The final round of the 2024 Trial GB: ACU British Championship will take place this weekend at Geddington in Northamptonshire on the 08.09.2024, this time hosted by the Nene Valley MCC.
The Championship has been hotly contested all year with some fine riding from the athletes. With the title coming down to the wire we feel it prudent to call out how a final result would be calculated given that of a tie.
A ruling was introduced to the Trial GB series regulations in 2022 which some may already be aware of. The regulation was originally aimed at promoting parity for riders who could not participate at an event due to a clash of contractual priorities.
This ruling still exists within the Trial GB Series Regulations for 2024. “Riders may drop one round, excluding any rounds held in the Isle of Man, The Channel Islands, Scotland and Ireland. Should there be a minimum of three rounds held (for whatever reason), then all three rounds will count”.
Since the Trial GB series regulations state riders may drop one round, this in turn means a rider’s worst result will be omitted following the conclusion of the final event and a final championship points tally calculated for each rider in all classes.
The ACU Trial Standing Regulations which govern the sport of motorcycle trials define how all championships a decided. There are two relevant regulations, TSR 24 and TSR 23.
TSR.24 FINAL ASSESSMENT OF CHAMPIONSHIPS. “The Championship Regulations for any Championship must state the number of rounds to count for the Final Assessment e.g.: “All rounds to count” or “All rounds held less one, or all rounds less two to count”. If no indication is stated then it will be assumed that all rounds held will count”.
TSR. 23 – B) TIES AT THE END OF A CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES. “Should a tie occur in a Championship series it shall be decided as follows: a) In favour of the rider with the greatest number of wins in ALL rounds held. b) If not resolved, then the greatest number of second places and so on down to 15th place in ALL rounds held. c) If not then resolved, by the rider with the best performance in the final event held. If neither rider competed in the Final round, the highest position will be awarded to the rider of the last round in which either competed”.
We hope this clarifies the situation and removes any uncertainty in the build up to the all-important final round.
We would also like remind all competitors to treat the many volunteers involved with hosting such an event with the respect they deserve. On behalf of all involved we look forward to welcoming everyone to the championship decider this Sunday 8th September 2024.