Schumacher Winter Series Rnd 4 – Report

December 11th would play host to round 4 of the Schumacher Winter Series presented by the Louth Radio Control Car Club.  On offer was the 17.5 blinky touring car class and support class, with 50 drivers assembling at the venue in Lincolnshire in the U.K.  Plunging temperatures outside but some hot action on track as the racers took on four qualifying rounds before a single legged final. After four rounds the TQ spot went to Alex Brocklebank, his Schumacher mi8 the car to beat all day.  Alex would take 3 of the four qualifying rounds to take the top spot. Second on the grid was returning racer Ricky Lee and his Awesomatix, Ricky the only driver to put a TQ round together apart from Alex.  Another Schumacher of Daniel Burks would line up third on the grid, from Vulcan rc racer Callum Chapman who would secure fourth.  Top lmp racer Adam Mackman would make a return to touring cars with his Schumacher Mi8 and would line up 5th with some consistent runs, and Daniel Leonard would round out the top six and take the final a final spot with his Awesomatix.  Daniel would show the pace in the final quaking round to take 2nd in the run.

Six entrants, six fast racers, and 4 bloody white cars in the A-Final.  Alex Brocklebank would lead the race away, all looked to hold station for the first lap, until Ricky gained momentum on the straight and dived to the inside.  As Alex pulled across to take his line and defend the move a light touch would send Ricky to the barrier, he wouldn’t need a marshal but it would prove costly.  Callum Chapman, Dan Burks and Adam Mackman would all fight amongst themselves.  An incident between the two Dans would see Dan Burks exit the race when all looked so promising.  With all the incidents occurring it was Alex Brocklebank doing what he does best, building a gap and keeping the pace. He would take the victory and well deserved. This victory giving him what looks to be the championship.  Dan Leonard would be the victor from some of the on track scuffles, to bring home 2nd place. He didn’t think it was likely at the start. Callum Chapman and Adam Mackman would be close throughout the race.  Ricky Lee pumped in the laps as a podium looked likely, catching corners would see him drop back and take him out of podium contention.  It was the last lap when Adam would finally make the mistake for Callum to secure the final spot on the podium, Adam would hold station to 4th, Ricky 5th and Dan Burks bringing home the final spot.

17.5 A Final Result
1. Alex Brocklebank – Schumacher
2. Daniel Leonard – awesomatix
3. Callum Chapman- Vulcan rc xray
4. Adam Mackman – Schumacher
5. Ricky Lee- Awesomatix
6. Daniel Burks- Schumacher

Once again the next generation cup juniors drivers would take to the take, they each stepped up and given us some amazing racing. Chase Mackman would end the leading junior driver, with some impressive driving.  Lewis Chapman was the next junior again driving well, Lucy Dabb wasn’t far off Lewis, Oliver Jaine was next up making a return to racing and then Oliver Pepper would round out the juniors.  Each one drove well and are a credit to the parents and guardians.  Chase would come out on top being the junior to make his way through some of the lower heats. Lewis Chapman another junior was able to make his way through the lower heats would come out as the second junior ahead of lady racer Lucy Dabb driving well. Oliver Jaine would round out our junior entrants with some good, sensible driving, building each time he raced .

Next Generation Cup
1. Chase Mackman
2. Lewis Chapman
3. Lucy Dabb
4. Oliver Jaine

Thanks to Chris Lovely for the report.