DJ Motorsport Enduro R7 Weds 19th September 07 Buckmore Park

Finally!! A decent kart!
Richard was commandingly leading the way in the first half of qualifying – seeing our name at the top of the time sheets was a joy. I took over for the second half as usual, when all the quicker drivers come out, but with 31 karts on the circuit I tried to find a clear lap but was baulked by a slower driver every time. Still, 8th on the grid (from Richard’s best lap) is a definite improvement for this year and boded well for the race.

I made three(!) places up on the first lap this time, and was into 4th before the ten minute mark, and maintained this to the half way mark. Richard took up the fight with gusto and went after 2nd and 3rd, catching these teams’ slower drivers hand over fist.

Although Richard was much quicker than both drivers ahead (the 1st place team were 30 seconds up the road), once past them it was difficult to maintain the position through the back-markers and he fluctuated from 2nd to 4th. Just when it seemed that we were definitely on for second, or at least a podium, a fast back-marker, trying to un-lap himself, lunged at Richard going into Guarda and sent him into a spin. This driver had apparently upset quite a few teams and words were said afterwards.
With only 8 minutes of the race remaining, Richard was able to make up the 6 second deficit and catch 3rd place, but not in time to pass. 2nd, 3rd, and 4th were covered by less than 4 seconds at the end of the race, and although we did not get the podium we deserved, we were happy to be back among the leading pack where we believe we should be….

169 points scored today, and we move to 6th in the Championship table – let’s hope the trend continues into October.