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Pit News: 555 - Front axle damaged, both front shockers u/s, and link bars bent. 364 - Assessing the rollover damage.

Consolation Catch Up: 424 leads away. 555 goes around in turn 3 coming to the green. 84 is pulling away from 515. 238 tangles with 268 in turn 2 bringing out the caution. On the restart 34 gives 289 a hurry up into turn 3 who connects with 351 which removes an engine bay panel from John's car. Caution for debris. The restart sees a huge 'payback from Sheffield' hit from 216 on 364 entering turn 3. Both bounce off the fence. 555 gets caught up in the melee and spins in avoidance. Caution. At halfway 84 has a small lead over 515. 364 catches the backstraight fence and gets launched into a roll. The car comes to rest right way up with flames coming from the engine bay. Caution to get Rob to safety. All ok. The restart sees 84 open up an immediate gap to 515 who is left to fend off a determined 216 until Jack gets a flat right front.

Pit News: 235 - Porta power on the right rear corner. 84 - Cleaning an accumulation of shale out of the left rear brake assy. 136 - Working on the front hub. 351 - Sledgehammer being used on the front left corner. 44 - Replacing right front upper link rod. 2 - Losing oil pressure.

Heat Two Happenings: 44 leads away. The left rear tyre parts company from the 84 car who gets black-flagged a few laps later. Stationary 44 and 351 create a chicane through turn 3. 515 suffers a flat right front and pulls off. 4 to go sees 55 through to the lead.

Welcome to Odsal folks. Heat One Happenings: 136 leads away. 338 spins it on the homestraight on the first lap. 389 gets out of shape next time around and finishes on his roof in turn 1. Caution. 548 heads the restart. 18 climbs over 78's bonnet in turn 2. 34 ends up underneath 211 on the exit of turn 2. Phoebe is left pointing skywards. Caution. 587 tries an inside move on 548 coming to the green who holds his line which forces Sam into the fence. The 587 car then rolls it with 364 piling in and finishing on top. Caution. 18 goes around in turn 3 and 217 is through into the lead. Lee takes an outside line around a backmarking 136 through turn 4 which momentarily slows him and allows 16 to close in. 217 gets held up by 78 which lets 16 through for the lead. From halfway the top two remain this way until the chequered.

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HS Summary: 87 leads away. 501 and 25 tangle on the exit of turn 4 on the opening lap. A big pile up in turn 1 sees 157, 175, 345, 8, 5, 217 end up in a heap which brings out the yellow flags. 87 heads the field after the caution. 211 spins it and stops broadside in turn 1 on the resumption bringing out the caution. The restart sees 381 into the lead. Turn 1 claims a few on the greasy/oily surface. 16 spins out. 12, 2, 73 and 87 all slide into the fence. 217 drifts wide and hits the fence. 501 hits the fence hard followed by 524. 87 runs into the back. Caution flags. 515 heads the restart from 381 and 84. 16 pulls off with a flat front right. 166 up to 6th. 5 to go sees 515 extend his lead over the now 2nd placed 84 car to claim the win. That's it folks. Back from Odsal 👍

Pit News: 319 - Changing front left shock. 2 - Adjusting left rear shock. 498 - Removing a damaged front wing. 381 - Tyrone missed the Final owing to a broken lift pump. 464 - Distributor under investigation after the car kept cutting out in the Final. 217 - Changing alt.belt. 47 - Rear panhard rod to change. 157 - Suspecting a dodgy starter motor. Adam giving it a few clouts with a 2lb hammer.

Final Focus: 489 leads away. 157 and 498 clash into turn 3 on the opener and end up locked together losing laps. 175 and 25 pile in the next time around which separates the two cars. 25 hits the turn 1 fence with 47, 20 and 211 going in with him. 47 hits the turn 1 fence on the next lap which brings out the caution to help Simon to safety. 489 heads the restart. A lap down 20 sends 489 wide into turn 1 which costs Harrison the lead. After being passed by 84 in the first part of the race 515 takes the place back with an inside move into turn 1. 84 repasses on the next lap with Frankie getting the place back next time around. 217 is the next on the scene to challenge the 84 car until a close following 8 puts a big hit on Lee into turn 3. 84 is ahead of 515 again before a caution for a stranded 489 in turn 1. 166 heads the restart. Tom loses a place to 515 in turn 3 before taking it back entering the backstraight by easing Frankie wide who brushes the fence. 166, 84 and 515 are the top 3 and remain in this order to race end. All three are equally spaced out with just enough of a gap to prevent any last benders between them.

Pit News: 368 - Rear bumper sheared off and right rear shocker u/s. 524 - Adjusting torque rod.

Consolation Catch Up: 325 leads away. 381 passes his three fellow 'B' graders in one move. 501 and 11 spin in unison on the exit of turn 4. 524 goes around in turn 1. 381 is into the lead by halfway. 166 and 47 are the fast men from the back. Caution for a stranded 11 on the homestraight. On the restart 2nd placed 368 is slow to go which lets 166 and 47 through to chase the flying 381. 5 suffers a flat left rear. 20 sends 87 into turn 1 which sees Jason climb over the 339 front end. 381 holds on for the win from a close following 166. After the chequered has flown 498 fires 555 into turn 1 which collects 368 who makes hard contact with the fence. 211 also ends up spinning in avoidance.

Pit News: 501 - Steering cross link bent. 319 - Welding left rear bumper end. 555 - Adjusting left rear upper link. 87 - Adjusting right rear upper link. 8 - De-glazing front pads. 211 - Adjusting right rear bottom link. 498 - Altering front left shocker. 124 - Clutch release bearing stuck.

Heat Two Happenings: 87 leads away. 84 starts the charge from the back with no opposition. Apart from a 157 push on 346 and 73 into turn 3 to gain a place that's it for action in this one. 420's lead lasts until around halfway when 8 goes through. A lap later 84 takes the lead from his sister and heads for the victory.

Welcome to Hednesford Hills folks Heat One Happenings: 489 leads away. On a very slippery track it's a case of easy does it on the loud pedal. In the opening laps 11 spins in turn 4, 211 in turn 1, and 217 on the entrance to the homestraight. 515 saves a big slide into turn 1 a lap later. 25 and 2 are making inroads to the front. 489 is away and gone into a decent lead. The latter half of the race sees 25 pass 489 for the lead. Into turn 3 for the last time sees 515 cannon 16 into the corner. Mat slides towards the fence but manages to hold on and exits turn 4 sideways and crosses the line ahead of FWJ. 489 is the meat in a Harrison sandwich as the chequered flag drops.

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Helter Skelter Summary: 548 leads away. 20 gets loose in turn 1 in the early going which creates a big track blockage involving a lot of cars, including nearly all the Shooters. Caution to clear the dead cars. 268 heads the restart. 84 pulls off before the green. 217 sends 216 into a spin through turn 4. Caution for a stranded 381 on the backstraight. On the restart 191 batters his way through the cars into turn 1. 2 goes around in turn 2 with a flat left rear. 166 fires 191 hard into turn 3. Josh's car is left with the right rear sending sparks out from the hub assy but he continues at a reduced speed. 55 pulls off in turn 2 with a major detonation of the engine. Caution for 235 stuck on the outside of turn 1. 268 leads 16 and 515 to the green. Both pass Richard as he goes wide in turn 1. 410 whacks 217 and 211 into turn 1. A few laps later Lee crashes out on the exit of turn 4 locked together with 289. He gets going but has lost laps. Up front Mat has created a big gap over 515 and gets the win. That's it folks. It's the Superbowl for the Saloons at Cowdie next weekend so i'll be back from Hednesford 👍

Final Focus: 215 leads away. A large group of 'A' graders tangle in turn 3 on the opening lap. 84, 16 and 515 battle through turn 2 as one. A lap later 84 takes 16 and 515 to the outside on the exit to turn 2 and both go up the fence on the entrance to the backstraight. In a spectacular few seconds of mayhem FWJ ends up at the end of the straight with a fair amount of damage. 381 leads the restart. 217 fires 84 into turn 1 which also collects 555 on the outside. However, Tom has the upper hand and leaves them behind. 418 and 55 are up front. 249 clatters the turn 4 fence after trying a move on 20. 418 gives 215 a hurry up into turn 3 and Geoff rides the plate around the turn. 55 takes the top spot from the Flying Dutchman and sets sail for the win.

Consolation Catch Up: 548 leads away. 372, 268, 338, 545, 249 and 381 all end up in a heap midway through turn 3. 127 ends up being spat from the pack down the backstraight and hits an infield tyre. 463, 326 and 124 all try to take the same line through turn 1 and end up spinning. Caution for a 'was' stranded car. 235 heads the restart with a rapid 'A' grade duo of 216 and 345 bearing down on him. However, a lap later Jake gets bundled aside by a combined pincer movement from 515 and 555. 235 is held up by backmarkers in turn 2. Mick drifts wide in turn 1 the next lap under pressure from 216. 515 makes a move on 235 also as the 4 to go board is shown. The last lap sees 211 and 364 have a scrap through turn 1 as the NAPA man nabs the victory. A welcome reward for Jack and the team after working all week to repair the car after the big crash at Odsal 👍

Pit News: 381 - Welding front right corner. 55 - Loss of brakes in Heat 1/GN Championship race was traced to a disc problem which is now sorted. In addition the diff was vibrating from the start of the race. The team are investigating. 215 - Severe engine misfire. 127 - Welding front left bumper brace. 217 - Exhaust to be reassembled after welding it. 84 - Wiring between ignition switch and coil being checked out. 515 - Porta power on the right rear nerf rail. 410 - Welding right rear nerf rail support. 5 - Loading up after the team discovered a cracked seat following Charlie's first race.

Heat Two Happenings: 548 leads away. 25 takes a wayward line through turn 4 which causes the close following 93, 124 and 249 cars to enter the homestraight three abreast bouncing off each other. 548 and 326 collide on the homestraight as 25 slows in turn 2. 249 fires 326 and 364 into turn 1 but spins himself out. Caution flag for 243 jammed up against the turn 2 fence on two wheels by the 548 and 235 cars. 319 heads the restart but is slow to get going and loses the place to 234 and 268. Richard spins the 268 car out in turn 4 next time around however. 249 lets fly with a big hit on 410 into turn 1. Jelle's payback hit is a bigger one though and sees 249 retire to the infield. Finn Sargent has escaped the melee and takes the win.

Heat One/GN Championship Race Re-Call: 84 leads away. 16 & 541 squeeze the 515 car towards the fence down the homestraight as 84 rockets away at the head of the field. 515 goes around in turn 1 shortly after. 84 puts a big hit in on a lap down 217 entering turn 1. However, the engine momentarily dies with the force of the hit but luckily for Tom re-fires. 55 fires 541 into turn 1 which sees the car climb the fence. A caution is called after 515 and 5 come to a stop on the homestraight and the exit of turn 4. 84, 587 and 16 head the restart. At the drop of the green Tom is away and gone to the chequered with a significant speed and cornering advantage over the chasing pack. The remaining laps wind down with most positions remaining static.

Welcome to King's Lynn folks. W & Y Race Re-Cap 319 leads away. 268 and 545 clash in turn 1 which catches out 78 who barrels into the turn behind them. 381 and 338 end up in the turn 1 fence which leaves Tyrone facing the wrong way. 215 puts up a spirited defence against the Harrison car duo of 457 and 235 until both bumper him wide. Up front 319 is never headed and claims the win.