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Dear All
With the sports governing body – the ACU, now organising the British round of the World Championship near Bradford on the weekend of July 8th and 9th the Federation are delighted to announce that free admission will be given to all ACU Licence holders – both competitors and Officials – at the entrance if they show their membership card.

Since agreeing to run the event approximately two weeks ago much work has gone on behind the scenes to ensure the Trial stays in the original venue which is a mecca for all off road fans with easy access to all the fifteen sections and ACU Directors have been keen to ensure all members have the opportunity to watch this event first hand at minimal cost.  The action takes place over two days with the Practice session starting at 11am on the Saturday followed by the new concept timed qualifying session at 3pm which has been the highlight of the previous four events to date this year. In addition, about sixty riders of the future will compete in the morning Oset Trial on a separate pocket hanker chief course within the confines of the Trial area.

Of course, the big day is Sunday when all of the world’s top riders, including the unique Toni Bou, will demonstrate their skills over fifteen spectacular sections from 9am onwards with an early finish time of around 3pm. The course has been designed for all spectators to be able to visit all sections with a dedicated path away from the Trial route for ease and safety.

ACU Chairman John Collins stated, “It is rewarding for the Directors, who have considered many options ahead of this decision, to be in a position where our members can reap some benefits and receive the opportunity to see all of the world’s best riders in action at no cost to themselves. The system is simple, members will just need to show their photographic membership card at the point of entry and they will be allowed in free of charge whilst non- members will have to pay the normal admission prices”.

Members who wish to camp will need to pay the standard camping fee but an informative glossy programme will be given free to all who attend.  All ACU licence holders who have already purchased advance tickets will be refunded after the event but the ACU respectfully ask that members be patient as this has to be done methodically.

Full details of the event can be found on the official Trial GP website.

Kind regards

Gary

Gary Thompson MBE BEM

General Secretary

Website:  acu.org.uk

Riders Briefing 2017

Today’s Mintex Trophy Trial was again a great success.  Brilliant weather, great sections and lots of very enthusiastic riders!  Please find attached the final results, times and section by section analysis.  As always a massive thank you to the landowners, observers, gamekeepers, marshals, secretaries, petrol stops, riders, parents and everyone else involved in todays epic event.  You all know who you are and how much we all appreciate the work involved.

Final Results Award Sheet 2017          Mintex Trophy Trial 2017 – Times           Section by Section Analysis 2017

With only one day to go to this years Mintex the programmes have been printed and the riders bags made ready!   This year riders will have number boards similar to the Scott Trial and Reeth 3 Day which they can take home as a reminder of their day.  They will also get a copy of the programme but for anyone not riding or observing you can download and print out a copy of the programme here:  Mintex 2017 Programme

**For anyone travelling to this years trial either riding, observing or spectating Downholme bridge is currently closed.  You will need to follow the diversion signs to Marske from Richmond – on the road towards Reeth near the cricket club.  Turn right at the garage and follow the road out of Richmond to Marske and then on to Hurst.  The road from Reeth to Hurst is unaffected.

The forecast is set fair and we look forward to seeing you on Sunday with plenty of sun cream and water.

With less than a week to go to this year’s Mintex Trophy Trial the draw for rider numbers and start times has now been made.  The programme will be finalized in the next couple of days and will be available for all riders in their packs and put on the website at the end of the week.

Once again we a great list of riders from near and far and the Clerk of the Course Nathan Stones is busy with his team marking out this unique Youth Time and Observation Trial which covers some of the Scott Trial territory and runs on the same rules.

This year’s Trial is on Sunday 18th June 2017 and the first rider sets off at 10.30 am and then at 30 second intervals.  The start field is just outside Hurst, DL11 7NW.  Catering will be available at the start field.

Those of you who have entered should have received your final instructions and rider list via email today.  If not then please check your spam folders and contact Chris Wallis on chris.wallis@richmondmotorclub.com

Please come along and support this unique event, held in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales and cheer on this next generation of Scott Riders!

We look forward to seeing you all onSunday.