The final round of the 2025 season was held at the Halifax circuit in West Yorkshire on the 27th/28th September. There were still places to fight for in the National Championships in each of the classes .
A decent entry enjoyed a dry practice day on the Saturday . There was meeting at 5pm to ascertain , before the AGM, the driver’s views on how the section should run next year. This stimulated a lot of discussion and members were encouraged to submit any proposals before the deadline.
Rain overnight meant we were greeted by a wet track first thing Sunday morning. .However the forecast was for a dry day thereafter.
Several drivers sat out the first two rounds hoping for the track to dry out. Damps gave some grip but it all came down to the final round of qualifying, by which time the track was virtually completely dry with decent grip.
After 4 rounds of qualifying the positions were as follows :
GT8 Electric
TQ - Alfie Wadsworth
2nd - Robert Sheperd
3rd - Richard Oxley
200mm Touring
TQ - Ollie Williams
2nd - Jonathan Withington
3rd - Stephen Brook
220mm GT
TQ - Mathew Cook
2nd - Mark Boothman
3rd - Daniel Leonard
Wide Touring
TQ - Devendra Mahatme
2nd - Paul Dewsnap
3rd - Nigel Philpott
Finals:
C Final 1/10
This was a close for the duration with Jim and Dev jostling for the lead. Dev managed to get in front and hold on to secure the win. Sixth qualifier Brent Jeffrey charged up through the field to take the final podium place.
1st - Devendra Mahatme (Capricorn)
2nd - Jim Beesley (Infinity)
3rd - Brent Jeffrey (Capricorn)
B final 1/10
Ollie King and Dev were close together at the front until Dev retired with an engine failure. Ollie then deservedly took the lead and drove smoothly to take the win, finishing 2 laps ahead of Jon in second. Paul Dewsnap took third , another a couple of laps behind.
1st - Ollie King (Serpent)
2nd - Jonathan Withington (Infinity)
3rd - Paul Dewsnap (Capricorn)
A Final GT8
TQ Alfie drove smoothly to take the first leg with Robert in close pursuit. The second leg saw the two drivers swap places with Robert taking it. So out was all on the final leg with youth vs experience . Nine year old Alfie drove like a veteran to take the final leg and win his first A Final !! Richard took the final podium place.
1st - Alfie Wadsworth (Serpent)
2nd - Robert Sheperd
3rd - Richard Oxley
A Final 1/10
TQ Matt Cook led off with the rest chasing. Mark Boothman was going very well and closing until his run of bad luck in finals continued with a rear belt failure. Jen Garrett was driving well but had a flame out dropping her back . However she kept up the pace and when Matt ran out of fuel the pair ended up on the same lap. The last few minutes of the race were exciting with both drivers nose to tail. Jen was in front holding the line and although Matt was probably little quicker there was no way past . Jen held her nerve to cross the line just 0.16 seconds in front of Matt. Wow ! TQ in the 200mm Touring Ollie Williams drove a smooth and consistent race to take third.
1st - Jen Garrett (Shepherd))
2nd - Mathew Cook (Mugen)
3rd - Ollie Williams (Capricorn)
After the trophy presentations for the finals the committee were quickly working out the championship positions .
The results were as follows:
GT8 Electric
National Champion Mark Green (Serpent)
2nd Ben Wright (Capricorn)
3rd Alfie Wadsworth (Serpent)
Wide 200mm Touring
National Champion Devendra Mahatme (Capricorn)
2nd - Nigel Philpott (Capricorn)
3rd - Paul Dewsnap (Capricorn)
200mm Touring
National Champion Ollie Williams (Capricorn)
2nd - Ollie King (Infinity )
3rd - Brent Jeffrey (Capricorn)
220mm GT
National Champion Mathew Cook (Mugen)
2nd -Ryzard Kozakiewicz (Serpent)
3rd - Jen Garrett (Shepherd)
A great weekend’s racing and a fitting end to the season. Thanks to all at the Halifax Club for putting on an enjoyable meeting. Special mention to John and Muriel Russell ,and Babs in race control and Anne in the cafe .
Hoping for more drivers next season. We are a very friendly and welcoming section so why not give it a try. Help is always on hand. .
Also a reminder for the BRCA AGM in October-details on the BRCA website.
Capricorn Cars
