laird387a Posted September 11, 2017 Report Share Posted September 11, 2017 For some reason the Mel Harrison sidecar national trial this weekend seems to lack interest in the sidecar fraternity despite the fact that a month ago the decision was taken NOT to run the event at Cockhill Mines, Greehow in the interests of safety. Cockhill is not exactly user friendly towards three wheelers. An approach was made to Norman Shepherd at Fellbeck to stage the trial on his acres, to which Norman promptly gave the nod. With a fine mixture of streams, woodland, rocks, and grassy climbs and gullies, wet and dry over a lap distance of almost two miles all off road the venue is ideal being three miles from Pateley Bridge town centre. Just TEN crews have entred, four from the isle of Man. Mel Harrison is reluctant to cancel the trial because of intending Manx visitors. Contact Mel asap on 01274 567047. The entries officially closed this morning but it is not too late to get on board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manx2day Posted September 11, 2017 Report Share Posted September 11, 2017 Ours (Owen/Temple) is in the post so will be with you shortly. Can I just point out that the regs on the website say closing date is 16th September... See you at the weekend. ???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laird387a Posted September 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2017 The good news is that the trial is definitely on, and they have already received more entries - the better news is that they are also catering for plenty of solos, as per the following note: "9th round Wessex Plant Hire Sidecar (Open to all classes of solos) Championship Mel Harrison Trial Sunday 17th September 2017 Kingstone Farm, Fellbeck, Pateley Bridge. HG3 5EP Open to ALL Adult and Junior Classes. both Sidecar and Solo 2 routes available Suitable for twin shocks All on Private Land Start Sidecars 10.30 am Solo's and others between 10 and 10.30am. Observers needed please." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laird387a Posted September 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2017 There's a thought for all organisers in the above postings - get several nit-pickers to proof read all club documents, regs available, entry forms and the like BEFORE they are issued.... it may add a delay to the issuing - but it could also save lots of extra work later! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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