< Previous70 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYCOUNTY MOTORINGLots of Lincolnshire motoristscherish cars from bygone motoringeras, when the roads were lesscrowded, and cars had morecharacter.The result is that you’ll sometimessee something a little different onthe roads, a car that will causecomment from passers by. Wespeak to Mike James about his MiniCooper Sport.When was it made?It was first registered in June 2001,nine months after production ended.Has it always looked this good?Pretty much. It’s one of the last Ministo be built. This is the colour in which itleft the factory, and the inside it still hasthat lovely ‘new car’ smell. How rare it is?Everyone knows ‘real’ Minis, and theyused to be a common sight on the roads,but the very last models, in thiscondition, are pretty rare.Does it travel far? No. I bought it second-hand at the endof October 2001, with just 128 miles onthe clock – and the mileage has only justpassed 6,200 this year. It’s only taxed forsix months of the year, and stays in thegarage during the winter – and in thesummer too, if the weather’s a bit damp.Why was the mileage so low?Apparently a man bought it for hiswife, but she didn’t like it.You don’t have many problems with it,then?Not really – except last year, when itfailed its MoT test because the horndidn’t work. The steering wheel had tocome off to fix it!What’s the engine?It’s a 1,275cc with fuel injection.Delivers just about twice as much poweras the first Mini, produced in 1959.My other car’s a… Mini Cooper SportDo you have a thing for Minis, then?Very much so! This one feels like a‘proper’ Mini. The rides a bit hard, but itcorners as if it’s on rails. I started theTrent Valley Mini Owners Club, andorganise the Mini Day at Normanby Hallnear Scunthorpe. I’ve done that for eightyears, as well as the Mini Day at theBrayford in Lincoln for about six.What would it cost me to get one?I recently saw another two-ownerversion in the same spec as this one, butin red with silver, for sale in London. Theasking price was £6,000, but it hadcovered 50,000 miles. I’ll never part withmine, though.Do you have a very specialclassic car, something reallyout of the ordinary? If you’dlike to see it featured inthis column, emails.pearcey@blmgroup.co.uk70:Layout 1 15/7/13 12:51 Page 1DUCKWORTH ISUZU 01673 841410Racecourse Garage, Willingham Road, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire LN8 3REwww.duckworthisuzu.co.ukDUCKWORTH ISUZU 01205 725700 101 London Road, Kirton, Boston, Lincolnshire PE20 1JHwww.duckworthisuzu.co.ukPick up 3.5 tonnes* of pulling power with the all new Isuzu D-Max. With maximum power and class-leading towing, this pick-up has all the drive you need. Built, sold and used by professionals it’s tough, hardworking and dependable - and you don’t have to break a sweat to get hold of it. [VUULZPZHWWSPJHISL[VZLSLJ[LK]LOPJSLZ;LYTZHUKJVUKP[PVUZHWWS`:LLPZ\a\JV\RMVYM\SSKL[HPSZ `LHY TPSL^OPJOL]LYJVTLZÄYZ[^HYYHU[`HWWSPLZ[VHSSUL^0Z\a\+4H_models. Terms and conditions apply. See isuzu.co.uk for details.RANGE ROVER EVOQUEApproved Service Pack £499 for 5 yearsTo offer complete peace of mind from the outset, Land Rover has introduced the Approved Service Pack to cover the servicing requirements of your Range Rover Evoque.The Approved Service Pack lets you manage the cost of your vehicle ownership without compromising on the standard of service, and includes five years* servicing for a one-off payment of £499. The offer is available for 90 days from the date your new Range Rover Evoque is registered.Call or visit us to find out more.Duckworth Land Rover, Market RasenRacecourse Garage, Willingham Road, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire LN8 3RE08432 189 008 duckworthlandrover.co.ukDuckworth Land Rover, Boston101 London Road, Kirton, Boston, Lincolnshire PE20 1JH08432 189 003 duckworth.boston.landrover.co.uk*Wear and tear items are not included with a Land Rover Approved Service Pack. Service intervals for the Si4-powered models are 10,000 miles, and therefore the pack will last 5 years or 50,000 miles. All other variants have a 16,000 mile service interval and therefore the pack will last for 5 years or 60,000 miles.71:Layout 1 15/7/13 12:47 Page 1*Model shown is a Trax 1.6 LT priced at £17,495 OTR. Vehicle shown features metallic paint at an extra cost of £445. Price correct at time of print. Official Government Environment Data. Fuel consumption figures mpg (litres/100km) and CO2 emissions (g/km). Chevrolet Trax Range: Urban 34.4 (8.2) – 52.3 (5.4), Extra Urban 50.4 (5.6) – 70.6 (4.0), Combined 43.4 (6.5) – 62.7 (4.5) CO2 emissions 153 – 120g/km. Official EU-regulated test data are provided for comparison purposes and actual performance will depend on driving style, road conditions and other non-technical factors. DISCOVER THE NEW CHEVROLET TRAX With all the DNA of a traditional Chevrolet SUV redesigned for the urban frontier; this exciting city-sized SUV offers a powerful sporty exterior and the all-new Chevrolet MyLink technology, designed to keep you connected. Come to our dealerships to test drive the original reborn. THE NEW CHEVROLET TRAX IS IN OUR SHOWROOMS NOW!TRAX. THE ORIGINAL REBORNTRAX FROM £15,495 CHARLES WARNER LINCOLN OUTER CIRCLE ROAD LINCOLN LN2 4LD 08433 160926 WWW.CHEVROLETLINCOLN.CO.UK 72-73:Layout 1 15/7/13 13:39 Page 1Trax by name, Trax by natureLINCOLNSHIRETODAY73COUNTY MOTORINGLincolnshire Today were delighted tobe able to get behind the wheel of oneof the first Chevrolet Trax models toarrive into the county and we have tosay, we were suitably impressed. Chevrolet are certainly no newcomerto the SUV market. In fact they came upwith the first ever car of this kind - thenow 75-year-old Chevy Suburban. So it’shardly surprising that the Trax delivers.Our test car, courtesy of CharlesWarner of Lincoln, was the modest 1.4litre petrol turbo, although the car isavailable in two and four-wheel drive, achoice of engines: 1.4 and 1.6 petrolturbos through to a 1.7 diesel turbo andavailable in LS or the higher-spec LTversion. In short, there’s a Trax to caterfor most driving styles and budgets. Our 1.4 turbocharged petrol respondsnicely from lower in the rev range andsurprises us as we pull away through theLincoln traffic. The slightly elevateddriving position means you can read theroad ahead better too and there’s anifty, simple to use, large touchscreen in the centre console ,which comes with all the LTmodels as standard. Thisenables us to link our phone’ssat nav to the car, listen tomusic, stream tracks and operatephonecalls hands free. It even allowsdrivers to use Siri voice commands ontheir iPhone.But, best of all, it offers a superb colourview all around which makes reversingand parking an absolute doddle. Out of the city, the Trax comes into itsown especially on A and B roads where itswallows up the many potholes anduneven roads still awaiting resurfacing. Its rugged good looks help the Traxstand out from the competition but youcertainly don’t sacrifice comfort for looks.Inside there seems plenty of space andsome well thought out storage areas(nineteen in total), good head andlegroom and, thanks to ubber-flexibleseating, a multitude of configurations –one of which even allows the frontpassenger seat to be foldedflat so it can handle weirdly large andawkward loads. There’s the added benefit of highground clearance, underbody protectionand wheelarch cladding which all help tomake the Trax a more resilient choice andwill undoubtedly come into its own comewinter time when facing much rougherconditions or at county and horse showsin the summer. And, as the all-wheel drivesystem is fully electronic there’s nofiddling or messing to get it engaged.Fuel economy is also range toppingthanks to stop start technology and sixspeed transmission, returning a healthy62.8 mpg from the 1.7 litre diesel variantwith only 120g/km of CO2 while our 1.4LT petrol manages 44.1mpg and149g/km.Our verdict? The Chevrolet Trax ticks allthe boxes in the mini SUV sector and isan excellent choice for those with a familyor those who enjoy outdoor pursuits. It’sa very capable crossover vehicle thatcan be enjoyed in or out of the cityand with its simple to useinfotainment system should provea real winner with buyers. Test car courtesy of CharlesWarner LincolnCompetition is hotting up inthe crossover range since therecent arrival of the ChevroletTrax – a model which aims towin market share from thelikes of the Nissan Juke, theQashqai, Renault Captur andPeugeot 2008.Trax by name, Trax by nature72-73:Layout 1 15/7/13 13:39 Page 274 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYCOUNTY MOTORINGSurely the biggest event inLincolnshire over the summer isCadwell Park’s annual MCE InsuranceBritish Superbike Championship BankHoliday party on 24th-26th August.It’s certain to attract a huge crowd towitness the triple champions Shane‘Shakey’ Byrne and Ryuichi Kiyonarigo head-to-head in ‘the war for four’BSB titles, but there will be manymore riders ready to steal theirthunder for sure.Access for spectators at this and allother meetings at the course will bebetter than ever, with a newfootbridge providing a link betweenthe pit straight and the popularMountain section.The 4-wheeled season started withthe return of the popular Time Attack‘beat the clock’ series for highly-modified cars back at Easter. Nostalgia fans will have much tolook forward to as well, with theVintage Motorcycle Club holdingFun ontwowheels!As the sun has finally appeared,Lincolnshire is hotting up with morebikers enjoying the roads. Of courseit’s also time for some of motorsport’sbiggest events!Alex Lowes on stageduring his Q+A sessionat the Carole NashNewark Bike BonanzaThere’s such a wide variety ofbikes on our roads these daysit’s hard to know what to go for- moped, superbike or vintage?their two-day event, which will seefascinating machinery dating back topre-war times, on 28th and 29thSeptember.The circuit also hosts packedprogrammes of club racing week-in,week-out. In addition to themultitude of motorcycle clubs thathold the circuit in high esteem, thereare many fixtures for four-wheeledfans, including a rally. It’s certainlyhotting up at Cadwell, so why not goand witness some amazing racing?Lowes brings in the fansOne of Lincolnshire’s top sportingstars recently gave fans anopportunity to get up close andpersonal and thousands of peoplemade the most of it at the brand newCarole Nash Newark Bike Bonanza. Alex Lowes, the young BritishSuperbike star, spent much of histime at the event meeting showgoers and posing for photos, as well74-76:Layout 1 15/7/13 13:55 Page 1LINCOLNSHIRETODAY75COUNTY MOTORINGas taking part in fascinating Q&A sessionswith some of his fellow riders.Sharing stories from his competitiveworld and his personal life, Alex kept thecrowds engaged and seemed totally at easewith the adulation and attention that came his way. As he told Lincolnshire Today, “It does take a lot ofgetting used to, especially now with the explosion ofsocial media. But I am fully aware of how lucky I am toPHOTO: MORTONSCadwell is set to be roaring withthe sound of engines this AugustPHOTO: CADWELL PARK76 “I am fully aware ofhow lucky I am to be doing what I love,I never begrudge giving back to the fans andit’s fantastic to be here at the Newark BikeBonanza to meet so many of them”ALEX LOWES, BRITISH SUPERBIKE STARBe there at Cadwell!Adult tickets for the Superbikes raceday at Cadwell Park on26th August cost £26 online with children aged twelve andunder free. For more information, and to book, visitwww.cadwellpark.co.uk or call 0843 453 9000.But thanks to our friends at Rapid Solicitors, a majornational force in the accident claims industry helping tosecure fast compensation, we have a family ticket to theevent, which admits two adults and two children, to giveaway. Just tell us, which team does Alex Lowes race for?Send your answer, with your name, address and telephonenumber, to Cadwell Competition, Lincolnshire Today,Armstrong House, Armstrong Street, Grimsby DN31 2QE orcompetitions@blmgroup.co.uk by Friday 16th August.Good luck!74-76:Layout 1 15/7/13 13:55 Page 276 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYCOUNTY MOTORINGFinance is subject to status. This finance offer is only available through Black Horse Ltd, St. William House, Tresillian Terrace, Cardiff, CF105BH. Finance is only available to applicants aged 18 and over. Indemnities may be required. This finance offer is only available in Mainland UKand Northern Ireland. See your dealer for full scheme and qualifying model details. Finance applies to new models only registered for warrantyand excise duty between the 1st of May and the 31st of July 2013, supplied new by Piaggio Group to participating authorised UK dealers forbonafide customers only. Subject to availability. All prices quoted include first registration fee, road fund tax, VAT, pre-delivery inspection,licence plates, manufacturer’s delivery and 2 years warranty. Finance figures correct at time of publishing. * Included in monthly repayments.Jack Machin Motorcycles128 Carholme Road, Lincoln LN1 1RU.Tel: 01522 512887 www.machinmotorcycles.comApproved stockistsCash PriceDepositTotal Amount of CreditAgreement DurationCredit Facility Fee*Purchase Fee*Initial Repayment35 Monthly RepaymentsFinal RepaymentTotal Amount PayableInterest Rate (Fixed)RepresentativeAPR£12,423.00£2,484.60£9,938.4037 Months£189.00£10.00£214.44£214.44£4,326.00£14,530.448.47%9.9% APRREPRESENTATIVE EXAMPLEYOUR DAILY ADVENTUREThe Caponord 1200 ‘Travel Pack’ featuresthe latest in Aprilia design and technologyfor maximum performance and comfort,where ever the adventure leads you.be doing what I love. Iwill never begrudgegiving back to the fansand it’s fantastic to behere at the Newark BikeBonanza to meet somany of them.”The Samsung-Honda manshared the stage with fellowLincolnshire BSB rider BenWilson and TT race-ace ConorCummins.The mix of track and road-racing chat proved to be anengrossing, so much so that the three stayed well into the eveningto continue the discussion with event compere Steve Plater.The evening’s entertainment also featured a special charityauction with over £1300 raised for the Lincolnshire andNottinghamshire Air Ambulance and the Isle of Man-based TTRiders’ Association. Malcolm Wheeler, a former TT competitor and member of theorganising team behind the Newark Bike Bonanza, was delighted,he said, “Thanks have to go to the audience at the Saturday eventwho showed amazing generosity. As a result, two incredibly worthycharities will benefit greatly.”Factor in a superb array of stunt displays and a range of fantasticmachines being showcased, and it’s clear that the Carole NashNewark Bike Bonanza lived up to high expectations and looks set toestablish itself as a top summer event in the East Midlands for manyyears to come. We’ll be attending next year for sure.Steve Colley during one of hismore daring demonstrations at theCarole Nash Newark Bike BonanzaPHOTO: MORTONSTheevening’sentertainment alsofeatured a special charityauction with over £1300raised for the Lincolnshireand Nottinghamshire AirAmbulance and theIsle of Man-basedTT Riders’Association74-76:Layout 1 15/7/13 13:56 Page 3A night ofeastern promisePHOTOS: DALE WOOLGAR PHOTOGRAPHYA successful Bollywood Evening was held by Rotary St James Club, to raise funds forthe Glyn Driver Memorial Fund. The fund was set up to help disadvantaged childrenand adults within the community, through projects managed by the Rotary Sty JamesClub. The money raised sponsored the Rotary Club’s recent ‘Kids out Event’.Most guests made the effort to dress up to look the part and added to this vibrantevening of fun, music, Bollywood dancing and food.The main attraction of the evening, organised by Sarah Driver, was the dance group‘Absolute Bollywood’, who came from London to support this event. The Bollywood Evening was held at Little Weelsby which is the family home of Glynand Nisha Driver. The event was attended by close family, friends andmembers of the Rotary club. LINCOLNSHIRETODAY77SOCIAL SCENE77:Layout 1 15/7/13 12:48 Page 178 LINCOLNSHIRETODAYEQUINEAlternativehorsepowerWith the showing season is in full swing, howcan you make sure your horse gets theresafely?It used to be common to see horses hacking toshows or events, but these days many more travel instyle and this usually means a trailer or horsebox. Asequine specialist Brenda Gilligan, Senior Solicitor atWilkin Chapman points out, the law relating to horsetransport is extensive and complex, but the consequencesof ignoring it can be serious.Brenda explains, “There are some basic points to look out for.Buying a horse that will load is a good start! Buy your trailer orbox from a reputable source and have it fully checked out by aspecialist mechanic as to condition and identity before paying forit. Scams involving horse transport are widespread on internetsale sites. If it looks too good to be true, it probably is.“Ensure the trailer or box is adequate for the job, as is thetowing vehicle, not just in terms of towing capacity, but brakingcapacity as well. The Trailer Gross Weight must not exceed thetowing capacity of the towing vehicle. The manufacturers’recommended towing limit will be found in the vehicle’shandbook or on the Vehicle Identification Number Plate on thechassis. As a rough guide, the trailer should weigh no morethan 85% of the kerb weight ofthe towing vehicle. Don’t forgetto take the weight of items youcarry other than the horses intoaccount.“Check you have the correct licencefor the vehicle you want to tow or drive. Thisdepends to some extent on whether you passed your drivingtest before 1st January 1997 or after 19th January 2013. It isadvisable to take a towing course and test if you are unused totowing.”Horse owners are always advised to make sure they keep theirvehicles in good condition and that the floor remains solid, thatall the electrics and brakes work and that linking cables are safe.Visit www.gov.uk/towing and www.ntta.co.uk to see a checklistto use before a journey. Sadly, a number of horses have sufferedhorrendous injuries or even death due to a rotten floor givingway, or a brake cable snapping.One excellent security tip is to paint your postcode on topof your box or trailer, so it can easily be seen by policehelicopters if it’s stolen. You can get insurance linked tospecialist equine breakdown and recovery services, whichwould certainly be well worth it if you end up stranded milesfrom home.As Brenda says, “You may need an operator’s licence and aCertificate of Competence. The operator’s licence is neededwhere you transport animals in a business context, whichcould cover going to shows, even if that is not your main job.The Certificate involves training of those handling andtransporting horses, usually in a professional capacity.”Though this may seem an inconvenience, it’s worth it toensure your horse enjoys comfort and security throughout thejourney.Scamsinvolving horsetransport are widespreadon internet sale sites. If itlooks too good to be true,it probably is78-79:Layout 1 15/7/13 13:36 Page 1ABurghleybonus!It’s not long until the Land RoverBurghley Horse Trials get underway.One of the most prestigious events inthe equine calendar, its importance isincreased still further this year as theprize pot has been increased.As well as receiving the coveted LandRover Perpetual Challenge Trophy, this yearthe winning owner will be presented with acheque for £60,000 – a £5,000 increase onlast year. The monetary prizes for secondand third place have also risen, to £42,000for second and to £32,000 for third. That’san increase of 20% in two years. A further£15,000 prize fund, will, as last year beshared and presented to the top five riders. Burghley Horse Trials Director ElizabethInman says, “We are delighted that we havebeen able to increase our prize fund. Ratherthan spread the increase thinly all the waydown the line it was agreed that thelions’ share should be allocatedto the top three prizewinners in recognition oftheir outstandingachievement.” Eighty leadingInternational horse andrider combinations willconverge on BurghleyPark on 5th to 8thSeptember for the event –one of just six top ranked four-star events in the world. Thecompetition begins on Thursday with two days of dressage beforethe pace hots up on Saturday as horses and riders take to the cross-country course – four miles and thirty of the world’s largest fences tobe jumped in around twelve minutes. The competition comes to itsclimax with show jumping on Sunday to determine who will carryhome the Land Rover Perpetual Challenge Trophy.Watch out for more Burghley build-up in next month’sLincolnshire Today!LINCOLNSHIRETODAY79EQUINEFOR A CARING ANDPROFESSIONAL APPROACHTO ALL YOUR VETERINARY NEEDS•Pre-purchase Examinations •Endoscopy•Stables & Theatre •Tendon Scanning•Reproductive Ultrasound •Mobile Xray Unit.Estate Office, Boston RdSPILSBYTel: 01790 752227Heath Road Trad. Est.SKEGNESSTel: 01754 767444110 High StreetMABLETHORPETel: 01507 478182Fenwold VeterinaryPractice LtdEightyleading Internationalhorse and ridercombinations willconverge on BurghleyPark on 5th to 8thSeptember forthe event78-79:Layout 1 15/7/13 13:36 Page 2Next >