FIM European Trial Championship

 Saturday 20^thApril saw Round 1 of the FIM European Trials Championship held at Metzeler Off-Road Park, Pietramurata, Italy. Joe Snelling entered the Youth International Class & finished 15^thout of 25 entries, only 12 marks off 9^thposition, being the only UK entrant. The trial was challenging with loose rocky ground but Joe with his minder, Richard Harbud, put on a great effort.

 The following few days saw Joe practising at Oasi Verdi in Prestine in Northern Italy before heading to Monza Race Circuit for Round 2 of the Championship on Saturday 27^thApril. Again Joe was the only UK entrant from a field of 27 entries on a manmade course where he finished 19^th.  

 The whole experience was amazing with a strong ACU Squad competing in all Classes including Women International, Women Championship, Youth International, Youth Championship, Junior Cup, International 1, International 2 & European Championship.

The ACU Squad consisted of Alicia Robinson, Gabby Whitham, Joe Snelling, Harry Turner, Harry Hemmingway, Jack Dance, Brett Harbud, Owen Chestnut, Jack Peace & Dan Peace. 

 Rounds Three & Four of the Championship are being held in Ancelle, France & Brezova, Czechoslovakia on the weekends of 10^th& 17^thAugust – bring it on !