The CRMC was back at the spectacular Cheshire circuit for the first time in more than 10 years, with a full programme of club and ACU championship races. The weather was glorious and the racing outstanding.
The Minnovation/acu Classic 500 race developed into a superb no-holds-barred shoot-out between Joe Barton (106, Minnovation 50) and Richard Molnar (25, Molnar Manx). It was Molnar who snatched victory by just 0.165 seconds, a win that put him firmly back in championship contention.
Right: Jono Yardley grabs a few words with a very happy Hudson Kennaugh immediately after his thrilling victory over Phil Atkinson in the Hercberg/acu Post Classic race.
Danny Imberg (17,Yamaha FZ750) and Rob Wittey (70, PDQ Kawasaki 1170) hurtle side by side towards Cascades in the 1300 Classic/ Superbike/superstocks event. Imberg was in terrific form all weekend on both the Superstocker and Ducati 750, earning himself the Rider of the Meeting award for his efforts.
Phew! The Minnovation/acu Classic 500 podium cool down after Saturday’s brilliant eight-lapper. L to R: Joe Barton (second place, Minnovation G50); winner Rich Molnar (Molnar Manx) and third place man Lee Hodge (Minnovation G50). Hodge narrowly maintains his championship lead from Barton, Mike Cooper (Craven Manx) and Molnar with only seven points separating the four men. Roll on Darley Moor!
It was an emotional meeting for Kevin Hunt/ Alan Cracknell (Patterson Imp), following the death a week earlier of Kevin’s father, Len. Former racer Len had driven the CRMC recovery truck for many years and was known by all for his cheery demeanour. He will be greatly missed within the club. Kevin and Alan celebrated his life with a brace of victories, and there was also a commemorative lap by all the sidecar teams.
Above: Harley Rushton (Craven K4 Honda) had to miss the previous round for work reasons but was back with a bang here, taking a pair of 350 wins after a first race DNF.
Above: Angela Cragg (A&MT Mcwalter Aermacchi) on her way to three podium finishes in the European 350 class.the Appleby rider also had three strong rides on her Yamaha FZ600 in the Junior Production event.