VEALE PUTS ON A LATE PUSH TO TAKE TRIALS GLORY
Reigning British champion Josh Veale, with youngest brother Tristan in the passenger seat, snatched victory on the Peter Blankstone Sporting Trial during the afternoon. He claimed the spoils by three points from rival John Fack.
Fack had led all morning following a clean first round in exceptionally dry conditions but was powerless to resist Veale’s charge in the afternoon. Thomas Bricknell completed the podium with his worst result of the season.
Bricknell tied with Simon Kingsley, while Boyd Webster having one of his better days finishing fifth. He was also tied with young Arthur Carroll, who continues to surprise with top results with sixth place winning the live-axle class, but was disappointed with a couple of poorer climbs on the last round costing a potential podium.
Richard Sharp started badly with a huge seven score on the slippery bracken but battled back to finish seventh overall. He was just ahead of Martin Grimwood.
John Cole won the blue independent class in ninth from Mike Readings, with Andy Wilks completing the top 10 overall after a catastrophic first round that left him down in 22nd overall.
Veteran Robin Jager made another return to the sport having repurchased his Kincraft after nearly a decade away. Simon Cowley won the rookie class.
Results
Peter Blankstone Sporting Trial Organiser: Midland Automobile Club When: April 24 Where: Shelsley Walsh, Worcestershire Starters: 27.
1 Josh Veale (Sherpa) 5 points; 2 John Fack (MSR) +3 points; 3 Thomas Bricknell (Crossle); 4 Simon Kingsley (Crossle); 5 Boyd Webster (Crossle); 6 Arthur Carroll (Sherpa); 7 Richard Sharp (Cartwright); 8 Martin Grimwood (Crossle); 9 John Cole (Crossle); 10 Andy Wilks (Crossle).