From having four competitors at the first round of the Club Challenge, our effort more than doubled for round two with nine entries.
We had two class wins with John Hardy taking out Class B with his A110 and Colin Stark winning Class C with his A110. Colin has moved from Class B to C with the upgrade (and increased capacity) of his engine.
Our other competitors were David Bertuch (RS 275 Trophy+), Geoff Rasmussen (R4), Paul Stewart (R17TS), Graeme Edwards (RS Clio 2), Chris Armstrong (RS Clio 2), Glenn Armstrong (RS 265) and last but not least Dave Cavanagh (Peugeot 306GTI).
It was a good day for most with Geoff Rasmussen and Paul Stewart achieving personal best times. The day started out slow with a cold and greasy track but times improved as the track warmed up a little. Unfortunately the temperature itself remained cold all day.
Also unfortunately, there was a bit of the downer on the day. Whilst completing the third run of the day, Chris Armstrong came to grief, putting the Clio on its side at turn two. He emerged from the car with a few aches and pains but otherwise un-injured. The ambulance crew did a great job in making sure he was OK. As for the Clio, there is damage to drivers’ door and rear quarter panel which hopefully can be repaired without too much financial distress. We all know going into these events that accidents are possible, and this is a risk we accept when we participate in motor sport.
Entry in the hill climb also accrues points toward the club sporting championship. Progressive totals are listed elsewhere on the website.
