Round 15: November Sporting Trial – Sportingtrials.comOtham, Kent – 1st November, 2009
John Fack (Crosslé) won the November sporting trial in atrocious conditions dropping just two marks, from Ian Wright (Sherpa Indy) a point behind. Duncan Stephens (Crosslé) finished third, despite breaking a driveshaft. Julian Fack (X-Facktor) led early but fell back to fourth during the afternoon as hill descents became extremely treacherous. Richard Robarts excelled in his own built RB7 to finish fifth overall and win the intermediate class from Ian Rodman (Sherpa Indy). Andrew Bell (Hamilton) won the novice class by just a mark from new young star Aurther Carroll (Sherpa), both beating two past British champions.The South West team of John Fack, Duncan Stephens and Ian Rodman won the inter-association team event which formed part of the November Sporting Trial, ahead of a West Midlands team of Julian Fack, Pete Fensom and Dave Oliver.Remaining eventsRound 17 - Johnson Trial - Peterborough Motor Club - Eaton - 22nd November, 2009Round 18 - Gloucester Trial - London Car Club - near Stroud - 6th December, 2009 Results1st John Fack (Crosslé) - 2 Marks lost2nd Ian Wright (Sherpa Indy) - 3 marks lost3rd Duncan Stephens (Crosslé) - 5 marks lost
Provisional Interim Championship positions after Round 151 Ian Wright - 121 points - best 9 scores = Duncan Stephens - 121 points - best 9 scores3 John Fack - 110 points - from 9 events4 Roland Uglow - 94 points - best 9 scores 5 Roger Bricknell - 76 points from 6 events
Following the cancellation of Round 16, the best 9 events will count – Championship Rule 3.3