Mercian Trial 12th October, Long Compton, CV36 5JJ The Mercian Sporting Trial at Long Compton – arguably the best trials site in the country – always delivers a top-class event. With a strong entry year after year, it is a firm favourite. The rolling hills offer the perfect challenge: testing enough for seasoned experts yet great too for beginners, making it a brilliant trial for all. Marshalls and spectators always welcome. https:// www. facebook. com / profile. php? id = 100054445541518

Russ Otway

Whaddon Trials 18th October, Barn Hill Farm, Whaddon MK17 0NQ Anglian Rover Owners Club Ltd( AROC) is hosting a Clubmans Cross Country vehicle trial( untimed), along with a TYRO and a RTV in Buckinghamshire. The event is open to all fully elected members, who are eligible to drive / enter competitive events, of AROC, plus the following invited clubs: P & D ORC, SROC, AWDC, SCOR, MORC, Aylesbury LR Fanatics, and all Association of Land Rover Club affiliated clubs. The event includes Offroad trials sections comprising of 12 gates per section, with 5-12 sections used per event. www. arocoffroad. co. uk

James Roberts

Great Western Sprint 18th October, Castle Combe, Chippenham, SN14 7EY The Great Western Sprint, in memory of Chris Bigwood and supporting the Great Western Air Ambulance charity is running as a dual permit Interclub and National for the British Sprint Championship( BSC). The first multi-lap sprint to run at Castle Combe was held in 2008. 1¾ laps of circuit equates to a competitive run of 3.3 miles – one of the longest sprint courses in the country. Steve Broughton and Pete Goulding will battle it out in the BSC season finale, where the title could be decided by the narrowest of margins. www. britishsprint. org

Neil Lambert

Autmn Leaves 12 Car Rally 24th October, Mountnessing, Essex. CM15 0UG Anglia Motor Sports Club and the Chelmsford Motor Club are organising the Autumn Leaves 12 Car this month. The event will Start and Finish at Prince of Wales Public House, Mountnessing, near Brentwood. This is part of the‘ Winter Series’ championship. OS Landranger Maps 167 issued in 2016 or later will be required. Please note the earlier start time of 20:00 hrs will be necessary to enable the 45-mile route to be completed. The start venue offers wide range of freshly cooked pizzas. https:// chelmsfordmc. co. uk / node / 7103

James Roberts

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