Charity Endurance Race podium
Scorching Action and Charity Spirit at Boyndie for Round Two of the Hamish Ross Triple Crown
It was a blistering weekend at Boyndie Drome as the second round of the Hamish Ross Triple Crown roared into life, generously supported by Bridgend Garage Banff Ltd, Keith Simpson Builders Ltd, and Richmond Mills Fabrication Ltd. The event also raised an impressive £2,654.20 for CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young), adding a charitable edge to the action-packed race meeting.
Saturday saw helicopters overhead as the Belgian Air Force used the old Boyndie Drome for training exercises, providing a dramatic backdrop to the Club Prokarts Charity 1-hour Endurance Race, where the ‘Boyndie Bandits’ of Rachel Turnball, Owen Towler, and Jonathan Edwards took victory after 72 gruelling laps.
(L-R : Stuart Pollock, Luca Biocchi, Archie Tosh and Fraser Cowan)
Sunday’s racing provided thrilling battles across all classes, culminating in the Pioneer Mutual Shield being shared between Archie Tosh, Luca Bicocchi, Fraser Cowan, and Stuart Pollock.
Bambino (6-7 years old)
In the Bambinos, Archie Tosh continued his fine form, leading from lights to flag and setting a new lap record along the way. James Strath recovered from an early spin to snatch second from Sandy Mccaig in a thrilling chase.
🥇 Archie Tosh
🥈 James Strath
🥉 Sandy Mccaig
🏁 Top Novice: Freddie Falconer
Honda Cadets (8-12 years old)
Honda Cadet honours went to Luca Bicocchi, who delivered an untroubled victory and a new lap record, while Jack Thomson edged Aarryn Rigg in a fierce contest for second.
🥇 Luca Bicocchi
🥈 Jack Thomson
🥉 Aarryn Rigg
🏁 Top Novice: Cole Blockley
Micro Max (8-12 years old)
Micro Max served up a tense battle as Lewis Kirkaldy and George Simmons swapped the lead, with Kirkaldy ultimately holding on by just 0.2 seconds. Simmons, however, claimed a lap record for his efforts.
🥇 Lewis Kirkaldy
🥈 George Simmons
🥉 Louis Pyper
🏁 Top Novice: George Coghill jnr
Mini Max
In Mini Max, William Alexander stormed to victory ahead of Theo Ingram and Sophie Ingram.
🥇 William Alexander
🥈 Theo Ingram
🥉 Sophie Ingram
Junior Twin Engine Prokarts
Junior Twin Engine Prokarts saw Fraser Cowan put in a dominant drive to win by over six seconds as Nicole Allardyce and Daniel McGovern fought hard for the remaining podium spots.
🥇 Fraser Cowan
🥈 Nicole Allardyce
🥉 Daniel McGovern
Junior Max
Photo courtesy of Jake Smith
Finlay Smith controlled Junior Max from the front to take a commanding win, with Mya Simpson and Cruz Strachan completing the podium after a race-long tussle.
🥇 Finlay Smith
🥈 Mya Simpson
🥉 Cruz Strachan
Senior Twin Engine Prokarts
Photo courtesy of Jake Smith
Senior Twin Prokarts saw Stuart Pollock and Davie Scott break away, with Pollock sealing the win after opening a late gap. RAF-run Prokarts also featured, with Ryan Martin besting his teammates in their own class battle.
🥇 Stuart Pollock
🥈 Davie Scott
🥉 Craig Smith
🏁 Top Novice: Rodney Taylor
Senior Max (162kg)
Senior Max 162kg featured a tactical battle as Jonathan Edwards reeled in and passed early leader Gary Bird, fending off late pressure to take the win
🥇 Jonathan Edwards
🥈 Gary Bird
🥉 Owen Towler
KZ2 Gearbox
Photo courtesy of Gilles Gardner
Keiran Smart claimed his maiden KZ2 Gearbox victory after winning the sprint to MTM corner and controlling the race ahead of Ryan Simpson and Neil Anderson.
🥇 Ryan Simpson
🥈 Ryan Simpson
🥉 Neil Anderson
Presentations
Trophies were presented by Chairman Garry Ingram, wrapping up an unforgettable weekend of racing, camaraderie, and charity fundraising. The next round of the Boyndie Drome Open Challenge takes place on 7-8 June.
Photo gallery from Jake Smith
Full race results can be viewed on Speedhive.
Richard Broom took to the paddokc to capture the weekend and find out what makes owner driver karting and Grampian Kart Club so special. Watch his video