Info and FAQs on having a go
Info and FAQs on having a go
Info and FAQs on having a go
Info and FAQs on having a go
In 2020 the Historic Sporting Trial Association (HSTA) announced it would develop a new concept called Heritage Sporting Trials.
The aim is to attract owners of early post war trials cars NOT fitted with fiddle brakes, such as the Dellow, to bring their cars out again. These cars would not be competitive in current historic trials against the Cannons and as the modern classic trials are generally too rough for 60/70-year-old fairly fragile machinery it was felt they should have their own trial. The response was amazing. If it had not been for the Coronavirus the Inaugural Heritage Trial would have taken place in June 2020 and we would have had at least 42 cars at the event. A “virtual” entry list detailing the cars and drivers was produced – see later. Only 8 the of drivers currently compete in historic sporting trials so we had a very encouraging 30+ new drivers. Since the event was cancelled, we have had interest from new competitors, and some owners are even returning their modified trials cars to their original sidevalve format.
We are still looking for early cars – they must be out there waiting to be discovered. Until now these cars were hardly worth restoring, but with a future in Heritage Sporting Trials the more we can return to the hills the better. 1950’s trials specials would look unusual to anyone who does not understand them. Distinctive features of a trials special are considerable ground clearance and probably 18” diameter wheels.
Ian Moss has acquired the ex-John West Oliver Special – HNP964- in running order and it will be a treat to see this car out on the hills.
Richard Flanagan has bought an 1172 Clegg Special – MTD77 - that is far from in running order and will need more than a little TLC before he can join us!
In the selection of old photographs with the 2020 “virtual” entry list there is a photograph of KOC 693. I am glad to say that Richard Kinver has acquired this Special that belonged to his father.
Stewart Couch has a rather special chassis which he is trying to identify.
Peter Ashford wants to come and play in his Austin 7 Special- YFF119.
After that, the plan is to see if we can develop Heritage Trials to be a mixture of single site events and those that include groups of sections on different sites linked by limited road mileage, much like they did in period. We already have two clubs researching “road events” and it is all looking very exciting. The emphasis will be on suitable sections that are not damaging to our old cars.
Looking forward to seeing you all.
Regards
Martyn Halliday
07739 464170
Email: martyn_halliday@msn.com