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Showdown fight to the flag for Sherwin Report: Imprint Media Another awesome line up of Northern Enduro Hare & Hounds enduro fans packed Driffield in East Yorkshire for the final Showdown to the 2017 RAW Enduro Rock Oil Championship. Many Classes were still to fight for the overall win, and boy was there some real competitive racing on the day.
With the weather conditions getting better by the minute, track conditions were drying out, it was however also getting rough and testing in some ungraded areas. Over to the PM riders who have heaps of experience in finding smooth lines and the scene was set for a race to the flag in the Expert class for the win, and clubman classes for the top places. A brilliant turn out of top Northern Experts graced RAW round 10. Colin Appleyard’s Zac Sherwin, TM Motorcycles Lee Sampson, MJMX upgraded Lewis Ellis, RAW Enduro rider Danny Culkin, Title leader Phil Hancock, with Liam Radcliffe and Oliver Allbones all ready to spoil the party.
Fast Starting Lewis Ellis led the experts around lap one, the pace of all the experts was impressive, a full two and a half hour race meant anyone wanting a result needed slick fuel stops and determination to grind out a good end of season race result. Going into the final Lap Zac Sherwin and Lee Sampson went Bar to Bar for the win, both riders not wanting to let the other off the hook, a perfect lap from Sherwin saw him take the Expert class win on his Appleyard supported FX350, Lee Sampson was the first to shake Sherwin’s hand on a proper “race” after the flag. Lewis Ellis showed his expert pace taking third place after Danny Culkin crashed out of a penultimate lap shoot out with him for third. Danny was dazed and concussed after his fall but showed great Expert pace almost all race. Phil Hancock takes the Expert Championship by virtue of his consistent season with a fine 4th place point haul. Out of retirement Danny Clarke overcame a shocking start to take a very cool win in the Clubman Vets ahead of championship winner Lee Pallet. Come back to full time racing Danny RAW needs you on the start line. James Cooke Thomas sealed his runner up championship position with a fine third place on the day. Only one Expert vet entered, John Bradford took the points and the championship as we head into a new VET’s PM format for 2018. Tom Weston was the Clubman class winner, RAW Regular Lee Stansfield pushed hard all race to take a fine runner up place, this also netted him runner up place in a very competitive Clubman championship. Tommy Grimmer getting to grips with his new RAW supported TPI bike ran a very strong third after a race long battle with Stansfield and early pace setter Dom Richardson. A big well done to all competitors, on behalf
of RAW Enduro thank you to all the riders and
families for supporting the club and making it the
best season to date. Much appreciation goes to all
the RAW marshals who have assisted in the running
of events in whatever capacity. 2018 Early Bird Membership offer expires October 31st!! Click now to secure your place and ACU Licence code if required https://www.rawenduro.co.uk/membership/ Fastrack Online pre paid event entries save on queues at signing on. https://www.rawenduro.co.uk/events/ Keep up to speed with RAW Enduro on socials and via the RAW Website. @RAWEnduro Online race Entries https://www.rawenduro.co.uk/events/
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Rock
Oil Hare & Hounds Championship Round 10 Final
Jamie
Williams held his advantage over Richard Moorhouse
in the Youth A Class running into the final round,
after Moorhouse broke his wrist two months ago his
limited bike time meant it was always going to be
hard to beat the in form Jamie Williams. On the
day the pair were giving everything they had,
separated at the flag by 29 seconds the pair shook
hands and reflected on a great season with RAW.
Williams takes the RAW Enduro Youth A title for
2017. Bert Crayston now focussed on his adult
career had one last ride in the Youth class to
take third spot. Cory Cookland rolled up his
sleeves and revelled in the slippery morning
conditions to take the Youth B class with a
comfortable margin from Sam Boyd. Sam always show
great composure, his second spot was a great end
to the season. Hayden Stansfield continues to Ouse
his newfound confidence; his third place at this
final round is a massive improvement from the
start of the season.
With
early morning Drizzle blowing away as forecast,
and with a packed start area ready for the Morning
adult race, a slightly delayed start saw each
class separated by a clear minute as the riders
flowed onto the average 14 minute laps around
Driffield. Phil Dodsworth ended his Sportsman Vets
season and Overall Championship by taking the win.
Phil will now head into 2018 as the man to beat in
the NEW Sportsman Elite class for 2018. Steve
Bryan was very consistent throughout the race to
take runner up spot, with Mark Fenwick in third on
the number 4 machine. The Sportsman class should
have been a straightforward steady points haul for
Isaac Archer to seal the Championship. As we all
know its not over until fat lady sings in any
sport, with his nearest rival Ben Walker having
his best ride of the season taking the round 10
win, Archers only Crash saw his RAW Supported KTM
clutch damaged beyond repair leaving him to simply
limp around trying to savage points. Archer was 4
points shy of taking the championship despite his
best efforts. Well done RG Racing rider Ben Walker
taking the Sportsman Class win. Ricky Ford ended
his season on a high taking a superb 3rd place
back home for his efforts. Andrew Dean finished
his 17 RAW Season on a high taking the over 50
class race win and Championship. D3 KTM Boss Neil
Crayston netted runner up on the day and in the
Championship, with local veteran Steve Leaming
enjoying his Driffield Blast with a fine third
place. After a father son battle mid race Burt
Crayston took his D3 150 KTM to the novice class
win after an impressive race. Grant Cooper signed
off his season with a fantastic runner up place on
the day, this also gives him runner up overall in
the Novice class. Simon Tate set his sights on the
Novice Championship at the start of the season;
his dedication and cool head saw him gather the
points needed at Driffield taking third place to
secure his Championship win. 
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