27-02-24 Superleague Round 1

Two drivers with 40 laps in qualifying this week, Karl Norris being the quickest followed by Simon Pole. Justin Heath was third with 39 laps with a total of nine drivers on 38 laps.

Finals

Kevin Flamson won the “E” Final with Barry Thomas in second place and Ian Craig third.

The “D” Final winner was Caleb Jones with Gaz de Roeck a lap down in second place, being two laps clear of Darren Holyland who was third.

Bob Harley starting from pole position in the “C” final maintained his lead throughout the race to win with Nick Wallace a lap down in second place, a lap clear of Richard Johnston in third.

Dan Stones won the “B” Final by the narrow margin of 0.22 Seconds from McKenzie Wallace in second place with Chelle Snowden finishing third.

Another great “A” Final this week with Karl Norris being the winner, Justin Heath taking second place and Simon Pole third.

Many thank to Chris Snowden at Race Control and all those who helped set up the track and equipment and store everything away at the end of the evening.

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

RC-Timing 

Next Tuesday 5th March is the first round of the Spring League, booking in as usual by text message to the Clubs Mobile.

20-02-24 Winter League Round 11

The Final round of the 2023-24 winter league this week on a fast track design.

After the three qualifying rounds there were four drivers on 43 laps, separated by less than six seconds. Karl Norris was quickest taking pole position in the “A” Final, Justin Heath was second, Simon Pole third and Freddie Parker fourth.

Finals

Kevin Morris won the “E” Final some an impressive 34 laps, Joseph Norris took second place after a close race with Kevin and Ian Craig was third.

The “D” Final was won by Gaz de Roeck on 38 laps, Ian Whiston set the quickest lap and finished in second place with Steven Myall third. A great race to watch.

McKenzie Wallace won the “C” Final with 41 laps, Richard Johnston was second on 39 laps and Andy Hopper third with 38.

An extremely competitive “B” Final was won by Benn Norris with 42 laps followed by Sam Pope, Guy Rogers and Bob Harley in second, third and fourth places respectively, each on 41 laps and being less than 1.5 seconds apart.

Just the “A” Final remaining and it did not disappoint, Karl Norris was the winner having 43 laps, Justin Heath was second on 42 laps with the other four drivers all on 41 laps. Freddie Parker was third, Gavin Rice fourth, Chelle Snowden fifth and Simon Pole sixth. A tremendous race, well done Freddie on being the top Junior member of the evening.

The final position in the 2023-24 Winter league.

F1 Winner Karl Norris Second Simon Pole Third Chelle Snowden

F2 Winner Freddie Parker Second Alfie Hart Third Gavin Rice

F3 Winner Darren Holyland Second Steven Myall Third Will Lacey

F3(J) Winner Caleb Jones Second Jacob Milne Third Thomas Adkins

Congratulations to all the Trophy winners.

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

RC-Timing 

Next week Tuesday 27th February is the first round on the 2024 Superleague, booking in as usual by text message to the Clubs Mobile.

13-02-24 February Clubnight

No league points at stake this week with some of the Clubs more experienced drivers also giving advice and help in setting up members cars during the evening. This was very successful, many thanks go to Bob Harley, Simon Pole, Dan Stones and Chelle Snowden. Any members requiring assistance in the future should speak to Bob Harley during any race evening.

A great track this week being a variation to the previous week.

Karl Norris was top qualifier by the fine margin of 0.48 seconds ahead of Louis Parker both on 45 laps followed by Dan Stones with 44 laps, with Freddie Parker and Guy Rogers with 43 laps.

Finals

Ian Craig won the “D” Final making it wins for two consecutive weeks, Kevin Flamson took second place with Nick Newcombe third.

An impressive win by Darren Holyland in the “C” Final being a lap clear of Kevin Morris in second place with Will Lacey finishing third.

Andy Hopper was the winner of the “B” Final with Richard Johnston being just under four seconds behind in second place with Mike Simpson a lap adrift in third.

The evenings racing concluded with a thrilling “A” Final with Louis Parker being the winner just 2.66 seconds from Karl Norris, both with 45 laps. Freddie Parker took third place making it good evening for “Team Parker”. Dan Stones was fourth and Benn Norris fifth.

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

RC-Timing 

Next Tuesday 20th February is the final round of the Winter League and with some of the trophy winner places yet to be decided it should be a very competitive evenings racing.

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

6-02-24 Winter League Round 10

A testing track design this week with James Hart the top qualifier, Karl Norris being second and having the fastest lap both drivers with 42 laps. Chelle Snowden was third, Simon Pole fourth, Benn Norris fifth, McKenzie Wallace sixth and Freddie Parker seventh completing the “A” Final line up.

Finals

Ian Craig was the winner of the “E” Final being three laps clear of Barry Thomas in second place with Eric Enion finishing third just under a second behind Barry.

The “D” final was won by Kevin Morris ahead of Joseph Norris in second place with Jacob Milne third.

A good win for Josh Freeman in the “C” Final, Louis Speight was just over four seconds behind in second place with Gaz de Roeck finishing third a lap adrift.

The “B” final was an extremely close race, at the finish Guy Rogers was the winner, Alfie Hart second and Sam Pope third, all with 38 laps.

James Hart won the “A” Final with an impressive 43 laps, Simon Pole was second on 41 laps, followed by Karl Norris, Chelle Snowden and Freddie Parker with 40 laps, Benn Norris was sixth on 38 and McKenzie Wallace seventh with 32 laps.

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

RC-Timing 

Next week, Tuesday 13th February is a Clubnight – booking in as usual by text message to the Club mobile.

Note that some of the Clubs more experienced drivers and mechanics have very kindly offered give advice and help setting up members cars during the evening. If you wish to be included please contact Bob Harley.