The Quarterly Bulletin of the Classic Trials World RESTART RESTART The official newsletter of the Association of Classic Trials Clubs Volume No: 17 Issue 2 June 2006 The Fack Trials Differential Some Escort and BMC units ex stock, May 05 A bolt in conversion for Escort & BMC ‘A’ Series axles Now well known in classic trials as well as sporting trials where it originated, this unit has solve the diff problem for those cars using Escort or BMC ‘A’ series axles. Made entirely of racing quality materials, it has four star wheels, instead of two in the standard differential, and all moving parts run on roller bearings. No production components are used, and the superb new casing is machined from solid high Insurance for competitors, clubs grade steel. It is not cheap at approx. £520 (no VAT, while stocks last) but what price can you and officials put on having the confidence that your differential will not let you down? Your results are bound to improve when you can “attack” the hills without worrying, and still be able to drive home after the event! Road use for Classic Car Trials All spares still available (including tools, spares and trailers Julian Fack, Orchard Farm, Shareshill, Wolverhampton WV10 7LE Road Section cover for clubs Or leave a message on 07812 108 588 at any time (2, 3 or 4 wheels) [email protected] Personal Injury for competitors and officials Cover photographs : 2005 ACTC champions: 0115 941 5255 Dave Haizelden on the 2004 Exe Valley Trial (Photo by Tina Allaway) Ian Davis on Allez ‘Oop, 2005 Clee Hills Trial 72 Maid Marian Way, Nottingham, NG1 6BJ (Photo by Roger McDonald) [email protected] Andy & Anita Petherick, 2005 Chairman’s Trial (Photo by Toby Miller) www.competition-car-insurance.co.uk A division of THB Clowes Ltd A member company of the THB Group plc Authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority Restart is printed by Hertfordshire Display plc www.hdprint.co.uk RESTART Volume 17, Issue 2, June 2006 EDITORIAL ACTC Council Officers Advertising Rates President: Robin Moore Inside Editor: Pat Toulmin Vice Presidents: Alan Foster Half Page 1 Issue £12.50 Northbrook Assistant Editor: Martin Halliday 2 Issues £20.00 4, Briary Lands Jonathan Toulmin John West 3 Issues £32.50 Simon Woodall 4 Issues £35.00 Heath End Tel: 01789 731332 Snitterfield Fax: 01789 730082 Anne Templeton Full Page Double the above Chairman: Simon Woodall Inside Cover Stratford on Avon [email protected] CV37 0PP Vice Chairman: Giles Greenslade Half Page 4 Issues £55 Secretary: Adrian Tucker-Peake Full Page 4 Issues £100 Tel: 01789 731332 ACTC website : www.actc.org.uk Treasurer: Barbara Selkirk Fax: 01789 730082 Championship Secretary: All rates payable in advance [email protected] Chris Phillips All income supports the publication of Championship Monitor: Restart. David Haizelden The opinions expressed by contributors wings and roundabouts’... For the last issue of Restart I had almost no Rights of Way Officer : Let’s say it’s ‘s and advertisers are not necessarily bike interest, luckily I can reverse this in this issue! Very many thanks for all the bike Andrew Brown shared by the editor or the ACTC. contributors! Since Jonathan has taken over as assistant editor he has encouraged many more people to write for this magazine and most have turned out to be very good ‘scribe’s. I listen in occasionally to his phone conversations with prospective authors and he is very good at persuading people who have not written before to do so………… very often resulting in very interesting reports. He also has a great time chatting to you all! CONTENTS It’s your magazine, so please help us when you can. Simon Says …..……..……....…... 3 This issue is a ‘tad’ late. Jonathan & I had a wonderful Norwegian Ffords cruise last Sects Spin.…...……………... 5 week, when I should have been finishing off this issue. No we weren’t on the boat that The Northern …….. …..……...……. 7 got the virus. ACTC council agreed that as it’s the end of the first half of the season (the Chairmans ……. ..…………...….. 13 summer break) there was no problem with a slight delay. Kyrle ...… ….… …...……. 22 Bovey Down ……. …….…… 25 Jonathan and I are well into the sprint and hillclimb season and it’s interesting how Presidents ….. …………………. 28 many drivers do both trial and speed disciplines. Guess it has always been so, but we Lands End ……………………. 30 FINAL COPY DATE have not noticed it until recently. In the 1930s, however, Jonathan’s father works MG Ilkley …………………………….. 25 driver as he was also found time to hillclimb at Craigcantlet in Ireland (he won 3 classes Section Ends ……………….. 45 FOR on the same day with the same car) Motorcycle Championships …...…. 48 Championship Chat …………..… 49 NEXT ISSUE : We hope you have a great summer in whatever way you choose to enjoy it! Forthcoming Events …….…….….. 52 No Simon Says this month—muse not available, so I include some extra photos. 29th September 1 2 Bovey Down The Victory Trail - 2006 Photos by Anne In the 1920s and 30s The Birmingham Motor Cycle Club ran an event Whellock called “The Victory Trial”, for motorcycles, combinations, cyclecars, and cars. 80 years ago in March 1926 the route went from South Birmingham to South Worcestershire and back via, Weatheroak, Waseley, Clent, Abberley, Alfrick, Worcester, Lickey, and Portway. A distance of about 140 miles. On Sunday 23rd July 2006 it is intended to hold a Touring Assembly type of Paul Allaway non competitive run for Historic, Vintage and Classic Cars and Motorcycles (1) that “trails” the trial of 1926 and hence is called “The Victory Trail”. It will be organized by the M.G Car Club – Midland Centre, under a Certificate of Exemption issued by the MSA. (B 5.1.1) The start will be as close to the original as possible at Alcester Lanes End, Kings Heath, Birmingham. The finish will be at Wythall Transport Museum, not far away. Most of the 1926 observed hills are now tarmaced roads. There are a few of them that still exist as green lanes and three of these are passable for those who don’t mind getting their vehicle a bit dirty which we Peter Mountain are hoping to use (subject to pending legislation). For those with concours machines, there will be adjacent tarmac alternatives shown in the route book. The choice will be the driver’s. The entry fee includes route card, trail plaque, all documentation, plus morning coffee, afternoon tea and entry to the museum at the finish for the rider/driver and navigator. Other passengers welcome, but to purchase their own coffee/teas/museum pass. Pre 1926 vehicles FREE of charge. There will be no awards as it is non-competitive, however successful finishers will receive a Finishers Certificate. All profits from the event will be donated to charity. For an entry form please download from our website www.mgcars.org.uk/ mgccmidlandcentre or ‘phone :- 01527 89 3034 or e-mail [email protected] Tim Whellock (1) Vintage & Classic are considered to be pre 1974 that are zero tax rated as an “Historic Vehicle”, and can use black & white registration plates. Other interesting Classic type vehicles will be considered on merit, but pre 1985 MGs, Austin Healeys, Morgans, VWs, TRs, and all MG and Morgan sports cars will be welcome, Later interesting marques/models may be acceptable, subject to numbers. – please enquire. 3 4 unday 7th May saw those with regs, with an optional on-line entry form: can expect to see an enquiry in future if interests on four legs and four the idea precipitated extensive discussion you are currently ‘wired’. Fundamentally, wheels converge on the same ’s on this purchasing method from other as Tony Young observed, there is a high locale north of Bristol – a myriad ct fields of activity in today’s world. Chris volume of regulatory paperwork sent out S e Phillips reported that his local club accepts for our trials through the season, with a 4x4s headed for Badminton Horse Trials, S whilst the car trials brigade made for pin such entries, but event acceptance is typically low response rate, so greater Tormarton and the Association’s Council S contingent upon receipt of receipt of a operational efficiency should be Meeting. cheque within 10 days. He then moved worthwhile for everyone. Dave’s notion on somewhat, suggesting Perversely though, it was vehicles on that some members may also now like to Enjoy your summer….when it comes! three wheels that were early on the have their Restart magazine supplied on- agenda, as the Morgan Three Wheeler wheel. With the fire extinguisher fitment line instead: Council agreed that a survey Club were welcomed as the 25th club to sorted and spot checked during on these subjects would be useful, so you Adrian join our sporting clan. Colin Harris scrutineering, council discussion reviewed explained that he has regularly enjoyed concerns which focussed on the latter two Chris Poel 2005 ACTC (modern & classic) he has a wealth of his class 0 experiences and that he items. John Blakeley asked that all you experience in many events on various sought support towards stimulating trials competitors running cars with exposed Motorcycle Champion machines. As well as trials, Chris has interest amongst his club’s 1000-strong exhausts and hot engine parts please by Richard Eaves enjoyed riding other events such as off- membership. Let’s hope that membership consider the risks of burned hands being road speed hill climbs and more recently benefits this group as much as it has suffered by those who are wrestling with hen I first competed in a Enduros which he hopes to have a real Ilkley for example, who joined just last your steed to get you going again.