RACE REPORT: RD 3 OF THE CTMX
CHAMPIONSHIP
29 April 2013
by CTMX
CTMX once again attracted 120 plus entries to their club race which
was held at the Zone 7 track. Racing was intense in all classes
with some of the past champions returning to spice things up. The
weather conditions were perfect and the new changes made to the
track were tempting for the field. Once again, around 1000 supporters
packed the stadium area and boy, were they treated to some brilliant
racing.
In the 50cc newbie class, Carl
Geddie ended up on top of the box but worthwhile challenges came
from Iwahn Roux and Matthew Carmichael who came second and third
respectively. It was really encouraging to see two girls, Anika
Groenewoud and Haile Hidden in the mix and they are making such
good progress.
In the 50cc senior class, Ike
Klassen had it all his own way, but not before Ollie Glover hole-shotted
two out of the three heats. John Henri Vaughan did well to come
through in second. Calum Marriott who has really upped his game
had to withdraw due to mechanical failure. This was hugely disappointing
as he was lying in second place in the club championship and was
realistically the only other rider capable of challenging Klassen
this year. John Henri Vaughan did well to be chosen as the ‘Flatline’
junior rider of the day.
“Just my size” Les Glover, waits for Ollie to arrive
Inn the 65cc class, there was
nothing between Ethan Coleman, Chris Erasmus Ike Klassen and his
older sister Puck. Racing was very close with only about two seconds
per lap between the group. Erasmus won heat, 1 but it was Coleman
who dominated the second heat from start to finish. Erasmus won
the day, Coleman was second and Ike Klassen came in Third. At least
three of the 50cc pro riders are now starting to move onto the 65cc,
so the club has a good stock of 65 riders.
The 85cc junior class was another
cracker with Jason Du Toit showing huge determination and pace to
win heat 1 after Justin Sangster earned the hole shot. Du Toit has
improved significantly and has developed in confidence. Du Toit
on his KTM cleared all the big jumps and hunted Sangster from start
to finish. He made a classic pass on Justin in the final corner
about 40m from the flag. Heat 2 saw Sangster earning the hole shot
again, but this time he realised that he needed to up his game.
True to form, he brought the hammer down and had built up a lead
of about 100m by lap two. Du Toit, feeling the pressure and trying
too hard, made a mistake and put it down. Sangster disappeared and
won the heat with Troy Sullivan getting 3rd slot.
Justin Sangster, winner of the 85cc junior class – all togged
up and ready to go !!
In the 125cc class Dylan Stokes
was up front and won both heats but was admirably challenged by
his team mate Matt Van Galen, who was only 1 second off the pace.
Van Galen who is almost three years junior to Stokes and certainly
the youngest in the field, will be the man to watch in next year’s
national series. Conor Fletcher was left a good few hundred metres
behind and could simply not match the pace of the two front, Dean
Hoffman racing, riders.
In the MX 1 class Anthony Raynard
was back to himself (with his hand now fully healed). Enzo Grande
came in second and Dylan Donald earned the number 3 slot. Raynard
also won the R500 Caring Candies fasters lap of the day.
The MX 2 class was dominated
by Caleb Tennant, who is looking spectacular and very solid. Caleb
is determined to do well at the next national up in Port Elizabeth
next week. Second was Tom Kennedy and third was Justin Tyler. Tom
Kennedy also won the ‘Flatline’ senior rider of the day.
Matt Geldehuys, (SA champion 2009) proved that he could still mix
it with the big guns but fitness was a major consideration.
Riders in the MX 1 & MX 2 classes on the line at Zone 7
The MX 3 class delivered an
intense battle between the long time rivals – Terence Monk
and Alec Combrink. It was Matthew King on his 350 KTM who got the
holeshot in both heats but the pace of Monk and Combrink was just
too much for him. Fitness is clearly still a problem for Matthew
but he seems determined to get back to challenge. Monk got the top
slot, George ‘Flatbox’ Liebshen who also rode a solid
race was second and King came in 3rd. Cape Town is lucky to have
the depth and quality of these vets and masters and even the little
kids enjoy watching them.
The VMX guys were again out
in full force to support the club. The spectators love watching
these old machines being powered around the track. Thanks to Gavin
Williams and Michael Cadwell for the support.
There was also some great action in the support and social classes
with many new members venturing out.
All the results:
50cc Junior
1. Carl Geddie
2. Iwahn Roux
3. Matthew Carmichael
50cc Pro
1. Ike Klassen
2. John Henri Vaughan
3. Ollie Glover
65cc
1. Chris Erasmus
2. Ethan Coleman
3. Ike Klassen
85cc
1. Justin Sangster
2. Jason Du Toit
3. Troy Sullivan
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125cc
1. Dylan Stokes
2. Matt van Galen
3. Connor Fletcher
MX1
1. Anthony Raynard
2. Enzo Grande
3. Dylan Donald
MX2
1. Caleb Tennant
2. Tom Kennedy
3. Justin Tyler
MX3
1. Terence Monk
2. George Liebchen
3. Matthew King
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Ladies
1. Inge Bogerhausen
2. Samantha Pead
3. Elizmay Phillips
Support
1. Justin Schultz
2. Lee Wright
3. Calvin Wright
Social
1. Nian Du Toit
2. Eric Groenewoud
3. Stiaan Mohr
VMX
1. Tom Bogerhausen
2. Michael Cadwell
3. Gavin Williams
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