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Classic trials, or colloquially mud plugging, is one of the oldest forms of
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s, dating from the beginning of the 20th century. Originally, the challenge was just to complete a long (challenging) road course. All three
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long distance trials in the UK – the
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– date from that time, and are still held today. As vehicles became more reliable, the events became easier and the concept of ''observed non-stop'' sections was introduced. On these, the car or motorcycle is stopped at the foot of a hill and has to make a non-stop ascent. On a classic trial today, there will typically be around fifteen of such "observed sections", mixed with between 40 and 400 miles of road course. Specific forms of car trials are ''PCTs'' (production car trials), for (road legal) production cars with minimal modification, and on the other hand ''sporting trials'' for special "flyweight" vehicles. These trials are restricted to one off-road trial route, without any road mileage sections.


External links


Classical Gas
— Classic Trialling
Association of Classic Trials Clubs
— Rules and Regulations for one day Classic Trials and an article on the history of the sport.
The Motor Cycling Club
— Despite the name the MCC organise the three overnight trials. {{Motorsport Motorsport by type