CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES AT LITTLE RISSINGTON ON 25th JUNE
12.06.17Competitors are reminded that entries for the S & B Automotive Academy Blue Challenge Round 8 to be held at Little Rissington on 25th June will close on Sunday 18th June. Entries after the closing date may still be accepted but will receive a rear of grid start. Postal Entry forms – were issued to all competitors who attended the recent Clay Pigeon racemeeting, alternatively for a link to online entry to the race meeting, please click here
Branfield takes the win in S & B Automotive Academy Challenge, after McLeod suffers brake failure
12.06.17Duncan McLeod led until the last few laps of the Final at Clay Pigeon, until an exploding brake disc sidelined him, allowing series leader Ian Branfield to take the overall win. Kevin Ford dropped a place in the Final to finish 4th but claimed 2nd overall, a marked improvement from his previous result at Mansell. Taylor Waldron, fresh up from Junior Blue, finished 3rd on the track and 3rd overall.
Kevin Ford, with a front row grid position and a 2nd position finish, took the overall win in the Blue Master section, sharing the result with Anth Cleal, both with 4 points. Third overall was Ron shone on 6 points.
Ford also shared with Cleal the overall victory in the Blue Veteran group. Shone, again finishing 3rd overall.
It was however, Shone’s day in the Blue Legend section with a lights to flag win. Behind, Graham Dudley and Robin Stoddart-Stones shared 5 points apiece.
Branfield took full advantage of McLeod’s brake failure to move further ahead in the Blue Top Weight sub-class. Equal 2nd on the day were Mitch McLeod and Cleal.
The next round of the S & B Automotive Challenge moves on to Little Rissington on June 25th for the penultimate round. For more information and points update please go to the results page on this website or
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TYRES & SPARES for Clay Pigeon on 11th June
05.06.17Tabor Karting will be in attendance, as usual, on 9th / 10th / 11th June for the practice and race meeting. Competitors requiring tyres and or specific spares for this event, please order your requirements in advance ( Tel 01305 774074) by 12 pm on Wednesday 7th June for collection at the circuit on the race weekend. Thank you.
CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES AT CLAY PIGEON RACEWAY ON 11th JUNE
04.06.17Competitors are reminded that entries for the S & B Automotive Academy Blue Challenge Round 7 to be held at Clay Pigeon Raceway on June 11th will close on Tuesday 6th June. Entries after the closing date may still be accepted but will receive a rear of grid start.
for a link to online entry to the race meeting, please click here
S & B Automotive Academy Blue Challenge Round 6 at Mansell Raceway on 28th May
30.05.17The largest Formula Blue entry, this year, heralded the return of the S & B Automotive Academy Blue Challenge after the enforced layoff due to the cancellation of Forest Edge and Rye House. Mansell Raceway, at the end of May, saw business as usual with Ian Branfield and Duncan McLeod extending the lead at the front of the Challenge field. Third place overall, on the day, has allowed Ryan Edgecumbe to move up into 4th spot in the Challenge where he now has his sights set on Kevin Ford who is currently in 3rd position.
McLeod took the Master and the Veteran sections with Stuart Gray, the only one offering any form of competition. McLeod, as a consequence, extends his Series lead with Kevin Ford in 2nd overall and Ron Shone in 3rd.
It is Shone, however, who continues to head the Legend group from Graham Dudley and Kevin O’Neill.
In the Top Weight sub-class, Ian Branfield marginally extends his lead over Duncan McLeod, with so Mitchell McLoed chasing hard in 3rd spot.
The S & B Automotive Academy Formula Blue Challenge moves on to the Clay Pigeon Circuit for round 7 of the Challenge on the 11th June.
To view updated details/points please view the results page on this website or CLICK HERE
ENTRIES FOR THE S & B AUTOMOTIVE BLUE CHALLENGE ROUND AT CLAY PIGEON 11th JUNE – NOW OPEN
25.05.17THE ONLINE ENTRY LIST IS NOW OPEN FOR THE S & B AUTOMOTIVE ACADEMY BLUE ROUND 7, AT THE CLAY PIGEON RACEWAY ON 11th JUNE
TO ENTER ONLINE PLEASE CLICK HERE, or go to the CLAY PIGEON website to enter.
CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES AT MANSELL RACEWAY ON 28th MAY
22.05.17Competitors are reminded that entries close on Tuesday 23rd May. Entries after the closing date may still be accepted but will receive a rear of grid start.
for a link to on line enrtry to the race meeting please click here
Positional Changes in the S & B Automotive Academy Southern Blue Challenge
08.05.17Following the canceled round 5 at Forest Edge / Rye House on the 7th May all of the competitors will now have to use their points drop option.
The standings now show Ian Branfield clear in the lead of formula Blue with Duncan McLeod in 2nd equally clear of Kevin Ford.
The Blue Master & Veteran sections have Duncan McLeod in the lead from Kevin Ford and Ron Shone.
It is Shone who leads the Blue Legend group from Graham Dudley and Kevin O’Neill.
Ian Branfield lead the Blue Top Weights from the father & son Duo of Duncan McLeod and Mitchell McLeod.
The Blue Challenge now moves on to Round 6 ( 28th May at Mansell Raceway). All drivers will be aware that from now on every score will count leaving no room for error!
For more details on the standings please view the results page on this website or click here
UPDATE – on NKRA Southern Regional Points
08.05.17As a consequence of the canceled round 3 of the NKRA Southern Regional at Forest Edge. All racers have had to incorporate their drop options. The standing at the front in several of the classes has now changed.
Charlie Vaughn still leads the Caded Honda Class, though it is Cameron ross who moves up into 2nd place followed by Luke Evans. In the Formula Blue class, Ian Branfield remains in the lead but with a much-improved gap to Anthony Cleal who shares 2nd place with Duncan McLeod. Luke Lattimer moves up to 4th displacing Kevin ford down to 5th place.
Jim Bee remains in control at the front of the Rotax Max Class.
The next NKRA round is to take place at Mansell Raceway on 28th May.
For more results and info. please view the results page on this website or click here