chrisc
15th March 2016, 08:34
Hi all
The results of the 2016 Grand Prix from Tokoroa are now up on mylaps. You can see them here: http://www.mylaps.com/en/events/1241354
Between myself, my Australian mate Ian who flew over from Sydney for the meeting and my mate Jason who was also riding in FT, we took about a million photos. I was up late processing and uploading them for your viewing pleasure. You can check them out here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/sonscc/albums/72157665931978555
A massive congratulations to Nathanael Diprose who once again took out the double winning both the F4 and F5 Grand Prixs. Nathanel also posted two new lap records: F4 41.530s and F5 43.827s which are both far quicker than previous records. The pace was hot in the top 10 with a stacked field of very well prepared bikes turning up from around the country. Caleb Adlam was impressively riding out of his skin, however Nathaniel's consistent fast laps were unmatched. Solid riding mate, having been on a very well sorted bike myself and to still be blown out of the water impressed the hell out of me, the bar is set very high.
F5 was very tight for most of the race with Glen Skachill hot on Nathanael's tail, dipping into the 43s bracket in pursuit. Glen "gave it everything he had" out there but couldn't break Nathanael's momentum. Rick Ford rode the 'Factory' ESE 50 to third place having only been on the bike a handful of times. Congratulations Rick in being the only person to podium in all bucket classes over the years - F4, F5 and Sidecar.
Congratulations Chris Lawrence and Scrivy for claiming the NZ Sidecar title from Rick and Henk this year in a very close and entertaining battle to the end closely followed by Mel and Brian.
And finally congratulation to all 29 riders who turned up to contest the Formula Tokoroa race! Kyle Hammond showed his experience to come through from 12th on the grid and win (burgle) by a massive 28 second lead. Steven Lee and Blair Lambarth took out second and third place with solid and consistent riding. New comer and promising talent Jason Haselden qualified on pole but crashed after 4 laps (his first bin) showing the level of enthusiasm in the field. There were a number of riders who definitely picked up enough pace to make their way into the GP, I believe Mel came around to let you know, we look forward to seeing you there next year!
Cheers
Chris
The results of the 2016 Grand Prix from Tokoroa are now up on mylaps. You can see them here: http://www.mylaps.com/en/events/1241354
Between myself, my Australian mate Ian who flew over from Sydney for the meeting and my mate Jason who was also riding in FT, we took about a million photos. I was up late processing and uploading them for your viewing pleasure. You can check them out here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/sonscc/albums/72157665931978555
A massive congratulations to Nathanael Diprose who once again took out the double winning both the F4 and F5 Grand Prixs. Nathanel also posted two new lap records: F4 41.530s and F5 43.827s which are both far quicker than previous records. The pace was hot in the top 10 with a stacked field of very well prepared bikes turning up from around the country. Caleb Adlam was impressively riding out of his skin, however Nathaniel's consistent fast laps were unmatched. Solid riding mate, having been on a very well sorted bike myself and to still be blown out of the water impressed the hell out of me, the bar is set very high.
F5 was very tight for most of the race with Glen Skachill hot on Nathanael's tail, dipping into the 43s bracket in pursuit. Glen "gave it everything he had" out there but couldn't break Nathanael's momentum. Rick Ford rode the 'Factory' ESE 50 to third place having only been on the bike a handful of times. Congratulations Rick in being the only person to podium in all bucket classes over the years - F4, F5 and Sidecar.
Congratulations Chris Lawrence and Scrivy for claiming the NZ Sidecar title from Rick and Henk this year in a very close and entertaining battle to the end closely followed by Mel and Brian.
And finally congratulation to all 29 riders who turned up to contest the Formula Tokoroa race! Kyle Hammond showed his experience to come through from 12th on the grid and win (burgle) by a massive 28 second lead. Steven Lee and Blair Lambarth took out second and third place with solid and consistent riding. New comer and promising talent Jason Haselden qualified on pole but crashed after 4 laps (his first bin) showing the level of enthusiasm in the field. There were a number of riders who definitely picked up enough pace to make their way into the GP, I believe Mel came around to let you know, we look forward to seeing you there next year!
Cheers
Chris