Success for Dave and Rob

The boys dun good! Dave Turner and Rob Robinson-Collins cleared all the sections in Dave's BMW 318S, which means they won a Triple award. This is the first time ever for Rob my erstwhile sidecar pilot. I think Dave has a few under his belt. He certainly looked very nonchalant going up Fingle but apparently just floored it at Simms and cleared it in style!

Here are some more photos. Unfortunately, I wasn't ready when Dave and Rob came by, either, because I swapping tales of derring-do and mechanical mayhem with my mates on that corner, plus a couple of knowledgeable strangers and - well - anyone who would listen, actually. And I didn't take any of the yellow Dutton, probably for the same reason (see comment on previous post below - can't believe I was first on the web with some smudges of the Trial!).

First is John Adams on his Honda MT5, yes that's a 50cc sports moped that somehow survived all the learner abuse over the last 25 years. An astute choice of machine, methinks, and very light. I offered to give him a hand as he pushed it up the start line at Fingle but he just laughed.

Second is the 2CV of Alan Mills and Brian Fishlock. This did not sound at all like a 2CV since it had a much harder exhaust note. There was no end of excitement when we looked in the programme to check this car. We all read the engine size from the line above - 1289cc! This made it look easy and Rob R-C tells me one got up Simms!

Third is the Trojan of Steve & Phil Potter. This photo is really for my mate Colyn Thomas, trials rider and two stroke nutcase. After seeing Trojans at Blue Hills a couple of years ago, he has become obsessed with them. I don't think that is too strong a word. Anyone got a cut away drawing of the powerplant? I can't find one and he won't rest until he's got one to marvel at.

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