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Consolation Catch Up The first lap sees 327 take a high speed line into turn 1 and spin out. 524 leads as 295 hits the back straight fence and stops towards turn 3. The caution waves but not all cars slow as 492 and 128 collide in turn 2. The restart has 36 entering turn 1 at high speed taking 172 and 525 out to the fence before getting trapped himself behind them. 392 takes the lead from 524 in turn 1. Within a lap 72 has gone in the back of the stranded cars in turn's 1 and 2 bringing out the caution. 392 extends his lead to the race win when the race resumes with 492 driving well to come in 2nd.

Pit News 132 - Straightening the front end. 11 - Working on the back axle, shocks and brake lines. 175 - Changing gears. 525 - Replacing and welding front right corner bracing. 259 - Replacing front right brake caliper. 327 - Porta power on the front axle. Front bumper right hand side bent back. H248 - Porta power on the back left corner. Rear bumper corner split. 422 - Replacing front right corner. 555 - Changing front axle. 496 - Loaded up. 283 - Loaded up. No brakes and gear set not suitable for Hedno.

Heat Two Happenings 515 gives 16 the hurry up entering turn 3 on lap 1. 217 takes advantage and passes both up the inside into turn 1. H248 piles into 381 and 172 on the run into turn 1. All three stop on the outside line and get collected by 312, 387 and 283. Caution flag flies. 132 leads off the restart. 36 is on his way to the front and after a couple of laps puts a slide job on 451 into turn 2 to take a short lived lead. 512 relieves Jordan of the top spot a lap later. 132 hits the turn 2 fence and the close following 11 car tangles with him and performs a slow rollover. Restart two sees the halfway flag drop on the field. 2 takes the lead from 512 with a hit into turn 3. 16 and 422 end up colliding exiting turn 4 and crash into the homestraight fence. Mat continues, with Ben pulling on to the infield. Paul holds on for the win from a slowly gaining 166 and 5.

Hi folks, welcome to Hednesford Hills. Heat One Happenings Following the stoppage for the turn 1 incident the race developed into stock cars 'racing' with the exception of a couple of laps of dicing between 1 and 197. Although Catherine didn't make it easy for Tom to get past he claimed an easy win.

Helter Skelter Summary An all action affair this one. 2 spins in turn 4 and collects 526 as he tries to pass. At the opposite end 175 half spins and nearly takes out the World Champ. 217 and 166 clash in turn 2 next lap. 242 half spins exiting turn 2 which then involves 11 and 217 again. 502 has set sail up front with 197 making great strides from the handicap. 515 and 127 lock together in turn 2. 73 goes around also in turn 2 which has 55 left with nowhere to go and locks on to him. After 73 rejoins a lap down he takes a pot shot at 45 going into turn one. Nige is having a good race and luckily holds on. The closing couple of laps sees 289 put the bumper in on 502 for the lead and subsequent race victory. That's it folks. Back from Hednesford Hills tomorrow 👍

Final Focus The first start sees a huge pile up with most of the 'A' grade crashing off each other down the back straight. It all ends up with 525 performing a spectacular roll along the fence in turn 3. Nigel climbed out all smiles. 389 leads away on the restart. 197 passes 515 and 1 through turn 3. The World Champ half spins unaided in turn 2 next time round. 278 loses the left front wheel bringing out another caution. 93 heads 55, 191 and 197 on the restart. Within a couple of laps 191 loses it in turn 4, and 55 clouts the turn 3 fence and retires to the centre. 197 takes the lead which he holds to the end in fine style. 217 is the next to suffer a problem and circulates slowly around the outside for the remaining laps. The second half of the race doesn't see many changes for position apart from 1 passing 515 into turn 1 with a well judged hit near race end.

Pit news 150 - Loading up. Misfire and diff u/s. 16 - Gearbox kaput. 234 - Loading up. Right side nerf rail bent up. 463 - Loading up. Right side nerf bent up and James feeling a bit sore after walloping the fence. 338 - Loaded up. 415 - Porta power on the front axle.

Consolation Catch Up 124, 211, 242, 541 pile up in turn 4. 541 and 136 collide on the back straight and take a wayward line into turn 3 collecting 388, 495 and 415 along the way. 345 stops alongside the turn 4 fence. 234 leads off following a caution. 496 spins out in turn 4. 463 is the first red to show. 389 and 87 are now the top 2. 463 loses it duelling with 166 down the back straight and whacks the turn 3 fence head on. With 136 stranded in turn 1 the race is brought under caution. 16 takes the lead from 389 on the restart. 87 has 166 bearing down on him entering turn 3 and makes a spirited attempt to hold him back. However, exiting turn 4 they lock together and spin out. The race leading 16 comes to a stop on the exit of turn 2. 259 now leads. The closing lap sees 346 try for a last bender on 211 going into turn 3 but spins out in turn 4.

Pit News 1 - Gearbox out. 150 - Trying to diagnose the misfire. 502 - Wire burnt out between the MSD and ignition following the hit on 150.

Heat Two Happenings A big coming together between 25, 93, 289, 127 and 45 down the full length of the home straight sets the scene on lap 1. 45 pulls off with the loss of the left front wheel. H410 is flying through the field. 150 puts a monster hit in on 502 entering turn 1 but can't shift the Wizard who rides it out. Mick then gives him a big'un into the left nerf rail exiting turn 2 and gets the position. Following a caution for a stranded car in turn 2 H410 takes the lead. 415 spins 22 around in turn 2 but hooks up with him and loses time. 150's engine starts missing and with Mick slowing into turn 3 502 sees his chance for a payback hit. He slows and pulls off with mechanical trouble after the hit as Mick does likewise. 215 spins out in turn 2. Jelle takes the win.

Heat One (GN Championship) Happenings 515 sets a blistering pace from the get go with a pass around the outside of the 1 car at the drop of the green. 166 piles into 16, 217 and 1 entering turn 1 and then repeats the move into turn 3 sending Mat wide along the fence. 197 comes up to engage the 1 car in a multi-lap battle with no quarter given. 166's earlier action drive results in a right rear letting go entering turn 3. Ryan has got the better of Tom and creates a gap. 217 and 55 lock together momentarily in turn 4. 515's left rear brake disc is glowing orange from halfway as he negotiates the backmarkers. 197 gets held up passing 338 into turn 3 which allows 1 to close up. Ryan guns it though and maintains his advantage. FWJ is never headed however and takes a well deserved victory.

Hi folks, welcome to Saddlebow Road. W & Y Race Recap 496 leads the field away. 45 and 87 tangle in turn 1. 345 spins in turn 3. 588's debut race ends with a flat front right. 372 and 278 collide in turn 3 and get collected by 502 next time around. After a caution period it's 496 still in front with green + 3 laps to go. 345 chases 215 into turn 3 making light contact with Geoff's bumper but Jake ends up spinning out. Neil claims the flag to flag victory.

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GN Notes H880 and H410 both pass 55 at race start. 1 starts the charge through passing 217 and 166 with ease. 55 clips 238 entering turn 1 which ends up with Rich hanging off a fence post which brings out the red flags. At the restart H410 leads off from 55 who both bounce around the turn 1 fence. 1 gets a flat right rear but carries on. 212 does likewise but pulls off soon after. 217's wing collapses but he also continues. 55 takes the top spot from H410 and reels off the remaining laps unchallenged. That's it folks, back from Sheffield.

Final Focus 137 leads the field away. 1 passes 217 and 16 in quick order. 87 hits 137 into the turn 3 fence which brings out the red flag to move Sam to safety. It's a Netherlands top 3 within a lap of the restart with H710, H62 and H410 blasting round the Odsal bowl. 212 stopped on the turn 3 run off. Red flags fly for a rollover from 93 just past the starter. Sam climbs out all ok. 55 starts behind the three H's and fires H62 into turn 1 which he ends up tangling with after H62 bounces back onto the racing line. 1 and H410 also pile in and get delayed. A great battle follows between 1 and H410 over a number of laps with both trading hits. 1 breaks clear and sets off on a demolition job on anyone he comes up behind. Bobby G gets introduced to the home straight plating as the World Champ blasts past. 16 has a flat right rear but continues. The race leading H710 tangles with 175 down the back straight and hits the stationary 463 at full chat. Red flags fly again. Restart with green and one to go with 515 and 217 at the front. Two great last benders from 217 on 515, and H410 on 1 but both fail to claim the places and bounce along the fence. The race finishes with 217 having a wild ride along the infield with 515 alongside to just claim the win.

Consolation Catch Up H62 takes an early lead. 191 puts a big hit in on H410 entering turn 3 which also collects H880. The 1 car arrives on the scene and ends up beached on the turn 3 run off area in the deep shale. Red flag for a stranded 556 at the pit gate. H62 leads off and builds a gap to the rest. 45 and 216 clatter off each other through turn 3. A lap down 1 is now on a charge and closes up behind H62 as the red flag flies for a stranded 235 broadside in turn 3. The restart sees H62 away once again. 55 bounces off the turn 2 fence. H410 gives 45 a hurry up exiting the back straight which sees Nige spin out. 55 has caught H62 and takes over the top spot. H410 comes through for 2nd but is too far back for a last bender. 1 attempts to gain a place from the 21 car in turn 4 but Mark just holds on over the line.

Heat Two Happenings H710 takes an early lead with a great turn of speed considering the track conditions. 44 has a baptism of fire with a wild ride through turn 1. 45 and 502 tangle on the back straight. 53 bounces around the fence through turns 1 and 2. 544, 34 and 502 pile up exiting turn 2 which causes a red flag inducing track blockage. The restart sees H710 take off and build a huge lead with a great drive. 45 and 34 clash on the back straight. 424 holds up the flying H710 which allows 217 and 16 to close the gap. 53 has a wayward line through turn 4 which delays 259. 526 stops on the exit of turn 2. 217 hits the turn 3 fence. 34 whacks 259 into the turn 3 fence. Meanwhile H710 has increased his lead and takes a well deserved victory.

Hi folks, welcome to Odsal. Heat One Happenings Get yourselves a brew for this one! 137 leads the field away as H410 slides wide into the turn 1 fence and pulls off on the back straight. H62 makes good use of the conditions to force his way through the cars in front. A complete track blockage at the end of the back straight involving all grades brings out the red flag. 137 makes a good break on the 2nd start. 87 and 335 tangle on the back straight which ends up with 216 spinning across the entrance to turn 3 and becoming stranded on the racing line. Another track blockage exiting turn 2 involves 238, 87, 556 and 524. Red flag to remove 216 to safety. The third start sees 137 lead with H62 applying the pressure and going through into turn 1 when Sam goes wide and bounces off the fence. At this stage 515 is the first of the Shooters to show. 1 and 216 tangle in turn 1 which sees Tom spin out and remain on the run off area. 212 spins out in turn 3. 55 catches up with H62 and makes a move up the inside of turn 4 but is held back by the determined Netherlands 'B' grader. Eventually Craig makes it past into the lead. Another track blockage exiting turn 2 catches out 515, 175 and 55 bringing out the reds one more time. At the fourth start the leading 55 car fails to get going and comes to a stop in the middle of turn 1. 175, 166 and 87 come to grief just past the starter. 515 sets sail into a big lead as the reds fly again for the blocked start straight. The fifth start sees 515 and 87 break clear and run the remaining distance up front. Phew!!

Crackin' job as usual for the results both of you. Pics now in the gallery kindly provided by Nic.

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GN Notes 73 and 289 tangle in turn three. 5, 2, 124, 463, 21, 20 and 496 all pile in bringing out the caution. The restart sees 169 lead off. 345 pulls off soon after. 326 and 555 lock together on the home straight. 45 and 124 do likewise in turn 3. The remaining laps see some great dicing between 55 and 1 who trade places lap on lap. Up front 525 sets up a last bender on race leader 169 which results in them tangling entering the home straight with Billy ending up on his roof just before the line and Nigel facing the wrong way. Tom who was in 3rd place takes the treble with the victory. That's it folks for today. I'm giving K.L a miss next weekend as doing Taunton/St.Day so i'll be back from Odsal in two weeks 👍

Final Focus 197 sends 515 wide into turn 3 on the opening lap. 45 pulls off followed a lap later by 345. 73 and 346 go around in turn 2. 5 and 1 making good inroads through the pack. 12 v 1 through turn 2 with Michael not giving an inch. 335 gets a tankslapper down the home straight and ends up facing the wrong way round but avoids getting collected by the following cars. 515 spins in turn 4. 478 rolls it in turn 3 after encountering 235 and 515 on the outside line. Before the restart 166 pulls off with a flat front left. 515 pulls off. The restart sees 268 lead the field. 55 gives 197 a hit entering turn 2 and takes the place. 1 leads at halfway. 268 hits the turn 2 fence and is collected by 197 and 217. Lee subsequently pulls out with a flat right front. A false restart sees the 1 car hit up the back by the following 169 after the green isn't shown. Shortly after the restart proper 21 puts a monster hit on 346, 525 and 5 entering turn 1 which sees Charlie rattle the fence. 12 spins exiting turn 2. 20 and 289 go around down the back straight. 21 pulls off with a flat front right. The World Champ claims the win with 55 a safe distance behind.

Pit news after the Consi 216 - Gearbox u/s 463 - James is using another of Mat's cars today as his own didn't sound right in the GN at Mildenhall last night. Not worth risking the engine. 392 - Power steering pump keeps throwing the belt off. 124 - The team working on the prop shaft.

Consolation Catch Up 216, 463 and 555 all try for the same line through turn 1 bouncing off the fence. 93 and 87 tangle exiting turn 2 and head towards the infield before gaining forward momentum. 515 spins in turn 2. 197, 217 and 16 circulate as a high speed train. 526 spins in turn 3. 389 and 45 head the field until 3 to go when 197 comes through for the win.