Falcon Revive the March Hare Trial

Mark Hobbs came away with the only clean sheet in his Troll

The March Hare attracted an interesting and diverse entry. Star of the show was Dudley Sterry’s MG J2 in the hands of David Price

After several years absence Falcon Motor Club revived its March Hare Trial, moving it from the clubs home base in the Northern Home Counties to the Northern Cotswolds, the area where the club ran its Guy Fawkes Trial in the 60’s.

Clerk of the Course Dave Middleditch organised Falcons 75th Anniversary Trial in the area last year and the March Hare has been developed from that event. There were a few differences from most one day trials. The event included a lot of non-competitive green lanes and Gold, Silver or Bronze medals were awarded according to performance in class. Another difference was the start being some 40 miles from the finish, the 80 mile route winding its way down from the start at Porky’s Diner near Evesham to the finish at Egypt Mill, Nailsworth.

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Dean Vowden best car on Muddy Launceston

Alan and Patrick Keat came out on top amongst the Outfits and Matt Tilley was best Solo

Dean Vowden on his way to his overall win. Photo by Vince Feeney.

Launceston and North Cornwall Motor Club were back in Lew Woods for their 38th annual single venue Launceston Classic trial.

The day was mainly dry, but with all the recent rain it was a tussle against the mud. In these conditions became a Class Eight battle for the overall win.

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