05-03-24 Spring League Round 1

A great evenings racing on a fast, flowing track design for the first round of the Spring League with three qualifying rounds and a final.

Some very competitive racing as usual.

Many thanks to Bob Harley and Dan Stones for carrying out repair work to the track markers, Courtney Orme for running race control and all those who helped set up and store away the equipment.

For the full results click on the link below and select Burton Buggy Club

RC-Timing 

Next Tuesday 12th March is the second round of the Spring League, booking in as usual by text message to the Clubs Mobile.

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.

 

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.