Round 8 - Orpington - May 2016
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Race report
Sunday 29th May 2016 saw HONK (HO North Kent) Host the penultimate THORL round at their venue in Orpington, Kent.
Round 8 saw 9 competitors arrive, and take advantage of the low turnout by collecting those all important championship points. The Morning started with the Open Wheel Class. Using an extended version of HONK's club track, most were having fun though some of the tighter turns! Dave Peters deciding that his Tyco was more suited to this track than the usual Mega G. Qualifying saw Clive taking top spot from Tony and Andy. Tony very quickly getting to grips with the Mega G+ and showing he could be up there in the A final. Al Wood narrowly missing out getting into the top final, struggling with the twisty layout. The First of the finals was won by Dave P with his Tyco from Jim and Josh. The B Final was won by Callum from Al, Dave H and Dave P. The A final could have been anybodys. All the drivers stuggling to put in a crash free session, but Tony making the most of it by nearly half a lap from Andy. Clive was a very close Third (0.1 lap behind Andy), followed by Callum. Tony becomes the 6th different Open Wheel winner of the season! |
The Open Wheel Class was followed by elevenses (how very posh!!!) ready for the only closed wheel class to run, Grand Touring.
With a mix of Marchons, Life Like 'T's, Super G and an SRT, it really was a mix of chassis types. As expected, the Marchons were the fastest thing out there, with Al struggling to get his showing the pace that we knew had been in it. Qualifing saw the Marchons of Callum and Dave P taking the top spots, followed by the LifeLike of Dave H. Andys SRT threw it in the mix, followed by Clives LifeLike, and Al Woods Marchon. The final qualifying spots were filled by Tony, Jim and Josh. |
The first of the finals saw Tony, Jim and Josh battle it out. With Tonys maiden win still fresh, it was actually 9 year old Josh who would take the win and step up into the 'B' Final.
The B final was Andy, Clive, Al and Josh, all who had shown great pace, but lacking the usual consistency on the technical HONK track. Andy took the win and would step up into the A Final. The A Final was a mx of 2 Marchons, a LifeLike and an SRT, and anyone could win it. Callum took the lead, which was never challenged with his Marchon, followed by Dave H and Andy, splitting up the other Marchon of Dave P. Callum kept the flying in the slot, recording his best score, and laptime of the day. |
With a short break for lunch, it was time for the PRO Mod class. Running a Segmented race, everyone took part, with most electing to use VSR Vipers, in practice for next seasons changes. However it was Clives finely tuned Wizzard which would set the most consistent pace. Andy closely followed with a mildly tuned Viper with Pro 10 magnets in. Tony showed his consistency from the morning, coming in Third. Best lap was by Al using a Viper with Pro 10 Magnets and a hot stock arm. |
The Winners for the day were:
Open Wheel: Tony Mills
Grand Touring: Callum Norris
Pro Mod: Clive Harland
Top Junior: Joshua W
Another great day came to end, and many thanks go to HONK for hosting.
The Final round is on 26th June, hosted by Larkfield SCC, Nr Maidstone, Kent.
Grand Touring, Le Mans and Pro Mod top spots have all been secured, but there are plenty of places to be made up throughout the championship tables.
Open Wheel is still open, with Clive mathematically able to take the top spot.
Will we have our 7th Open Wheel Winner of the Season?
See you at Races.
The Final round is on 26th June, hosted by Larkfield SCC, Nr Maidstone, Kent.
Grand Touring, Le Mans and Pro Mod top spots have all been secured, but there are plenty of places to be made up throughout the championship tables.
Open Wheel is still open, with Clive mathematically able to take the top spot.
Will we have our 7th Open Wheel Winner of the Season?
See you at Races.
RESULTS:
Open Wheel
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Grand Touring
PRO MOD
Downloads and Finals Charts
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