After an average year  ( by his standards),  Anthony Cleal wins the final major trophy of 2017.  The Matthew Percy Memorial Trophy,  for Formula Blue,  is without doubt,  the Two Counties Club’s most prestigious event and probably the ‘biggest’ Formula Blue event,  second only to the NKRA Grande Finals. This trophy race was held at the Clay Pigeon Circuit and the race attracted drivers from afar afield as Scotland and Switzerland. 
The Trophy, which has been competed for since 1991, has a list of illustrious ‘Winners’ names attached.  Anth Cleal has now added his name to the list ! With grid positions of 2nd and Finish place 3rd,  he scored 5 points, winning him the Cup.  As the grid assembled for the Final, Jake Calvert sat on Pole position and was favorite for the overall result. Along side sat Anth Clean, with Martin Wheeler and Taylor Waldron on Row 2.  During the race Calvert visited the pits, putting him out of contention.  That immediately changed the complexion of the race to the degree that any one of four drivers could now win the overall title.  In the end, it was Cleal who claimed the Percy Trophy. Behind,  three drivers shared 7 points and were separated in the results by virtue of track position.  As such Mitch McLeod came runner-up, with Duncan McLeod  3rd and Martin Wheeler 4th.  the Swiss entrant Keith Wilson finished the day with 11 points with a creditable 5th position overall. 

Tabor karting are pleased to announce that S & B Automotive Academy are to continue to sponsor the Formula Blue Challenge Series for 2018.   Their increased involvement will ensure the presentation of free slick tyres drawn by lottery at each meeting. 
To visit the S & B Automotive Academy website  go to   www.sandbaa.com 

Tabor Karting will be in attendance, as usual,  with their mobile shop at the Clay Pigeon Club Race Meeting on the weekend 12th November. ( including Friday practice) 
Competitors requiring tyres and/or specific spares for this event, please order your requirements in advance by 12.00 on Tuesday 7th November and we will deliver to the circuit for you.  ( Tel 01305 774074) .   
N.B.   As it is nearing the end of the race season, tyre stocks are limited and will be supplied on a first come basis, so if you do require tyres please order in advance to avoid disappointment.   

 Thank you. 

The Matthew Percy Memorial Race will be held at the Clay Pigeon Raceway on November 12th.  Entries are now open for this event.  History,  once made,  can not be changed…. there is a list of 25 previous winners of this prestigious Trophy,  is your name on this list ?  if not get your entry in now.  To win it you have to be in it !  Entries officially close on Saturday mid-day (Nov. 4th)   so get your entry in now.  Extra to the actual Percy Trophy,  (presented by the 2 Counties Club),  the Clay Pigeon Club will also be awarding trophies on a one in four basis.

For more details CLICK HERE
To enter  CLICK HERE 

LAST CALL  –  THE FOLLOWING TROPHIES ARE STILL DUE FOR RETURN! 
Please, would drivers return their trophies to either Ron Shone at 125 Lanehouse Rocks Road, Weymouth.  DT4 9HY.
or deliver to the Tabor trailer at the LAST   2 Counties Round  at Clay Pigeon Raceway on 11 / 12th November. 
THANK YOU.
The following trophies are  due for Return 
NKRA
Top Lady:  H. McLeod
Formula Blue:  1.  A Cleal
Junior Blue:  1. T Waldron  2.  J Calvert
Blue Master:  1. A Cleal
Blue Top Weight:  2.  A Cleal
2 COUNTIES
Overall: A Cleal
Drivers Driver – Luke Lattimer
Formula Blue:  1.A. Cleal  3. L. Lattimer
Junior  Blue: J Calvert;   2. T Waldron
Cadet:   2. Cucurello Yeomans  
Blue Master:  1. A Cleal   
Top Weight:  1. A. Cleal
Mat Percy Memorial:  Junior Trophy  – Jake Calvert

Competitors are reminded that entries for the Final Round of the Two Counties Club Champs,  which includes the Matthew Percy Memorial Race for Formula Blue, to be held at Clay Pigeon on 12th November,  will close at mid-day on Sat. 4th November.   Entries received after the closing date may still be accepted but may receive a rear of grid start and pay non-members fees.  
For a link to enter online please   CLICK HERE

Catch up with the  2 Counties News………………………….. 
To order tickets for  the Presentation Ball and to  choose from the menu 
PLEASE CLICK HERE 

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In the penultimate round of the Two Counties Club Championship on 29th October at Mansell Raceway,  Ed Leader took a lights to flag finish in the Cadet Honda Class but remains in 7th position in the Championship standings.  The lead is currently shared by Charlie Vaughan and Joshua Whittington-Couch who drew upon their drop options to remain at the top of the list.
In the Formula Blue class and its various sub-classes, it was the McLeod family who showed the way to the flag.  Father, Duncan,  was peerless in his display of race craft evident during his front row to flag win.  Chasing him home were son Mitch and Jake Calvert.  
Equally emphatic was Duncan’s performance in the Master, Veteran and Top Weight sections, where he has increased his lead going into the final round.  
In the Master and Veteran section, it is Rob Mortimore and David Goode that lead the challenge.
In the Top Weight group, Jake Calvert splits Duncan McLeod from Mitch McLeod in the standings. 
Notable by their absence from the grid were two drivers,  who by their own action and/or that of their teams’ comments on social media, had been belittling the class they were in. However, in their new class, these drivers made little or no impact on the competitive front end of the grid.  Thus confirming that invariably it is the caliber of the driver and /or his uncompetitive equipment which is usually the problem and not the class he is in.  More than making up for their departure were two drivers returning from ‘lay-offs’.   Martin Wheeler finished 4th in the final, having started back in 11th place after earthing problems in the heats.  Keith Wilson had flown in from Switzerland in order to race at this meeting and finished a creditable 7th on the track and 6th overall.  

The last race of the Championship takes place in two weeks at the Clay Pigeon Raceway.  This race incorporates the Matt Percy Memorial Trophy Meeting.  

for more details and results  PLEASE CLICK HERE 

THE 2 COUNTIES ANNUAL DINNER AND PRESENTATION EVENING – 
on 25TH  NOVEMBER 2017.
FOR DETAILS, MENU CHOICE AND BOOKING FORM PLEASE SEE BELOW

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Competitors are reminded that entries for the Round 5 of the Two Counties Club Champs,  to be held at Mansell  Raceway on 29th October,  will close Midnight on Tuesday 24th October.   Entries received after the closing date may still be accepted but may receive a rear of grid start and pay non-members fees.  
For a link to enter online please   click here