 
SEEC
HARE N HOUNDS CHAMPIONSHIP
HOSTED BY NORMANDY MCC
BROXHEAD COMMON 12-04-2015
Photos & Report Teamsnapper
Broxhead is a rarely used bit of land these days but very popular in the
Enduro scene 20 years ago and albeit a bit on the small size but Normandy
MCC really put the effort in to make a most enjoyable 3.6 mile loop of
mainly forest and sand, a full but limited entry and a beautiful blue sky
and plenty of sunshine.
Championship Class
What a fantastic race between two team mates in the guise of MRS Sherco
riders Jon Hunt and Royal Engineer Tom Ellwood and for 3 hours and 18 laps
they were no further than a bikes length apart and despite Tom going totally
off line and losing total control but somehow performing one of the best
saves ever in my opinion went on to beat Jon and take top podium, Ben
Wibberley was a solid 3rd place albeit a lap down on the top 2, 4th Dan
Alldred who rode very well despite not riding much this season, 5th Jason
Bowen who seems to have upped his game a bit so far this season.
Expert Class
Royal Engineer Jake Purcell making a rare SEEC appearance and what a great
spectacle he bought us by not only taking victory but also provided us with
a great entertaining battle between himself and Matt Ward who came home
second and is a very much an improved Enduro rider from last year, 3rd went
to Jack Hooper despite riding with a nasty leg injury, 4th Brad Armstrong
who without doubt has the talent and nous but needs the “want and love”
of the sport which he seems to have back at the moment and results and body
language mirroring that.
Vet A and Vet A Over 50 Class
No doubting Vet A winner Chris Stanger who was simply in a class of his own
today and on new bike which to me looks like he has found his soul mate,
runner up by a whisker from 3rd placed Mick Stradwick was Andy Sharp who
showed some good skills today.
The O50’s was won in dominant form by Paul Armstrong who can do no wrong
at the moment and very much the man with a target on his back, Steve Bird
solid as ever in second place, third place and dare I say about time for
Colin Cowley.
Clubman A Class
A very tight and competitive class with Darren Perry just showing his
experience on the naggery tricky terrain to take win but had to work hard as
Brad Warton was hard on his rear wheel the full 3 hours and did all he could
but had to settle for runners up spot, 3rd and another top ride for Rob
Higgs.
Vet B and Vet B Over 50 Class
Very much the man of the moment and rightly so for Jeff Cannons with another
emphatic victory and only rider in class to complete 15 laps, runner up
Martin Turner despite trying to outdo Jeff Cannons but his tactics back
fired when he opted for the quicksand route and that ended his quest for top
spot, 3rd Ian mace who did not put a foot wrong and delivered a solid
result.
The O50’s was deservedly won by Chris Welch with a solid ride but did have
to work hard for it as close behind pushing him all the way was Stephen
Scott who came second, 3rd and a cracking result for Orlando Bayne-Powell as
not ridden for a very long time.
Clubman B Class
Biggest class of the day by a long way and without doubt the star of the
group was teenager Ben Harding with a whopping 15 laps to his credit to take
victory, runner up Tristan Bushnell who’s motocross skills came into play
today on the short loop, 3rd Zain Daniels.
Sportsman Class
Sean O’Mahony took top honours in a very close knit class with 13 laps
completed, runner up on 12 laps was Daren Mason also on 12 laps was final
podium finisher Trevor Evans.
Results
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