Gillette Series 1 – 8th June 2022

There was quite a frisky wind this evening blowing 14 -18 mph from the WSW with some stronger gusts.

There were 13 starters, but two retired on the fist lap and first back across the line was James C/RS300 about one minute ahead of Ed/Aero 5, Dermott/Laser, Paul R/Aero 7 and Ralph/Laser. About one minute later Karen/Laser crossed in 6^th place with a gap back to Paul H/Supernova, Chris H/Comet and Aileen/Comet. Dave & Ann/Leader were about 30 seconds behind them and then there was a large gap before Jamie/Laser crossed the line.

Lap 2

No change in the first two, but Paul R had gained a place to move up to 3^rd and Chris H moved up one place to 7^th. Dave & Ann and Jamie also gained a place by passing Aileen.

Lap 3

James C retired from the lead, not sure if it was wind or weed! This moved Ed up to 1^st place and Dermott up to 2^nd after he passed Paul. Ralph was holding on to 4^th place and Karen to 5^th. Paul H retired and Dave & Ann and Jamie moved up to 6^th and 7^th places pushing the Comets of Chris H and Aileen down to 8^th and 9^th.

Lap 4

The only change in position on this lap was Jamie getting past Dave & Ann to move up to 6^th place.

Lap 5

Dermott and Paul R both passed Ed to move up to 1^st and 2^nd positions, but these were the only movers on this penultimate lap. Jamie, Dave & Ann, Chris H and Aileen all received the hooter.

Lap 6

Only five left and they maintained station to finish as – 1^st Dermott; 2^nd Paul R; 3^rd Ed; 4^th Ralph; 5^th Karen

On corrected time this becomes – 1^st Ed; 2^nd Dermott; 3^rd Paul; 4^th Ralph; 5^th Karen; then one lap down 6^th Chris H; 7^th Jamie; 8^th Aileen; 9^th Dave & Ann.

Thanks to SOOD Mike Trussler and the race team of Angus Nairn, Hattie Seymour, Jess Bertram and Thomas Mearns.