Stuart Butterfield Trial

🏁 Stuart Butterfield Trial 2025 –  Mayhem, and Mastery

Ah, the Stuart Butterfield Trial—where the grass is green, the hills are steeper than your nan's driveway, and the competition is as fierce as a seagull eyeing your chips. Gale Hall didn't disappoint, serving up a course that tested our mettle, our metal, and our ability to keep a straight face when things went sideways—literally.

Thomas Bricknell and Beth Carroll were in a league of their own, gliding through the sections with the grace of a ballroom dancer and the precision of a Swiss watch. Their Red Indi Crosslé 1500 seemed to have a personal vendetta against penalty points, finishing with a mere 1 point. We're not saying they're wizards, but if a wand fell out of the glovebox, we wouldn't be surprised.

The A Class battle was a nail-biter, with Simon and Matthew Kingsley clinching the top spot. Their synergy was so spot-on, we're convinced they communicate via telepathy—or perhaps just a well-timed elbow nudge.

In B Class, Barry and Joanne Hogg took the honours, proving that a steady hand and a calm navigator can conquer even the trickiest cambers. Their performance was smoother than a jazz saxophonist on a Sunday morning.

C Class saw David Simmons and Andy Mogg rise to the occasion. Despite a few sections that looked more like swamp crossings than trials hills, they kept their cool and their wheels turning, finishing strong and muddy.

The Rookie category was a highlight, with Alan and Sharren Carr making a splash—sometimes literally. Their enthusiasm was infectious, and their determination admirable. They reminded us all why we fell in love with this sport in the first place.

Special mentions go to:

• Peter and Liz Fensom, who tied with Andy Wilks and Mark Smith in a tiebreak so close, it came down to who had the cleaner overalls.

• Alan Murton, who edged out Barry Hogg by a single clean—proving that every point, and every clean, truly counts.

💬 Final Thoughts

The Stuart Butterfield Trial 2025 was a testament to the spirit of sporting trials—challenging, competitive, and filled with camaraderie. Whether you were at the top of the leaderboard or just happy to have made it through without a tow, it was a day to remember.

A huge thanks to the NPTCC for organising a stellar event, and to all the marshals who stood in the hills so we could play in it. Here's to more trials, more mud, and more memories!