30-01-24 Winter League Round 9

A new track design this week with Karl Norris being top qualifier followed by Richard Norris, Chelle Snowden and Simon Pole in second, third and fourth places, all four drivers having 37 laps.

Finals

Rory Baggott won the “E” Final being three laps clear of second place driver Kevin Flamson, with Darren Thomas taking third place to be the top “Team Thomas” driver this week.

New member Louis Speight was the winner of the “D” Final with 31 laps, Kevin Morris took second place with Jacob Milne finishing third.

Ian Whiston won the “C” Final on 32 laps with Steven Myall in second place and Darren Holyland third, both on 31 laps.

The “B” Final was a very close race, the winner was Gavin Rice with 35 laps. There were five drivers on 34 laps, Alfie Hart was second, Lee Speight third, Adam Hancock fourth, Bob Harley fifth and Caleb Jones in sixth place. A great race to watch.

Just the “A” final remaining which was won by Karl Norris with 38 laps starting from pole position. Simon Pole was second and Benn Norris third, both on 37 laps. Mckenzie Wallace took fourth place, Chelle Snowden fifth and Guy Rogers sixth – all three drivers with 36 laps.

For the full race results follow the link below and select Burton Buggy Club. 

RC-Timing 

Next week is Round 10 of the winter league, booking in as usual by text message to the Clubs mobile.

23-01-24 Winter League Round 8

Prior to racing the Club Chairman Bob Harley presented the 2023 Superleague Trophies.

F1 Winner Adam Hancock, Second Simon Pole, Third Chelle Snowden

F2 Winner Mike Simpson, Second Ian Whiston, Third Alfie Hart

F3 Winner Gaz de Roeck, Second Caleb Jones, Third Will Lacey

Congratulations to all the trophy winners.

A very competitive evenings racing with several close results. Many thanks to Courtney Orme at race control and to everyone who helped to set up and pack away the track and equipment

For the full race results follow the link below and select Burton Buggy Club. 

RC-Timing 

The Winter League continues with Round 9 next week, Tuesday 30th January.

Booking in as usual by text message to the Clubs Mobile.

16-01-24 Winter League Round 7

Round 7 of the Winter League this week with the best 8 round scores from a possible 11 to count for the League Championship.

Louis Parker was top qualifier with 42 laps followed by Karl Norris, Freddie Parker and Chelle Snowden with 41 laps.

Finals

Clark Newcombe won the “E” Final with Ian Craig taking second place ahead of Junior Member Rory Baggott who finished third. Well done Rory.

The “D” Final was a great race, at the finish Brynn Hall was the winner , Will Lacey took second place and Kevin Morris third.

James Adkins had a fine win in the “C” Final, also setting the fastest lap, Junior member Caleb Jones finished in second place and Mike Simpson was third.

The “B” Final was won by Guy Rogers, Benn Norris was second and also having the fastest lap in the race, Junior member Alfie Hart finished third – all three drivers with 38 Laps.

Just the “A Final remaining which was won by Louis Parker with Karl Norris in second place – both drivers with 41 laps. Junior member Freddie Parker took third place on 40 laps, just 0.33 seconds ahead of Chelle Snowden who finished fourth. Gavin Rice was fifth, Adam Hancock sixth and Dan Stones seventh, all with 39 Laps.

Many thanks to Chris Snowden at race control and everyone who helped set up and store away the equipment.

For the full race results follow the link and select Burton Buggy Club. RC-Timing 

Round 8 of the Winter League is next week Tuesday the 23rd January, the 2023 Superleague Trophies will also be presented. Booking in as usual by text message to the Clubs Mobile.

09-01-24 January Clubnight

An enjoyable evenings racing on a great track layout.

The qualifying was close, Karl Norris being quickest in GT12 with Justin Heath in second place, both with 39 Laps. There were four drivers having 38 Laps – Kayleigh Knight, Benn Norris, Simon Pole and Adam Hancock. An excellent result for “Team Norris” in taking three of the top four places.

Louis Parker was quickest in LMP12 with Freddie Parker second and Dan Stones third.

Finals

New Members Nick Newcombe and Clark Newcombe took first and third places in the “D” Final with Ian Craig finishing in second place.

Darren Holyland won the “C” Final with Alex Forster having the fastest lap of the race and taking second place just over four seconds behind. Will Lacey was third.

Guy Rogers was the winner in the “B” final after a very close contest with Sam Pope and Richard Johnston, all finishing with 36 Laps.

Karl Norris won an exciting “A” Final with 39 Laps, Justin Heath took second place and set the fastest lap, Simon pole was third and Adam Hancock fourth, all with 38 Laps.

The last race of the evening was the LMP12 Final and was won by Freddie Parker, Dan Stones finished in second place and Louis Parker third.

Many thanks to Courtney Orme at race control and everyone who helped set up and store away the equipment.

For the full race results follow the link and select Burton Buggy Club. RC-Timing 

It is Round 7 of the Winter League next week, Tuesday the 16th January, booking in as usual by text message to the Clubs Mobile.

02-01-24 Winter League Round 6

Twenty six drivers braved the inclement road conditions for the first race meeting of 2024.

Karl Norris was the top qualifier with Freddie Parker and Simon Pole being second and third, all three with 41 laps. Chelle Snowden was fourth and Kayleigh Knight fifth both on 40 laps.

Finals

Ian Craig had a runaway victory in the “D” Final being five laps clear of second place driver Clark Newcombe with Barry Thomas taking third place a lap ahead of Darren Thomas to be the top “Team Thomas” driver of the evening.

Visiting driver Peter Lax won a closely contested “C” Final with Steven Myall finishing in second place and Alex Forster third.

The “B” final was a close race with Benn Norris winning from Bob Harley in second place with Gavin Rice finishing a lap down in third.

Karl Norris was the winner of the “A” Final starting from pole position, it was close though with Simon Pole taking second place less than two seconds behind. Chelle Snowden finished in third place and Alfie Hart fourth, also being the best Junior Member.

For the full race results follow the link and select Burton Buggy Club. RC-Timing 

Next week is the January Clubnight, booking in as usual by text message to the Club Mobile.