2009 - Dougie Lampkin - Beta
2008 - Dougie Lampkin - Beta
2007 - James Dabill - Montesa
2006 - Graham Jarvis - Sherco
2005 - Sam Connor - Sherco
2004 - Graham Jarvis - Sherco
2003 - Joan Pons - Sherco
2002 - Amos Bilbao- Montesa
2001- Cancelled due to Foot + Mouth

2000 - Steve Colley - Gas Gas
1999 - Graham Jarvis - Bultaco
1998 - Graham Jarvis - Scorpa
1997 - Steve Colley - Gas Gas
1996 - Dougie Lampkin - Beta
1995 - Dougie Lampkin - Beta
1994 - Dougie Lampkin - Beta
1993 - Steve Colley - Beta
1992 - Steve Colley - Beta
1991 - Steve Saunders - Beta

1990 - Steve Saunders - Beta
1989 - Steve Saunders - Fantic
1988 - Steve Saunders - Fantic
1987 - Jordi Tarres - Beta
1986 - Thierry Michaud - Fantic
1985 - Thierry Michaud - Fantic
1984 - Thierry Michaud - Fantic
1983 - Toni Gorgot - Montesa
1982 - Bernie Schreiber - SWM
1981 - Gilles Burgat - SWM

1980 - Yrjo Vesterinen - Montesa
1979 - Malcolm Rathmell - Montesa
1978 - Martin Lampkin - Bultaco
1977 - Martin Lampkin - Bultaco
1976 - Martin Lampkin - Bultaco
1975 - Mick Andrews - Yamaha
1974 - Mick Andrews - Yamaha
1973 - Malcolm Rathmell - Bultaco
1972 - Mick Andrews - Ossa
1971 - Mick Andrews - Ossa

* 1971-2009 inclusive

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Although the Lampkins’ association with trials is acknowledged and respected throughout the World, in Great Britain their illustrious surname is synonymous with the sport. The family of trial-hardened Yorkshiremen has a rich and celebrated history, borne from generations of success in their homeland, including numerous victories at the Scottish Six Days Trial. It is because of this that this historic event, which celebrates its one-hundredth birthday in 2011, has a very special place in their collective hearts.

To demonstrate just how entwined the Lampkin family has become with the Scottish Six Days Trial consider this. Between Dougie, his father Martin and uncles Arthur and Alan (aka Sid), the Lampkins have won the event ten times. Throw in John, who was runner-up in 1989 and finished third in 1986, 1991 and ’92, and James – third in 2004 – into the mix and a Lampkin has been on the rostrum more than twenty times in the last half century.

Twelve times FIM Trial World Champion and all-round trials legend Dougie Lampkin will once again be competing in the SSDT this year. The factory-backed Beta pilot has won the gruelling event five times in total. Two more than his father, Martin, who was victorious for three consecutive years in the 1970s. For Dougie, the notoriously challenging nature of the multi-day marathon, in addition to his family’s bond with the event, is what continues to draw him back to the Highlands.

“The Six Days means a lot to me personally,” said Dougie. “It was the first trial I ever went to. My mum pushed me up the mountain in a pram when I was six-weeks-old so I could watch the riders, and from that point onwards I went every year to watch my dad and my uncles compete. To be able to ride it myself, and win, as I did last year, is a privilege. In fact, just to be able to ride in an area of outstanding natural beauty is a real privilege.”

While Dougie will attempt to defend his crown in 2010, his father’s days of skipping across almost one hundred miles of Scottish soil to complete what, arguably, is one of motor sport’s toughest tests, are over. However, while Martin and his two brothers – Arthur, who won the event in 1963, and Alan, who triumphed in 1966 – have no intention of traversing the thirty-odd sections that make up the arduous course each day, they will still make the pilgrimage to Fort William. The family’s affinity with the event means that, for the Lampkins, the Highland town is now a Mecca of sorts. Arthur summed this up. "A great week and a wonderful part of the World."

“The event means so much to us because it has been a part our lives for as long as we can remember,” confirmed Martin, winner in 1976, ’77 and ‘78. “I can still recall how excited I was when I turned sixteen, just because it meant I was eligible to enter the Six Days. Back in my day, the manufacturers really wanted to win the trial and they would send their best riders. The Six Days is about reliability, so manufacturers like Bultaco would give it as much attention as they did the World Championship. They really wanted to win it as it proved how tough their bikes were. I hope one day all the top riders will return, as it is still a great test of man and machine.”