Patrick O’Donovan claims maiden 5 Nations BRX win at Pembrey
18 year old Patrick O’Donovan (Ford Fiesta) took his first 5NationsBRX win and scored maximum points at just his second Supercar event. Derek Tohill (Ford Fiesta) challenged hard and finished second, moving into the lead of the standings. Patrick has closed the gap and is now on equal points for second with Oli Bennett.
Third on track today was Tristan Ovenden (Citroen DS3) who pursued Tohill with vigour. Julian Godfrey (Ford Fiesta) was fourth despite mechanical woes hindering his efforts earlier in the day.
Motorsport UK Supernational Rallycross Championship
Jason Bleasdale seemed unchallengeable, but Paige Bellerby took the lead at the start of the final. Jason jokered, leaving Darren Bleasdale to pressure Bellerby, overtaking on lap three for the lead pre-joker which translated into second behind brother Jason at the flag with Bellerby third.
Motorsport UK Junior Rallycross Championship
Owen Robbins was the star of the Juniors’ race, wrestling the lead from Max Langmaid. Langmaid finished ahead of Will Ovenden who was unable to gain enough advantage from his early joker take one of the two top-spots.
Swift Rallycross Championship
Max Weatherley continued to exert his authority on the championship with a win, finishing ahead of Luke Constantine and James Constantine. Luke had taken two of the three heat wins signalling that the Swifts will see one of the closest championship fights and Weatherley may not have it all his own way.
Super Retro and Retro Rallycross Championships
John Cross led the race, continuing his strong form from qualifying and claiming the win. Ray Morgan made a strong challenge on the penultimate lap driving round the outside of the Lancia in an attempt to take the lead. Morgan failed, losing out and nearly dropping to third but prevailing over Vince Bristow.
A depleted Retro grid saw just three survivors. Tony Lynch took the early lead with Rob Buckmaster moving into second and Paul Smith in third.
BMW MINI Rallycross Championships
The mighty Minis had the closest battle of the day with the top four finalists crossing the line under 1.5 seconds apart.
Victor Andy Hawkes led at the start, then endured pressure from Craig Lomax, but Hawkes held his nerve and took his first 5NationsBRX win. Lomax claimed second with Bradley Turner in third.
David Bell and Martin Hawkes dualled for All4 honours with David Bell emerging as victor.
RX150 Championship
Nick Priddy led from the lights with a great battle ensuing but ultimately claiming points for the win. World RX racer Krisztian Szabo got into his RX stride and move through the order to take second with British Rally Championship’s Ruairi Bell taking third, both stars being non-points scoring guests. Regular Billy Alexander finished fourth on the road but second in the championship points.
