were on a three. Dean Basford 250 Sherco aced the middle Yellow route taking best Clubman on 28. Section eight was tough a water splash to a polished-up camber then a fast flowing Sean McCullagh stream with rocks after which a heavily rooted turn had to be navigated. Basford had a QQ By Ken O'Brien steadying prod first lap then Photo by Gary Dowzall three excellent cleans. Close Heavy overnight Dew made on the heels for second spot for a slippy start to the day on most sections but once the Sun was Adrian Steele with mud meister Alan Taylor third but appeared it shone once again surprisingly struggled to get on the righteous for Oxford's grip on section four a splash Good Friday Trial at Steeple Hill Folly Farm Beckley. This was the through a gully then a soft loamy turn over an awkward venue for the third Ixionclub branch then shift up to third for champs where a good entry of a forty yard slick sandy climb. 50 plus riders set off to tackle James Edwards 156 Beta Ten sections four times with pushed on for Twinshock glory a mix of mud roots climbs ditches and rocks that sorted an albeit the little Fantic needed it's neck wrung on most sections outright winner in each class. today. Justin Cookson was Ageing Expert Sean enjoying a days sport although McCullagh 250 Sherco showed machine gremlins took him all his years of experience to claim best expert including four over the 100 mark barrier but this didn't detract his good brilliant cleans on section 1 will as he handed out Easter 'Jakes Stump' a series of sandy Eggs to observers one and all cambers and roots culminating before helping to clear the with a second gear uphill four route marking and sections. foot stump outcrop to hit The White sportsman route almost flat-out Sean's tally was 43 for the day. Best intermediate was attended by twenty three riders with a variety of on the hard route was Ryan machines ranging from TRS Tomkins 300 Beta losing 51. 280 immaculate Honda TL200's

to 1950 Villiers. Ultimately the final outcome was on the cards the TRS 280 conquered all with that man Steve 'Rambo' McHugh piloting her around for a miserly 10 loss. Section ten took 3 from Steve an innocuous looking ditch crossing with a turn though a tangle of undergrowth then a slick descent to a fast flowing brook and this is where the necessary prods were deployed. Over from the Western Centre traveled Richard Smith tooled up with 260 Montesa power ample for all the hazards on offer today. Richard lost 16 and runner-up spot after the tie-break rule was deployed.Â Expert Sean McCullagh Tom Hawthorne Luke Hora Inter Ryan Tomkins Lee Sullivan Yellow Route Clubman Dean Basford Adrian Steele Alan Taylor Brian Tomkins Twinshock James Edwards Blue Easy Course Steve McHugh Richard Smith Ian Breakwell Brian Ayres Mark Davidson

43 84 86 51 100 28 34 44 53 111 10 16 16 16 19

D IARY DATES

QQ Thurs 2nd May

Trial - Restricted Ringwood MC & LCC Evening Club Trial Adult & Youth Ashley Hollow, Ringwood Tony Chalk 07789 710676 Start: 18.30

QQ Fri 3rd May

Trial - Restricted Cambridge Matchless MC Adult & Youth Balsham Quarry, Balsham Road Balsham, Cambs CB21 4HE Mrs M Nunn 01223 860829

QQ Sat 4th May

Sand Race - Restricted Guernsey Motor Cycle & Car Club Adult & Youth Vazon Bay, Guernsey GY1 1LE Kelly Eborall 07781 108251

QQ Sat-Sun 4th-5th May

MotoX - Restricted Jersey MC & LCC Adult & Youth Sorel Point Carol Le Viellez 01534 852952

QQ Sun 5th May

Grasstrack - Open Bridgwater & District Motor Club Martin Heal & Kim Blackmore Trophy Crossmoor Farm, Spaxton, Bridgwater, TA45 2P Christopher Carter 01278 424393 Practice 10.30 MotoX - Open Mid Sussex MCC Adult & Youth Cophatch Farm, Newdigate Road, Rusper, RH12 4RR Georgina Potter 07912 516729 MotoX - International Sidcup & DMCC Maxxis Championship Round 3 Canada Heights, Button Street, Swanley, Kent BR8 8DX Start: 09.30

Times are in 24 hours format

Trial - Open Barnet & DMCC Barnet & Berkhamstead May Trial Nash Mills, Kings Langley, Herts HP3 9TE Regs in this issue. Close: 3rd May Start: 10.30 Trial - Open Double Five MCC Pre 67 & Twinshock Trial Chads Farm, Ridley, Near Meopham, Kent Regs in this issue. Close: 29th April Start: 10.30

QQ Mon 6th May

Hill Climb - Restricted Guernsey MC & CC MotoX - Open Diss Motorcycle Club British Clubman Sidecar Championship Round 2 Wattisfield Hall, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 1NX Trial - Restricted Basingstoke MCC Elizabeth Farm, Headley, Newbury, Berkshire Trial - Open Normandy MCC May Bank Holiday Club trial Adult & Youth Betchworth Quarry, Betchworth, Surrey RH3 7HD Richard Thomas 01932 889311 Trial - National Scottish Auto-Cycle Union Ltd Scottish Six Day Trial Trial - Open XHG Tiger MCC Selby Trials Park, Corfe Mullen, Wimborne, Dorset

QQ Wed 8th May

Trial - Restricted XHG Tiger MCC Evening Trial Selby Trials Park, Corfe Mullen, Wimborne, Dorset

QQ Thu 9th May

Hill Climb - Restricted Jersey MC & LCC

QQ Sat 11th May

Hill Climb - Restricted Classic, Vintage & Modern MRC of Jersey Ltd Le Mont Pinel Hill Climb Adult & Youth Trial - Restricted Waltham Chase MCC Hut Hill, Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire

QQ Sun 12th May

Hare & Hounds - Open Sudbury MCC Ltd Adult & Youth Foxborough Quarry, Sible Hedingham, Essex CO9 3AN G Mays 01206 531768 MotoX - Open Northampton MCC Motocross SMC Round 3 + EVOS Long Buckby National Track Paynes Farm, Long Buckby, Northants NN6 7PH Start: 10.30 Heather Burnage 07764730397 Trial - Restricted Ashford Kent MCC EKTC May Combine Elmstead, Nr Hastingleigh, Kent Regs in last issue. Close: 9th May Start: 10.30 Trial - Restricted OWLS MC Reg Wingett NKTC Trial Bowens Farm, Poundsbridge Lane Penshurst, Kent TN11 8AJ Regs in this issue. Close: 9th May Start: 10.30 Trial - Restricted Tongham Tigers MCC Stan Webb Star Group Trial Sethern, Dunsfold, Nr Guildford, Surrey GU8 4NR Regs in las issue. Close: 4th May Start: 10.30

Trial - Restricted Twickenham & DMCC TVTC May Trial Frensham Vale, Gardners Hill Road, Farnham, Surrey GU10 3HZ Regs in this issue. Close: On the day Start: 10.30 Trial - Restricted Vectis Isle PMCC

QQ Thu 16th May

Trial - Restricted Ringwood MC & LCC Evening Trial Ashley Hollow, Ringwood, Hampshire

QQ Sat 18th May

MotoX - Restricted Gest MX Hastings MCC Adult & Youth Upper Lodge Farm, The Broyle Ringmer, East Sussex BN8 5AP Start: 10.00 Madalyn Betsworth 07922749302 Sand Race - Restricted Guernsey MC & CC Adult & Youth Vazon Bay, Guernsey Kelly Eborall 07781 108251 Sand Race - Restricted Jersey MC & LCC Adult & Youth Millbrook Sands, Jersey Carol Le Viellez 01534 852952

QQ Sun 19th May

Grasstrack - Open Fenland Grass Track Club John Underwood Trophy Meeting Adult & Youth Greenacres Farm, Raveley Rd, Woodwalton. PE28 5YX Juliet Collins 07722232437 Start: 10.00 MotoX - Open Winchester MCC Whaddon Farm, Owslebury, Winchester, Hampshire

Trial - Open Folkestone Trials Club Dave Weller Memorial Trial Acton Farm, Acton Lane, Wittersham, Tenterden, Kent TN30 7HN Regs in this issue. Close: 12th May Start: 10.30 Trial - Restricted Isle of Wight MCC Trial - Open North East London MCC Feet Up for Cancer Road/ Off Road Trial Plashes Farm, Gore Lane, Colliers End, Nr Ware, Herts, SG11 1ES Regs in this issue Close: 15th May Start: 10.00 Trial -Rest Waterside MCC Harrow Wood Farm, Bransgore, Hampshire

QQ Wed 22nd May

Trial - Restricted XHG Tiger MCC Evening Trial, Selby Trials Park, Corfe Mullen, Wimborne, Dorset

QQ Fri 24th May

Trial - Restricted Waltham Chase MCC Practice Trial Cadnam Lane, Cadnam, Southampton, Hampshire

QQ Sat 25th May MotoX - Restricted Jersey MC & LCC Motocross - Adult & Youth Sorel Point Carol Le Viellez 01534 852952 Trial - Restricted Aldermaston Nomads MCC Ellisons Canyon, Greenham Common, Thatcham, Berks

Trial - Open Hookwood Trials Club SE Youth Championship Trial Hookwood Trials Centre, West Horsley, Surrey KT24 6EA Regs in this issue Close: At the start Start: 13.00 Trial -Open Waltham Chase MCC Easy Trial Cadnam Lane, Cadnam, Southampton, Hampshire

QQ Sat-Sun 25th-26th May

Grass Track - Open Frittenden MCC Youth Sat/ Adult Sun Battle Of Britain Sandhurst Bridge Farm, Frittenden, Kent, TN17 2ED Regs in this issue Close: 17th May Practice 11.00 Start: 12.30 MotoX - Restricted Jersey MC & LCC

QQ Sun 26th May

Hare & Hounds - Open Sidcup & DMCC Hare & Hounds - Adult Canada Heights, Button Street, Swanley, Kent, BR8 8DX Start: 11.00 Trial - Open Kent & Sussex MCC SE Team Trial/Camden Cup Hourne Farm, Crowborough, Sussex TN6 2DZ Regs in this issue. Close: 20th May Start: 10.30 Trial -Rest Waltham Chase MCC Cadnam Lane, Cadnam, Southampton, Hampshire

QQ Mon 27th May

Hill Climb - Restricted Guernsey Kart & MC Trial - Restricted Basingstoke MCC Elizabeth Farm, Headley, Newbury, Berks

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D IARY DATES QQ Mon 27th May (contd)

Trial - Open Witley & DMCC Weston Trophy Trial Hookwoods Trials Centre, West Horsley, Surrey KT24 6EA Regs in this issue. Close: 23rd May Start: 10,30

QQ Thu 30th May

Trial - Restricted Ringwood MC & LCC Evening Trial Ashley Hollow, Ringwood, Hampshire

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MotoX - Open Sidcup & DMCC June Motocross Solo & Sidecar Canada Heights, Button Street, Swanley, Kent BR8 8DX Regs in this issue Close: 28th May Practice: 09.00 Start: Immediately after practice. LD trial - Open Reigate and Redhill North Downs MCC Sethern, Rams Lane, Dunsfold, Surrey. GU8 4NR Start: 09.30 Online entry

QQ Thu 30th May Sun 2nd June

MotoX - International Maxxis Championship Round 4 Adult & Youth Blaxhall Circuit, Farnham Road, Blaxhall, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP17 1LG

QQ Sat 1st June

Trial - Open Hillingdon & Uxbridge MC Sid Bullen Rose Bowl Trial Dews Farm, Harvil Road, Harefield, Middlesex UB9 6JN Regs in this issue. Close: 31st May Start: 10.30

Jersey International Motoring Festival Classic Vintage & Modern MRC MotoX - Open East Anglia Schoolboy Scrambling Club Motocross - Adult & Youth Culham Moto Park, Abingdon, Oxfordshire OX14 3DA Start: 09.00 Jean Ingram 07748 666066 Sand Race - Restricted Jersey MC & LCC Adult & Youth Westpark Beach, Jersey, Channel Islands Start: 15.30 Carol Le Viellez 01534 852952 Sprint - Restricted Guernsey MC & CC

QQ Sat-Sun 1st-2nd June

Battle of Burwash Trial Bexleyheath MCC Knowle Farm, Broadoak Heathfield, Sussex TN21 8XA Regs in this issue. Close: 26th May Start: Sat 12.00 Sun 10.00

QQ Sun 2nd June

Hare & Hounds - Open Portsmouth MCRC Hare & Hounds, Ironman 5 hrs, Woodberry Lane, Rowlands Castle, Hampshire

QQ Wed 5th June

Trial - Restricted XHG Tiger MCC Evening Trial, Selby Trials Park, Corfe Mullen, Wimborne, Dorset

QQ Thu 6th June

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

QQ Sat 8th June

Grasstrack - Open George Wilby Racing Adult & Youth Manor Farm, Gosbeck, Ipswich Suffolk IP6 9SH George Wilby 07432090114

Hare & Hounds South Reading MCC Hare & Hounds - Adult Ashdown Farm, Blewbury, Oxon OX11 9JW Start: 11.00 Richard Chandler 01189 508761 Trial - Restricted Waltham Chase MCC Youth/ Wobblers Hut Hill, Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire

QQ Sun 9th June

Grasstrack - National Bristol Grass Racing Combine British Masters Qualifier Championship Hanger Farm, Lower Stanton St Quentin, Wiltshire, SN14 6HG Trial - Restricted Basingstoke MCC Elizabeth Farm, Headley, Newbury, Berks Trial - Restricted Erith & DMCC Erith 100 Trial Jacksons Wood, Haymans Hill Horsmonden, Kent TN12 8BX Regs in this issue Close: 7th June Start: 10.30 Trial - Open Nene Valley MCC Presidents Cup Trial Manor Farm, Honeydon MK44 2LT Regs in this issue. Close 8th June Start: 10.30 Trial - Restricted Talmag MCC Talmag Star Group & Witley TVTC Trial Frensham Vale, Gardners Hill Road Frensham, Nr Farnham, Surrey, GU10 4PH Regs in this issue Close: 2nd June Start: 10.30 Trial - Restricted Tenterden and DMCC EKTC Trial, Alf Austen Trophy Rakins, Gills Green, Off Slip Mill Lane, Hawkhurst, Kent Regs in this issue Close: 2nd June Trial - Restricted Vectis Isle PMCC

The Battle of Burwash

QQ By Rob Fleet

The Battle of Burwash 2019 is a 2 Day Trial and takes place at Knowle Farm East Sussex TN21 8XA over the weekend of 1st & 2nd June. This event is open to Pre 65 and Twinshock plus Novices (South Eastern Championship) and includes classes for both modern and pre 65 sidecars . Free Camping is available from Friday 31st May to Sunday 2nd June, dogs are welcome and there is fresh water on site as well as toilets. Everyone will be welcome come and enjoy the best two days fun on some great trials going

over 70 acres of streams, rocks and hills. Starting at 12 on Saturday there will be 4 laps of 10 observed sections with instant scores and awards that day. Sunday’s event starts at 10.30 where a different course will be laid out covering 4 laps of 13 observed sections. Provisional results will be posted on Motorbiketrials.com Monday morning and awards will be despatched in the post. If any more information is required please contact Dennis Fleet 01322 446556 or Robdfleet@gmail.com.

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BEXLEYHEATH MCC LTD (256)

TRIAL

Open to all ACU club members and ACU licence holders

56161 BATTLE OF BURWASH 2 DAY PRE 65 AND TWINSHOCK & NOVICE TRIAL Open

South Eastern Championship round for Pre 65 solo & sidecar and modern sidecars, Rigid, twinshock and aircooled mono, modern Novice Knowle Farm, Broadoak, Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 8XA

Saturday 1st - Sunday 2nd June, 2019 Start: Saturday 12.00, Sunday 10.00 OFFICIALS

Clerk of the Course: Doug Norris (108929) Secretary of the Meeting: Dennis Fleet, 10 Penshurst Road, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA7 5ES Tel. No. (01322) 446556 Email: robdfleet@gmail.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 April Close: 26th May Fees: Solo (2 day): £25 Solo (1 day): £20 Sidecar (2 day): £25 Sidecar (1 day): £20 Cheques and postal orders made payable to: Bexleyheath & DMCC Ltd. Send to Secretary of the Meeting. Send 2 stamped addressed envelope(s) (11 x 22cm) with entry OR see web @ motorbiketrials.com COURSE: 3 laps of 8 (Saturday), 13 (Sunday) - Different sections for both days sections without roadwork. 3 routes. CLASSES: A - Pre65 Solo hard, B - Pre 65 Gentleman, C - Twinshock Hard, .D - Twinshock Gentleman, E - Aircooled Mono Hard, F - aircooled mono gentleman, G - Rigid (Gentlemans route), H - Pre65 Sidecars (gentlemans route), J - Modern Sidecars (red route), K - Novice AWARDS: Awards given on classes above 6 riders. GENERAL: Toilets available on both days. Water is available. Camping available from Friday 31st May. Postcode for event TN21 8XR then follow route markers in to ground. Due to possible land loss noisy bikes not allowed. Entry list & Results on Motorbiketrials.com.

HILLINGDON & UXBRIDGE MOTOR CLUB (0386)

TRIAL

Open to all ACU club members and ACU licence holders

SID BULLEN ROSE BOWL TRIAL

Open

56433

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

Sunday 2nd June, 2019 Start: 10:30 OFFICIALS

Clerk of the Course: Steve Cobb (134166) Secretary of the Meeting: Jerry Pack - Online Entry Email: post@hux.org.uk

ONLINE ENTRY AVAILABLE www.ride-acu.uk

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

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FORM C8PM (Premier, & Minors) 2018

Howard German

QQ By Dave Jenkinson It was with the greatest of regret that the H U X club received the sad news that Howard German died on the 18th March. The club had knowledge of Howard’s failing health and had been admitted to a Hospice near his son Paul, in West Sussex but the sudden news of his passing came as a shock to all. With respect to the less established members of the club, Howard German will just be a name of someone in the past but to many Howard had been the back bone of the club for many years. I joined the club in 1978 and was greeted by this character Howard, pleasantly loud and knew everything that there was to know about the HUX club, the South Midland Centre and quite a bit about bikes as well. At this time he was 34

chaperoning his young son Paul around the trials circuit and Paul did well before work, women and wanderlust got the better of him, however that didn’t deter Howard from spearheading club events, such as major anniversaries. He was also a very enthusiastic forager for new bits of land to use, and generally promoting the club events and the sport, more often than not eagerly assisted, which sometimes was a good thing, by his very supportive wife Anne. Howard first became involved with the club in the Mid 50’s, so by the 70’s he was running the show and was well respected by legendary names such as Sid Bullen, Stan Haslam and many Centre officials, with whom he would often be seen discussing the finer points of the proceedings and the world in general. Indeed, Howard’s knowledge,

enthusiasm, expertise and encyclopaedic depth of mind when encountering the rule book, made him one of those highly regarded Centre Officials for many years. His enthusiasm never waned from the time he was 16 when he brought home his first bike in 1948, a 1912 Triumph. He promptly set about road racing, joining the Vintage Motor Cycle Club and entering his first of many Pioneer runs to Brighton. The racing streak was by now embedded and he roared around the Isle of Man TT races for 8 years in a row, between 1952 -59, in 1959 he was clocked at an averaged of 87.42 MPH, who would have thought it from this guy ‘pooteling’ around on a trials bike. But the need for speed stayed with him, as for many years with his friends and club members John Denny and Richard Tann they took off to the Brecon Beacons for the crazyest of enduro’s. They come back with amazing tales of daring do, where the three of them had ended up in a bog together, or breaking down at the last moment, or vowing never to go back again as age was slowly getting the better of them. Howard’s legacy will be long remembered, not least of all for the names he fondly gave to his favoured area of the club courses, like, Howard’s Banks in Dews Farm, the infamous Muddy Slot at Bennington, which after its first time of using was always as dry as a bone but, we still call it the Muddy Slot. He was also one of the main instigators of

securing the use of Wigginton woods, which sadly has now been ruined by the 4 x 4 club. There were many forthright discussions, as Howard did have very strong views on some aspects of club life. However, this didnâ€™t deter club members from making a unanimous decision in 2010 (when he stood down as chairman) to declare him one of only three club members since HUX was founded in 1921 to be made a life time Honorary President, for the many many years of promoting the club profile, a position he relished and was proud to receive. Indeed, for those who knew him, his personality, sincere warmth for friends, knowledge of anything connected with motor bikes and shear enthusiasm for the sport, the person Howard German will be sorely missed but, the name Howard German will live on as one of the clubs great characters. Alan Turner writes: After a battle with illness, Howard German passed

away in March at the age of 86. His name might not be well known to a later generation of riders, but in the fifties and sixties Howard made frequent appearances in the motorcycle press. Just after WWII, veteran motorcycles were regarded as an eccentric hobby. Nevertheless, they marked the start of Howard's riding career and his first bike, after extremely comprehensive rebuilding, combined with his young age, earned him national newspaper headlines. More, many more, machines followed. National Service saw him improving his mechanical skills with the RAF. He soon found like-minded motorcycle enthusiasts, which certainly smoothed his time in uniform. The RAF even sponsored his first visit to spectate at the Isle of Man TT (although higherranking officers might not have viewed the situation like that!). Back in 'civvy street' Howard returned to the Island later to race, first in the Manx Grand

Prix, where he struggled with a 'JV Special', which was actually one of the very first combinations of Manx cycle parts and Triumph engines. The TT came later, where his best finish was a 26th place in the Junior riding an AJS 7R, a good one that had received the meticulous attention of Jack Williams and served Howard well for some time. By then he was semiprofessional, working in winter, racing in summer. In those days, it was a precarious existence, but there were many more road racing successes, especially in 50cc racing, where he was among the country's best. He became deeply involved in the specialised, but popular, interest of endurance racing. With Alan Harris, he scored a class victory in the high-profile Thruxton 500 race that saw Velocette name its ultimate clubman's bike as the 'Thruxton'. Then followed a long involvement with the Mead and Tomkinson team where innovation and dedication Continued overleaf

Howard with the much lighter Drag-Waye in 1965. TW

eventually brought rewards. Howard was a member of several clubs, not as a convenience for event entries, but as an active participant or organiser. He kept himself very busy! He could be involved in just about anything that involved powered two wheelers, on road and off-road. He and Clive Waye had been friends for many years and Clive's unique Drag-Waye was a revolution in sprint bikes. Needless to add, Howard was already a successful performer in sprints

and so he played a major part in the bike's development and first track appearances. He was a true all-rounder, successful in just about anything he tried. When he finally withdrew from competition, he ran an antiques business but continued to pursue his first love of veteran bikes. He rode his handiwork in various events including many of the Sunbeam MCC's Pioneer Runs. Howard's wife, Anne, had always supported him during their long marriage and when

she had health problems, Howard devoted himself to looking after her. Unfortunately, his own medical issues then worsened. Howard's many successes never changed him as a person, he remained modest, friendly, popular and approachable. His circle of friends was a very wide one.

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SIDCUP & DMCC LTD (294)

MOTOCROSS

Open to ACU licence holders, 1- event licence available with online entry

JUNE MOTOCROSS

Open

56320

2019 South East Centre Motocross & Sidcup MCC Club Championship Round 4 of the 2019 TRIBAL-MX ACU British Sidecar Clubmans Championship Canada Heights, Button Street, Swanley, Kent, BR8 8DX

Sunday 2nd June, 2019 Start: Immediately after practice Practice: 9:00 Scrutineering: 7:30 OFFICIALS

Clerk of the Course: Alan Clark (74657) Secretary of the Meeting: Peter Burrell, 40 Annandale Road, Sidcup, Kent, DA15 8EL Tel. No. (0208) 3005572 / (07885) 682647 Email: pj.burrell@btinternet.com

ONLINE ENTRY AVAILABLE www.ride-acu.uk

SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS JURISDICTION: Held under the National Sporting Code, Environmental Code and Standing MOTOCROSS Regulations of the A.C.U., Motocross 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). INSURANCE: Cover for this event will be Basic (limit of liability £10M) and Medical Malpractice insurance (limit of liability £5m) is included. There is NO Personal Accident Insurance for Competitors. Competitors are therefore strongly recommended to make their own arrangements see the ACU website (www.acu.org.uk). 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. ENTRY DETAILS: Open: 16th April Close: When full or 28th May Fees: Solo: £50 Sidecar: £50 Cheques and postal orders made payable to: Sidcup & DMCC Ltd. Send to Secretary of the Meeting. COURSE: 2km of natural sandy hillside with man-made jumps, start method: Metal forward drop Start Gate CLASSES: Solo Allcomers, Solo Vets (age 35+), Clubman, Sidecars AWARDS: £1,000 to be distributed in the "A" group of solos. Trophies for top 6 in lower solo groups. Trophies for Sidecars as per SMCA rules. GENERAL: No riding of machines in paddock. All machines to be fitted with AMD MX Transponder of which a restricted number will be available for hire @ £10. A current ACU licence or driving licence will be held as deposit until the end of meeting. All refunds may be charged £5 credit card fee. Fire extinguishers will be checked at Scrutineering and randomly in paddock (1 per vehicle). Tear-offs are permitted at this meeting. If the Club cannot raise sufficient marshals, riders will be asked to supply either an AM or PM marshal.

ERITH & DISTRICT MCC (267)

TRIAL

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

ERITH 100 TRIAL

Restricted

56412

A round of the North Kent Trials Combine series Jacksons Wood, Haymans Hill, Horsmonden, Kent, TN12 8BX

Sunday 9th June, 2019 Start: 10:30 OFFICIALS

Clerk of the Course: Colin Mote (9685) Secretary of the Meeting: Joan Westbrook, "Windy Bottom" The Hawthornes, Broad Oak, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 6EN Tel. No. (01424) 882162 Email: Pre65plonkers@gmail.com

ONLINE ENTRY AVAILABLE www.ride-acu.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: 7th June 2100 hrs Fees: Solo: £15 Youth: £15 Entry on the day: £25 Cheques and postal orders made payable to: Erith & Dist 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. 4 routes. CLASSES: A - Expert, B - Expert B, C - Intermediate, D - Intermediate B, E - Adult Novice, F - Over 40 Blue, G - Over 50 Red, H - Pre 65/Twinshock Blue, I - Pre 65/Twinshock/Red, J - Youth Expert, K - Youth Intermediate, L - Youth Novice, M - Adult Sportsman/Beginners, N - Youth Sportsman/Beginners AWARDS: As NKTC rules minimum 6 entries per class. GENERAL: Jacksons Wood will be signed from the A2162 Maidstone Road/Haymans Hill. A Public toilet is available in Horsmonden village by the green. Take the details from these regulations to fill in your entry form elsewhere in the magazine. Include your class & status on the entry

NENE VALLEY MCC LTD (0393)

TRIAL

Open to all ACU club members and ACU licence holders

PRESIDENT'S CUP TRIAL

Open

56301

5th round of Nene Valley Club Trials Championship 2019 Manor Farm, Honeydon, MK44 2LT (Location: From Eaton Socon along the Bushmead Road, all minor roads to venue)

Sunday 9th June, 2019 Start: 10:30 OFFICIALS

Clerk of the Course: Roy Watson (77444) Secretary of the Meeting: Judith Ayres Tel. No. (01933) 316745 / (07514) 499699 Email: judith.ayres48@virginmedia.com

ONLINE ENTRY AVAILABLE www.ride-acu.uk

TALMAG MCC (0305)

Restricted to Club members of the ACU SE Star Group and TVTC who are ACU licence holders.

TALMAG STAR GROUP TRIAL AND WITLEY THAMES VALLEY TRIALS COMBINE TRIAL

TRIAL Restricted

56455

Frensham Vale, Gardners Hill Lane, Frensham Near, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 4PH

Sunday 9th June, 2019 Start: 10:30 OFFICIALS

Clerk of the Course: Roger Abbott and Kevin Allaway (57254) Secretary of the Meeting: Jackie Allaway, 1 Riverdale, Wrecclesham, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 4PH Tel. No. (01252) 718606 Email: sinclairndlp@hotmail.co.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: Forthwith Close: 2nd June for inclusion in programme Fees: Solo: £20 Sidecar: £20 Youth: £15 Cheques and postal orders made payable to: Talmag MCC. Send to Secretary of the Meeting. Send 2 stamped addressed envelope(s) (11 x 22cm) with entry.OR send email address COURSE: 4 laps of 10 sections without roadwork. 4 routes. CLASSES: A - Expert, B - Inter, C - Novice, D - Sportsman, E - Pre67, F - Pre 67 yellow, G - Twinshock, H - over 40, I - Over 50, J - Youth Expert, K - Youth inter, L - Youth Novice, M - Sidecars, N - Pre 65 Sidecar, O - Air cooled mono AWARDS: As per Star Group rules. GENERAL: Number of sections may increase to 12 depending on availability of observers. White route - Expert, Youth Expert. Blue route - Inter, over 40, Youth inter. Red route - Twinshock, Pre 67, Over 50, Youth novice, Sidecars, Air cooled mono. Yellow route - Sportsmen, Pre 65 Sidecar, Pre 67 yellow. Programme and results will be posted on the Star Group & TVTC Website. 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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FORM C8PM (Premier, & Minors) 2018

APOLOGIES FOR NONATTENDANCE were received from Miss Ballard, Messrs Ballard, Gover, Miller, Rogers and Wiseman. MINUTES of the SECOND Meeting of the SOUTHERN CENTRE BOARD for the 2019 Session, held on Thursday 7th FEBRUARY 2019 were received and accepted as a true record. Centre Chairman, Bob Hewson, took the Chair.

(representing 6 Clubs). CORRESPONDENCE a) Hampshire Constabulary: 4 orange KTM Enduro bikes were stolen from Trevor Pope Motorcycles in Gosport on 21st February. It was noted that Husky Sport at Cheriton suffered a similar raid a few weeks ago; b) ACU: Notification that a payment of £470 is on the way to the Centre’s Bank Account - £170 re 2018 Affiliations paid direct and £300 re Basic Permits issued in 2018.

ACU NATIONAL MATTERS ARISING COUNCIL REPORT FROM THE MINUTES a) Minutes received for a) Trials Clerk of the Course the Centre Secretaries and Seminar: No progress at the Chairmen’s Meeting on Saturday time of the Meeting. N.B: Now 9th February. The Centre was arranged as: Wednesday 24th not represented. Main points: April at The Pavilion On The Deputy ACU Chairman: Tristan Park, Kingfisher Road, Eastleigh, Robinson appointed by the SO50 9LH, 19.00 hrs. Clubs ACU Board; Permits: The ACU will notified of full details. 15 will issue Permits on behalf Licences need renewal for 2019; of any Centre unable to deal b) ACU Affiliations for 2019, due with this task; ACU Election 31st October 2018: Two Clubs Procedure: Concern that the are yet to renew – SCGTRA and current system can result in Hampshire Police MCC. Further Sport Committees Being under reminders will be issued; strength for half of the year c) Trials Academy: Mr Rogers (until the next National Council); was not in attendance but b) National Council: sent a detailed report. The Nominations requested for First Aid Seminar has been vacant posts on Moto Cross and arranged for Saturday 30th Trials and Enduro Committees March 2019 at Holt Parish Hall, to be filled at the next meeting Near Ferndown, Dorset. The on Saturday 11th May. No Seminar is fully booked. It was nominations suggested. agreed to pay the Course fee, SUB-COMMITTEE REPORTS hall hire and refreshments. Moto Cross: Academy Training days for Mr Hewson reported that 2019 are to be confirmed. Winchester MCC is making ATTENDANCE progress towards the The Book was circulated and Centre Championships on returned with 13 signatures Good Friday, 20th April. – 8 Officers (representing 11 posts) and 10 Delegates

Trials: Mr Wiseman was not in attendance. Mr New reported that Centre Trials Awards for 2018 were presented at Waltham Chase MCC Awards Evening on Saturday 9th February 2019. The event was well attended and most Award winners attended to receive their trophies. Aldermaston Nomads MCC sent an Email thanking Waltham Chase MCC and helpers for an enjoyable evening. Grass Track: The Sub-Committee was not represented. Waterlooville MCC attended and requested: a) Change of date for Open Grass Track from Sunday 25th August to Sunday 14th July – agreed; b) This to be the Centre Championships – agreed with thanks. Enduro: Mr Babey reported that Dorset Enduro’s National Enduro on 24th February - 1st Round BEC - attracted 180 entries and was a successful event. CENTRE BENEVOLENT OFFICERS REPORT Mr Graves reported that a request for aid in respect of a Southern Centre claimant has been refused by the Trustees. RIGHTS OF WAY COMMITTEE REPORT Mr Down reported that Wiltshire Police and MOD Police are keen to deter illegal use of Salisbury Plain. Offending bikes and their transport vehicles risk being seized. Meeting closed 21.10 hrs.

SOUTHERN CENTRE MEETING MINUTES Thursday 7th March 2019

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

Group Championships South Eastern Star Group Championship

QQ By John Sapsard

Clubs Thames 209 Haslemere 192 Horsham 179 RRND 159 Tongham 104 Talmag 83 Croydon 24 Kingston 12 Sunbeam 0 Experts Jamie Rowden Jack Taylor Mark Budgen Stuart Read Ollie Brimecombe

90 81 76 72 53

Intermediates Jon Yendell Matthew Rowden Peter Steer Colin Allsop Alan Stanley

94 77 60 50 40

Novices Emma Thompson Kevin Fishlock Ben Edwards Ian Rhodes Gary Reed

86 84 72 39 22

Youth Expert Joe Snelling Tom Frearson Lewis Reed

50 25 22

Youth Intermediate Jake Bush Holly Boys-Guest

25 22

Youth Novice Jake Bush Holly Boys-Guest

50 22

Youth Sportsman Austin Johnson

100

Leanne Budgen Marley Lowman

22 20

Over 40s Gerald Budgen John Dismore David Bathe Robert McKenzie Trevor Edge

Pete Pesterfield Karl Jarvis Mick Treagus

22 20 19

82 50 47 41 37

Sidecar Passengers Ian Allaway Debra Smith Jana Grossman S Gould

25 22 20 19

Over 50s Antony Read Tim Paddock Chris Guppy Rob Edwards Doug Fox

85 79 69 69 51

Pre 67 Red Graham Barton Martin Kemp Kevin Thompson Jack Frearson Tom Frearson Nick James

97 81 76 25 22 22

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

92 89 47 39 18

Twinshock Doug Johnson Ian Hayward Peter Thatcher Adrian Mountain Richard Conway

94 42 25 44 20

Sportsmen Eric Scutt Ian McCulloch Peter Goodchild Graham Stratford Peter Smith

79 75 62 55 53

Sidecar Drivers Bernie Chambers

Star Group Programme for the rest of the year is as follows Sun 12th May Tongham Stan Webb Trial Sethern. Dunsfold. Sun 9th June Talmag Star Group Trial Frensham Vale Sun 14th July Horsham Ray Baldwin & Charlie Wright Trial. Wealdbarkfold Farm. Sun 11th August Croydon Forest Trial Faygate Trials Park. Sun 8th September RRND Don Barrett Trial Beare Gill, Beare Green Sun 13th October Thames. Name to be advised Hook Wood. * Sun 3rd November Surrey Schoolboys. Len Hutty Trial Dunsfold. * Sun 8th December Witley Reg Bowker Trial Warren Heath. * Star Group are invited to ride in these events.Â

South Eastern TVTC Championship

QQ By Mick Auger

Expert Club Total Philip Wiffen N 46 Neil Bowker W 34 Richard Tickner N 24 Toby Smith H 22 Jolyon Walters H 22 James Connor H 20 Aidan Bowker W 17 Liam Thomas N 16 Alfie Miles Jnr N 15 Max Seaman H 11 Morgan Watmore S 11 James Demerist N 11 Youth Expert Jack Dance Lewis Reed Max Agar

N S H

24 12 11

Intermediate Aidan Bowker Ross Kerr Terry Tidbury Dave Mair Paul Ray Matt Tidbury Dave Renham Andrew Earnsham Aaron Smith James Reid Reynard Norris Mark Watmore Neil Varney Christian Fairclough Ewan Randell Aaron Boys-Guest Robert Carey Aaron Dibnah Tristan Robinson Conner Smith Gary Grundy Dave Neal

W W W W H W N T W N H H N W W S W N W W N H

40 39 38 34 34 33 24 24 22 22 20 19 19 18 15 14 14 14 12 11 10 4

Youth Hannah Moore Daniel Dabreo Bailey Tidbury Toby Hewett Danny Embury

H H W S S

63 38 19 16 14

Clubmen (Red) David Wiffen Colin Grist Mick Auger

N H N

58 20 34

Twinshock Mike Rivett Adrian Mountain Ian George Paul Ray Aaron Dibnah Stephen Richards Stuart Young Simon Shaw

W N W H N N H N

70 44 31 22 19 15 12 10

Novice Stuart Packham Adam Grosch Paul Freeman Rob Carey David Ashley Barry Hewett Gary Grundy Nelson Jones

H N H W N S H N

55 52 20 16 15 15 12 8

Youth Novice Max Amis Thomas Packham Max Dance Rowan Stewart Holly Boys-Guest Stanley Head

H H N H S S

35 26 18 16 15 11

Sportsperson (Yellow) Nik Everitt N Len Hart N Steve Cozens N Jerry Copola N Stuart Young H Robin Shapland N Carol Dibnah N

46 46 46 17 15 12 8

Youth Beginner Katy Tickner Fred Amis Jake Smith Louie Aspel Luke Smith

N H S H S

45 41 19 17 9

Sidecars Elliot & Graham Tickner

N 68

Jake Pope / Harriet Shore Paul Fishlock / Debbie Merrell

Clubs Expert Normandy Hookwoods Witley SSTC Twickenham

Total 136 86 51 23 0

Intermediate Witley Hookwoods Normandy SSTC Twickenham

232 178 89 30 24

Red Route Normandy Hookwoods Witley SSTC Twickenham

240 218 117 41 0

Yellow Route Normandy Hookwoods SSTC Twickenham

220 73 28 0

Observers Richard Thomas 2 Bob Brown 2 Graham Hill 2 Paul Sims 2 Jane Bleddyn/Maggie Dagger 2 Mike Barton, Caroline BoysGuest, Laura Johnson, Jo Lowman, Nicki Brimecombe, Nigel Brimecombe, Peter Crummett, Neil Sinclair, Robin Shapland, Paul Fishlock, Debbie Merrell, Tig, Stephen Richards, Mick Auger, Liz Sinclair, John Hawes, Paul Aspel, Dave Norman, Marge Clarke, Gaynor Moore, Continued overleaf 43

Simon Ferres, Mandy Frearson, Gerald Hiscock, Nicky Seaman, Clive Smith, Dickie Dale, Bob Miles, Elaine Connor, Sarah

Connor, Steve Moore

Key: H - Hookwoods S - SSTC

W - Witley N - Normandy For more information go to www.thamesvalleytrials.co.uk

South Midland Meteor Group Trials Championship 2019

QQ By John Eckhart Meteor Group Championship Recorder

The current positions in the 2019 Championship after 5 rounds at H&S, Barnet, Berko, K&K & HUX. Experts Matthew Le Fevre Graham Haslam Paul Oldfield Harry Coleman Chris Howman

Club Total B 63 H 55 H 49 B 32 H 32

Youth A Max Bird

Youth B Harry Chatto Max Bird Alex Buckle Ben Howman Doug Lote William Sparks

B B B H B B

40 20 20 20 17 17

Youth C Josh Brown Max Golla Samuel LeFevre Oliver Slinn Louis Dadd

SH B B B B

20 20 20 17 15

Pre-Sixtyfive Tim Blackmore Wayne Hutton Julian Wigg John Chatto

H O B B

20 20 20 17

Intermediates Marcus Haynes Mark George Ryan Tomkins Paul Heron Darren Haines

MB FR O W FR

65 62 55 39 37

Novice Tim Roblett Steve McHugh Jim Morris Mark Toms Paul Gobey Tim Leckey

W W W MB MB H

87 60 46 32 26 26

Pre-Sixtyfive Sportsman David Clarkson K & K Julian Wade B John Eckhart W Nick James H Chris Pickup MB

50 49 37 20 17

Club Championship Berkhamstead 101 Hillingdon & Uxbridge 71 Milton Buzzard 32 Farnham Royal 27 Oxford Ixion 26 Wycombe 26

Twin-Shock Steve Peak MB David Hill W Stephen Clements B Dean Devereux K & K Kevin Fossey MB

Southern Centre Trials Championship

QQ By Mike Wiseman After 2 rounds.

Expert Total Thomas Moss 35 Ben Skinner 34 Brian Francis 31 Kevin Nolan 23 44

Martin Carter Phillip Wiffen Jack Stiles James Stay Ben Lovelace Grant Laming Tom McCabe

75 72 63 50 49

18 15 13 12 10 9 9

North East London 7 Hayes & Southall 4 South Harrow 2 Barnet Kenton & Kingsbury WMA

Club Team Championship Wycombe 111 Berkhamstead 110 Milton Buzzard 94 Hillingdon & Uxbridge 73 Oxford Ixion 48 Farnham Royal 46 Kenton & Kingsbury 38 South Harrow 24 North East London 15 Hayes & Southall Barnet WMA Next Trial: South Harrow 16th June at Dews Farm Key: B - Berkhamstead BA - Barnet FR - Farnham Royal HS - Hayes & Southall H - Hillingdon & Uxbridge K & K - Kenton & Kingsbury MB - Milton Buzzard NEL - North East London O - Oxford Ixion SH - South Harrow W - Wycombe

Robin Howard Glen Bailey James Gammons Thomas Hawthorne Daniel Chambers Luke Hora

8 7 6 6 5 5

Clubman Colin Allsop Gary Tarrant Richard Fry Dave Hickman Robert Hoyles Neil Varney Ian Cobb Mick Marshall Andy Kilbey Anthony Chalk Roger Johns Paul Doney Michael Jarrett Ryan Ring Reynard Norris Richard Elliot Shaun Francis Micheal Hyden Simon Newman Paul Emery Simon Dean Steve Bryant

32 27 20 20 19 15 13 13 11 10 9 9 8 7 7 6 6 5 5 4 4 3

Mark Coombes Paul Jones Dave Renham Lee Wiggins Mark Owen

3 2 2 1 1

Novice Shamus Doohan Tim Owen Anthony Chalk Ivan Stainforth Andy Gates Scott Owen Colin Mew Mike Treagus Scott Milton Andy Gregory Dale Francis Alan March Danny Warick Lance Rustell Geoff Taylor Phil Chase

28 21 20 20 17 17 16 15 15 13 11 10 9 9 8 7

Busy Venue

QQ By Andy Wood The Sidcup Club’s Practice Trial on Easter Monday attracted an entry of 149 riders to enjoy the 20 sections laid out over and around the popular Canada Heights terrain. The dry conditions were ideally suited to the youth and inexperienced riders who find these events so attractive. The next two months will see no less that four different events taking place at this venue. The first weekend this month sees Round 3 of the Maxxis Championship run over the spectacular motocross circuit, a must see event for the thousands who want to witness the best riders in the country chasing the top honours. The last Sunday in May sees an event of a different nature as riders compete in a Hare and Hounds which is a round of the SE Enduro Combine Championship. Using part of the motocross circuit as well as the surrounding woodlands and open field sections, the event attracts a full entry keen to compete over the challenging course.

Simon Thornhill Ian Newcombe Robert Bamford Mark Davis Colin Brodie

6 6 4 3 1

Youth B Oli Gray Max Agar

20 20

Youth C Harvey Wilkinson Dan Lock Lewis Johnstone

20 17 15

Twin Shock Paul Brown Geoff Muston Geoff Herbert Tony Billingham Daniel Marsh Graham Barton Bob Hampton

32 20 20 17 13 13 11

Pre 65 Bob Hampton

The following Sunday in June sees more action on the motocross circuit. This time it is an open event, a round of the SEC Championship and includes round 4 of the Tribal-MX British Sidecar Clubmans Championship. Sidecar events at the circuit always attract their own brand of enthusiasts keen to help if required and who enjoy the spectacular action that sidecars bring to the Canada Heights circuit. Just over two weeks later it’s the turn of the trials people again for the first of the Evening Practice Trials. This is a gentle evening’s exercise over 15 or so not too demanding sections and the opportunity to enjoy the pleasant social atmosphere that surrounds these events. The first Friday in July heralds an event of an entirely different nature. Kindred spirits are invited ride their motorcycles along to Canada Heights to enjoy a purely social occasion to view a wide range of interesting machinery with an opportunity to meet and make new friends. A varied selection then, do take part or come along to some of the events if you can.

...spectacular action that sidecars bring...

TENTERDEN AND DISTRICT MCC LTD (306)

TRIAL

Restricted to members of clubs in the ACU SE East Kent Trials Combine

EKTC TRIAL, ALF AUSTEN TROPHY

Open

56301

Rakins, Gills Green, Off Slip Mill Lane, Hawkhurst, Kent

Sunday 9th June, 2019 Start: 10:30 OFFICIALS

Clerk of the Course: Kevin Collins Secretary of the Meeting: Karen Lorimer, 11 Courtland Avenue, Whitfield, Dover, Kent, CT16 3HR Tel. No. (07980) 528166 Email: Karen_lorimer@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: On publication Close: Sunday 2nd June Fees: Solo: £15 Youth: £10 Cheques and postal orders made payable to: Tenterden and District Motorcycle Club Ltd. Send to Secretary of the Meeting. Send 2 stamped addressed envelope(s) (11 x 22cm) with entry. COURSE: 4 laps of 10 sections without roadwork. 4 routes. CLASSES: A - Expert, B - Intermediate, C - Novice, D - Beginner, all EKTC Classes catered for. White, Blue, Red and Yellow routes. Open to all Adult and Youth riders. AWARDS: As per EKTC Ruling. GENERAL: The Tenterden Club operates a chain guard rule, where the drive chain enters the rear drive sprocket this must be covered. All youth machines must be fitted with the lanyard style cut out switch. A toilet facility will be available at the trial. Results will be published on our website www.tenterdenmcc.co.uk shortly after the trial

MAIDSTONE ACES MCC LTD (0285)

Open to all ACU club members and ACU licence holders

KENT KRACKER GRASS TRACK

GRASS TRACK Open

56435

Coldbridge Lane, Grafty Green, Ashford, Kent, TN27 9BP

Sunday 16th June, 2019 Start: 12:30 Practice: 13:00 Scrutineering: 9:00 OFFICIALS

Clerk of the Course: Graham Hurry () Secretary of the Meeting: Tony Penfold, 91, Westmorland Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 8JB Tel. No. (07803) 560173 Email: race-secretary@maidstoneaces.com

SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS JURISDICTION: Held under the National Sporting Code, Environmental Code and Standing GRASS TRACK Regulations of the A.C.U., Grass Track 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). INSURANCE: Cover for this event will be PREMIER. 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 competition licence card when signing on at the event and state the number on the entry form. ENTRY DETAILS: Open: 12th April Close: 2nd June Fees: Solo: £30 Sidecar: £35) Youth: £30 Cheques and postal orders made payable to: Maidstone Aces MCC. Send to Secretary of the Meeting. Send 1 stamped addressed envelope(s) (11 x 22cm) with entry. COURSE: Racing direction: Solo - Anti-clockwise Sidecar - Clockwise/Anti-clockwise. Practice: Minimum 2 laps, Legs: 4 laps, Final: 4 laps, start method: Electric Start Gate CLASSES: 1 - Youth Juniors (min 8 max) 12, 2 - Youth Inters (min 8 max 12), 3 - 250cc Solo (min 8 max 16), 4 - 350cc Solo (min 8 max 16), 5 - 500cc Solo (min 8 max 16), 6 - Upright Solo (min 8 max 16), 7 - 500cc Sidecars (min 6 max 6), 8 - GT140 (min 6 max12), 9 - Left hand Sidecar (min 6 max 18), 10 - Right hand Sidecar (min 6 max 18), 11 - Vintage Solo (min 6 max 12) AWARDS: Trophies for Top 3 in all Classes *. Prize Money, dependant on entries numbers. *Racing suits to be worn for Trophy presentation. GENERAL: The Meeting {or Class} may be cancelled if insufficient entries are received by the closing date. No riding of machines in the pits or public areas. Only 1 vehicle per entry in the Pits. Passes are strictly non-transferable.It is your responsibility to distribute your passes. No pass - no entry (without paying). This is a FARMERS field Environmental Mats MUST be USED for bikes and generators. 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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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THE RISKS OF MOTORSPORT:

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

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

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

PLEASE FILL IN WITH BLOCK CAPITAL LETTERS

Date: …………………………

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ENTRY DETAILS

PLEASE FILL IN WITH BLOCK CAPITAL LETTERS

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FORM C8PM (Premier, & Minors) 2018

2019 Putoline South Midland Tough Ten Trial

Nicholas Baker QQ By Ted North The ninth running of this popular prestige trial, organised by the Berkhamsted, Hillingdon & Uxbridge and Kenton & Kingsbury clubs will take place at its usual venue Round Rocket Plantation, West Hyde Lane, Gerrards Cross, Bucks. SL9 OQP on the 7th July, 2019 with a start time of 10.30. The trial will be three laps of ten technical sections, set out by this year’s Clerk of Course Ray Haslam with the Elite routes set to National Standard and all other routes to Centre Standard. Ray has constructed the sections on this super trials ground using his vast experience of riding National, SSDT, Scott Trial, Centre trials etc. over many years, so expect an interesting, challenging, sporting day. There is plenty of parking, hot food and refreshments will be provided on the day.

Overnight camping for Saturday night is available without charge, though you will need your own water supply. Toilets will be on site. Classes will be Elite Expert, Expert, Intermediate, Novice/Clubman combined, Over 40’s riding the Inter route and Over 50’s riding the Novice/Clubman route. In Youth there will be Elite Youth on the hardest route, Youth A, B and C on the Expert, Inter and Novice/Clubman routes. Youth will ride their age appropriate class, unless stepping up or down with the Secretary of the Meeting’s permission. Those stepping down will ride for no award. Something for everyone in there ! The trial is run on the punch card system, with lap scores being displayed as the trial progresses and results declared soon after the finish, which allows the awards to be presented on the day. Marking is to ACU 22B Non-Stop. Prize money will be available to all adult classes subject to an entry of nine in class as follows. Elite 1st £100, 2nd £80, 3rd £60. Expert 1st £80, 2nd £60, 3rd £40. Inters 1st £60, 2nd £40. 3rd £30. Novice/Clubman 1st.£45 2nd. £35. 3rd. £25. Over 40’s 1st. £60. 2nd.£40. 3rd.£30. Over 50’s 1st £45. 2nd. £35. 3rd. £25. Youth classes: Elite 1st. A rear tyre. Classes A, B and C.1st. a Trophy. First three in all classes a ‘Putoline product’. In addition John Lee & Sons provide raffle prizes for which each rider is given a free ticket, main prize usually a rear tyre and observers and punch operators have their own raffle. Enter at members.acu.org.uk. Details will also be found in The Sporting Motorcyclist, TMX, on berkotrials.com and hux.org or by contacting Sec. of Meeting Martin Greeves on greeevesie@ ntlworld.com On line entries please; NO ENTRIES ON THE DAY. LIMITED TO 100 RIDERS. We need at least ten observers and ten punch operators, so please we need your help with this. Contact Ted North on 07976 043027 or 01923 267736 or email joanandted. north@btinternet.com to volunteer. COME AND ENJOY A TERRIFIC SPORTING DAY!

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SOUTH HARROW & DISTRICT MOTOR CYCLE CLUB (0402)

TRIAL

Open to all ACU club members and ACU licence holders

RAY NOTT MEMORIAL TRIAL

Open

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A Round of the Meteor Group Championship Dews Farm, Dews Lane, Harvil Road, Harefield, Middlesex, UB9 6JN

Sunday 16th June, 2019 Start: 10:30 OFFICIALS

Clerk of the Course: Simon Dowling (80715) Secretary of the Meeting: Bob Brown, Keppel Gate, 79 Long Lane, Ickenham, Middlesex, UB10 8QS Tel. No. (01895) 638738 Email: robertbrown222@hotmail.com

ONLINE ENTRY AVAILABLE www.ride-acu.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: 13th June Fees: Solo: £15 Sidecar: £20 Youth: £10 Late entry plus £5 Cheques and postal orders made payable to: South Harrow & DMCC. Send to Secretary of the Meeting. Send 2 stamped addressed envelope(s)or provide email address (preferable) COURSE: 4 laps of 10 sections without roadwork. 5 routes. CLASSES: A - Expert (red/blue route), B - Inter (50% red/blue 50% yellow route), C - Novice (yellow route), D - Clubman (yellow route), E - Pre 65 Hard (50% yellow 50% white route), F - Pre 65 Easy (white route), G - Sportsman (white route), H - Youth A (red/blue route) I - Youth B (yellow route), J - Youth C (white route), K - Sidecar (yellow route), L - Pic and Mix (any routes) M - Twinshock (yellow route) AWARDS: Meteor Group Championship points (need to be a member of a Meteor Group Club). GENERAL: Late Entry £5, Day Trials Registration £3. Free entry if you provide an observer. Method of Marking TSR22B Non Stop. On Line entry available - this is the preferred entry method. Incorporating a round of the Thames MCC Championship. All proceeds will be donated to 'CLAPA' which supports families of children born with a cleft lip or cleft palette.

BARHAM & DISTRICT MCC (0254)

TRIAL

Open to all ACU club members and ACU licence holders

BARHAM CHARITY TRIAL FOR PILGRIMS HOSPICES

Open

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Grove House Farm, Wingmore, Nr Elham, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 6LT

Sunday 30th June, 2019 Start: 10:30 OFFICIALS

Clerk of the Course: Mark Ridge (984) Secretary of the Meeting: Amanda Taylor, 47 Borstal Hill, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 4NU Tel. No. (07955) 022352 Email: timandamanda47@gmail.com

ONLINE ENTRY AVAILABLE www.ride-acu.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: 22nd June Fees: Solo: £15 (Entry on the day £20) Youth: £10 (Entry on the day £15) Cheques and postal orders made payable to: Barham & District MCC. Send to Secretary of the Meeting. Send 2 stamped addressed envelope(s) (11 x 22cm) with entry OR see website COURSE: 4 laps of 10 sections without roadwork. 4 routes. CLASSES: A - Expert, B - Intermediate, C - Novice, D - 0/40 Inter, E - 0/50 Novice, F - Youth Expert, G - Youth Intermediate, H - Youth Novice, I - Twinshock, J - Pre 67, K - Beginner (yellow) AWARDS: No Awards as all proceeds to Pilgrims Hospices. GENERAL: Four Routes, White, Blue, Red & Yellow (Red and Yellow route will be suitable for Twinshock and Pre 67). ACU TSR 22B Non-Stop. Late entries welcome, please bring a completed form to the table with a cheque or the correct money. Entry list and Results we be on our website www.barhammotorcycleclub.co.uk. Take the details from these regulations to fill in your entry form elsewhere in the magazine. Include your class & status on the entry

EASTBOURNE & DISTRICT MCC (265)

TRIAL

Open to all ACU club members and ACU licence holders

THE LIGHTHOUSE TROPHY TRIAL

Open

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A South East Centre Championship round for Elite, Expert, Inter, 040, 050, Novice, Twinshock, Pre 67 and Air Cooled Mono, Adult, Youth, Ladies and Girls Squirrel Wood, Magham Down, Near Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 1PX

Sunday 30th June, 2019 Start: 10:30 OFFICIALS

ONLINE ENTRY ONLY

Clerk of the Course: Mr Derek Strudwick (5648) Secretary of the Meeting: Mrs Gloria Moss, Springwater Farm, Hammer Lane, Vines Cross, East Sussex, TN21 9HE Tel. No. (01435) 830749 Email: springmoss@talk21.com

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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 June Fees: Solo: £17 Youth: £12 Late/entry on the day: Adult £20 Youth £15 for no award On line Entries only. COURSE: 3 to 4 laps of 10 to 12 sections without roadwork. 4 routes. CLASSES: A - Elite, B - Expert, C - Inter, D - Inter 040, E - Novice, F - Novice 050, G - Youth Elite, H - Youth Expert, I - Youth Inter, J - Youth Novice, L - Twinshock,Blue, M - Twinshock Red, N - A/C Mono, O - Ladies/Girls Blue, P - Ladies/Girls Red AWARDS: As per SEC Regulations. GENERAL: Routes will be White, with deviations, Blue and Red only. TSR22 B NON STOP will apply. There will not be any fuel or refreshments available, please take your litter home with you. Any dogs must be kept on a lead. Parking may be tight so please obey any instructions in this respect. Any last minute changes will be put on Eastbourne's Facebook page.or website. Rider list and Results will be published on our website www.edmcctrials.com and our Facebook page. Notice of any protests to be given within 7 days of publication. Enjoy your day.

BERKHAMSTED MC & CC, HILLINGDON & UXBRIDGE MCC & KENTON & KINGSBURY MCC (0375) Open to all ACU club members and ACU licence holders

TRIAL

THE PUTOLINE SOUTH MIDLAND TOUGH TEN

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Special thanks to John Lee Motorcycles for raffle donations Round Rocket Plantation, West Hyde Lane, Gerrards Cross, Bucks, SL9 0QP

Sunday 7th July, 2019 Start: 10:30 OFFICIALS

Clerk of the Course: Ray Haslam (56838) Secretary of the Meeting: Martin Greeves Tel. No. (07410) 981457 Email: greevesie@ntlworld.com

ONLINE ENTRY AVAILABLE www.ride-acu.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: Sat 1st July Fees: Solo: £25 Youth: £15 Entries limited to 100 riders NO ENTRY ON THE DAY Results will be posted on all participating club websites and forwarded to riders by email if address is provided. COURSE: 3 laps of 10 sections without roadwork. 4 routes. CLASSES: A - Elite Expert, B - Expert, C - Inter, D - Novice/Clubman, E - Over 40 Experts, F - Over 50 Clubman, G - Youth Elite, H - Youth A, I - Youth B, J - Youth C. Youth must enter age appropriate. Youth riding above class will be eligible for an award but riding below class will be on a no award basis and with Secretary of Meeting's approval. AWARDS: Cash prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd in all classes subject to 9 entries per class: Elite, Expert, Inters, Over 40 Experts, Novice/Clubman, Over 50 Clubman. Putoline goodie bags to first 3 in each class. YOUTH: Youth Elite 1st place Tyre. Trophy for 1st, 2nd and 3rd for classes A B & C. Putoline goodie bags to first 3 in each class. All youth to receive a medal. Results and presentations will be at the end of the trial. GENERAL: You must be able to produce a valid 2019 ACU trials affiliation card. Co-ordinator Ted North 01923 267736 mob 07976043027. To be run under TSR 22b no stop and set out as a testing trial for all classes. Youth must ride designated ACU class. Online entry please. Camping available Saturday night but you must have own water. 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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FORM C8PM (Premier, & Minors) 2018

Snow-Mann Regularity Test QQ By Alan Turner

The Snow-Mann Regularity Test has been a fixture of the Vintage MCC East Sussex Section's calendar for a long time. It is a hill-climb, but takes place on Bopeep Lane, a public road, for which the club receives permission to have closed for the occasion. It is off the A27 PolegateLewes road. Absent from the calendar last year, it looked, sadly, as if the Snow-Mann had joined the long, long list of events now passed into history. However, when Chris Brown, of the neighbouring VMCC Surrey and Sussex Section, discovered that the meeting wanted only for a Secretary of the Meeting â€“ he volunteered. It was a beacon for enthusiasm and the event was soon oversubscribed. Eligibility is fairly simple â€“ road registered, pre-1980 and drum-brakes only.

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classes Judy Westacott were divided into pre1940 machines, then for the post-war and classic periods. Richard Entract's 1925 Ariel was the oldest bike, most recent was John Wood's 1980 Moto-Guzzi three-wheeler, in between, single cylinder machines of varying ages. Judy Westacott's Scott was one of relatively few with more than one cylinder, although Katherine Hook was another of three ladies riding and she had her 1961 Norton Dominator twin. The format is to have a run up the hill to establish a base time. The rider is free to request an adjustment if they wish, but that is the last chance. Next three runs have to try and replicate the set time. Any deviations are accumulated and a point-per-second is lost. Lowest score wins. There are a couple of caveats. One, the contest starts with a slalom in the farmyard at the base of the hill, marked on observation trial basis, the other is that every rider has to come to a stop between two lines before re-starting and continuing over the finish line where, relaxing once more, it is possible to enjoy spectacular views across a considerable part of Sussex. Although conditions in the farmyard were bone dry, the uneven section proved to be trickier than it first appeared and surprised quite a few of the entrants. Most went straight off to set their defining climb on the hill. The event was really what the rider wished to make of it. For some, it was a steady plod to the top, for others, the chance to really exercise the throttle on the narrow, sinuous strip of

The Snow-Mann title is derived from the two gentlemen who got the event up and running some years ago, but it was apt this year as a couple of competitors had encountered snow on their way to take part. Hopefully, the impetus of seeing the Snow-Mann back this year will serve to keep it going for a lot longer. Results Class 1 and Overall: Chris Pile – 1928 Sunbeam with 2 penalty points

Adam Cafer has no time to study the spring blossoms as he hustles his wellpatinated 1954 Tiger T110 up the hill tarmac. From the start line, the lane climbs into a tightening, uphill right hander. Much of the next section, climbs as well as curves and is bordered by grass banks of varying height, but towards the top, there was a very quick way back to the paddock if you had forgotten your parachute! A final tight uphill left was closely followed by the stop box, the finish line a few yards further on. The mixture of base-line times defined the different approaches to the event. Many of the entry posted just under a minute, an average speed of perhaps around 30mph, while a confident Shaun Fenton (1974 Honda 400RR) in full-on TT-replica mode, needed to repeat his meteoric 38-second benchmark. He was not that far out, either. The final result was amazingly close. The slalom had put paid to some endeavours. Chris Pile (1928 Sunbeam Model 6) and Alan Ross (1955 BSA BB34) had both lost two marks. Both had gone clean on the slalom, so it was all down to consistency on the hill. Chris's uncorrected total was 1.9 seconds, Alan's 2.01, therefore, Chris's winning margin was 0.11 second. The team competition was equally close. Any three riders could form a team, but all scores counted. The award went to The Odd Mod Squad, a Lambretta-mounted trio who are always keen to put one over on the motorcyclists. The had tied on points with Team AMC, but the uncorrected times gave the scooterists a 0.4 second advantage over the Matchless and AJS men.

Class 2: Peter Gibson – 1946 Matchless with 3 penalty points Class 3: Alan Ross - 1955 BSA with 2 penalty points Class 4: David Garrett – 1965 Lambretta with 5 penalty points Class 5: John Dudley – 1953 Vincent Outfit with 23 penalty points Team: Odd Mod Squad 1 with 17 penalty points David Garrett – 1965 Lambretta Max Aldous – 1967 Lambretta David Conolly - 1965 Lambretta

David Garrett of the Odd Mod Squad easy-going guys, but very competitive riders – taking the team award 53

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