12th Circuit Grand Prix
The last two meetings of the 12th Circuit season are both two day events with the first being the Stock Grand Prix at the Maritime Raceway, followed by the Modified event in Chesterfield.
The Stock GP saw a debut host venue in the shape of Maritime Raceway. The turn-out was a little low due after the weather played its part, but the meeting was a big success. Maritime put on a fine show and everyone enjoyed themselves.
If you've never been to the Maritime Raceway then you're missing out!
Newly crowned National Champion Elliott Harper took TQ, but the finals were not to go his way. A couple of mechanical issues meant Andy Griffiths returned to winning ways with Chris Kerswell in second and CML/Microtech Racing driver Keith Robertson rounding out the podium, getting faster every run with his Novak powered Associated R5.
With four cars in the A final, Associated had more chassis' in the A final than any other make.
The winners of the 1/12th Circuit Stock.
The final meeting of the year was at the Chesterfield club, the traditional end of year venue. This saw two classes running side by side, Sportsman for 10.5t motors and Open where you can put in whatever you like as long and it's on the BRCA list!
After five rounds of qualifying on Saturday, the SOB run on Sunday morning changed the look of the A finals a fair bit as some drivers finally got their acts together. In the Sportsmans class it was an Associated R5 on pole courtesy of Mark Burgess after a dominant display in qualifying, ahead of new Champ Jim Spencer. The Open class saw Andy Moore show his pedigree to TQ ahead of Elliott Harper and Andy Griffiths with Keith Robertson not far behind with his R5.
The track at Chesterfield and Keith's Associated RC12R5
Fitted with Jaco Pink rear tyres and Jaco Magenta fronts on his car, Keith found them to his liking with his car feeling sharp on a track that has previously been known for inducing understeer.
Mark had some close racing in his finals, coming away with the overall win after a leg win and second place in the other two. This was enough for second in the Championship too - Well done!
The Open finals were fast and furious at the front with Keith managing a 6th, 4th and 3rd for fourth place overall in a very strong field as Andy Moore took the win from Elliott and Andy Griffiths.
After a slow start to the season the R5's have come on stronger and stronger, peppering the field in every A final throughout the season. Along with the International success achieved it has proven to one of the best packages around for both club and National level.
If you've never been to the Maritime Raceway then you're missing out!
Newly crowned National Champion Elliott Harper took TQ, but the finals were not to go his way. A couple of mechanical issues meant Andy Griffiths returned to winning ways with Chris Kerswell in second and CML/Microtech Racing driver Keith Robertson rounding out the podium, getting faster every run with his Novak powered Associated R5.
With four cars in the A final, Associated had more chassis' in the A final than any other make.
The winners of the 1/12th Circuit Stock.
The final meeting of the year was at the Chesterfield club, the traditional end of year venue. This saw two classes running side by side, Sportsman for 10.5t motors and Open where you can put in whatever you like as long and it's on the BRCA list!
After five rounds of qualifying on Saturday, the SOB run on Sunday morning changed the look of the A finals a fair bit as some drivers finally got their acts together. In the Sportsmans class it was an Associated R5 on pole courtesy of Mark Burgess after a dominant display in qualifying, ahead of new Champ Jim Spencer. The Open class saw Andy Moore show his pedigree to TQ ahead of Elliott Harper and Andy Griffiths with Keith Robertson not far behind with his R5.
The track at Chesterfield and Keith's Associated RC12R5
Fitted with Jaco Pink rear tyres and Jaco Magenta fronts on his car, Keith found them to his liking with his car feeling sharp on a track that has previously been known for inducing understeer.
Mark had some close racing in his finals, coming away with the overall win after a leg win and second place in the other two. This was enough for second in the Championship too - Well done!
The Open finals were fast and furious at the front with Keith managing a 6th, 4th and 3rd for fourth place overall in a very strong field as Andy Moore took the win from Elliott and Andy Griffiths.
After a slow start to the season the R5's have come on stronger and stronger, peppering the field in every A final throughout the season. Along with the International success achieved it has proven to one of the best packages around for both club and National level.
