A group of motorists demonstrated finesse and skill as they navigated a mountainous course in Melmerby, Cumbria.

In the Gold Star Championships drivers are behind the wheel in unique two-wheel drive vehicles and must navigate the tricky terrain with the lowest score.

The filmer said: "Now, imagine the conditions: freezing temperatures, slippery surfaces, and, to add drama, low-lying clouds and drizzle. This isn't a pristine racetrack; it's an unforgiving battleground where cars must grapple with a shifting surface—grass turning to mud beneath their tires.

"Sporting Trials is no ordinary motorsport; it's a symphony of control, finesse, and automotive wizardry."

A Unique event in the world of motorsport. Sporting Trials, the British Gold Star Championships, hit Melmerby, Cumbria. Forget about speed in this quintessentially British motorsport. This is about mastering momentum, throttle control, and choosing the perfect line—a motorsport puzzle. Forget the chequered flag; success here is measured in a combination of finesse and strategy, not raw horsepower.
In this high-stakes Gold Star Final, there were Ten sections, marked by numbered flag poles, which challenged the 2-wheel drive cars - maneuverable beasts designed for tight corners and tricky terrains. The aim? A clear round or the lowest score—like a 1 at the last gate.
The pressure's on; you get one shot per section. If you lose momentum, however slow, and stop early, you're off the track. Walking the sections beforehand helps, terrain with steep inclines that morph into treacherous challenges as the day unfolds
Now, imagine the conditions: freezing temperatures, slippery surfaces, and, to add drama, low-lying clouds and drizzle. This isn't a pristine racetrack; it's an unforgiving battleground where cars must grapple with a shifting surface—grass turning to mud beneath their tires.
Sporting Trials is no ordinary motorsport; it's a symphony of control, finesse, and automotive wizardry.