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Round 2 of the competitive Banovalllum MCC Enduro Championship took place on Sunday 12th April 2015 at the Thoresway Honda Motoparc, a track that has hosted some of the top off road motorcyclists from across the country, near Caistor in Lincolnshire.

Dry but very windy conditions at the highly regarded venue tested the riders skill and stamina over the jumps, up and down the valley and through the wooded sections within the Enduro course.

The mixture of the Moto Cross track and the off circuit technical sections proved a tough test for the once again full to capacity entry.

3 hours of action packed racing split by an hours rest and recuperation was as exciting as always with close battles throughout the six categories based on the rider’s ability and experience.

J. Chambers (KTM) took the Expert class win completing 28 laps in a time of 3hrs 2min 38secs some 5 minutes clear of A. Ranson (Husaberg) second with B. Hamilton (KTM) only a further 33secs back in third.

Clubmen Category was taken by A. Byers (Honda) going 1 place better than his first round finish completing 26 laps 2mins ahead of D. Cox (Gas Gas) and B. Harness (Honda) only 12secs back in third.

M. Jones (KTM) bettered his first round third place with victory in the Sportsman class with the ever consistent O. Moses (KTM) second with S. Bland (Honda) rounding out the top 3.

L. Howson aboard his KTM claimed top spot in the Beginners category ahead of the similar machinery of M. Harris second and G. Smart (Yamaha) third.

A. Jackson (KTM) stormed to another fantastic win in the Over 45’s section while K. Bartle (Honda) again dominated the Trail/Classic section taking a comfortable victory.

Round three is set to take place at Ashby Peurorum on Sunday 10th may 2015 with racing underway from 10:30am. To keep up to date with what’s going on at the club and for the latest championship standings and race results please visit their website at www.banovallum-mcc.co.uk 

Report & Images James Redman

2015 Banovallum MCC Enduro Championship Rd1

The 2015 Banovallum MCC Enduro Championship kicked off with round one taking place at the popular course near Ashby Puerorum.

Overcast, chilly and mainly dry conditions greeted the full entry within the six category classes taking part. New obstacles were added this year for the competitors to tackle as well as the now customary sections through the flat out open fields, newly planted woods and parts reminiscent of a moto cross circuit. The Lincolnshire Wolds track close to Horncastle always pulls in an excellent entry from near and far and this year was no exception.

The pace was fast and frenetic at the front & it was D. Kidd (Husqvarna) who took the honours in the Expert class competing 18 laps overall in a time of 3hr 14mins 17secs ahead of J. Arnold (KTM) some 3 minutes adrift with J. Douglas (Honda) in third a further minute down. Clubmen category was won by D. Rushden (KTM) completing 17 laps in 3hr 6mins 25secs a lap clear of A Byers (Honda) in second with D. Cox (Gas Gas) rounding out the top 3. O. Moses (KTM) claimed victory in the ever competitive Sportsman class ahead of A. Smith (Sherco) and M. Jones (KTM) in second and third respectively. T. Laycock romped home to take a comfortable win in the beginners’ class aboard his KTM 2 laps clear of his nearest rival G. Smart (Yamaha) in second and the Kawasaki of M. Harris third. T. Howe (Husaberg) took the victory in the over 45’s while the ever consistent K. Bartle (Honda) claimed the top spot in the Trail/Classic section.

Thoresway Honda Motoparc near Caistor plays host to round two of the 8 round championship on Sunday 12th April with racing set to commence at 10:30am. Banovallum MCC always encourage and welcome both learners and seasoned riders to their events and the racing is always competitive. To keep up to date with what’s going on at the club please visit their website at www.banovallum-mcc.co.uk  for more information and a full round up of results.

Report & Images James Redman