The Classic Trial Championship was first run in 2003.  In October 2009 it was announced that the 2010 Classic Trial Championship will be sponsored by Apparelmaster.

Photo below taken in 2007 shows Classic Trial Champions from 2003 to 2007 pictured at the new Hampton Downs Motorsport Park under construction near Meremere. Pictured, front row from the left, Rex Oddy, 2005 Champion, Des Redgwell, 2007 Champion, Arthur Hopkins, Co-Founder of the Classic Trial Register, back row from the left, Barry Nicholl, Champion in 2003 and 2004, and John Stone 2006 Champion.