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Open Sports Nationals 22-24 August 2008Shakespeare County RacewayEntrants
Steve Wells was ill & couldn't make it. Qualifying3 sessions Saturday & 1 Sunday (14:03) produced the following.
Eliminations 1st Round (Mon 14:53)OA1 Paul Wright v OA86 Barry WoodfordBarry's car hesitated at the hit however Guv's didn't 7.73/180mph to Barry's 11.73/116mph OA31 Cliff Griffin v OA84 Dave SidawayDave left first but it was even at 60ft, Cliff then powered by running 8.86/150mph. to Dave's consistent 9.86/138mph. OA81 Simon Barlow v OA5 Rob StoneSimon struggled for traction off the line losing out with a 10.23/142mph. Rob went through 9.60/139mph. OA82 Richard Colby v OA271 Chris KennyChris always Hot on the lights didn't disappoint, Richard was soon past 9.46/149mph to Chris's slowing 13.78/75mph.
Semi-Finals (Mon 18:17)OA1 Paul Wright v OA5 Rob Stone Pretty even away from the tree another high seven for Paul 7.82/179mph. Rob ran 9.98/131mph with a bang at the top end, subsequent inspection showed the block cracked along one side & a diaper full of oil. OA31 Cliff Griffin - OA82 Richard Colby This was a great race, Richard had a slight advantage away from the tree & just kept ahead all the way 8.874/150.3mph to Cliffs 8.881/150.2mph
Final (Mon 18:49) OA1 Paul Wright v OA82 Richard Colby The Outlaw Anglias were the last semi-final to run "all finalists to the staging lanes" was being announced as we towed back, so only time for a quick re -fuel & go, hardly ideal ! Richard was away first & despite the clutch being hot Paul was past by 100ft & took the win 7.90/173mph to Richards 10.75/106mph.
Thanks to all those who took part. |