Mini Supermoto Round 1

Wednesday evening at Doagh proved that “FUN” has not completely gone out of motorcycling. Road and tarmac riders joined their Motocross compatriots in what turned out to be a “Night to remember”The Speedway Karting team, marshals and race officials were excellent throughout the evening, although no one is under any illusion that there are procedures that could be put in place to ensure things could run better.

Ten junior racers battled throughout four heats trying to earn a place in the final.Both Graham Irwin and Steven Arnott won heats apiece, but it was Graham who run in consistent lap times throughout the final. Steven Arnott filled the runner up spot, while the battle for third was hotly contested, with local rider Robert Donaldson claiming the Bronze “Durographix.com “ Medal.
As the evening whittled through to the fastest adult races for the Final, it was looking like the Road Racers were going to fill the top three places.

Ulster Motocross was well represented with DG Williamson teamster, Tommy Merton riding the all- new Monster machine. Tommy looked at home on the little machine taking a heat win on the way to the Final. The slick racing surface proved challenging catching out even the more experienced racers, it was a tough call; slicks or Motocross tyres, both fell foul of the Speedway Karting track.

As the final got the green light, it was Jason Garrett who firmly claimed the leading role; one which he was reluctant to give up. Despite the pain scrapping efforts of Marshall Neill and Darren Gawley, Jason went home with the gold medal and a big grin on his face.Tommy Merton recovered from a bad start to join in the battle at the front, finishing forth in his first ever outing on a mini bike.

UlsterMotocross.com will be the media, which will keep you informed of any future events. There will be an announcement on Friday 20th January.