Round-Up: Black / Gilbey claim FUCHS Lubricants 1400 title on Woodpecker rally
Black / Gilbey blitz FUCHS Lubricants 1400 Challenge on Woodpecker rally
Callum Black and co-driver Michael Gilbey (Pictured) won their class on last weekend’s Woodpecker rally to clinch the FUCHS Lubricants 1400 Championship with one round to spare. Once dropped scores are taken into account, the Black / Gilbey consistency throughout the year has sealed their position at the top of the table, and it was this attribute that once again proved to be the deciding factor on the Woodpecker’s five demanding stages. In an astonishing feat, the pair finished in the top 20 overall (out of 151 starters) in their 1400 cc MG ZR S, putting many more powerful machines in their place.
Congratulations to Callum and Michael - FUCHS LUBRICANTS BTRDA 1400 Rally Champions 2019.
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Naylor / Lawrence in 4 wheel drive fight on Woodpecker
Patrick Naylor and Ian Lawrence enjoyed a relatively trouble free run in the Mitsubishi Evo 9 to record a fine 5thplace overall and 1stin class N4 on the Woodpecker rally. The pair were never out of the top ten fastest cars on each of the rallies five long stages, with a particularly good 5th fastest time on the 8.7 mile stage 5 (Haye Park).
The class battle with Scott Faulkner / Gareth Parry, also in a Mitsubishi Evo 9 now goes down to the wire on the long straights and tight junctions on the stages of north Yorkshire for the final round of the championship, the Trackrod rally on September 28th. Naylor / Lawrence have 95 points, giving a one point advantage over second placed Scott Faulkner / Gareth Parry on 94 points.
Winner takes all in Yorkshire!
Joel / Wood take Ford Escort Cosworth to top ten finish on Woodpecker
The penultimate round of the BTRDA rally championship saw Lancashire based Ian Joel and Graeme Wood take the long trip to Ludlow last weekend for this penultimate round of the BTRDA championship. The five stages varied in length from 4.7 miles to 13.8 miles, with a tricky little 6.69 mile opener (Black Pool Gate) testing the crew’s tyre choice. Having survived the blistering pace of that stage, the crew became more confident throughout the day, and set a string of top ten times, without taking too many risks, to finish in 6thplace overall, and collect 2ndin class B13.
CA1 Sport crews split to take in Wales and Sweden
This coming weekend sees Martin Wilkinson, boss of FUCHS backed rally team CA1 Sport, split his staff as one crew head to Sweden to look after Fredrik Ahlen in his attack on the Swedish championship, whilst a second crew head to Wales to look after Steve Simpson on theCeredigion Rally.
Amazing Manx debut for Orthrus Racing
The FUCHS Silkolene-backed UWTSD Orthrus Racing team had an incredibly successful time for at the Manx Grand Prix - after years of effort to get there.
The team took second place in the Newcomers and set the fastest lap of the race with a 116mph average lap.
Following on from the Newcomers, the team took 19th place in the Senior race in their first year.
Orthrus have already started some preparation for next year and will hope to be returning on an even more competitive bike - and are even promising a few surprises…
Top 10 for Gav
Gavin Murray and Murray Motorsport fought their way to eighth in round four of the National Hot Rods 2020 World Championship Qualifying Series.
The team arrived at Aldershot Raceway in good spirits and managed a solid P9 from 17thin heat one.
A hard-fought heat two saw Gavin come home in 14th, putting him 12thon the grid for the 35-lap final.
It was a tough race and Gavin was pleased to climb into the top 10.
Next up is Northampton Shaleway for round five on September 28.
Freddie suffers horror crash
Freddie Housley had a dramatic fourth round in the IAME Euro Series.
Freddie missed the heats having suffered a horrific crash, writing off his kart, helmet and suit.
But the youngster was back in the kart the next day, sporting borrowed racewear.
He managed to force his way to a P15 finish.
CV Racing
CV Racing has announced that Emma Field will be continuing as chief mechanic with the team for 2020.
A statement read: “Not only is Emma an amazing racer but an exceptional mechanic and we are delighted to have her as part of our team.”
BSB is back at Oulton
PBM Be Wiser Ducati’s Josh Brookes looks to extend his lead at the top of the British Superbikes championship at Oulton Park this weekend.
It’s the second triple-header of the season and Scott Redding will be looking to topple his team-mate from top spot.
Peter Hickman of Smiths Racing BMW, meanwhile, is knocking on the door of the Showdown positions after a strong couple of rounds.
