Although it looked like we might not have enough driver attendance up to the day before the event, eight drivers turned up to compete in our Mini Challenge, Restricted GT and Slot.It Challenge classes. Qualifying gave an idea of the pace that the races would be run, especially when Luke B. posted an incredible time in RGT, with dad Ramesh not far behind, making it clear that everyone else was racing for third place. Even Luke's all-conquering Honda NSX had no answer for these two.
The Minis produced the usual very challenging races for everyone, with four winners from the eight drivers who took part. In the end first and second place were separated by just four points.
As was hinted at in qualifying, RGT was much like a two-class race - "Bhola vs Bhola" and "The Rest". All the wins were shared between Ramesh and Luke B. in their very quick Porsches.
SC was fiercely competitive. There were four different winners in the five races, the double-winner taking the overall prize.
New Lap Records
New records were set for all three classes run:
- MC - 8.179 sec (Nicholas E., Scalextric BMW Mini)
- RGT - 5.128 sec (Luke B., Scalextric Porsche 911 GT1)
- SC - 5.526 sec (Gordon, Slot.It Toyota 88C)
Congratulations to the winners.
2013 Overall Class Points Update
Next event's classes: Lambo Series - 6 races @ 25 laps, F1 - 5 races @ 35 laps. Don't forget to see the updated fastest times for the FRC classes to know what the benchmarks are for your cars, the updated class average qualifying times and the full 2013 Class Points Standings.
See you on the circuit...
Gordon
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