Race report:

Wrekinsport CC Chris Edwards Hilly 18

 

A rearranged event on a rearranged course saw two fantastic inaugural records set in Round 2 of the Friction Hydraulics Series – with 17 year-old Ben Healy showing tremendous promise. With heavy snow cancelling the original date of 3rd March for Wrekinsport CC’s Chris Edwards Hilly 18 and long-term traffic lights controlling Stableford bridge a revised 17.4 version of the traditional course starting and finishing on the ‘Rabbit Run’ was brought into play, with Healy taking an audacious overall win in 36 minutes 48 seconds.

 

Riding for Zappi RT, the young rider was visibly quicker on the tough climb of The Hermitage than any other entrant, putting his light weight to good use. Healy was delighted with his win, commenting: “It was great to be able to do the rearranged race. Setting such a good time looks good for some UK and European races with time trial stages I’ve got in April. Let’s hope I can make it back next year“.

 

Matt Gibbons set out his stall out for the season early, heading to the top of the Friction Series standings thanks to registering the best effort from a County rider. Nova Raider Gibbons posted an impressive time of 41:32 to beat Ludlow Breweries’ Jack Wilson by 50 seconds. Gibbons was pleased with his effort after a low key entry to the Series six days earlier, stating: “I was really pleased to have put in a good ride after last week where I wasn’t feeling great. A lot of people couldn’t make it, but I concentrated on the clock and was much improved on last year. Thanks to all the marshals and supporters on course“.

 

Wilson meanwhile hadn’t turned a pedal in race mode after returning from a training week in Majorca. One of nine new riders who were able to make the rearranged date, Wilson made an immediate impact, not only taking the runner-up spot but also leading The Brewers to the team win with support from Gary Walters and Chris Davies for a combined time of 2:12:11 – and knew just what was responsible: “Majorca gains! My first time trial of the season, I only sat on my TT bike for the first time five days before the race  so I was happy with my form. Surprised with the team win“!

 

Ludlow Breweries weren’t finished there with Walters taking third County spot in 43:35 as well as victory in the Veteran’s Series with a +4:27, 1:33 ahead of Ludlow CC’s William Baugh who nevertheless moved to the top of the Veteran’s Series thanks to that runner-up place. Walters also attributed his success to the club’s Majorca training week – but for different reasons to Wilson: “I’ve just been on The Brewer’s Race Team training week – it seems like the late night re-hydration sessions paid off“!

 

Emma Serjeant took the honours in the Women’s Series, setting an excellent Course Record of 47:32 – and moving into the joint lead of the Women’s Series with Hafren CC team mate Rebecca Richardson. Serjeant pushed Debbie Hutson-Lumb into the runner-up spot, with the Nova Raider posting a very creditable 51:39. Serjeant commented: “It was definitely a challenging course but I felt strong. I’m really pleased with my effort, and it was nice to see where I’m at early season. Thank you to all the organisers and marshals“.

 

 

Result

 

Friction and Hydraulic Services Shropshire Championship Points Series – Round 2

 

Pos’n Forename Surname Cat Club Time Points
1 Matt Gibbons S Nova Raiders 00:41:32 60
2 Jack Wilson S Ludlow Brewery RT 00:42:22 55
3 Gary Walters V Ludlow Brewery RT 00:43:35 50
4 Timothy O’Donnell S Revolutions Racing 00:44:46 45
5 Nick Long S Nova Raiders 00:44:51 40
6 Adam Mumford S Wrekinsport CC 00:45:03 35
7 Alex Leek S SCCA Private Member 00:45:09 30
8 William Baugh V Ludlow CC 00:45:42 25
9 Chris Davies V Ludlow Brewery RT 00:46:14 20
10 Richard Smith V Wrekinsport CC 00:47:23 15
11 Emma Serjeant W Hafren CC 00:47:32 10
12 Ian Connolly V Ludlow CC 00:47:52 5
13 Allan Henderson S Wrekinsport CC 00:48:34 5
14 Dave Moore V Wrekinsport CC 00:48:38 5
15 Ian Hobley V Mid Shropshire Wheelers 00:49:59 5
16 Debbie Hutson-Lumb WV Nova Raiders 00:51:39 5
17 Alistair Hatton V Wrekinsport CC 00:51:42 5
18 Jenny Newton W Nova Raiders 00:52:58 5
19 Damian Jay V Wrekinsport CC 00:56:02 5
20 Antonia Lynam W Wrekinsport CC 01:03:44 5
  Rebecca Richardson W Hafren CC W/D  
  Louise Woodvine WV Revolutions Racing W/D  
  Stuart Proctor V Revolutions Racing W/D  
  Edward Biddle V Wrekinsport CC DNS-A  
  Andy Davies V Revolutions Racing DNS-A  
  Richard Kay V North Shropshire Wheelers DNS-A  
  Jacob Sparrow S Ludlow Brewery RT DNS-A  
  Fraser MacKinnon V Wrekinsport CC DNS-A  
  Bryn Davies V Hafren CC DNS-A  
  Jenny York WV Mid Shropshire Wheelers DNS-A  
  Victor Chetta V SCCA Private Member DNS-A  
  Ed Middleton S Nova Raiders DNS-A  
  Dave York V Mid Shropshire Wheelers DNS-A  
  Charlotte Chapman W Nova Raiders DNS-A  
  Andy Hazell V Nova Raiders DNS-A  
  Steve Elcocks V Revolutions Racing DNS-A  
  Jason Harland V Revolutions Racing DNS  
  Mark Griffiths V Wrekinsport CC DNS  
  Philip Gardner V Mid Shropshire Wheelers DNS  
  Steve Chapman V Nova Raiders DNS  
  Ronnie Tse J Mid Shropshire Wheelers DNS  
  Matt Bramford-Hale S Newport Shropshire CC DNS  
  Richard Goddard V Newport Shropshire CC DNS  

 

Friction and Hydraulic Services Veterans Championship – Round 2

 

Vets Pos’n Forename Surname Cat Club +/- Vet Std Vets Points
1 Gary Walters V Ludlow Brewery RT +4:27 60
2 William Baugh V Ludlow CC +2:54 55
3 Chris Davies V Ludlow Brewery RT +1:32 50
4 Richard Smith V Wrekinsport CC +1:13 45
5 Debbie Hutson-Lumb WV Nova Raiders +1:08 40
6 Dave Moore V Wrekinsport CC +0:33 35
7 Ian Connolly V Ludlow CC +0:19 30
8 Jenny Newton W Nova Raiders -0:48 25
9 Alistair Hatton V Wrekinsport CC -2:12 20
10 Ian Hobley V Mid Shropshire Wheelers -2:13 15
11 Damian Jay V Wrekinsport CC -8:00 10

 

Friction and Hydraulic Services Women’s Championship – Round 2

 

Women’s Pos’n Forename Surname Cat Club Time Women’s Points
1 Emma Serjeant W Hafren CC 00:47:32 60
2 Debbie Hutson-Lumb WV Nova Raiders 00:51:39 55
3 Jenny Newton W Nova Raiders 00:52:58 50
4 Antonia Lynam W Wrekinsport CC 01:03:44 45
  Rebecca Richardson W Hafren CC W/D  
  Louise Woodvine WV Revolutions Racing W/D  
  Jenny York WV Mid Shropshire Wheelers DNS-A  
  Charlotte Chapman W Nova Raiders DNS-A  

 

Top Club Award – Round 2

 

Time Club Points
1 Ludlow Brewery RT 125
2 Nova Raiders 110
3 Wrekinsport CC 75
4 Revolutions Racing 45
=5 Ludlow CC 30
=5 SCCA Private Member 30
7 Hafren CC 10
8 Mid Shropshire Wheelers 5

 

Cumulative Standings after two rounds

 

Friction and Hydraulic Services Shropshire Championship Points Series

 

Position Name Club Cat Best 12
1 Matt Gibbons Nova Raiders S 105
2 Alex Leek SCCA Private Member S 70
3 Matt Garthwaite SCCA Private Member S 60
=4 Jack Wilson Ludlow Brewery RT S 55
=4 Stuart Proctor Revolutions Racing V 55
=4 William Baugh Ludlow CC V 55
=7 Gary Walters Ludlow Brewery RT V 50
=7 Richard Kay North Shropshire Wheelers V 50
9 Timothy O’Donnell Revolutions Racing S 45
10 Nick Long Nova Raiders S 40

 

Friction and Hydraulic Services Veterans Championship

 

Vets Pos’n Name Club Best 12
1 William Baugh Ludlow CC 100
=2 Gary Walters Ludlow Brewery RT 60
=2 Stuart Proctor Revolutions Racing 60
4 Richard Kay North Shropshire Wheelers 55
=5 Chris Davies Ludlow Brewery RT 50
=5 Dave Wilson North Shropshire Wheelers 50
7 Richard Smith Wrekinsport CC 45
=8 Debbie Hutson-Lumb Nova Raiders 40
=8 Jenny York Mid Shropshire Wheelers 40
=10 Dave Moore Wrekinsport CC 35
=10 Gareth Brookes North Shropshire Wheelers 35

 

Friction and Hydraulic Services Women’s Championship

 

Women’s Pos’n Name Club Best 12
=1 Emma Serjeant Hafren CC 60
=1 Rebecca Richardson Hafren CC 60
=3 Charlotte Chapman Nova Raiders 55
=3 Debbie Hutson-Lumb Nova Raiders 55
=5 Jenny Newton Nova Raiders 50
=5 Jenny York Mid Shropshire Wheelers 50
=7 Antonia Lynam Wrekinsport CC 45
=7 Helen Tudor Oswestry Paragon CC 45
9 Jade Chapman Nova Raiders 40
10 Linda Beckett North Shropshire Wheelers 35

 

Top Club Award

 

Position Club Total Points
1 Nova Raiders 200
2 SCCA Private Members 130
3 Ludlow Brewery RT 125
4 North Shropshire Wheelers 105
5 Revolutions Racing 100
6 Wrekinsport CC 80
7 Ludlow CC 60
8 Hafren CC 45
9 Mid Shropshire Wheelers 20
10 Oswestry Paragon CC 10