Round 14: Mercian, 23 October

Ian Bell claimed his fourth MSA British Sporting Trials Championship title with a dominant victory in the Mercian Trial at Long Compton.

Bell excelled in the first round, before driving sensibly to secure his title. The next five competitors were closely matched, with Ian Veale and John Fack completing the podium just ahead of Duncan Stephens, Roland Uglow and Simon Kingsley.

Jerome Fack won the intermediate class from Paul Price, while Josh Veale once again won the novice class from Alan Fullalove.

Results1 Ian Bell / Russell Sharp (Hamilton) 20 marks lost2 Ian Veale / Sandy Veale (Sherpa) 35 marks lost3 John Fack / Maxine Fack (MSR) 38 marks lost

Championship positions (provisional)after Round 141 Ian Bell – 142 points (CHAMPION)2 Roland Uglow – 123= Ian Wright – 123