Hall brothers 1-2 at Essex Carpet Clash opener – Report
Last weekend saw the first round of Essex Carpet Clash Season 6 with all drivers greeted to the start of the winter season on a sizeable track that had some nice flowing corners with technical chicanes that made for a quick lap, when getting it correct. From the fore rounds of qualifying Team Associated’s Tommy Hall looked quick at the start and likely to take the 2WD pole position, however his brother Jamie managed to take the overall pole position with a quicker lap time, due to both being joint on point. Last season’s Champion Harley Eldridge was quick all day and would line up third with her Xray with Kyle Moon in fourth and Ellis Stafford lining up fifth. The two wheel drive A finals were exciting to watch and came down to the third leg where it was a battle between Tommy and Jamie who had both taken a leg win each. Tommy managed to pass his brother in the third leg and although Jamie tried his best, made a couple of mistakes resulting in the pole man finishing second on the podium. Harley Eldridge was consistent and finished third in each leg rounding off the podium position.
In four wheel drive Tony Evdoka made the best start to the day and topped the timing sheets taking the first three TQ rounds giving him pole position for the finals. Lee Hedges managed to have a great last round score putting him Second on the grid for the finals. Greg Stevens managed a consistent day and was in the top three positions for all four rounds and would line up third ahead of Michael Hall and Terry blaze who were joint on points. In the finals Tony Evdoka managed to win the overall day with two wins and a second from the tree leg finals. Lee Hedges managing to get a win in the 2nd leg managed second overall. Greg Stevens would have a consistent finishing positions and would round off the podium. All drivers in the 4WD A final started and finished in their qualifying position!!!
Final Winners
B Final – Carl Perryman
C Final – Jon Barnes
D Final – Michael Skates
E Final – Steven Henry
F Final – Archie Matthews
G Final – Ant Lockyer
EssexCarpetClash is back for round 2 at the end of this month for another exciting round of racing.
Source: Essex Carpet Clash [essexcarpetclash.co.uk]
