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It's not trials but IMO it's an interesting case. I think MSA's point has merit but I'm also sympathetic to the rider. Anybody else want to share their thoughts on this matter?

Agreed. I too have a lot of sympathy for the guy but the MSA is in an impossible situation to some extent. Quads ARE bloody dangerous in my opinion, far more so than motorcycles and if this guy is seriously hurt or killed the MSA will be right in the firing line for allowing him to race in the first place. On the other side of the coin, they'll no doubt be getting a hammering for alleged discrimination. Their decision to reject his appeal is the lesser of the two evils.

This is a slight derail (sorry TFT) but I have a rapidly diminishing level of sympathy for quad riders and motocrossers in general having been indirectly involved with both groups recently regarding land use issues and been appalled at their arrogant and irresponsible attitude towards proper organisation and environmental sensitivity issues. The problem is, they're aren't doing ANY of us any favours. in the eyes of the general public.

we had a big issue in the MX world a few years ago when two expert rated solo riders who had become paralysed from the waste down entered and competed the Weston beach race by falsifying their day licence application form (or something...). i think it prompted a review of how it should be handled in future.

the problem is, they are often very complement riders, but quads do crash seriously, but also these riders have "issues" getting out.

trials on the other hand has many good disability examples, with people like Ian Allaway (blind) as a sidecar passenger in my centre, and several amputees.

in theory i think if you sat down the ACU's insurers and medical people something could be thrashed out, probably on a case by case basis, but its incredibly difficult