Lovely Jubilee..... continued

So with the Saturday celebrations with the King of Scotland reigning supreme over his subjects and Prince Aidy being the daddy at Brum, things headed towards King's Lynn, Barford and Mendips on Sea...

DOLLY DODGES DODGY DIRT TO WIN AT MUDDY LYNN

Every shale promoters nightmare befell Paul Butler as he woke on Sunday Morning - a massive deluge turning the Lynn track into a quagmire, reminiscent of the big one last year. After heat wins from the Cayzers John (495) and Stewart (380), Tom Smart (744) took heat 3, as the races became a war of attrition as numbers fell by the wayside. One of the most consistent shale racers this season has been Paul Wilson (925), lovingly monikered by us as "Dolly" (because of his number, think about it, what a way to earn a living). There certainly was a "Parton" of the ways as he came through to take the win, in what the promoter called challenging conditions. At least they kept on with it, unlike some other shale promotions!

BRADDERS BRAVEST IN BRISTOL BATH

Clean and green Mr Starter!

3 meetings run, and for the 2nd meeting in a row, another wet Bristol. Not just wet, sodden. Rumour has it Noah was there, as clerk of the course lining them up 2 by 2. The Lord must have something against Andy Chant!! Anyways, it was wetter than an otter's pocket, but after the pointless (national wise) Rookies Reward, which saw former stock rod driver Glenn Sanders (734) take his maiden F2 win, it was down to the nitty gritty of 2 out of 3 heats. Heat 1 went the way of teacher Phil Mann (53) who won the corresponding fixture last year. Lover of the back catalogue of post grunge band Garbage, Matt Linfield took heat 2. He's only happy when it rains! Heat 3 saw Chris Bradbury (886) looking to make full advantage with taking the Bristol track championship. Solid scores in the previous two meetings have seen him take both finals. In and out of the puddles the 886 machine took the final, and walked away with another 46 points. Mann returned to take the national.  However with Bradders main rival for the track championship, Neil Hooper (676) currently suspended, it looks as though another heavy score come the end of the month could see the Winnersh driver unassailable.


GORDON GRABS GLUT - A BARFORD BONANZA

Fresh from the news that Cyril scored another win over the NIMBY fratertinty that surround the track with regard to the World Final Saturday night meeting's planning application being passed. However a serious omen was launched from the bows of HMS Moodie, signalling his intent that he is the favourite to take gold come September. A triple for Gordon (7) as he took both heats and the final. Omnious.

Onto the Bank Holidays and like DFS and Safestyle Windows, you buy one, you get one free! We go far flung on the Monday as we head down to St Day....

JANNER WINNER AS ROWE TAKES BACK RED

Down in West Cornwall everything is done a little bit different. So it was no surprise that whilst the rest of the country had downpours. St Day was in sunshine. After heat each for downgraded TARTS Dan Moss (797) and Nathan Maidment (935) and one for new Dad Chris Mikkula (522). It was certainly a meeting for those who had been a bit below par but hadn't had the luck. Justin Fisher (315) found himself with a bagful of points including a second in the final and a national win. However the final was taken by last times dummy spitter, clear that if you persevere, karma comes back around, as Janner Motorsport's very own legend of the lovetap, Liam Rowe (605) took his first ever final win. With it he won the the Tyrone Snell Trophy, a magnificent piece of autosculpture, resplendent in Tyrone's trademark lime green. A massive trophy, its a good job Liam lives only 2 miles away from St Day as VOSA would probably pull the tow vehicle as soon as it left Scorrier! Not so happy was Mother Rowe, who after getting rid of the trophy some years ago after brother Ross won it. Where do you put it? Certainly not on the mantelpiece - it is a mantelpiece!


GORDON DELIVERS PEAK PERFORMANCE

If the fact that his holiness Lordy Gordy (7) was in good form at World Final venue Barford, then the fact that at the semi final venue, Buxton, he was equally as dominant, is very ominous come August. After Luke Maw (409) added to his consolation win at Brum in Heat 1, it rapidly became the Moodie show. The Scot took the remaining 2 heats and romped the final. However he needs some qualifying points first before we start painting it gold!

PANNETT AND PRESTON IMPRESS THEM AT SKEG

Meanwhile, over at the Fun Coast, numbers were down as people hit the bunting. However, it was the track that was sadly lacking in any usual Skeggy abundance. A lack of "star" attractions meant a dismal turnout, but didn't distract, as the racing was carved up between 2 drivers. The all in format paid off for Brum heat winner, lost Barford regular Dave Pannett (836) slipped down the East Coast a bit and ended up taking home a heat and the final, and a return to red. The other heat and the GN was won by Stephen Preston (864) who now has one of my stickers courtesy of a previous visit by a couple of my cheerleaders!

PALMER GETS THE BETTER OF SPEAK (NO NOT THAT ONE!!)

Off to Manchestaaaaa with a Gallagher swagger as Belle Vue was our destination. Manchester's favourite stock car son, Rob Speak (218) was back and meant business as he took two heats in the 2 out of 3 format in the borrowed Bingley mobile. Sam Wagner (823) took the other, and probably tweeted abuse to Mr Bradbury! The final saw Mr Palmer get one over on Mr Speak. No time travel back to 1994 and a Taunton ramming sesh, but Andrew Palmer (606) and his shale wares beat fellow experts previous final winner Michael Lund (995) and shale legend Andy Ford (13). Both Bradbury and Speak followed behind. The GN went the way of Ford.

The government in their infinite wisdom gave us UK folk yet another bank holiday. Still it stopped the St Day/Bristol clash! Why Tuesday though???

TIGER TAMES TAUNTON TORRENT

Off to a soggy Smeatharpe where F2 shared the bill with Crasharama 14. Cue a zillon hi vis wearing numpties waving in another follow in. Yawn. Two Thirds format were deployed yet again. Heat 1 went the way of Andrew Bennett (830) who's Harding could be used as a surfboard, such is its ability to skip on water. Fellow lover of wetness Matt Linfield (464) took the 2nd heat, and St Day final winner Liam Rowe (605) continued his successful weekend with a win in heat 3. The Final looked going the way of Linfield, however, with it looking like the Sussex man taking the win, commentator brother Steve must have given the curse, as with the boards out, the 464 ground to a halt, and The Tiger  - James Rygor (783) gleefully took the win. Also a winner in the infield sweepstake between marshalls and officials et al, that one Colin Higman, took the £1 wagers of Parkinson, Wadge, Rosevear et al and celebrated more than his 2 world final wins! Still as frugal, 50 years on! The GN was won by Tom Adcroft (768), who probably abusing Priddle !

PALMER STOKES UP A SECOND FINAL WIN

Go upside down? You Brett-er believe it!

Meanwhile, over in the Potteries, the kiln was lit, as the shale lifted on what was a relatively dry day. Well dry compared to relative run ups to previous Stokes with the cancellation of the previous Tuesday meeting at the Chesterton Oval. King's Lynn final winner Paul Wilson took heat 1, and a career first win for Kyle Taylor (136) in heat 3. However it was Belle Vue final winner Andrew Palmer who took heat and final. Like the previous day, Andy Ford (13) took the GN

Been a busy old week I tell thee, National points will be up and updated as soon as is possible....