BECCLES & DISTRICT KART CLUB

CLUB MEETING 23rd July 2005

The fourth round of the 2005 Summer Championships was held at Ellough on 23rd July.

COMER / WTP CADET

Eleven karts began the last race of the day. Thomas Stanway starting from pole after two wins and a third place in the heats. With all karts safely round the first corner, Thomas pulled in to the lead closely followed by Oliver Hindle and Tommy Bruley. Michael Headland dropping in to fourth place. Further down the field, Kieran Barber and Jake Wenham, having started towards the back of the grid, began to work their way through the pack. By the end of lap five, Kieran was up to fifth with Jake in to seventh place. Meanwhile, Thomas had settled down and opened out a comfortable lead over Oliver and Tommy. Lap eight saw Jake slip past Jordan Barber for sixth position. Kieran and Jake continued their advance by catching and overtaking Michael on lap ten. Kieran then losing fourth place to Jake on lap eleven. At the flag, a well deserved first place for Thomas Stanway, ahead of Oliver Hindle in 2nd. Finishing in 3rd was Tommy Bruley ahead of Jake Wenham in 4th. Kieran Barber in 5th place, with Michael Headland in 6th. Jordan Harber taking 1st place in the restricted class. Thomas Stanway also collected the marshal’s driver of the day trophy.

HONDA CADET

Toby Reynolds dominated the class, claiming three heat wins and first place in the final. Lewis Bond finishing in 2nd place ahead of Keiron Baker in 3rd.  

MINI-MAX

Alex Widdrington started the final on pole after three heat wins with Nicholas Wones making up the front row. From the green light, Alex stamped his quality on the race, immediately pulling out a five metre lead. Nicholas and third place driver Simon Harris continued to battle over the runner-up position for several laps until Nicholas upped the pace to secure a gap that Simon was unable to close. Further back, Clinton Bridge and Karl Cocca were changing places each lap, Karl eventually staying ahead of Clinton on lap seven. At the finish flag, a win for Alex Widdrington, ahead of Nicholas Wones in 2nd. Simon Harris coming home in 3rd place, ahead of Karl Rocca in 4th. Karl also finishing as 1st restricted driver. Clinton Bridge in 5th place.

JUNIOR ROTAX MAX

With a first, second and third place in the heats, Daniel Fisher started on pole position, leading away from the lights ahead of Nicholas Wones. Bradley Smith and Jamie Bardwell both getting the better of Nicholas coming out of the first corner, dropping him down to fourth. Peter Masters just off the leading group in fifth. As the race settled down, Daniels pace began to string the field out, Nicholas taking until lap five before moving past Bradley for third spot and another four laps to get past Jamie for second place. At the chequered flag, a win for Daniel Fisher, ahead of Nicholas Wones in 2nd. Jamie Bardwell finishing close behind in 3rd spot with Peter Masters in 4th place. Bradley Smith in 5th with James Lincoln in 6th. Jamie White finishing in 7th place overall and as 1st restricted driver.    

SENIOR ROTAX MAX

Ray Lincoln starting from pole led Liam Lambert and Leyton Nisbett to the first corner, Liam coming out of the corner in first place. Ashley Beales at the head of the chasing pack in fourth. Ray continued to push Liam for the lead until both drivers went off line on the exit of the double apex corner, allowing Leyton through past both of them. Liam dropping down to third as a result. By lap six, Leyton had opened out a few metres lead over Ray, but Liam caught up and passed Ray to regain second spot. The gap to Leyton proved too much for Liam leaving Leyton to take his first senior Rotax win, much to the delight of his supporters. Liam Lambert having to settle for 2nd ahead of Ray Lincoln in 3rd. Coming home in 4th was Ashley Beales, Trevor Gowing in 5th overall and as the 1st restricted driver. Darren Whitmarsh finishing in 6th. 

SENIOR ROTAX MAX 177

Ten karts started the Rotax 177 final, led off once again by Mel Cooke ahead of Ian Harvey, Steve Everitt and Wayne Vickery. Problems for Ian on the first lap allowed Steve and Wayne through to challenge Mel for the lead. Lap five, Wayne slipped past Steve for second place but was unable to close the gap on Mel. At the flag, a win for Mel Cooke, ahead of Wayne Vickory in 2nd. Steve Everitt coming home in 3rd with Michael Webb in 4th position. Aaron Hopkins in 5th and Cavin Doyle in 6th.        

Brian Hilliard