Wright cleans up trials again

Ian Wright led the JB Taylor Sporting Trial all day with a masterful display to win by 20 points. He became the seventh different winner in this season’s opening eight events.

Conditions proved challenging, with the unforgiving bracken and bluebells meaning a spun wheel stopped the car quickly. Roland Uglow retook the British championship lead by holding second place all day, but a poor final round nearly dropped him down the order.

Duncan Stephens had a slow start, having won last time out a month ago, but a much improved last round saw him steadily climb up to third, just two points behind Uglow. ● Barrie Parker won the Falcon Motor Club’s Ivinghoe Car Trial in Bedfordshire by a clear margin on Sunday, having dominated his class all day. Duncan Stephens Results JB Taylor Sporting Trial Organiser: Sportingtrials.com When: April 17 Where: Crewkerne, Somerset Starters: 24 1 Ian Wright (Sherpa Indy) 27 marks; 2 Roland Uglow (Crossle) 47; 3 Duncan Stephens (Crossle) 49; 4 Andy Wilks (RCAP) 50; 5 Simon Kingsley (Crossle) 53; 6 Peter Fenson (Hamilton) 56; 7 Richard Sharp (Cartwright) 62; 8 Paul Price (CAP); 9 Josh Veal (Crossle); 10 John Fack (MSR).