Round 13: Mercian (Coventry & Warwickshire Motor Club), 18 October

Roland Uglow secured his first MSA British title with his sixth win of the season after a day-long battle with reigning champion John Fack and Ian Wright on the Mercian Trial.

Fack led at the lunch break but a hit a five marker on the last round, while Wright struggled on hill six all day, enabling Uglow to draw ahead.

Richard and Joe Sharp (Cartwright) starred with their best ever result in fourth overall to win the intermediate class. Roger Bricknell (Facksimile) finished ninth and ‘best live axle’. Meanwhile fellow Cornishman Colin Flashman (MSR) drove superbly to finish in 11th overall as the top novice competitor.Results1 Roland Uglow and Laura Wilks (Crosslé) 30 marks lost2 John Fack and Zoe Chilton (MSR) 32 marks lost3 Ian and Kiel Wright (Sherpa Indy) 34 marks lost