Nearly a month after an excellent 3rd in class on the Kryle Trial in Ross-on-Wye it was time to head back to the hills on the Allen Trial organised by the Bristol Motor Club. For the second time this year I would be driving our VW Buggy with my Dad as passenger. Having not driven… Read More The Allen Trial 2019 Report
With the trials season back under way after the summer break it was time to return to the hills on the Kyrle Trial, held in the picturesque Forest of Dean. As always, I would be taking part in the trial alongside my Dad in our VW buggy. We have had some mixed results so far… Read More The Kyrle Trial 2019 Report
There is something about a convertible sports car that makes everything that little bit more special and this can certainly be said about the new Porsche 718 Boxster GTS…or can it? Porsche’s new Boxster ditches the six-cylinder engine for a turbocharged 2.5 litre flat-four that produces a satisfying 360bhp, 15bhp more than the Boxster S… Read More Porsche 718 Boxster GTS: A joy on the road, but not on the ear
The Eastwood and District Motor Club held its first day-long trial on 1st September with a number of members taking to the hills of Mugginton to try this rare form of Motorsport. Over the course of the day the 13 competitors tackled a number of sections that had been laid out by event organisers Stuart… Read More EDMC: Rabbit Bank Trial
Over the course of time, cars have evolved dramatically since the very first was built back in the 1880’s. The automotive world is more diverse than ever and new cars with hybrid and electric motors are becoming more desirable in a climate conscious society. 60 years ago, cars weren’t being purchased because of how many… Read More 60 Years of a Motoring Icon
When you think of Porsche your mind often directs you to their flagship model, the 911. Of course, the 911 in all its different forms whether it be a GT3 RS or Carrera 4S is an excellent sports car that is highly regarded in the automotive world. However, over recent years the 911 has lost… Read More I’m loving Cayman’s instead
The month of May saw the return of the Yorkshire Dales Trial and after not competing since March I was keen to take to the hills once again. After my first overall win on the Durham Trial two months ago I was excited for the popular Yorkshire trial as this event would be my first… Read More Driving on the Yorkshire Dales Classic Trial
