WEST DORSET TROPHY TRIAL

 

The West Dorset trial attracted 100 entries, which was very good considering the present fuel situation. Conditions were good with plenty of grip in most sections.

 

The top man on the A route was Matt McDonald. His 26 mark total giving him a sizeable margin over second placed Oliver Gray.  The Clubman Expert class was headed by Exmoor visitor Lewis Merrill 10 marks better than Alton Clubman Kevin Nolan. Best of the Clubmen was Martin Carter, just 6 marks better than David Hickman. Keith Hitchings was best of the Past Masters Just two marks better than regular visitor Rob Smith. So many top names from the past appear in this class, Ian Wakefield topped the Sportsman’s class with 6 marks lost, while our own Mark

Daubney missed out on the runner up spot to a tiebreak with Mark Elms both having returned 13 mark scores. Novice honours went to Jordan Tutt just two marks better than George Howat. The most popular class was the Veteran Over 50s, no less than 27 entries in this class. The top man was Steve Cronin with a total of 4 marks lost.  Tony Chaik and Darren Howard returned 5 each with Shamus Doohan close by on 6. There were five riders on Pre 67 machines, XHG Tigers clubman John Miles taking the class win on 17 from Richard Miles and local man Matthew Caulkett, both on 28.  Anthony Billingham headed three Twin Shocks, on 14 well ahead of another tie between Jason Gates and Richie Sawtell. Our own Kieran Daubney

Was best Youth A well ahead of Callum Lucas, while Samual McDonald was best of two in the Youth Intermediate class, Tommy Wakefield was the lone Novice Youth returning a very respectable score of 30.

 

Usual thanks to the marking out team, to all the observers and signing on members, to Katie and Garry Tarrent for comprehensive results.  And, most important Fooks Brothers and Hooke Park for the use of this fine venue.

Special mention also the Sharon Youngman for doing such a good job with entries on her first Centre Championship Trial.

 

Ivan

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