BECCLES & DISTRICT KART CLUB

CLUB MEETING 27th September 2003

The seventh round of the 2003 summer championships was held at Ellough on 27th September.

COMER CADET

Twelve Comer cadet karts began the first final of the day in dry, bright conditions.  Winner of all three heats, Jack Delaney, led the group away from the start lights, closely followed by Alex Widdrington and Thomas Fitzpatrick and Oliver Hodgson.  Jack quickly pulling out a few metres lead by lap three with Alex dropping down to fourth place after pressure from Thomas and Oliver.  Further down the field, Charlotte Wones was in the middle of her own battle for seventh place with Simon Harris and Craig Pollard.  By lap nine, Alex had regained second place, but once again some fine driving by Thomas saw him back past Alex.  At the flag, Jack Delaney took a well-deserved victory with Thomas Fitzpatrick in 2nd place.  Alex Widdrington coming home in 3rd spot ahead of Oliver Hodgson in 4th.  Andrew Moore finishing in 5th with Sam Blake in 6th.  1st restricted trophy going to Clinton Bridge. Oscar Moore finishing as 2nd restricted driver.

WTP CADET

The WTP final was won by Thomas Stanway, closely followed by James Brown in 2nd, with James Buckingham in 3rd. 

JUNIOR ROTAX

Daniel Laddiman started on pole in the Junior Rotax final after three good heat positions, was hotly pursued away from the green light by Ashley Beales and Reece Broady.  Despite some excellent driving from Daniel, Ashley and Reece slipped past on lap seven.  By lap ten Reece had taken the lead. Ashley and Daniel never gave up but were unable to catch Reece. At the flag, a win for Reece Broady, Ashley Beales in 2nd with Daniel Laddiman in 3rd.  Michael Groves coming home in 4th just ahead of Robin Shutes in 5th.  Jack Piper receiving the 1st restricted trophy and also the marshal’s Driver of the Day for his consistent driving.

MINI-MAX

Nicholas Wones starting from pole soon opened out a lead ahead of Oliver Walker and Luke Branch. Pushing hard, Nicholas was never troubled by the chasing pack and took the win by a good length. Daniel Fisher drove a good race to come home in 2nd. Oliver Walker finishing in 3rd place with Luke Branch in 4th. Jake Baker, driving more consistently every event finishing in 5th.

JUNIOR TKM INTERMEDIATE

Four karts in the Junior TKM Intermediate final, led away by triple heat winner Ben Conner. Benjamin Firbank soon took the lead with Tom Brown passing Tommy Eustace for third position. On lap six, after a collision with Benjamin Firbank, Ben Conner was left at the back of the field nearly a lap down. At the chequered flag, Benjamin Firbank took the win but was later disqualified after a protest had been lodged. This meant that Tom Brown was promoted to 1st place, Tommy Eustace to 2nd spot and Ben Conner to 3rd.

JUNIOR TKM

A good turnout of twelve Junior TKM karts in this final, were led away from the green lights by Ashley Ruggles. Leading the chasing group was Jordan Kendal, closely followed by Tristam Macro. Ashley, driving consistently, soon opened out a five metre lead which he held to the finish. Jordan Kendal, finishing 2nd, worked hard to stay ahead of Tristam Macro in 3rd place. Stuart MacClinton taking 4th place with Daniel Bishop in 5th. In 7th place overall and 1st restricted was Alex Curnow.   

SENIOR ROTAX MAX  / SENIOR TKM 4 STROKE 

Thirteen Rotax Max karts and four TKM four stroke karts started the last race of the day. Gordon Chenery on pole, was immediately harried by Chris Trott and Gavin Petty. Gordon kept the lead for three laps before Chris slipped past. Further down the field, Jason  Baker had worked his way up from a midfield position to fourth. On the last lap, Gavin Petty, gaining in confidence every meeting, slipped past Gordon into second place. At the flag, Chris Trott taking the win, Gavin Petty in 2nd position. Gordon Chenery in 3rd with Jason Baker in 4th. Liam Lambert coming home in 5th place ahead of Carl Hunnibell in 6th. 1st restricted trophy and 7th overall going to Phil Mclintic.       

The TKM four stroke class was won triple heat winner Wayne Close. Paul Steady with a fine drive finishing in 2nd just ahead of Lee Close in 3rd.