Tabor, in conjunction with R. O’Neill, will have several Junior Blue Karts available at Clay Pigeon Raceway on Friday, 4th June ( during school half term) for a free test drive. There will be a £5 insurance charge per driver, payable to the race circuit prior to track use. These free tests will comprise of up to 10 laps on the day, between 10.am and 4pm.
It is envisaged that there could be an enthusiastic uptake on this offer. Therefore, as available track time will be allocated, it is recommended to make contact in advance, to secure a track time slot.
PLEASE RING TABOR ON 01305 774074, Please note that anti-Coronavirus procedures will still be in place. Whereas alcohol hand sanitizers will be freely available ( provided by TABOR), all persons and participants will be required to wear a face mask at all times and adhere to the social distancing rules as per the Government’s roadmap at that time.

ENTRIES FOR THE MATTHEW PERCY MEMORIAL TROPHY RACE, SCHEDULED TO TAKE PLACE ON JUNE 13th AT THE CLAY PIGEON RACEWAY, ARE FILLING UP FAST !

This Race has been competed for since 1991 ( 29 years), where Ron Shone won the inaugural race with the current holder being Taylor Waldron.   The gold trophy was donated by Win  Percy ( father of Matthew)  and has been competed for every year since in memory of Matthew,  who died tragically in a Motor Traffic Accident.  Matthew was an ardent competitor,  as both a Junior and Senior driver,  in the Two Counties Club Championship and has his name on several of the Clubs’ annual trophies.  The  ‘Percy’ Trophy itself is the exact one,  won by Win Percy and Tom Walkinshaw in the European Touring Car Championship at Autodrome di Vallelunga
( in Italy)  in 1985.  The original inscription is still on the Trophy,  to add to the history and mystique of the event.  

For view the Matthew Percy Trophy Roll of Honour, PLEASE CLICK HERE
or go to the 2 Counties menu on the www.planetkarting.uk website.
TO ENTER THE RACE MEETING PLEASE CLICK HERE

• This Newsletter includes….
• Plans for 2CKC 2020 Trophy presentation
• Planned rounds for 2021 ( but please be aware that these may still change)
• A reminder of the new weight limits
• and more………
• CLICK HERE TO READ MORE IN THE FULL NEWSLETTER

The Video action of WESSEX CHAMPS at Clay Pigeon on 8th May is now available.
TO VIEW PLEASE CLICK HERE

Rhys Reed claims another fastest time in round 3 of the Junior Blue Challenge. The time trial took place at LLandow, on May 15th.
2nd was Jamie Dart, only point two of a second behind. The other competitors in the competition were unable to attend due to a series of events. Maddie Staddon, having to sit her school exams, Josh Hibbard affected by Covid restraints, and Rudie Morton smashing their van windscreen ( stray pheasant) en-route and having to return home.
The next time trial, for Junior Blue, takes place at the Clay Pigeon circuit on Saturday, June 12th.
For more results and details, please view the Results page on the planetkarting.uk website or PLEASE CLICK HERE

Introduction to Junior Racing – Are you age 11 to 16?

Are you interested in the exciting sport of Kart Racing?

Tabor Karting in conjunction with 2 Counties Kart Club are offering a
free test drive during 2021.
And the option of a free engine on loan for the rest of this year!
(subject to conditions)Details of how to book your free test drive

PLEASE CLICK HERE Or View RACE CLASS INFO / JUNIOR BLUE PROMOTION on the www.planetkarting.uk website

Competitors are advised that entries are now open for the TWO COUNTIES CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND 1 and the MATTHEW PERCY MEMORIAL TROPHY RACE (re-arranged from 2020) at the Clay Pigeon Raceway on 13th June ( Juniors Blue 12th June)
There will be practice, on Friday 11th and Saturday 12th June.
The Sunday race is entered for on the Clay Pigeon Club web link. (The link for entries is also at the foot of this news brief) Friday & Saturday practice is entered for at the circuit on the day.
The entry list for Formula Blue will close at midnight, on Saturday 5th June. Late entries may be accepted, however, if accepted, they will be placed at the back of the grid for all heats.
Please check the Clay Pigeon website for specific Covid requirements that may relate to this race meeting.
TO ENTER PLEASE CLICK HERE

It was a meeting where everything ( bar snow) was thrown at the competitors for round 3 of the NKRA run Formula Blue Challenge. Clay Pigeon Kart Club excelled in putting together a race meeting where everyone had to comply with face masks/helmets, social distancing between competitors and mechanics, plus many other Corona-virus restrictions. Add to this the weather, where changes of wind speed, plus dry and wet track conditions made for as testing a round for the Blue Challenge as could be created !
The Heats threw up quite a variety of racing and results, some predictable from last years’ seeded drivers, yet with other stunning results from new entrants and class transfer racers. The tricky conditions caught out drivers who, having slid off the circuit, lost position and in the worst cases chains.
The grid announcement, for the Final, caused a few sharp intakes of breath. Ex MAX racer, Sylvian Vessier, had taken pole position. Opposite him was Michael Bell, still grappling with the handling of his different make kart. Row 2 would include another MAX transferee, Billy Thomas, who was the first of a strong Welsh contingent. Alongside was Anthony Cleal, the current number 1. Row 3 saw Russell O’Neill with Paul Alexander on grids 5 & 6. Just out of novices, Phil Shears, made his own statement on grid 7, with Rob Mortimore next to him. Chris Underhill and Nigel Vickery made up the top 10 on the grid. A little behind was Ben Joseph on grid 13, who for the first time during the day would not be starting on the back of the grid. His back-row start position in every heat, a consequence of a late entry.
As the grid took to the race circuit for the Final it started to spit with rain, which caught a few of the drives out. Spins from Vessier, Cleal, Goode, Underhill and Alexander all added to the excitement of the race. Russell O’Neill took advantage of these slip-ups and took the lead, which he held to the end. Not satisfied with the lead and eventual win, he pushed hard enough to record the fastest lap in the process. Cleal recovered to finish 2nd , followed by Bell and Thomas. Vessier also recovered from his little ‘off’ to take 5th over the line. Joseph charged through from 13th on the grid to finish 6th followed by an equally charging Robin Stoddart-Stones. Drive of the day, other than the trophy winners, had to be Adrian Helps. From a grid start of 18, he worked his way through to 9th.
In the overall standings, David Watts, by using up his drop option, still maintains the lead from Cleal, who moves up from 4th. The great result of O’Neill promotes him from 8th up to 3rd. Rich Puddle, also using his drop option slips 1 place to 4th overall. Mike Bell, following a consistent race moves up from 9th to 5th with Thomas, the first of the Welsh boys, behind in 6th spot.
In the Master sub-class, Russell O’Neill and Billy Thomas share the win with 3 points each, with Anth Cleal coming in 3rd on 4 points. Overall, O’Neill takes the lead followed by Thomas and Cleal.
It is Anth Cleal who, with pole position and a win, takes the veteran section. Equal second with 7 points was Rob Mortimore and Paul Alexander. Cleal takes the overall lead from Kevin O’Neill and Rob Mortimore.
Robin Stoddart-Stones wins the Blue Legend group, with 5 points, from Chris Underhill on 6 points. Three drivers share 3rd spot, namely Kevin O’Neill, David Goode, and Ron Shone, all with 7 points. In the standings, Kevin O’Neill retains his lead, though David Goode is now the chaser in 2nd place. Ron shone and Chris Underhill share 3rd overall place.
The last sub-group, the Top Weights, is in the full control of Billy Thomas. His lights to flag win, scoring 0 points, extends his lead over Rob Mortimore and Ben Joseph.
The Formula Blue Challenge now has a 7-week break before Round 4 at Lydd (in south Kent).
For update points and more results and detals please view the results page on the www.planetkarting.uk website. OR CLICK HERE

Mike Bell capitalised on the absence of the previous leader, Serita shone, (whose work commitment forced her non-attendance) to take the lead in the £1,500 prize fund Championship.
Russell O’Neill finally overcame his early season’s run of bad luck and won at Clay Pigeon elevating him from 7th to 2nd a mere point behind Bell !
Kevin, father of Russell, continued with his good form and slots into 4th place, 2 points behind the non-scoring Serita.
In 5th spot, last of the money positions is Billy Thomas from Wales, who is in his first season racing in Formula Blue.
The Championship scoring rounds now take a one-month break until June 13th at Clay Pigeon.
For more results and details please visit the Tabor Championship menu on the www.planetkarting.uk website, or CLICK HERE

Tabor Karting will be in attendance, with their mobile shop at the Clay Pigeon Raceway on the 7th, 8th & 9th Maym for the Club meeting, including the Wessex Champs and the Formula BLUE Challenge Round 3.
Competitors requiring Tyres/spares for all classes, for this event, please order and purchase your requirements in advance prior to 12 noon on Wednesday 5th May, for delivery/collection at the circuit on the race weekend.
Telephone 01305 774074
Thanks, See you there and in the meantime please stay safe !