Eric Ridley Trial 31st January 2016: The 2015 Eric Ridley Trial which was cancelled back in November is to be re-run on the 31st January 2016. Same classes and venue as before – 10.30am start at Tongue Hill, Marske, DL11 7NW. Adults/Green/CM/A Class. Entry Form – Eric Ridley January 2016
PLEASE CHECK THE RMC WEBSITE AND FACEBOOK PAGE ON THE MORNING OF THE TRIAL IN CASE THE WEATHER CONDITIONS AFFECT THE TRIAL
Saturday evening (23rd January) saw Richmond Motor Club hold ‘An Evening with Ian Hutchinson’ , 11 times TT winner, at The Comrades Club in Richmond – a superb way to celebrate over 50 years of RMC Trials.
Larry Carter, motorsport journalist and broadcaster, acted as host and the audience were treated to an amazing evening hearing the story of Ian Hutchinson’s racing career and the many obstacles and surgical operations he has endured following a badly broken left leg after a crash at a British Supersport round in 2010.
After a very informative and interesting interview in front of a full house, there was a chance for the audience to ask their own questions – including whether Hutchy fancied riding The Scott Trial this October! (Hutchy did start out on a trials bike and still has one) – Sadly it clashes with race dates.
The evening concluded with a chance for fans to have their photos taken with Ian, AKA ‘The Bingley Bullet’.
An absolutely fabulous evening was had by all, many thanks to Ian for joining us – what a top man he is – and many thanks to Larry for hosting. Thanks also to The Comrades Club, Richmond for the use of their room and to all those involved in organising the evening.
Photo Credit Stuart Lowther
Richmond Motor Club were proud to present David Allinson, AKA ‘Tubby’ with an Honorary Lifetime Membership and a specially commissioned gold Scott Spoon in recognition of his dedicated service and positive contribution to Richmond Motor Club and the sport over the years. David was unable to attend the Club’s annual awards presentation evening, following a recent hospital stay, so members representing the Club visited him at his home in Reeth.
David celebrated his 80th Birthday back in August and he is Richmond Motor Club’s longest serving member, since 1958.
David has probably held most of the Club’s roles during his long membership, including Chairman and President, as well as having being Yorkshire Centre ACU President.
He has played an active role in the Club throughout, continuing long after his riding days, and was one of the minds behind the birth of the Reeth 2 Day trial, dreamed up over a pint in Fort William. Over the years this has evolved into the very successful 3 Day event it is now.
David is also the main reason why Richmond Motor Club run the Scott Trial on behalf of the Yorkshire Centre ACU today. When Richmond first took over the stewardship of this event not all members of the Club were keen to take it on back then. David, stubborn as he is, dug his heals in and with the help of others, persuaded the Committee to take it on. For the first few years David took the role of Scott Secretary and Treasurer and has been a big part of it ever since. Now, nearly 25 years on, The Scott Trial is one of Richmond Club’s flagship events and since 1991 the trial has donated in excess of £155,000 to various local charities and causes.
David has asked us to pass on his sincere thanks to all his friends at Richmond Motor Club for this recognition and their kind thoughts.
Now David is back home we’re sure he’d welcome a visit from any friendly faces if you are passing through Reeth anytime. 
The Clerk of Course has inspected the start/course this morning and due to ice and weather conditions the Eric Ridley Memorial Trial this Sunday 22nd November has unfortunately been cancelled.
We are pleased to hear that Andrew Walker came home from hospital last week, after suffering a burn injury riding the Scott Trial. Andrew is pleased to be back home and we wish him all the best from RMC and The Scott Trial.
