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2008 MDA Rallycross Championship News |
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16th May 2008 - Documentation updated Revivals regulations and 2008 MDA Constitution documentation added to the website (see events/docs page). 16th May 2008 - MDA 31st Birthday Party - Blyton Circuit - May 25th & 26th Dear Driver, As you know round three of the 2008 MDA Clubmans Rallycross Championship takes place at Blyton (Lincolnshire) on Bank Holiday Monday (26th May). What you may not know is that on Sunday 25th May at the circuit the MDA will be having its 31st birthday party. We are expecting around a 100 Minis from clubs around the country who will be playing some silly games that seems to involve a lot of pulling, pushing and shoving Minis and chucking water at the opposition. There will be a circuit parade and hot laps in our Hire Drive car. There will be a raffle with 3 top prizes and numerous smaller prizes as well as trophies for the Best Mini at the Circuit, the Best Interior and the Best Original Mini. In the evening we will have a Marquee up near the barn with music, bar and Hog Roast Buffet. All Rallycross competitors, supporters, friends and families are welcome to join in and all entries will be sent 2 complimentary Hog Roast tickets. Additional tickets can be purchased on the day at a cost of £5.00 for adults and £2.50 for kids up to the age of 12. This is only the second year we have had such a party at Blyton and I hope that like last year the weather will be kind to us. It would be great to see you there. On a separate note, if you intend entering the event but haven't done so yet get a move on. The closing date for entries to be received has been extended to 5.00pm Monday 19th May. - The timetable and grid sheets will be produced on Tuesday 20th May. The organisers of the meeting will try to accommodate late entries who enclose the appropriate fee but these entries may have to be added to the back of the grid for the heats. If in doubt contact me or Richard Wakeling. See you at Blyton. Ron Watson MDA Chairman Website and MDA Reports The MDA are looking for volunteers to help out with the MDA website, including the updating of the site, writing reports from events and news content. People interested in doing this in either a small or big way are asked to get in touch with Ron Watson or Richard Wakeling. MDA Report Round 2 - Blyton Circuit - Sunday April 13th
The Procar 1600 section produced three different winners in all three heats – round one winner Kenny Hall (Peugeot 205 GTi), Martin Peters (Citroen Saxo VTR) and Craig Brown (Peugeot 205 GTi). In the final Craig Brown came out on top in a tight battle with Darren Clark (Peugeot 106 Xsi). Hall completed the podium. Peters finished fourth, ahead of Neil Maynard (Peugeot 205 GTi), Peter Hamlett (Peugeot 205 GTi), Stuart Jackson (Citroen Saxo VTR) and Andy Brinkley (Peugeot 205 GTi). The Minicross category continued to provide plenty of entertaining racing throughout the day, but it was the top three from last season that continued to set the pace. Andy Lee claimed pole by winning the first heat and then recording the second fastest times in heats two and three. Ian Thorndyke and Shelley Wakeling also claimed wins during the heats. Shelley led the final initially, but Andy was to force his way through into the lead and go on to record a well deserved victory. Shelley made a second mistake dropping her back down into fifth place, leaving Thorndyke to finish second overall ahead of David Bell who recorded his first ever Minicross podium finish with his new 2008 specification car. Steve Bussey won the Revivals A category ahead of Bob Gooding, Dean Jones emerged victorious in Revivals B ahead of Dave Black, while Brian Thornton took home the spoils in Revivals C despite the best efforts of Dominic Yates. PSM Motorsport Ltd and all of the officials involved with the event would like to wish Procar 1600 drivers - John Kennedy and Karl Jarvis a speedy recovery following two large accidents during the day. PSM are pleased to report that both drivers have been released from hospital and are now home. Results from the event are now online on Events/Docs page of the website. Next Event Details – Round 3 - Blyton - Monday May 26th The next test day takes place at Blyton Circuit on Sunday May 11th 2008. MDA Report Round 1 - Croft Circuit - Sunday March 2nd
There was only one name on everybody’s lips in the MDA Procar 1600 class: Ken Hall. Clearly fired up for the 2008 title, the Jedburgh based driver blew the opposition away in the heats with an awesome day’s racing in the Peugeot 205 Gti. Winning the first two heats ahead of Neil Maynard and Peter Hamlett respectively, he was denied the hat-trick by Craig Brown who pipped him in heat 3 by just over a second. Russell Simpson, having had a disappointing start in heats 1 and 2, clawed his way back into second place in the final heat, but made a mistake trying to overtake Hall on the hairpin and slipped back to fourth.
Having dominated the heats, it was no surprise to see Hall take the full Championship points in the final. However it wasn’t an easy win, with Brown pushing him all the way to the finish line. Peter Hamlett completed the podium, followed by Maynard and Simpson. The 2008 MDA Senior Minicross Championship got underway with a four way battle for the win in the A final with Andrew Lee leading from pole position. But Lee was soon overhauled by Thorndyke who took the win by just half a second. Wakeling came in third to get vital points on the board, followed by Andy Knowles, Brian Wade, Mark Griffin, David Bell, Samantha O’Flanagan and Tanya Price. Steve Bussey recorded victory in the Revivals A category, following a tight battle with Bob Gooding. Terry Maynard emerged victorious in Revivals B and Brian Thornton in Revivals C. |
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