Very close in the qualifying this week with three drivers on 41 laps, Freddie Parker was quickest followed by Karl Norris and Josh Flanagan. Four drivers were on 39 laps, Adam Hancock, Chelle Snowden, Simon Pole and Benn Norris.

Finals

“D” Final

A win good for Kevin Flamson with 28 laps, Carly Hopper finished in second place on 26 laps with Darren Thomas in third place another two laps adrift.

“C” Final

Another good result for Alex Forster winning the race with 35 laps with Kevin Morris taking second place a lap down. Jacob Milne set the quickest lap time of the race and finished third.

“B” Final

Noah Bailey won the race with 40 laps being just over two seconds ahead of Benn Norris in second place, Ian Whiton took third place with 39 laps.

“A” Final

Another great race with Karl Norris and Josh Flanagan setting equal fastest laps in the race. Karl was the winner on 42 laps, Josh finished second with 41 laps and Adam Hancock was third having 40 laps. Simon Pole was fourth, Chelle Snowden fifth and Freddie Parker sixth.

For the full results click on the link below and select Burton Buggy Club.

RC-Timing 

Next week Tuesday 4th March is the final round of the Winter league.

Twenty Eight drivers this week for the penultimate round of the 2024/25 Winter league.

After the three rounds of qualifying Karl Norris was quickest followed by Freddie Parker, Simon Pole, Chelle Snowden, Josh Flanagan and Noah Bailey all being closely matched for speed and making the “A” Final.

Finals

Carly Hopper won the “E” Final having 22 laps with Darren Thomas being the top “Team Thomas” driver taking second place on 21 laps and Eric Enion finished in third place on 19 laps.

The “D” Final was a good race with visiting driver George Hopper winning with 32 laps, a fine drive by Saul Theobold earned him second place, being two laps down on the leader. Will Lacey finished third a further lap down.

Kevin Morris won the “C” Final by just 0.42 seconds after a tremendous race with Ben Theobold, both having 34 laps. Visiting driver Philip Cooper was third with 32 laps.

Benn Norris was the winner of the “B” Final with 37 laps, another close race for second and third places with Adam Hancock finishing just over two seconds ahead of Ian Whiston both on 36 laps.

Just the “A” Final to go and it did not disappoint being a thrilling race with all six drivers finishing with 38 laps. Karl Norris started from pole position on the grid but it was Freddie Parker and Noah Bailey who set equal quickest lap times with Freddie winning the race, Noah taking second place and Karl Norris third. Chelle Snowden was fourth, Simon Pole fifth and Josh Flanagan sixth. Races don’t get much better to watch than this!

Just the final round of the Winter League remaining which will be held on Tuesday 4th March. It should provide an exciting finish especially in F1 where Karl Norris and Freddie Parker have equal scores at present and also F3 where Ian Wyatt is just a single point ahead of Jacob Milne.

For the full results click on the link below and select Burton Buggy Club.

RC-Timing 

Looking at the February “Personal Bests” there were very few improvements on the previous two weeks.

Many thanks to Chris Snowden for running race control and everyone who helped set up and store away all the equipment. Some extra people helping would be much appreciated especially when running five heats.

Next week Tuesday 25th February is round one of the 2025 Superleague., booking in as usual by text message to the clubs mobile.

An ordinary Clubnight on a track similar to last week, the idea being that drivers could see if they had improved their performances by checking their “Personal Bests” for the February Track design on the rc-results website.

Three qualifying rounds and a final as usual. Three drivers achieved 39 laps in qualifying, Karl Norris being the quickest followed by Adam Hancock and Josh Flanagan.

Prior to the finals the Club chairperson Chelle Snowden presented the Trophies for first, second and third places in all three formulas, well done to all the winners.

F1 Karl Norris, Simon Pole, Josh Flanagan

F2 Richard Johnston, Ian Whiston, Mike Simpson

F3 Will Lacey, Kevin Flamson, Barry Thomas

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Finals

Another “D” Final win for Kevin Flamson with 25 laps and being a lap ahead of Carly Hopper in second place. Darren Thomas was third and the top “Team Thomas ” driver this week.

The “C” Final was a good race with the first three drivers being very evenly matched for pace. A great drive by Alex Forster to win from fourth position on the start grid. Kevin Morris was second and Paul Wallis third. all three drivers finishing with 33 laps.

Richard Johnston won the “B” Final on 37 laps, Jacob Milne was second with 36 laps and Ian Whiston third a further lap down and also setting the quickest lap in the race.

The “A” Final winner was Karl Norris, achieving 39 laps as in qualifying but quicker. Chelle Snowden was in top form taking second place on 38 laps, with Adam Hancock being just under a second behind in third place. Benn Norris was fourth and Josh Flanagan fifth.

For the full results click on the link below and select Burton Buggy Club.

RC-Timing 

Looking at the “Personal Bests” nearly everyone has improved from last week – or was the track a bit easier????

Next week Tuesday 18th February is the penultimate round of the Winter League., booking in as usual by text message to the clubs mobile.

With just three rounds to go in the league Karl Norris and Freddie Parker were joint leaders of F1, each with 595 points. After the three qualifying rounds Freddie was quickest, with Karl in second place just over a second adrift. Simon Pole took third place, Noah Bailey fourth, Benn Norris fifth and visiting driver Andy Cottom sixth, completing the “A” Final line up.

Finals

Kevin Flamson was the winner of the “D” Final being two laps clear of second placed driver Darren Thomas, with Barry Thomas a further three laps adrift.

In the “C” Final Jacob Milne set the quickest lap time and won the race, it was very close for second and third places between Mike Simpson and Paul Carter. At the finish Mike was second and Paul third. A good drive also from visiting driver Carly Hopper who finished fourth.

Gavin Rice won the “B Final with 36 laps, Richard Johnston took second place on 35 laps and Ian Whiston was third with 34 laps.

An exciting “A” Final was won by Simon Pole with 38 laps starting from third position on the start grid. It was extremely close for next three places with Karl Norris taking second position, Freddie Parker third and Noah Bailey fourth, all with 37 laps. Benn Norris was fifth and visiting driver Andy Cottom sixth, both on 36 laps.

Karl Norris now leads F1 by a single point from Freddie Parker in second place with just two rounds left. Ian Whiston is the leader of F2. In F3 Ian Wyatt is the leader with Jacob Milne leading F3 Junior.

For the full results click on the link below and select Burton Buggy Club.

RC-Timing 

It is intended to keep the same track layout for the next few weeks so drivers can monitor their personal best times for February to see if they are improving!

Next week Tuesday 11th February is an ordinary clubnight, booking in as usual by text message to the clubs mobile.

Many thanks to Will Lacey for producing the new monthly Burton Buggy Club Newsletter, copies of the February edition are available from Will.