In our final look back at round one we examine the ACU Trial GB class. Reigning Champion James Dabill was always going to start favourite to take the outright win but the young guns kept the pressure on during the opening lap with Jack Price (Gas Gas) completing the twelve...

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In a dramatic climax, local hero Sam Connor (Beta) snatched victory in the Trial 2 class by cleaning the final six sections when his rivals faultered. The leader in the early stages was 2018 Champion Ross Danby (TRRS) who held a slender three mark advantage over Sam Haslam (Gas Gas)...

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The journey from the Isle of Wight was well worthwhile for Chris Stay on Saturday when he won the ACU Trial Expert Class at the opening round at Hookwood. Trailing eventual runner up Ben Morphett (Montesa) and Dan Thorpe (Gas Gas) after the opening twelve section lap, the TRRS rider...

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In front of a large and enthusiastic crowd of spectators James Dabill (Beta), Sam Connor (Beta), Brett Harbud (Beta) and Chris Stay (TRRS) won their respective classes at the opening round of the new look series which took place in perfect conditions at Hookwood in Surrey yesterday. With the exception...

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Over the next four days we will take a closer look at how proceedings developed in all the classes at the opening round which took place at Hookwood in Surrey on Saturday. We will start today with the ACU Trial 125 class . With a single year experience behind him...

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Our final group to look at is the ACU Trial Expert class with a massive thirty six riders entered for the initial round at Hookwood next Saturday. This class is sure to be wide open with the top four from last year moving up into the ACU Trial 2 class,...

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In the next story which will be published tomorrow we will take a look at the ACU Trial Expert class which will form the bulk of the entry for round one, but ahead of this we will examine the ACU Trial 125 Class. Unfortunately, it seems to be a mid...

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Whilst we have to recognise the fact that the ACU Trial GB is the premier class, there is much focus on the ACU Trial 2 category for 2019 with fourteen riders entered for the opening round. Carrying the red number 21 plate will be current Masters Champion, Ross Danby (pictured...

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A strong entry of 63 riders have entered for the opening round of the new look series which takes place at Hookwood in Surrey on Saturday March 23rd. We can confirm that with the exception of Jack Sheppard, who is still in Australia, all of the ten seeded ACU Trial...

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Multi times South West Champion and a well respected ambassador for the sport, Joe Baker (Sherco) has now confirmed his entry in the ACU Trial 2 class for the opening round in eleven days time. Having competed at the top level in his early twenties, Baker now 37, finds it...

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The undisputed reigning British Champion, James Dabill has confirmed he will be at the opening round of the 2019 series which takes place at Hookwood in Surrey in two weeks time. The factory Beta rider, currently number 7 in the world, will line up against Britain's youngest and best talent...

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Despite Storm Freya doing it's best to interrupt proceedings members of the Hookwood Trials Club were on hand at the venue yesterday to meet with Series Manager, Brian Higgins, to discuss various aspects of the forthcoming opening round on March 23rd. Club Members, led by Clerk of the Course Jim...

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With the kind assistance of Ross Danby and his TRRS machine a DVD is currently being produced to assist Observers in their difficult job during the events. The filming took place near Ross's home in the West Midlands on a crisp sunny day at the end of last month. In...

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Heralding a fresh chapter with a new brand for 2019, current Expert Champion, Richard Sadler has confirmed that he will contest the ACU Trial 2 Class this season. The twenty five year old from Leyburn, North Yorkshire is excited about the new challenge and is confident that he has the...

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Whilst Keedwell Transport will retain the Title Sponsorship of the 2019 series, a major development has been the introduction of Point-S Tyre and Autocare Network as a Support Sponsor as the season approaches. Negotiations have been underway for several weeks but it is now confirmed that Series Manager, Brian Higgins...

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As expected, the ACU Trial2 class is already getting bigger for 2019 with some of the top Experts from 2018 moving up a gear. The latest to confirm his place is MRS Sherco stalwart James Fry (pictured - credit to Trial Mag). Following a decision which included the ACU Trials...

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Today, 13th February, the riders who expressed an interest in taking part in the new look series have been sent a copy of the 2019 Championship Conditions in booklet form to read and understand the new format. The eight page edition is not heavy reading and it gives riders an...

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We are now in a position to release the numbers of all of the riders who are invited to compete in the ACU Trial GB class for 2019. 1. James Dabill (Beta) 2. Jack Price (Gas Gas) 3. Toby Martyn (Beta) 4. Dan Peace (Sherco) 5. Jack Peace (Sherco) 6....

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Dressed for the occasion, 2018 Masters Class winner Ross Danby collected his Championship Award from ACU Trials Chairman, John Collins, at a ceremony at the end of January. With around four hundred guests in attendance the evening was held at the unique National Motorcycle Museum and the TRS rider accepted...

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Following approval from the ACU Trials and Enduro Committee at their meeting on Wednesday it has been confirmed that for the ACU Trial GB class ONLY, Assistants (Minders) will be allowed for 2019. The Committee gave this serious consideration as it was felt that to introduce Minders can cause difficult...

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