Bolt' on goodies at Ruthin
By TMX Archives on 6th Sep 07
THERE was another fantastic setting and venue for round three of WOR Events' Michelin Endur-ance Series in the majestic grounds of the old mansion and gardens of Llywn Ynn Hall, near Ruthin.
On a smaller than normal WOR course, the venue wasalmost split into two parts with a full on' grass special test-typesection at the start of the lap that led to a twisting and technicalwoodland park area that had riders concentrating on every single cornerof the five kilometre loop.
There was a very good section by the mansion'sfront garden gates which wound its way down some concrete steps andalongside a riverbank, almost resembling a mini-extreme section and itwas negotiable by all abilities.
Big powdered berms, with rocks and roots to catchthe riders out, mixed with the fast and flowing grass test area had theriders and the spectators enthralled for the four-hour duration.
Closing the entry at a sensible level to avoid over-crowding on the circuit was a wise move.
One rider who was certainly at the top of the tree was Sandiford Honda teamster Paul Bolton.
Bolton had had an earlier ding-dong with his teamboss, Martin Sandiford, as the two were inseparable for the first fiveor six laps. Martin then got trapped on some wire and spent a littletime freeing himself and to play catch up.
In the meantime KB Racing's Lincoln Brewster hadmanaged to put himself between the two Honda riders and stayed thereright to the end with another committed ride.
The top three panned out with Bolts' and Brewster on 29 laps and Martin on 28.
There were 14 classes running on the day includingtwo-man teams and the top three in each category received a trophy atthe presentation.
Richard Main was unstoppable in the Over 35 class and also took seventh overall on his Yam 250 2T.
Dave Smith once again cleaned up in Over 45 and Michael Briggs won the Sportsman Solo group.
Young Josh Taylor topped Youth solo with yet another strong ride.
The top Open Two-man team were the Roberts family with Chris and Mark flying all race to easily win their class.
Top Two-man Clubman team was Ben Howard and Andrew Knoakley.
MICHELIN ENDURANCE SERIES
Rd 3 - Llywn Ynn Hall, Denbighshire (WOR Events)
Open: 1 Paul Bolton 29 laps - 3:11 time penalties,2 Lincoln Brewster 29 - 6:43, 3 Martin Sandiford 28 - 4:23, 4 BenWootton 27 - 0:15, 5 Adam Smith 26 - 4:21, 6 Neil Thomas 26 - 6:38.
Clubman: 1 Harry Hillas 27 - 0:11, 2 Damian Butler27 - 8:43, 3 Jamie Robinson 26 - 1:11, 4 Jim Buchanan 26 - 2:57, 5 RobTaylor 25 - 0:18, 6 Lee Jones 25 - 7:53.
Over 35: 1 Richard Main 27 - 2:08, 2 JackTwentyman 26 - 2:04, 3 Rob Morris 26 - 2:47, 4 Dennis Harrison 26 -8:42, 5 Dave Carthy 25 - 7:51, 6 Darren Clagg 25 - 8:19.
Over 45: 1 Dave Smith 26 - 6:06, 2 Gareth Jones 24 - 9:12, 3 Paul Robson 18 - 4:25.
Sportsman: 1 Michael Briggs 26 - 2:52, 2 LewisBelfield 25 - 1:56, 3 Kev Freeman 24 - 8:16, 4 Sam Douglas 23 - 9:40, 5Phil Johnson 21 - 3:38, 6 Paul Mitchell 19 - 0:07.
Youth: 1 Josh Taylor 26 - 6:09, 2 George Knowles24 - 6:35, 3 Joe Wootton 23 - 8:40, 4 Billy Robinson 22 - 3:52, 5George Stanley 21 - 1:36, 6 William Hillas 21 - 1:49.
Novice: 1 John Roberts 23 - 5:47, 2 WilliamCharnock 22 - 0:32, 3 Jordan Blackshaw 22 - 4:48, 4 Alwyn Hughes 20 -4:38, 5 Alan Hughes 20 - 4:53, 6 Lee Cheetham 20 - 7:24.
Youth 2-Man: 1 Owain Humphreys/ Gethin Humphreys26 - 2:02, 2 Gary Daniels/ Joe Deakin 26 - 2:51, 3 Simon Jones/ HuwJones 24 - 4:04, 4 Liam Garbett/ Ashley Bowden 23 - 1:24, 5 JordanBeedles/ Josh Parry 23 - 7:25, 6 Jack Hayhurst/ Sam Morris 21 - 4:45.
Open 2Man: 1 Chris Roberts/ Mark Roberts 28 -7:07, 2 Colin Jones/ Gareth Lloyd 27 - 8:01, 3 Shaun Turner/ BrianLloyd 27 - 8:30.
Clubman 2-Man: 1 Benjamin Howard/ Andrew Noakley27 - 8:22, 2 Scott Hughes/ Rob Lambert 26 - 8:24, 3 Steven Carter/ DazCowen 25 - 2:45, 4 Mike Evans/ Julian Cartwright 25 - 7:30, 5 AdamSyncot/ Simon Syncot 24 - 3:41, 6 David Watt/ Nick Scrimshaw 21 - 2:49.
Sportsman 2Man: 1 Tom Potter/ Norman Heyhurst 25 -3:43, 2 Ryan Faulks/ Jamie Carrol 25 - 7:02, 3 Edward Briscoe/ Ben Ball25 - 9:14, 4 Paul Goldstraw/ Robert Goldstraw 25 - 10:20, 5 AndrewBlackshaw/ Steve Hughes 24 - 0:36, 6 Brett Haley/ Wrags Haley 24 - 3:17.
Novice 2Man: 1 Tom Beedles/ Elwyn Beedles 24 -2:23, 2 Bryn Price/ Guy Hemmings 22 - 1:42, 3 Mike Mayhoe/ PeteSinacola 22 - 10:36, 4 Phil Kirk/ John Bowen 21 - 1:51, 5 Martin Baron/Andrew Pritchard 21 - 2:42, 6 Andrew Dean/ Ali Davidson 21 - 5:23.
Ladies 2Man: 1 Jane Daniels/ Georgina Heyhurst 21 - 2:39, 2 Leah Jones/ Kate Lloyd 20 - 11:47.
