Geoff Taylor

The days leading up to the trial were marked by storms moving across the country with the South and Midlands particularly hard hit. For once the north was not so badly affected, much to the relief of the triallers who travelled down from NPTCC country.

We arrived onsite by 9am to find storm Dudley had hit hard - wet ground and some large trees down on the Apley estate. The wind was still blowing but at least it wasn't raining, though the forecast threatened 40+ mph wind again after lunch - would it happen?