28th October 2012

BTRDA Grand Final Car Trial

Event Report

On probably the wettest Grand Final for many a long year, John Moffatt secured overall victory on the day and wins the coveted title of BTRDA Gold Star Champion.  He was utterly dominant on the day, barely putting a foot (or wheel) wrong and ghosting his Vauxhall Nova over the mud and other soft ground that other cars were getting stuck in.  Paul Manning was double driving with Moffatt and he finished second in class ahead of three former Gold Star champions who had a great scrap for the minor placings.  The unballasted Class One class was a Saxo free for all, with Nick Pollitt's 1600cc version beating the similar 1100cc car of Tim Beard.  Beard drove brilliantly however, and beat the heavier car of experienced campaigner Barrie Parker, who found his rear wheel drive MR2 a real handful in the wet conditions.  The modified RWD class was won convincingly by Steve Courts in his Imp, having a clear advantage over the heavier ballasted Imp of Dave Oliver.  The sections started damp, with plenty of softness under the grass, but the deceptively difficult conditions caught even the most experienced drivers unawares.  The afternoon light rain did little to improve matters, and although most hills were widened during the day, respect for the conditions were rewarded with some good climbs.  Virtually all drivers reported some disasters and some great and surprising climbs, but John Moffatt was untouchable on the day and deservedly joins his father on the list of Gold Star Winners.

Class 1 – Nick Pollitt (Saxo) 192, Tim Beard (Saxo) 231, Barrie Parker (MR2) 245, David Allman (Saxo) 250, John Wadsworth (Ka) 274, John Waddington (Ka) 274, Jeff Buchanan (MR2) 283.  Class 2 – John Moffatt (Nova) 121, Paul Manning (Nova) 167, Neil Mackay (Citroen AX) 193, Simon Harris (Golf) 199, Les Andrew (104) 209, Bob Williams (Civic) 242, Glen Etheridge (Civic) 243.  Class 3 – Steve Courts (Imp) 139, Dave Oliver (Imp) 156, Malcolm Brown (Westfield) 218, Dave Harvey (Imp) 235. Clubmans – Andy Baverstock (Saxo) 221.

Gold Star Champion – John Moffatt
Silver Star Champion – Dave Harvey
Silver Star Runner Up – Simon Harris
Bronze Star Champion – Tim Beard
Bronze Star Runner Up – Paul Manning

Class One – Nick Pollitt
Class Two – Neil Mackay
Class Three – Steve Courts
Mac Hazlewood Trophy – Barrie Parker
Jack Williams Trophy – John Moffatt

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