I had not expected too many drivers at this event as it was so close to the Easter event. In truth it is a better site for beginners as there are fewer trees and long descents, what it does have in abundance though are dips, holes, axle twisters and short steep ascents. I was pleased when a number of people had decided to double drive, making the number up to ten. I myself had decided to stand on the sidelines for this event.

The ground is always dry at Ilam and which suits the Discovery drivers, where the weight of the vehicle does not count against them.

Steve Hawksworth got of to a poor start as he failed to make a short climb, which his wife Sharon made easy work of.

The top few places seemed to change constantly, as each driver made small mistakes here and there.

Newcomer, Alan guided the big Discovery II around the sections like he had been trialing before.

Despite assistance from Hadyn, Steve H was unable to claw back all the points he had lost and finished joint 3rd with Arlo in the Jimny. John Pickles suffered from an earlier mistake and finished 2nd, leaving David Hamilton to receive the trophy for 1st place.

Well done to all those that entered.