Wow, a no.1, 2 no.3’s, a no.4, a no.5, a no. 7 and a no. 8 plus numerous other excellent performances.
What a weekend, which started with horrendous traffic heading to Burnham on Sea in the South West, then Jack broke his wrist at Friday night practice, (I am sure he will be back soon ready for next season).
Saturday practice happened and the track provided some interesting decisions for riders on a very technical and challenging track.
Sunday arrived and the club was represented on the track by Mary,Peter,Aiden,Darcy,Harley,Dan,Sophie,Jenny,Adam,Zack,Mark,Alan and myself . Off the track we were well represented by numerous vocal club representatives.
The moto’s progressed and despite some hard riding Mary ,Peter and Zack were eliminated. Alan riding in one of the hardest groups of the day (30-39 cruiser) progressed through to the semi finals where unfortunately he was unable to repeat his performance of last year. He was eliminated but joined the vocal support on the track fencing.It was at this stage that Mark also exited from the racing in the entertaining and exciting Old school Class.
After lots of nerves both for riders and supporters Harley,Aiden,Dan,Adam and myself joined Sophie and Jenny in our respective finals.
Now for finals time and the tension was mounting.Harley was first up with an excellent 3rd place. Aiden was next in the 9 year olds were he finished an excellent 8th. I was next up in 40+cruiser and I finished 5th. I then joined the vociferous support trackside. Dan was next up and what a race. The supporters were leaning further over that fence, I thought John was going to get on the track! Dan rode his best race of the year finishing third. Jenny and Sophie were next up in the 10-12 girls. My turn on that fence! Jenny came down the second straight going from 6th to 4th, she crossed the line 4th for her best result of the year. Sophie pedalled hard to finish in an excellent 7th place.
Now for the big one, Adam in the 13 year olds. He had dominated his class all day so expectations were high, and he didn’t disappoint coming home with the 01 plate of BRITISH CHAMPION!!!!!!!!!!!!
What a day, emotions were high there were handshakes,hugs, tears and wine all around.
These championships were a huge success for the club. Well done to all riders and supporters.
Steve
