Bambino podium
Sunshine bathed the Boyndie Drome Circuit in golden light for the second round of the 2025 Boyndie Drome Open Challenge.
A sun-drenched weekend set the perfect stage for Round 3 of the Boyndie Drome Open Challenge, where fierce competition met fantastic atmosphere at the North-east of Scotland’s home of karting. With rental karts lighting up the track late Saturday afternoon and all other classes battling it out on Sunday, fans were treated to action-packed grids across the board.
Rental Karts (Light)
Ross Honeyman broke away early with Darren Scott glued to his bumper, but Honeyman held his nerve for a flawless win and secured the Challenge Trophy with 148 points. Greg Keith moved into third early and stayed there, while a thrilling scrap between Aiden Watson and Edward Hughes ended with Hughes edging ahead.
🥇 1st: Ross Honeyman
🥈 2nd: Darren Scott
🥉 3rd: Greg Keith
Rental Karts (Heavy)
Michael Rose led initially, but Mark Geraghty and Josh Orr charged through on lap two, with Geraghty going on to claim the win. Rose rounded out the podium in third after a spirited battle behind.
🥇 1st: Mark Geraghty
🥈 2nd: Josh Orr
🥉 3rd: Michael Rose
Ross Honeywell – winner of the ‘Prokart Challenge’ trophy in the club’s rental karts.
Bambino (6-7 years old)
Archie Tosh dominated from lights out, lapping the entire field in an incredible performance. Austin Noble grabbed second, while Denny Doherty claimed third.
🥇 1st: Archie Tosh
🥈 2nd: Austin Noble
🥉 3rd: Denny Doherty
Novice Award: Austin Noble
Honda Cadets (8-12 years old)
Luca Bicocchi stormed to an emphatic win, pulling 13 seconds clear of the field. Richard Henderson battled past Alfie Lamb for second, with Oliver Bird claiming top novice.
🥇 1st: Luca Bicocchi
🥈 2nd: Richard Henderson
🥉 3rd: Alfie Lamb
Novice Award: Oliver Bird
Mini Max
Drama unfolded early as early leader William Alexander crashed out, leaving the Ingram duo to fight it out. Sophie Ingram took top honours ahead of Theo.
🥇 1st: Sophie Ingram
🥈 2nd: Theo Ingram
🥉 3rd: William Alexander
Junior Max
Cruz Strachan made a lightning start from pole, but it was Finlay Smith who timed his move to perfection to take the win. Vinnie Lewis charged into third after overtaking Kayden Thomas.
🥇 1st: Finlay Smith
🥈 2nd: Cruz Strachan
🥉 3rd: Vinnie Lewis
Senior Max (162kg)
Jonathan Edwards took the win under pressure from Owen Towler, with Cameron Hobson recovering for third after leading the opening lap.
🥇 1st: Jonathan Edwards
🥈 2nd: Owen Towler
🥉 3rd: Cameron Hobson
Senior Max (177kg)
Ben Noble made it a perfect day by claiming victory and the top novice title. Ashton Lee Foubister followed him home in second.
🥇 1st: Ben Noble
🥈 2nd: Ashton Lee Foubister
Novice Award: Ben Noble
KZ2 Gearbox
Pole-sitter Alex Hawcutt dominated the heats and held off a charging Keiran Smart to win the final by just half a second. Gordon Hawton completed the podium, after swapping places multiple times with Scott Mutch.
🥇 1st: Alex Hawcutt
🥈 2nd: Keiran Smart
🥉 3rd: Gordon Hawton
Novice Award: Tim Foubister
Historics
Ross McWilliam led the McWilliam family affair, winning ahead of Neil McWilliam and Scott Benton.
🥇 1st: Ross McWilliam
🥈 2nd: Neil McWilliam
🥉 3rd: Scott Benton
Granville Grubb Memorial Trophy – KZ2 Special
The return of this 20-lap classic did not disappoint. Grid positions drawn from a hat saw Brendan Walker on pole, but it was Keiran Smart who powered to the front by lap 2 and opened up a commanding lead. Alex Hawcutt and Chris Walker charged through the pack in an epic chase, with Walker briefly closing the gap before back-markers slowed his progress. Smart took a deserved win, with Hawcutt second and Walker third.
🥇 1st: Keiran Smart
🥈 2nd: Alex Hawcutt
🥉 3rd: Chris Walker
4th – Scott Mutch
5th – Ross McWilliam
6th – Gordon Hawton
Granville Grubb Memorial winner – Keiran Smart
“Champagne” flowed on the podium courtesy of Precision Engine Services – a fitting celebration to cap off an unforgettable weekend.
Trophies were presented by timekeeper Samantha Duthie.
Next Event: 12–13 July 2025 – Mark your calendars and we’ll see you back at Boyndie.
Jake Smith Photography was on site – check his gallery out.
Full race results can be viewed on Speedhive and championship points for owner driver classes also on Speedhive. Rental points to follow.