Only two seconds separated the top four drivers after the three qualifying rounds. Josh Flanagan was quickest followed by Karl Norris, Freddie Parker and Noah Bailey. Simon Pole took the remaining place in the “A” Final on a track very similar to the previous few weeks.

Finals

Carly Hopper won the “D” Final, being four laps ahead of Eric Enion. There was a close race for third place between the two “Team Thomas” drivers, both finished on the same lap with Barry Thomas being ahead of Darren.

In the “C” Final Ian Wyatt won the race from pole position on the start grid, it was close though for the remaining three places, Mike Simpson was second, Will Lacey third and Paul Carter fourth. Paul also set the quickest lap time of the race, being one hundredth of a second quicker than Ian.

Ian Whiston had an impressive win in the “B” Final, Kayleigh Knight having not raced for for some time at the Club took second place and Jacob Milne finished third with another good performance.

A great “A” Final with the first four drivers finishing within 4.03 Seconds of one another, the winner being Freddie Parker with Karl Norris in second place, Josh Flanagan third and Simon Pole fourth.

Many thanks to Courtney Orme at race control and everyone who helped set up and store away all the equipment at the end of the evening.

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

RC-Timing 

Just three more rounds to go in the winter League, round 8 being next Tuesday 4th February, booking in as usual by text message to the Clubs mobile.

The track design next week will be a different design to the one used for the past few weeks

A similar track layout as the previous two weeks, Karl Norris being the top qualifier , Freddie Parker second, Josh Flanagan third and Noah Bailer fourth, all on 38 laps.

Finals

Visiting driver Carly Hopper won the “D” Final with Kevin Flamson finishing in second place and Barry Thomas third.

A good win for Alex Forster in the “C” Final being just over 3.5 Seconds ahead of Louis Spate in second place both on 34 laps. Ian Wyatt set the quickest lap in the race and finished third.

In the “B” Final all the drivers finished in the same order as their start positions. Chelle Snowden won, Ian Whiston took second place, both drivers being on 37 laps. Lee Speight took third place and with 36 laps. The fastest lap in the race was set by Jacob Milne who finished fourth.

Another thrilling “A” Final with Freddie Parker winning, being just ahead of Karl Norris in second place, both having 39 laps. Josh Flanagan was third and Noah Bailey fourth on 38 laps, Benn Norris and Gavin Rice were fifth and sixth with 37 laps.

After six rounds Karl Norris leads F1, but now only by a single point from Freddie Parker. Ian Whiston leads F2, Ian Wyatt has a commanding lead in F3 and Jacob Milne is the highest placed Junior member in F3. With four more rounds to go and the best eight from a possible ten rounds to count things could still change significantly.

Many thanks to everyone who helped set up and store away all the equipment.

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

RC-Timing 

Next Tuesday 28th January is Winter League Round 7, booking in as usual by text message to the Clubs mobile

An ordinary clubnight this week with no league points at stake and using the same track layout as the previous week in order for drivers to see if they could improve their results.

Qualifying

Karl Norris was quickest in the GT12 class with 41 laps, followed by Josh Flanagan, Noah Bailey, Benn Norris and Chelle Snowden on 40 laps.

There were two driver with 46 laps in the LMP 12 class with Louis Parker taking pole position in the final being just 0.14 seconds ahead of James Hart. Freddie Parker was third on 45 laps, Simon Pole fourth a further lap down.

GT12 Finals

A very close race in the “D” Final between Kevin Flamson and Paul Carter with Kevin taking the win just 0.41 seconds ahead of Paul. Eric Enion finished third.

Ian Wyatt won the “C” Final having 36 laps and being two laps ahead the battle for second, third and fourth places. At the finish there was only 2.39 seconds between the three drivers, Mike Simpson taking second place, Will Lacey third and Alex Forster fourth.

The “B” final was won by Richard Johnston on 39 laps with Ian Whiston taking second place on the same laps. Paul Wallis was third with 37 laps.

As usual we were treated to a great “A” Final with Karl Norris winning and Josh taking second place, both with 41 laps. Benn Norris finished in third place and Chelle Snowden fourth both with 40 laps with Noah Bailey fifth on 39 laps.

LMP 12 Final

A great race this run at high speed, Louis Parker started from pole position but it was James Hart who was the eventual winner after a tremendous race with 45 laps. Louis took second place just under three seconds adrift, Simon Pole was third and Freddie Parker fourth, both having 44 laps.

Many thanks to everyone who helped set up and store away all the equipment.

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

RC-Timing 

Next Tuesday 21st January is Winter League Round 6, booking in as usual by text message to the Clubs mobile

Qualifying

Justin Heath was top qualifier in the GT12 Class being just under four seconds ahead of Gavin Rice in second place, both with 39 laps. Richard Johnston was third with 38 laps and Ian Whiston fourth on 37 laps. A great performance by Jacob Milne with 36 laps to take fifth place being just over a second quicker than Steven Myall, this completing the “A” Final line up.

A heat of LMP12 this week which was very competitive. Louis Parker was quickest on 44 Laps being just under three and a half seconds ahead of James Hart. Freddie Parker was third and Simon Pole fourth, both with 43 Laps and Alfie Hart in Fifth on 41 Laps.

Finals

GT12 “C” Final

A win for Kevin Flamson on 27 laps, being two laps clear of visiting driver Carly Hopper in second place, with Barry Thomas finishing third on 14 laps.

GT12 “B” Final

An exciting race this with all six drivers being very evenly matched. At the finish the first four drivers were all on 35 laps with Alex Forster being the winner from last place on the start grid. It was very close finish though with Pole position driver Paul Wallis just 0.17 seconds behind in second place. Kevin Morris was third and Mike Simpson fourth. Will Lacey was fifth and Ian Wyatt sixth both with 34 laps.

GT12 “A” Final

Justin Heath was on top form winning the race, being the only driver on 39 laps. Second place went to Richard Johnston with 38 laps with another excellent drive by Jacob Milne to take third place with 36 laps. being just over a second ahead of Steven Myall in fourth place. A good evenings racing for “Team Myall”. Ian Whiston finished fifth on 34 laps with Gavin Rice sixth with 29 laps.

LMP12 “A” Final

A tremendous race to watch this with the first three drivers all having 44 laps. Louis Parker was the winner by just 0.17 second from James Hart in second place with both drivers having identical fastest lap times. Freddie Parker took third place with Simon Pole and Alfie Hart being fourth and fifth, both o 42 laps. A great race to conclude the evenings racing.

It is planned to use the same track design next week.

For the full results click on the link below.

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

RC-Timing 

Next Tuesday 14th January is an ordinary Clubnight, booking in as usual by text message to the Clubs mobile

The last race meeting of 2024 with Freddie Parker being top qualifier ahead of Simon Pole in second place and Leigh Speight third.

Finals

Kevin Flamson won the “D” Final. Barry Thomas took second place with his car performing better than it did in qualifying and Benedict Enion finished third..

The “C” Final was a very close race, Louis Speight set the quickest lap but Ian Wyatt was the winner on 34 laps, Louis second with 33 laps and Will Lacey third on 32 laps.

A great win for Ian Whiston in the “B” Final with 38 laps, being three laps clear of Jacob Milne in second place with Mike Simpson a further two laps adrift in third.

The last race of the evening, the “A” Final was the best of the evening with the first three drivers all finishing on 39 laps. It was very close at the finish with Freddie Parker being the winner being just under 0.4 seconds ahead of Simon Pole in second place with Lee Speight third. A great race to end the 2024 season.

After storing away the track markers, Chelle Snowden presented the Trophies.

NOTE that the next race meeting, round 5 of the winter league is on Tuesday 7th January 2025

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

RC-Timing 

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to everyone.

The final round of the 2024 Superleague which has been run on alternate months throughout the year with each drivers four best scores from a possible six to count.

.As usual some very competitive racing with Karl Norris being top qualifier on 41 laps, there were three drivers with 40 laps Freddie Parker taking second place, Simon Pole third and Josh Flanagan fourth. Benn Norris took the remaining “A” final place a further lap down.

Finals

Will Lacey had a convincing win in the “D” Final being nine laps ahead of second place driver Eric Enion, Kevin Flamson was third after having to retire part way through the race.

Paul Wallis won the “C” Final from pole position on the start grid, a great performance from junior member Jacob Milne earned him second place ahead of Ian Wyatt in third.

Chelle Snowden was the winner of the “B” Final, Ian whiston finished second with Richard Johnston third.

Another thrilling “A” Final to conclude the evenings racing. The quickest lap time of the race was set by Freddie Parker but the race developed into a close battle between Karl Norris and Simon Pole with Karl winning by just over one and a half seconds. Josh Flanagan was third and Benn Norris fourth. A great race to watch.

Congratulations to Karl Norris the overall winner who scored the maximum possible score of 400 points having won all six rounds of the league.

F1 Winner Karl Norris, Second Simon Pole, Third Josh Flanagan

F2 Winner Richard Johnston, Second Ian Whiston, Third Mike Simpson

F3 Winner Will Lacey, Second Kevin Flamson, Third Barry Thomas

Many thanks to Chris Snowden at race control and all who helped set out and store away all the equipment

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

RC-Timing 

Note that the Club AGM will be held next Tuesday the 10th December. at 7-00pm

It will followed by racing as time allows, booking in as usual by text message to the Clubs Mobile.

After the first qualifying round Karl Norris was quickest being three seconds ahead of Freddie Parker, both having 43 Laps with Simon Pole and Benn Norris in third and fourth places on 41 Laps. The order changed after Round 2, Freddie being a second quicker than Karl, both with 44 laps. In the final qualifying round Karl regained the top qualifier spot from Freddie by just four seconds. Simon Pole was third on 43 Laps, Benn Norris fourth and Gavin Rice fifth, both with 42 Laps. Chelle Snowden took the remaining “A” Final place with 41 Laps.

Finals

Just two Drivers making the start in the “D” Final with Carly Hopper being the winner, ten laps ahead of Barry Thomas in second place.

The “C” Final soon developed into a race for the win between Jacob Milne, Ian Wyatt and Will Lacey. Jacob had the quickest lap but the win went to Ian with Jacob taking second place just over three seconds adrift and finishing ahead of Will Lacey in third.

Richard Johnston won the “B” Final with 42 Laps, Ian Whiston took second place on 41 Laps. Paul Wallis finished third with 39 Laps

Another great “A” Final to end the evenings racing, Freddie Parker being the winner with 44 Laps, ahead of Karl Norris in second place on 43 Laps and Simon Pole taking third place just over a further two seconds behind. Benn Norris was fourth on 42 Laps and Gavin Rice fifth on 40 Laps.

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

Many thanks to all who set up and stored away the equipment at the end of the evening.

RC-Timing 

Next Tuesday 3rd December is the final round of the Super League , booking in as usual by text message to the clubs mobile.

Note that the Club AGM will be held on Tuesday 10th December.

Qualifying

Just Karl Norris with 40 laps in the first qualifying round followed by Junior members Freddie Parker and Alfie Hart both having 39 laps. In the second round Karl and Freddie each had 41 Laps with Karl being quickest, Freddie in second place and Alfie in third place on 40 laps. The final round of qualifying was very close, Freddie and Karl both finishing on 41 laps again and improving their times, with Freddie taking pole position in the “A” final 2.11 seconds ahead of Karl. Well done Freddie!

There were four drivers on 40 laps, Benn Norris, Adam Hancock, Ian Whiston and Alfie Hart.

Finals

Kevin Flamson won the “D” Final with fast improving Carly Hopper taking second place and Eric Enion third.

The drivers in the “C” Final very evenly matched for speed with Mike Simpson winning by four seconds from Ian Wyatt in second place, Will Lacey finished third.

Another fine drive by Alfie Hart in the “B Final, winning the race from pole position ahead of Chelle Snowden in second place and Paul Wallis in third.

Just the “A” Final remaining with Freddie Parker leading the cars away from pole position on the start grid. The pace was very fast with some superb performances from all of the drivers. The finish was extremely close, Karl Norris being first over the line winning the race by just 0.19 seconds from Freddie Parker in second place. It was also a good evening for “Team Norris” with Benn Norris taking third place after a very close battle with Adam Hancock in fourth. Ian Whiston was fifth.

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

RC-Timing 

Next Tuesday 26th November is round 4 of the Winter League , booking in as usual by text message to the clubs mobile.

The Club AGM will be held on Tuesday 10th December, proposals to be submitted to the Club Secretary by the end of the evenings racing on Tuesday November 26th 

Proposal forms are available at Race Control.

Round 3 of the winter league, with Louis Parker being the top qualifier having 41 laps. Karl Norris was in second place followed by Freddie Parker and Josh Flanagan, all three drivers on 40 laps.

Benn Norris took fifth place being three seconds ahead of Chelle Snowden in sixth place, Ian Whiston took the remaining “A” Final place all three also with 39 laps.

Prior to the Finals Chelle Snowden presented the Summer League Trophies. Congratulations to the league winners F1 Karl Norris, F2 Josh Flanagan, F3 Paul Wallis and F3 Junior Jacob Milne together with all the other trophy winners.

Finals

Kevin Flamson won the “D” Final with Carly Hopper finishing in second place just two laps adrift in her first race at Burton. Barry Thomas was third.

Paul Wallis had a great win in the “C” Final driving his new car for the first time with 36 laps. Mike Simpson was a lap down in second place being a lap ahead of Ian Wyatt in third.

The “B” Final was a fantastic race with just over two seconds separating the first three drivers, all on 39 laps. Leigh Speight was the winner, Alfie Hart took second place and Gavin Rice was third.

The “A” Final was a very competitive race with just under three and a half seconds between the first two cars, both having 41 laps. Louis Parker set the fastest lap and also won the race, Karl Norris was second. The next three drivers were on 40 laps, Freddie Parker taking third place, Josh Flanagan fourth and Chelle Snowden fifth. Benn Norris was sixth with Ian Whiston seventh, both having 39 laps.

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

RC-Timing 

Next Tuesday 19th November is an ordinary Clubnight , booking in as usual by text message to the clubs mobile.

The Club AGM will be held on Tuesday 10th December, proposals to be submitted to the Club Secretary by the end of the evenings racing on Tuesday November 26th 

Proposal forms are available at Race Control.

The usual format of three qualifying rounds and a final with Karl Norris the top qualifier, being the only driver to have 38 laps. There were two drivers with 37 laps, Josh Flanagan taking second place and Freddie Parker third. Lee Speight Benn, Norris and Ian Whiston took the remaining “A” Final places on 36 Laps with Richard Johnston just missing out by 0.68 seconds.

Finals

Louis Speight won the “D” Final, finishing ahead of Kevin Flamson who set had the quickest lap time in the race. Barry Thomas finished in third place.

Kevin Morris was the “C” Final winner being two laps ahead of the rest of the field with Will Lacey and Ian Wyatt battling it out for second and third places. It was a very close finish with Ian taking second place just over a second ahead of Will.

The “B” Final was won by Richard Johnston, Leon Janyshiwskyj finished in second place with a good drive from Steven Myall in third.

Karl Norris won the “A” Final from pole position on the start grid with a tremendous 39 laps and also setting the fastest lap time. Freddie Parker took second place just ahead of Josh Flanagan, both on 38 laps and having the same best lap times. Benn Norris finished fourth and Lee Speight fifth, both on 37 laps ahead of Ian Whiston who was sixth with 36 laps. A great race to watch !

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

RC-Timing 

Next Tuesday 12th November is Round 3 of the Winter League , booking in as usual by text message to the clubs mobile. The Summer League Trophies will also be presented.