It's Hall better now Brad!
By Nick Haskell on 2nd Sep 11
Reigning British MX1 champion Brad Anderson finally got the monkey off his back and clinched a sensational Ken Hall Trophy victory at Manor Farm, Langrish, on Bank Holiday Monday, completing an excellent two-days of racing.
Following last year's disappointment, when his tyre came off its rim, this year the PAR Homes Honda rider had no such misfortunes.
"It's good to finally get my name on this trophy. In years to come it will be good to look back and see the name Brad Anderson in amongst such prestigious previous winners," admitted 'Ando', as he proudly held the trophy aloft after the event.
However, the 30-year-old North Eastener didn't have things all his own way, as he was locked in a titanic scrap with Samsung Yamaha's Kristian Whatley over two closely-fought legs.
Following the unique 'Dash for the Cash' event at the start of the day, it was clear that these two would be the main Ken Hall Trophy contenders.
And right from the start of race one they duked it out for the honour of lifting the prestigious Ken Hall Trophy.
As the gate dropped at the start of the opening race they swapped places through the first few turns and as they flew over Mould leap and out of sight, it was Ando who took the early advantage.
Whatley though was not allowing the Honda man out of his sight and shadowed him throughout, keeping the British MX1 champ within striking distance.
However, a small slip after the final uphill jump as they entered the arena at three quarter distance cost 21-year-old Whatley any chance of victory. Anderson took the chequered flag with a comfortable margin.
FOR FULL REPORT AND PICTURE SEE T+MX SEPTEMBER 2
INTERNATIONAL KEN HALL TROPHY MOTOCROSS
Manor Farm, Langrish (Langrish MCRC)
KEN HALL SOLO TROPHY – Race One: 1 Brad Anderson (PAR Honda), 2 Kristian Whatley (Samsung Yamaha), 3 Alex Snow (Lanes Kawasaki), 4 Alfie Smith (Honda), 5 Dorren Coutts (Akon Construction), 6 James Coutts (Akorn Construction).
Race Two: 1 Brad Anderson, 2 Kristian Whatley, 3 Dorren Coutts, 4 Alfie Smith, 5 Alex Snow, 6 Jackson Evans (Samsung Yamaha).
Overall: 1 Brad Anderson, 2 Kristian Whatley, 3 Dorren Coutts.
Solo Support – Race One: 1 Frasser Viner (KTM), 2 George Clarke (Honda), 3 David Alderton (Suzuki), 4 Darren Wingar (KTM), 5 Steve Lyons (Honda), 6 David Roberts (Honda).
Race Two: 1 Fraser Viner, 2 Darren Wingar, 3 Daniel Sibbick (Honda), 4 George Clarke, 5 David Alderton, 6 Ryan King ( KTM).
Overall: 1 Fraser Viner, 2 Darren Wingar, 3 George Clarke.
Patridge Ventilation Pre-83 125cc – Race One: 1 Richard Chinn (Kawasaki), 2 Lee Holland (Yamaha), 3 Lance Marshall (Suzuki), 4 Steven Ruddock (Kawasaki), 5 Paul Baldwin (Suzuki), 6 Kelly Swanson (Suzuki).
Race Two: 1 Richard Chinn, 2 Lee Holland, 3 Steven Ruddock, 4 Dean Warren (Suzuki), 5 Warren Berthiaume (Yamaha), 6 Kelly Swanson.
Race Three: 1 Richard Chinn, 2 Lee Holland, 3 Warren Bethiaume, 4 Tom Holland, 5 Kelly Swanson, 6 Steven Ruddock.
Overall: 1 Richard Chinn, 2 Lee Holland, 3 Steven Ruddock.
