Brad Williams Wins CTR Events Winter Series Championship Final at Aberbeeg

The ever improving and impressive young talented Brad Williams wins yet another race at CTR events with a very cool and unpressured performance leading the race all the way to the finish taking the chequered flag by just under 2 minutes, CTR and the team plotted out yet another great cross country Enduro course with a great mix of fast blasts, sweeping very slippery corners with plenty of sideways drifting, With tricky technical jumps and ditches, Deep dark woods, Drop offs, The everlasting rocky river bed with a uphill blast into the finish.
At the start line and after a short briefing from CTR the riders were ready for release with the mixed group of Exerts and Vet Experts let loose first with Rhys Davies grabbing the holeshot in the Experts from the rest of the pack, Grant Churchward got the holeshot form the charged up Paul Biggs, Next unleashed the Clubman with Mathew Jones grabbing the holeshot from Ryan Cox and Co, Next to be let loose the Vet Clubman and Over 50's with Chris Temby just grabbing the holeshot from hard charging Neil Pippy Price and Adrian Evans getting the holeshot from Richard Holland, Last to be set free was the large group of Novice with Damian Close grabbing the holeshot from Jake Hurley, Ryan Bevan and Chris Bailey as all the riders and machines were now out on the course all eyes were on lap scoring to see who would appear first.

At lap scoring the superfast Brad Williams was first to enter lap scoring and complete the lap with a lap time of 9:49 with 2nd place around the lap Rhys Davies just 10 seconds behind and Roger Holland 5 seconds behind in 3rd, the next class leader around was Mathew Jones with Vets Exerts Grant Churchward and Paul Biggs leading the class around and splitting the Clubman up with Ryan Cox next Clubman around followed by a pack of clubman all in a bunch Nikki Jones, Richard Baxter and Paul Simons , Next class leader around was Jake Hurley hounded by Damian Close with a bit of a lead from Chris Bailey and Co, Adrian Llewellyn led the Vet Clubman around with Over 50's leader Adrian Evans leading Richard Holland around the first lap and splitting the Vet Clubman with Chris Temby 2nd Vet Clubman around the 1st lap as the rest of the CTR Racers completed their 1st lap.

At midway and with pit stops coming into play Brad Williams was in a controlled led but needed to be on it as Rhys Davies and Roger Holland were pushing each other hard and just behind and ready to pounce it needed, But Williams stayed cool as ever and pitted and maintained his lead and with Davies and Holland just needing a splash and dash Holland managed to close the gap, Grant Churchward was feeling the everlasting pressure from Paul Biggs it seamed 1 was on it and 1 wasn't feeling it as they kept swapping and changing places, Mathew Jones was in control of the Clubman class with Ryan Cox pacing around in 2nd and Richard Baxter and Paul Simons having a great time racing and battling for 3rd, Chris Temby was leading the Vet Clubman with Adrian Llewellyn in 2nd and Richard Lewis stalking them in 3rd, Adrian Evans was leading the Over 50's with Richard Holland charging hard just behind, Chris Bailey was now leading the Novice class just infront of the hard charging group led by Jake Hurley and Damian Close.

At the chequered the young cool and superfast Brad Williams took a much deserved win, Roger Holland 2nd and Rhys Davies 3rd, Paul Biggs won the Vet Experts with Grant Churchward 2nd, Mathew Jones won the Clubman and was 4th overall with Ryan Cox 2nd and Richard Baxter 3rd, Chris Temby won the Vet Clubman with Adrian Llewellyn 2nd and Richard Lewis 3rd, Adrian Evans won the Over 50's from Richard Holland 2nd, Chris Bailey won the Novice class from Jake Hurley and Damian Close it was a great days racing with even the weather playing its part and dare I say the sun came out the day was enjoyed buy all, Thanks to everyone involved in making yet another awesome CTR Event at the end of the event we all enjoyed the presentation of the days Racing plus the presentation of the Winter series Championship with the Exerts 1st Bard Williams 2nd Roger Holland 3rd Rhys Davies, Vet Experts 1st Grant Churchward 2nd Ryan Leary 3rd Paul Biggs, Vet Clubman 1st Chris Temby 2nd Neil Price 3rd Nigel Morgan, Over 50's Richard Holland 2nd Phil George 3rd Adrian Evans, Clubman 1st Ryan Cox 2nd Mathew Jones, 3rd Richard Baxter, Novice class 1st Jake Hurley 2nd Damian Close 3rd Luke Tarr thanks to all for supporting our CTR WSC now looking forward to the Summer Series Championship (SSC 16) round 1 is 13th March see you all there CTR EVENTS.

Roger Holland Wins 

CTR EVENTS Winter Series Championship Round 5 at Aberbeeg

Roger Holland took a well-deserved win at CTR's Winter Series Championship in impressive fashion after a full race battle with Brad Williams, Holland kept the pressure on and charged all the way to the end to take the win in some extreme weather conditions of heavy cold fog and lots of wet mud with a very challenging cross country Enduro course of 5 miles with a great mix of terrain, CTR and his team set out a great course with a 350 metre start straight on a 30 acre field that twisted in and around on its self before setting off on the Enduro course with some steep drops and hills, Rocky Tracks with some hard easy loop options then off onto a MX track before entering the deep dark woods where the big bad mouse lives then setting back onto the field and looping back onto the start line.

At the crack of 11am and after a short briefing with CTR the flag was dropped releasing the Expert riders with Rhys Davies grabbing the holeshot from Brad Williams and Fred Adams, With Grant Churchward grabbing the Vet Expert holeshot from Ryan Leary and Paul Biggs, Next let loose the Clubman with Mathew Jones grabbing the holeshot from Ryan Cox and Paul Simmons next set off was the Vet Clubman and Over 50's with Ady Stagg grabbing the Vet Clubman holeshot from Neil Price and Phil George getting Richard Holland for the Over 50's holeshot, Next unleashed the Novice class with Ryan Bevan getting the holeshot from Jake Hurley and Damian Close, So with all the CTR racers now set loose onto this demanding 5 mile Enduro course all eyes were fixed on the deep gully to see who would appear and attack the hard loop first and it was Brad Williams followed by the rest of the Experts and Vet Experts.

At lap scoring first to lap was Brad Williams with Roger Holland, Jay Thomas and Derek Bawn not to far behind, Vet Expert Grant Churchward was next to lap with Ryan Leary a couple of bikes behind, The next class leader around was Mathew Jones with Ryan Cox and Paul Simons not too far behind, the next class leader around the lap was Vet Clubman Chris Temby (Mounter KTM) with Adrian Llewellyn and few bikes behind and Ady Stagg and few bikes behind him, The next class leader around was Novice class racer Damian Close with Ryan Bevan and Rhys Davies not too far behind, As news reached lap scoring that Brad Williams had unintentionally missed out a part of the course on the first lap with team Williams coming straight up with the information and it deemed to be a genuine mistake it was decided to hold him on the second lap in the pits until the 2nd place rider was infront before letting him go so the race for the lead could fairly commence.

At midway and with pit stops ETC Roger Holland was pushing Brad Williams hard and keeping him under pressure then Williams had a crash has Holland pushed past and gained a good lead as Williams shakes himself off and fights through the pain Holland was in a comfortable lead to control his well-deserved win Williams managed a good 2nd while Nathen Newman was in 3rd, Grant Churchward was leading the Vet Experts from Ryan Leary with Paul Biggs in third, The Clubman was led all the way by Mathew Jones with Ryan Cox second and Richard Baxter third, The Vet Clubman was led by Chris Temby with Ady Stagg second and Adrian Llewellyn third, The Over 50's was led by Richard Holland and Phil George second, The Novice race was led by Jake Hurley with Ryan Bevan second and Damian Close running in third.

At the chequered flag the awesome wet and cold Roger Holland took the well-earned win with a impressive 13 laps and just over a 5 minute lead a wounded Brad Williams was 2nd on 13 laps Nathen Newman 3rd, Grant Churchward won the Vet Experts over Ryan Leary and Paul Biggs was 3rd, Mathew Jones won the Clubman Ryan Cox was 2nd and Richard Baxter 3rd, The Vet Clubman was won by Chris Temby 2nd was Ady Stagg and Adrian Llewellyn 3rd, Richard Holland won the Over 50's from Phil George, Jake Hurley won the Novice young Ryan Bevan 2nd and Damian Close 3rd as everyone crossed the finish they said they enjoyed the race track and was glad to see the chequered flag, Thanks to all involved riders, helpers, spectators, the caterers and medical team with a massive thanks to all CTR marshals and officials and lastly a big thank you to the land owner.

Brad Williams Wins CTR Events Winter Series Championship Round 4
At The Awesome Aberbeeg East South Wales.

Brad Williams come and conquered the beastie CTR Aberbeeg East South Wales with a week of extreme wet windy weather Brad led from the 1st lap and never let off at 1 time asking CTR if he was pulling away even more he seemed to be in destroy mode ! And with consistently fast lap times and new googles every lap the Boi got his reward for the hard work and effort Brad and his team put into racing winning with an extra lap over the rest of the field, On this CTR race track of 5 miles of very wet slippery fields fast flowing corners, Cambers, Technical bits ever changing race conditions it was a very hard week for team CTR getting the race track ready to start with days of heavy blustery rain and winds but the team pulled it off yet again to provide the brave few with a great days racing.

At 11am CTR decided to take the Experts around for a sighting lap so they could lead the way around for the rest of the racers, Then at 11:25 And after a short brief CTR dropped the flag releasing the Experts with the Vet Experts mixed in it was #14 Rhys Davies grabbing the holeshot from Roger Holland and Brad Williams And Grant Churchward grabbing the holeshot from Ryan Leary, Next let loose the Clubman class with Mathew Jones grabbing a big holeshot from Mike Jones and Ryan Cox, Next to be unleasehd the Vet Clubman and Over 50's with Phil George grabbing the Over's holeshot from Gerry Adams and Neil Price gets the Vet Clubman holeshot from Andrew Jones As they were away CTR dropped the flag for the big group of Novice with Nikki Jones grabbing the holeshot from Ryan Bevan and Co.

At lap scoring waiting to see who would lap 1st and it was the young flying Welsh Boi Brad Williams with a 40 second lead over the next rider Roger Holland with Rhys Davies and Co hot on their cold wet tails Grant Churchward was leading Ryan Leary around with Mathew Jones leading the Clubman around with Ryan Cox and Mike Jones not too far behind Richard Holland was the next class leader around leading the Over 50's from Phil George and Adrian Evans the next class leader around was Andrew Jones from James Pinder and Chris Temby Nikki Jones was leading the Novice class around from Luke Tarr and Jake Hurley as most of the CTR racers completed their 1st lap the leaders were coming around their 2nd lap.

With the weather at least staying dry and with the 1st pit stops completed Brad Williams was still in a commanding lead of several minutes from Roger Holland with Tim Forman now upto 3rd Grant Churchward leading the Vet Experts from Ryan Leary, Mathew Jones had an healthy lead in the Clubman with Ryan Cox 2nd and Jacko Thomas and Mike Jones fighting for 3rd, Richard Holland was also in a good lead over Ade Evans and Phil George was 3rd with Crumbo chasing them with his hangover, Andrew Jones was leading the Vet Clubman with the smiling Chris Temby 2nd and the Pippy Neil Price in 3rd, A welcome return to CTR after a couple of years of and leading the Novice class was Nikki Jones with Luke Tarr and Jake Hurley chasing him hard behind.

At the chequered flag the impressive winner with an awesome 11 laps was young gun Brad Williams taking a well commanded and deserved win he led from lap 1 and continued in vet challenging weather conditions to push his self and the pace well done Master Williams, Grant Churchward won the Vet Experts , Mathew Jones won the Clubman, Roger Holland won the Over 50's, Andrew Jones won the Vet Clubman and Nikki Jones won the Novice class it was a hard days racing due to the weather well done to all involved awesome to even just turn up in the weather thanks to all CTR helpers, Riders and their support crews, All spectators for their help and support, The CTR Team and Marshals, The lap scorers and mostly the land owner see you all next year A Merry Christmas and A blwyddyn Newydd Dda next CTR Event is WSC 5 16/17th Jan.

Charlie Frost Wins CTR EVENTS Winter Series Championship Round 3 
At the fantastic Disserth Builth Wells.

Charlie Frost came and concurred the 6 mile Hare & Hounds cross country Enduro course set out by CTR in some very challenging conditions with a week of hard core heavy rain some light overnight snow leaving very wet and slippery conditions for everyone involved with a great fast flowing MX track with steep up and down hills fast safe ski type jumps randomly jumping off and on from MX track to Enduro loop and to finish the loop of the Enduro/MX loop was a very impressive steep wall like hill which entertained all day long before setting off around the woods fields and streams which proved to be very challenging as conditions got slipperier and more difficult but Frosty was up for the challenge and really revelled in the conditions leading and controlling the race all the way.

At the start and after a small briefing with CTR the riders were readied for the off, And 1st to be let loose was the was the group of Experts with Charlie Iceman Frost grabbing the holeshot from Rhys Davies and Roger Holland and the rest of the group chasing them down with Brad Williams last off the line and as they sped off into the distance CTR released the group of Vet Experts with Grant Captain Churchward grabbing the holeshot from Martin Paosila-Jones and Ryan Leary, Next realest was the clubman with Tom Herring grabbing the holeshot from Ryan Cox and Mathew Jones, Next let loose was the Vet Clubman and the Over 50's with Mike Crumb blasting the combined and the Over 50's holeshot and Ady Stagg getting the Vet Clubman holeshot, Next to be unleashed was the big group of Novice-Sportsman with Damian Close Grabbing the holeshot from Michael Jones and Co as all the bikes were now out on the course attacking and challenging the tough course all eyes would now be focused on who would appear first at lap scoring.

At lap scoring first rider around was Charlie Frost with Roger Holland Brad Williams and Co hot on his tail with a first lap time of just over 13 minutes, The next class leader around the lap was the young flying Vet Expert Grant Churchward with Ryan Leary and Martin Paosila-Jones a few seconds behind, the next class leader around was Clubman rider Tom Herring with Ryan Cox rite on his tail and chasing hard, the next class leader around was the flying Novice class rider and 4th in the world MTB downhill championship Michael Jones with over a 2 minute lead over Damian Close, the next class leader around the lap was Over 50's racer Phil George with Richard Holland and Adrian Evans not too far behind and snapping at his heals, the next class leader around was Vet Clubman Ady Stagg with Jason Carpenter and Chris Temby not too far behind as all the class leaders were just about getting their first lap in Mr Frost and Co were coming around their second lap lapping most people before they managed their first lap very impressive riding.

As the race reached half way and pit stops came into play Charlie Frost had and good 2/3 minute lead and was in total control Roger Holland dropped out of second place with mechanical issues gifting the hard charging Brad Williams second place with Roger slotting into a safe third with early challenger Shaun Buchan out after an off track dip in a boggy pond, Grant Churchward was relentless in his attack at the Vet Experts and looked like never caught Ryan Leary was in a safe second with Martin Paosila-Jones in third, The Clubman race had a few shake ups but Tom Herring had control of the race with Ryan Cox in a safe second and Richard Baxter was fighting for third, The Over 50's was now led by Adrian Evans with Richard Holland second and Phil George third, The Vet Clubman was now led by Chris Temby with Paul Martin in second and Ceri Nicholas third, The Novice class was now led by Damian Close with Michael Jones and Jake Hurley close behind.

At the much appreciated chequered flag Charlie Frost took a very impressive win with a 6 minute 50 seconds led from Brad Williams and Roger Holland, Grant Churchward takes the Vet Expert win, Tom Herring took the Clubman win, Adrian Evans won the Over 50's class, Chris Temby took a long awaited and well deserved class win to take the Vet Clubman, And Damian Close fresh from his CTR training day takes the Novice-Sportsman class win, You are all heroes and winners in the eyes of everyone for competing in what turned out to be an Extreme Hare & Hounds 2 and a half hour race well done and congratulations to everyone involved a massive thanks to all CTR helpers and spectators, Thanks to CTR medical team, Thanks all Marshals, Thanks lap scorers Emma and Alex and a great big thank you to the land owners Eddy and Roy Morris see you all soon at CTR WSC 4 12th & 13th December at Aberbeeg.

Brad Williams Wins an emphatic CTR Winter Series Championship Round 2 in Trecastle Mid Wales

Brad Williams is getting the hang of winning with a very impressive and commanding demonstration at the second round of the 2015 CTR Winter series near Trecastle Mid Wales.

Leading all the way from the start Brad only made one mistake and he was issued with a yellow card after some controversy 2 laps from the end when his clutch packed in at lap scoring and in a panic he went off the track - missing out the lap finish line. At the end and - with much discussion with officials and all affected parties - it was decided common sense and sportsmanship should prevail. Having the extra lap and a big lead of over 6 minutes and no advantage being gained, Brad took the win with CTR issuing him a yellow card.

CTR Events once again produced an amazing cross country enduro hare & hounds course with fast flowing blasts, hills, descents, tight twisty woods and fast flowing twisty woods of 5 & half miles of testing fun with slippery conditions because of the rain from Saturday parts of the track proved to be a little testing with lots of mayhem and sideways fun proving to be both fun and sometimes ending in embarrassment and with the weather again playing its part with Mr Sunshine drying up the track and at just past 11 o'clock and all the egger racers lined up on the start line snapping at each other's tails CTR briefed all the riders getting them all ready for the off.

At the start flag and first to be realised was the group of Experts with Brad Williams getting the holeshot from Roger Holland and Rhys Davies, Next set loose was the crazy group of Vet Experts with Grant Churchward getting the holeshot from Gary McCoy and Jamie Jenkins, Next unleashed was the Clubman with Ryan Cox getting the holeshot from Lloyd Cross and Co, Next to be set free was the mixed group of Vet Clubman and Over 50's with Vet Clubman Neil Price getting the holeshot from Len Giles and Co with Phil George getting the holeshot in the Over's from Richard Holland, Mike Crumb and Timmy Frost, Next to get realest was the large group of Novice and Sportsman with Damian Close grabbing the holeshot from Luke Tarr and Ieuan Price, As all the racers set off into the distance twisting and blasting their way around the challenging Enduro course all eyes focused on the lap scoring area to see who would lap first and like a flash of bright green and white 1st to appear was yet again young gun #5 Brad Williams with a first lap time of 12.17 and a lead of 52 seconds with Roger Holland, Charlie Frost and Co hunting him down, The next class leader around was Vet Expert` Grant Churchward with Jamie Jenkins and Gary McCoy hot on his tail, Next class leader around the lap was Clubman racer Ryan Cox followed by Mathew Jones and Lloyd Cross, The next class leader around the lap was Over 50's Phil George with Richard Holland and Co not too far behind, The next class leader around the lap was Clubman Vet racer Adrian Llewellyn with Chris Temby and Len Giles not far behind and snapping at his tail, The next class leader around was Novice class racers Joe Parfitt with Damian Close and Jake Hurley sniffing around and on his tail.

At half way point and with pits stop coming into play Brad Williams was in a comfortable led and pitted without any dramas to maintain his 5 minute lead over Charlie Frost, Roger Holland and Co, Frost was now in second with Holland in 3rd, Grant Churchward was leading the Vet Experts with Gary McCoy, Ryan Leary and Jamie Jenkins hard at each other swopping and changing places, The Clubman was commanded by Ryan Cox with Mathew Jones hunting him down in second and Lloyd Cross was out, Ryan Nightingale was taken by Sam Skyrme and now chasing Jones, In the Over 50's Richard Holland had the lead over Phil George and Mike Crumb, The Vets Clubman was led by Len Giles with Chris Temby and Ceri Nicolas, The Novice battle was being led by Luke Tarr with Jake Hurley and Damian Close hounding him.

At the chequered flag CTR had many happy yet tired faces crossing the line and with some tense controversy in the air the much deserved Win went to the flying Brad Williams followed by Charlie Frost and Roger Holland, The Vet Experts was won by Grant Churchward with Jamie Jenkins and Ryan Leary taking 2nd and 3rd, Ryan Cox won the Clubman with Mathew Jones 2nd and Sam Skyrme 3rd, The Over 50's win went to Richard Holland Phil George was 2nd and Mike Crumb 3rd, Len Giles won the Vet Clubman Chris Temby was 2nd and Ceri Nicolas 3rd, Luke Tarr won the Novice class with Jake Hurley 2nd and Damian Close 3rd it was a great days racing and the weather was on our side 

A massive thank you to all involved The CTR team of track builders, The Marshals, Lap scorers helpers, 101 snax, The Medical team and most of all the land owner, See you all at Round 3 22nd November CTR EVENTS.

Brad Williams Wins CTR Winter Series Championship Round 1 
At the FAN-Tastic Myddfai Llandovery

Brad Williams the young promising whipper slapper came and concurred CTR WSC RD1 in impressive fashion leading the race all the way from lap 1 and managing to stay away from the hard charging Roger Holland on what was an awesome Enduro XC 7 mile race track set out by the CTR team with varied terrain and plenty to keep all the CTR racers on their toes and a very physical course of tight twisty bits, Fast blasts, Steep drop offs, technical sections, and of course the famous Log Hard Loop that keeps the many fans amused all day long.

At the start and after a brief from CTR the flag was dropped to release the groups of CTR racers with the Experts getting away 1st and Rhys Davies getting the holeshot from Roger Holland and Co, Next to be unleashed was the Vet Experts with the real McCoy Gary McCoy getting the holeshot from Grant Churchward and Mark Saunders, Next let loose was the Clubman with Bud Benny getting the holeshot with the pack breathing down his neck, Next to be released the Vet Clubman and the Over 50's with Kev Price getting the Vet Clubman holeshot and Phil George getting the Over 50's holeshot so as they all disappeared into the distance to take on the challenge set out by team CTR and with the beautiful sound of off road motorcycles having a good time in the not too far distance to focus was set on who would appear 1st.

At lap scoring and with a lap time of 19:21 it was the young cool impressive flying little Welsh Boy Brad Williams with Roger Holland just 32 seconds behind with Rhys Davies, Fred Adams and Co not too far behind, The next class leader around was Grant Churchward with Gary McCoy just 10 seconds behind, Clubman Rider Ryan Cox was next around the lap with Bud Benny, Andy Card and Co not too far behind, There was a bit of a gap before the next class leader arrived and it was over 50's racer Phil George 1st to appear closely followed by Richard Holland 28 seconds behind, Next class leader around was Novice class rider Joe Parfitt with Damian Close just behind, Ceri Nicolas lead the Vet Clubman around with Neil Price just over 2 minutes behind and Jeff Morris a further 13 seconds behind and with most of the CTR racers completing their 1st lap and setting off for some more fun as the course shapes up.

Mid way and pit stops, As it came around the 60-85 minutes mark and riders coming into pit for fuel, drinks, food ETC Brad Williams managed his pit stop in and out just before Roger Holland could come around and take advantage of his big tank and ever Holland stopped just to take on some energy ETC, Circulating in 3rd was Fred Adams with Rhys Davies just seconds behind and as Adams pitted so did Davies with Davies on the XC and Adams EXC Davies pitted a lot quicker and managed to get back out infront of Adams so the race for 3rd was on, No such drama for any of the other class's as they all managed to pit in and out with ease.

So as the race was coming to it dramatic end CTR dropped the flag at the 150 minutes alarm for the CTR racers and they were all glad as they had a very physical and demanding days racing the podium finishers were overall winner and Exert class winner was Brad Williams with Roger Holland 2nd and Rhys Davies 3rd, Grant Churchward won the Vet Expert class from Gary McCoy and Mark Saunders 3rd, Ryan Cox won the Clubman class with Bud Benny 2nd and George Saunders 3rd, The Vets Clubman was won by Ceri Nicolas with his long lost mate Jeff Morris 2nd and Neil Price 3rd, The Over 50's was won by Phil George with Richard Holland 2nd and Adrian Evans 3rd, The Novice class was won by Joe Parfitt with Damian Close 2nd and Luke Tarr 3rd and that was that it was a great days racing enjoyed by everyone involved a great big thanks to everyone, The land owners the Horman's, All the riders, And their helpers the awesome CTR marshals, The signing on team the lap scores and CTR's team of track builders thanks you all next event is CTR WSC RD2 on the 25th October at the Awesome Trecastle all details at www.ctrevents.co.uk  .