In the Expert Class, Dan Thorpe’s vast experience was just too good for teenager Ross Danby and title chaser Joe Baker. The latter heads the Expert standings by twenty points.
Shibden’s Jack Challoner was the top Youth in the non-Championship class. Sixteen year old Jack was also fifth best in the Expert sections, against all the adults. Richmond’s Jonathan Richardson claimed fourth Youth place riding his JST Gas Gas. Bradford Motor Club member George Morton struck trouble at section two on lap two when his Repsol Beta caught fire. It is believed a fuel line had been damaged before the section. The machine was badly damaged even though fire extinguishers were on hand.
The venue was new for the trial, and the sections were also brand new.
Championship Standings can be found on the front page of the Trials section on this web site.