The clubs 2025 AGM was held on Tuesday 25th of November and it was good to see so many members attending.

Bob Harley was elected as club Chairperson

Chelle Snowden was elected as vice Chairperson, Mike Simpson Secretary, Simon Pole Treasurer, plus committee members Courtney Orme, Richard Parker, Will Lacey (Driver Rep) and Kevin Morris (Driver Rep).

After the meeting there was just enough time for three rounds of racing on a new track design which will also be used for the following two weeks in order that drivers can monitor their progress by checking their personal best results.

For the full results, click on the link and select Burton Buggy Club RC-Timing

Next week, Tuesday 2nd December is the final round of the 2025 Superleague, booking in as usual by text message to the Clubs mobile.

The last of three consecutive weeks using the present track design with several drivers improving on their personal best times.

Karl Norris was the only GT12 driver to achieve 42 laps in qualifying, with Oliver Whittleston on 41 laps, Ian Whiston and Richard Johnston both had 38 and Bob Harley 37.

Richard Norris LMGT3 also achieved 42 laps with a slightly quicker time that Karl. Freddie Parker LMP was quickest in qualifying by a lap and 5 seconds also setting the best lap time.

“C” Final

A win for Ivan Lewty starting from pole position in the race and completing 29 laps as in qualifying with a slightly faster time. Eric Enion was a lap down in second place and Darren Thomas was the best placed “Team Thomas” driver finishing third having 25 laps.

“B” Final

Bob Harley was the winner with 37 laps after a good race with Paul Wallis who took second place on 36 laps and Chris Davis was third on 31 laps.

“A” Final

Freddie Parker LMP was the winner with 43 laps. There was a tremendous race for second and third places between Karl Norris and Richard Norris. Richard set a slightly better lap time being just 4/100th of a second less than Karl but Karl was first across the finishing line to take second place in the race by just 0.36 seconds from Richard in third. Oliver Whittleston finished fourth on 39 laps, Ian Whiston fifth with 37 laps and Richard Johnston was sixth having 36 laps.

For the full results, click on the link and select Burton Buggy Club RC-Timing

Next week, Tuesday 25th November is the Club AGM which will be followed by free racing for Burton Buggy Club members present.

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

After the three qualifying rounds the top three drivers were the same as last week. Karl Norris being quickest, Oliver Whittleston in second place both on 41 laps with Chelle Snowden third on 40 laps. Dan Stones was fourth and Richard Johnston fifth on 39 laps being ahead of Ian Whiston on 38 laps. A great result for Paul Wallis in making the “A” Final with 36 laps.

Freddie Parker had 44 laps with his LMP and Josh Flanagan 42 laps with his LMGT3.

Finals

A good “C” Final with a convincing win for Alan Popejoy having 30 laps. Ivan Lewty finished in second place being three laps down on the leader. Barry Thomas took third place with 22 laps with Harry Popejoy finishing fourth.

Mike Simpson won the “B” final with 34 laps, Chris Davis was second on 33laps and Paul Carter third on 32 laps. Bob Harley set the quickest laptime but had problems with his car.

Another “A” Final win for Karl Norris with 40 laps, Chelle Snowden took second place being a lap down on Karl. Third place went to Oliver Whittleston with 38 laps, Richard Johnston was fourth on 37 laps being just ahead of Ian whiston. Paul Wallis finished in sixth place on 36 laps. Another good race to watch.

The LMP/GT3 Final was won by Josh Flanagan with Ed Carter finishing second and Freddi Parker third.

For the full results, click on the link and select Burton Buggy Club RC-Timing

Next week Tuesday 18th November is a Clubnight, booking in as usual by text message to the Club Mobile.

A new track design this week for the first round of the 2025-26 Winter League.

Karl Norris was quickest in the GT12 Class after the three qualifying rounds with 40 laps. Chelle Snowden was in second place and Oliver Whittleston third, both on 39 laps. Dan Stones had 38 laps, Richard Johnston 37 and Bob Harley 36, all making the “A” Final

In the LMGT3 Class Josh Flanagan ha 41 laps and Philip Cooper 37. Freddie Parker made 42 laps with his LMP.

Finals

A good win for Kevin Flamson in the GT12 “C” final with Ivan Lewty setting the quickest lap of the race and finishing in second position. Darren Thomas was third.

Paul Wallis won the “B” final and also had the quickest lap of the race starting from pole position on the start grid. Kevin Morris took second place and Mike Simpson third.

A great “A” Final with Karl Norris winning, Oliver Whittleston finishing in second place ahead of Chelle Snowden in third. Dan Stones was fourth, Richard Johnston fifth and Bob Harley sixth.

Freddie Parker set the best time of the evening with his LMP having 42 laps. Jpsh Flanagan was the top LMGT3 driver with 40 laps.

For the full results, click on the link and select Burton Buggy Club RC-Timing

Next week Tuesday 11th November is the first Round 2 of the Winter League , booking in as usual by text message to the Club Mobile.

Note that proposals for discussion at the forthcoming AGM must be submitted to the Club Secretary by the end of the of the 11th November race meeting.

The final round of the 2025 Summer League using the same track design as the previous two weeks.

The qualifying was very competitive as usual with Karl Norris and Oliver Whittleston both achieving 40 laps in the GT12 Class, Karl being quickest by just under a second. Chelle Snowden was third on 38 laps, Ian Whiston fourth on 37 laps.

Freddie Parker was quickest overall having 41 laps with his LMP.

Finals

Benedict Enion won the “D” Final, being two laps ahead of Darren Thomas with Barry Thomas finishing third.

The “C” Final was won by Ed Carter with 31 laps, a good race this with Ivan Lewty taking second place being two laps adrift of Ed and Kevin Flamson was third being a further lap down.

Bob Harley won the “B” Final by just under three seconds with 36 laps after a close race with Kevin Morris, Mike Simpson took third place being a lap behind the leaders.

In the “A” final GT12, Karl Norris was a lap quicker than Oliver Whittleston with Chelle Snowden finishing in third place. Freddie Parker set the best result of the evening with 42 laps.

Congratulations to all the trophy winners.

F1 – Winner Karl Norris, Second Justin Heath, Third Chelle Snowden

F2 – Winner Richard Johnston, Second Ian Wyatt, Third Mike Simpson

F3 – Winner Ed Carter, Second Kevin Flamson, Third Ivan Lewty

F3 Junior – Winner Benedict Enion, Second Harry Popejoy

For the full results, click on the link and select Burton Buggy Club RC-Timing

Next week Tuesday 4th November is the first round of the Winter League , booking in as usual by text message to the Club Mobile.

The second week with a similar track design with all seventeen drivers improving on their personal best scores.

After the three qualifying rounds Richard Norris with his LMGT3 was quickest on 40 laps.

In the GT12 Class it was an extremely close a result for the top qualifier with two drivers, Karl Norris and Oliver Whittleston both achieving 40 laps. Oliver was quickest by just 0.23 seconds and also set the fastest lap time.

“D” Final

Benedict Enion had the quickest lap of the race but Darren Thomas was the winner with Benedict taking second place, both with 25 laps. Barry Thomas was third on 24 laps.

“C” Final

Carly Hopper had yet another win in a final with 29 laps being two laps ahead of Ivan Lewty in second place. It was a close result for third place with Eric Enion finishing just ahead of Ed Carter, both on 26 laps.

“B” Final

Kevin Morris starting from pole position was in the lead throughout the race to win with 35 laps. Mike Simpson was second on 34 laps and Paul Carter third with 30 laps.

“A” Final

As expected this was a tremendous race with Karl Norris starting from third place on the start grid setting the best time and quickest lap time of the evening to win the race. Oliver Whittleston was second just under three seconds adrift with Richard Norris (LMGT3) taking third place, all three drivers having 40 laps. Chelle Snowden was fourth with 39 laps and Bob Harley fifth on 35 laps.

For the full results, click on the link and select Burton Buggy Club RC-Timing

Next week Tuesday 28th October is the final round of the Summer League , booking in as usual by text message to the Club Mobile.

A new track design this week for the penultimate round of the this years Superleague.

Qualifying

Four drivers achieved 38 laps with Karl Norris racing his GT12 setting the best qualifying time of the evening.

Oliver Whittleston was in second place just over four seconds behind Karl. Benn Norris was third, Justin Heath fourth and Noah Bailey fifth all on 37 laps.

Both LMGT3 drivers made 38 laps with Simon Pole being the quickest, being just over 5 seconds ahead of Richard Norris.

Finals

D Final

A convincing win for Darren Thomas with Benedict Enion taking second place ahead of Barry Thomas finishing third.

C Final

Carly Hopper was the winner with 28 laps, being two laps ahead of second place driver Ed Carter. Ivan Lewty was third being a further lap down.

B Final

A fine win for Noah Bailey with 38 laps, Richard Johnston took second place and Justin Heath third, both with 36 laps.

A Final

Oliver Whittleston set the fastest lap time in a thrilling race to watch, Karl Norris was the winner by just under two seconds with Richard Norris finishing in second place, both with 39 laps. Oliver finished third and Simon Pole fourth on 38 laps and Benn Norris fifth with 37. Three Norris in one “A” Final!

For the full results, click on the link and select Burton Buggy Club RC-Timing

Next week Tuesday 21st October is a Clubnight , booking in as usual by text message to the Club Mobile.

The qualifying was very close with four GT12 drivers having 36 laps. Karl Norris was the quickest followed by Oliver Whittleston just 1.64 seconds adrift. Chelle Snowden took third place and Justin Heath was fourth. Josh Flanagan achieved 38 laps in LMGT3 with Richard Norris on 37 laps. Freddie Parker had 39 laps with his LMP.

Finals

Chris Davis was the winner of the GT12 “D” Final on 26 laps being five laps clear of Darren Thomas in second place with Barry Thomas third a further three laps down,

In the “C” Final Will Lacey and Carly Hopper had a great race with Will winning with 27 Laps, just ahead of Carly on 26. Ed Carter was third on 25 Laps.

A win for Paul Wallis in the “B” final on 34 Laps, Bob Harley was second with 33 Laps with Mike Simpson finishing third on 31.

The “A” Final was won by Karl Norris with an impressive 36 Laps. There were three driver on 35 Laps, Justin Heath took second place, Chelle Snowden third and Oliver Whittleston fourth. Richard Johnston finished fifth and Ian Whiston sixth, both achieving 34 Laps. As usual a great race to watch.

In the LMP/LMGT3 Final Freddie Parker was the winner with 40 Laps, LMGT3 drivers Josh Flanagan and Richard Norris finishing second and third with. 38 and 37 Laps.

This was the third week using the same track design which will be changed for the following three weeks racing.

Thanks to everyone who helped set up and store away the equipment at the end of the evening.

With Just one round remaining in the Summer League which will be held on Tuesday 28th October.

For the full results, click on the link and select Burton Buggy Club RC-Timing

Next week Tuesday 14th October is round 5 of the 2025 Superleague. League, booking in as usual by text message to the Club Mobile.

Twenty five drivers this week for round 9 of the summer league. Karl Norris was the quickest in the GT12 class after the three qualifying rounds having 35 laps. There were four drivers with 34 laps, Chelle Snowden in second place, visiting driver Oliver Whittleston third, Justin Heath fourth and Ian Whiston in fifth place.

In the LMGT3 class Simon Pole was fastest ahead of Richard Norris, both drivers on 36 laps.

Freddie Parker in the was fastest in qualifying having 37 laps with his LMP.

Finals

A close finish in the GT12 “C” final with Eric Enion winning being just over three seconds ahead of Darren Thomas, both with 23 laps. Barry Thomas took third place being two laps behind the leaders.

A win for Mike Simpson in the GT12 “B” Final with 29 laps, Ian Wyatt finished on the same lap in second place and set the fastest lap in the race. Ed Carter took third place with 26 laps, being three laps behind the leaders.

Another great GT12 “A” Final with all drivers finishing in their start grid order. Karl Norris was the winner with Chelle Snowden taking second place, both drivers on 35 laps. Visiting driver Oliver Whittleston was third and Justin Heath fourth, both with 34 laps. Ian Whiston finished fifth and Bob Harley sixth both with 33 laps and Paul Wallis seventh on 32.

In the last final of the evening Freddie Parker driving his LMP won, having 38 laps, LMGT3 drivers Richard Norris and Simon Pole finished in second and third places on 36 laps with LMP driver Dan Stones taking fourth place, also on 36 Laps. Philip Cooper LMGT3 finished fifth with 33 laps.

An entertaining evenings racing with several drivers improving on their personal best times on the present track design. which will be used again next week.

With Just two rounds remaining in the Summer League the current leaders are F1 Karl Norris, F2 Ian Wyatt and F3 Ivan Lewty.

For the full results, click on the link and select Burton Buggy Club RC-Timing

Next week Tuesday 7th October is the penultimate round of the Summer League, booking in as usual by text message to the Club Mobile.

An ordinary clubnight this week with no championship points at stake.

Qualifying

After the thee qualifying rounds Paul Wallis was quickest in the GT12 class with Bob Harley in second place, both on 31 laps. Paul Carter was third with 28 laps

In the LMGT3 class Karl Norris was the top qualifier with 36 laps, ahead of Josh Flanagan on 35 laps and Ian Whiston 32 laps.

Finals

The GT12 “B” Final was a very close race between Chris Davis and Ed Carter, at the finish Chris was the winner just 1.64 seconds ahead of Ed, both on 25 laps. Barry Thomas took third place with 18 laps.

The GT12 “A” Final soon developed into a race between Paul Wallis and Bob Harley, Paul set the fastest lap time and won the race by 5.6 seconds, both drivers having 32 laps. Paul Carter took third place with 28 laps.

The LMGT3 “A” Final was run at a very fast pace with Josh Flanagan setting the fastest lap. The race was won by Karl Norris with 36 laps. Josh finished second on 35 laps and Ian Whiston was third with 33 laps. A great race to conclude the evenings racing

For the full results, click on the link and select Burton Buggy Club RC-Timing

Next week Tuesday 30th September is round 9 of the Summer League, booking in as usual by text message to the Club Mobile.

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