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TrialsAny two wheel drive vehicle should be eligible. However it should be borne in mind that if you drive into a tree the tree will win, cars do sustain light bodywork damage from time to time some being more carefully driven that others. People do use newer cars but the possibility of bodywork or mechanical failure is possible. Most cars are smaller front wheel drive cars and some classic cars. Events take place primarily on Sundays between October and April when conditions provide little traction and lots of mud. Drivers need to be at least 15 years of old, passengers have to be at least 12 years old. The car must contain a driver and passenger on all the tests and substitutes during the event are not allowed. The passenger can aid the movement of the car on slippery ground by vigorously jumping up and down in the car. The passenger and driver must be paid up members of a motor club (preferably Maidstone and Mid Kent) that has been named on the event regulations. Events usually cost between £15 and £20. Maidstone runs two car trials a year and in addition members can enter car trials organised by clubs who are members of the Weald motor club or when the club has been invited by another club. Modifications are limited and the rules are being changed this year, it is therefore essential to read the event regulations carefully. Sump guards are usually allowed and some classes allow the use of ballast to increase traction over the driven wheels. Tyre pressures may be reduced to a minimal level as specified for the class the vehicle is entered into. The Club runs the Brian Lewis and the Tyrwhitt-Drake production car trials and the Bossom sporting car trial for many years as part of the major championships. |
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