1971 Mountain Circuit Trial

The Mountain Circuit Trial was held on 22-23 May. It was the second round of the Tasmanian Trials Championship

Twenty three cars started this trial from Launceston, with an average speed and two transport sections taking them to Branches Creek where a series of sections around the main junction in the forest kept competitors and officials busy. A short coffee break preceded a visit to Long Hill plantation and a long transport back to Launceston for a meal break. Scores at this point were Long/Reid (2), Pooley/Tyson (3) and Maddock/Kelly (6).

The direction of Division Two was to the east of the Tamar River via Karoola, a muddy Lisle plantation, The Sidling, Koomeela and into Retreat forest. A transport back to Launceston concluded the trial, however 6 crews missed a route check at Karoola on this section.

 
 
Neville Fisher & ? Buchanan wheel their Cortina GT down a twisty track during a short section in the new forestry area at Retreat. He is closely followed by Johnny Walker's Morris 1500, winner of the Novice Section. [Steven Chopping]
Neville Fisher & ? Buchanan wheel their Cortina GT down a twisty track during a short section in the new forestry area at Retreat. He is closely followed by Johnny Walker's Morris 1500, winner of the Novice Section. [Steven Chopping]

Results and entry list

The first three placegetters were:

1st     Mike Maddock / Ross Kelly                                       12 Points             

2nd    Ray Long / Don Reid                   Datsun 1600     16 points

3rd    John Pooley / Bob Tyson           VW                         38 points

 

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