Catastrophic Crash takes out Series Leader – Garrett!
Round two of the Speedway Karting Winter Mini Supermoto series was a resounding success, for both organisers and racers.
With structure in place, including new race bibs, the event was running like clockwork until the computer crashed just before it added up the scores for the semi finals to take place.
Some one hundred and fifty spectators enjoyed a fine evening’s entertainment, which was to serve up a few new names in the winners enclosure.
Both adult and youth racers battled throughout four heat races, providing numerous winners, as they fought for a place in the semi ‘s. The pace was notably faster than the previous round and the slippery surface claimed quite a few riders during the early heats.
As the adult final blasted of it was Motocross rider and series leader, Jason Garrett who made the running with Darren Gawley, hounding the tail of the race leader. Gawley ran out of patience and Garrett then ran out of track!
At the half way stage of the final both Gawley and Garrett were all – but out of the race following a somewhat optimistic passing manoeuvre at the end of the start straight. Surprise of the evening goes to Jonathan Eadie who was in prime position to take over the leading position. At chequered flag it was a smiling Eadie who crossed the line 1st with an equally pleased Andrew 'O, Show" O’Brien 2nd and Philip McCammond collecting the runner up medal and champagne for their efforts.
In the Youth class it was the consistently fast Greame Irwin who recorder his second series win from Steven Arnott who claimed another runner up position. A fine third place went to young Stuart McLarnin who mixed it up with the leaders throughout the final race of the evening.
A great nigh of fun and racing, still room for improvement, but I think everyone will agree things are on the up for Mini bike racing in Ireland.
Round three, and the updated overall series positions will be available on ULSTERMOTOCROSS.COM & MINIBIKERIDER.co.uk on Monday morning.
(Pic – supplied by Steve Mills - Surprise winner, Jonathan Eadie enjoys the moment, as O'Show and Phil McCammond contemplate spraying champagne over the crowd)
With structure in place, including new race bibs, the event was running like clockwork until the computer crashed just before it added up the scores for the semi finals to take place.
Some one hundred and fifty spectators enjoyed a fine evening’s entertainment, which was to serve up a few new names in the winners enclosure.
Both adult and youth racers battled throughout four heat races, providing numerous winners, as they fought for a place in the semi ‘s. The pace was notably faster than the previous round and the slippery surface claimed quite a few riders during the early heats.
As the adult final blasted of it was Motocross rider and series leader, Jason Garrett who made the running with Darren Gawley, hounding the tail of the race leader. Gawley ran out of patience and Garrett then ran out of track!
At the half way stage of the final both Gawley and Garrett were all – but out of the race following a somewhat optimistic passing manoeuvre at the end of the start straight. Surprise of the evening goes to Jonathan Eadie who was in prime position to take over the leading position. At chequered flag it was a smiling Eadie who crossed the line 1st with an equally pleased Andrew 'O, Show" O’Brien 2nd and Philip McCammond collecting the runner up medal and champagne for their efforts.
In the Youth class it was the consistently fast Greame Irwin who recorder his second series win from Steven Arnott who claimed another runner up position. A fine third place went to young Stuart McLarnin who mixed it up with the leaders throughout the final race of the evening.
A great nigh of fun and racing, still room for improvement, but I think everyone will agree things are on the up for Mini bike racing in Ireland.
Round three, and the updated overall series positions will be available on ULSTERMOTOCROSS.COM & MINIBIKERIDER.co.uk on Monday morning.
(Pic – supplied by Steve Mills - Surprise winner, Jonathan Eadie enjoys the moment, as O'Show and Phil McCammond contemplate spraying champagne over the crowd)
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