Report: WOR Events - Rd 1 Moto Duro
By TMX Archives on 29th Oct 16
Gethin Humphreys dominated the field with two race wins to take the overall in WOR Events Moto Duro, which kicked off the clubs winter series in the stunning Snowdonia National Park.
Husqvarna 250 2T mounted Humphreys was enjoying the mushy, moorland terrain as he showed a great display of control in the testing conditions.
Runner-up to Gethin in the Expert class was Ross Davies with second and third places being enough to secure him the final podium spot ahead of Craig Reynolds.
By the end of the second race the 4.5miles-per-lap track was in perfect condition and allowing riders to get up to some proper speed.
Paul Engerlen upped his speed in the Clubman class after a two-race battle with the ever-improving Rob Francom as these two led the way. Engerlen held on to claim to spot with Francom and local rider, Lee Thomas joining him on the podoium.
Chris Berry on was in top form with two race wins to pip Justin Jones in the Vets A group, with Guy Hemmings returning after a three-month break to top the Vets B from Rob Parry and Emrys Price.
Colin Griffiths was out on his new 350F KTM and made the transition from his trusty 300 2T perfectly with a superb overall victory after two classy wins in the Over 50s.
Stephen Parry and Gareth Jones took silver and bronze.
Local rider Ed Fear was in hot form on his new KTM as he dominated the Sportsman group with a pair of one-hour race wins to push Leon Dean and Dewi Davies down the pecking order on the podium after some fast racing.
Dan Johnson put in a brilliant shift to top the Novices from Liam Hickey and Darren Woodward and fully deserved his trophy.
The rider of the day award went to young Hayden Rainford on his 85cc Husqvarna as he battled the little-wheels round a demanding course.
