Autumn Trial & Taster Trial Bromsgrove

This is an invitation for new trials drivers to have a fun day out. It is also a chance for old hands to

try out a few tweaks, or to bring along their wives or youngsters to have a go at trials driving. New

drivers don’t have to be a motor club member or have a competition license. MSUK Ltd Streetcar

supports the event by waiving club membership so that newcomers can have a first-hand try at this

non-damaging branch of literally ‘grass roots’ motor sport. Because it will once again be held on

private land, younger drivers without a road license are eligible but must be accompanied by an

experienced trials driver who is a member of the invited clubs. On the other hand you might have

marshalled or spectated at a trial and though “I can do that in my car just as well as him!”…. well

now is your chance to find out!

As in all motor sport car control is key so our ‘observed sections’ are laid out to show you the

techniques that are required to start uphill, a typical feature in trials, how to cope with a steepening

hill and then how to reverse down safely when the car comes to a halt – and that happens to the

best of drivers – so you have to learn how to handle the situation. Another good challenge is

steering downhill dealing with bends, adverse camber, humps, hairpins and some narrow gaps

between marker posts. You may learn a few skills that could help you out on a snowy road

someday! If you’ve no-one to accompany you we can arrange for experienced drivers who will act

as instructors and coaches, and can also provide rides to demonstrate how the instruction is applied

on a section.

Of course trials involve paperwork: supplementary regulations and the entry form, but we write

these to be as simple and user-friendly as possible to make you feel welcome.

Scrutineering is also important, making sure that cars are safe for sharing the grassy hillsides with

others. We provide a scrutineer who will run through checks with you on brakes, steering, seat

security and general car condition. No need for helmets of course, but you’ll need to bring a

footpump and tyre gauge since we drop the pressures to help your cars climb.

The Centre’s inaugural Taster Trial was first run 8 years ago, gaining 22 entries, including an Austin 7,

MGF, MR2, a Saxo and a Beetle, essentially daily drivers. All entrants had a great time, praising the

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