Daytona Championships

In Heat 1, it was Tom Justice who emerged as the dominant force, navigating the slick track with precision to claim a commanding victory, leaving his competitors trailing in his wake. Arthur Caluch showcased his talent in the wet conditions, securing a solid second place finish ahead of Tudor Geanta, who rounded off the podium.

Championship leader Blake Southan showcased his prowess in Heat 2, mastering the challenging conditions to secure yet another dominant victory, further solidifying his position at the top of the standings. Lewis Bowey and Callum White battled fiercely for the remaining podium spots, with Bowey ultimately prevailing in second ahead of White in third.

Tom Justice continued his impressive form in Heat 3, though this time his victory was hard-fought, with Tudor Geanta pushing him to the limit. Arthur Caluch once again displayed his consistency, securing another podium finish in third place.

Zayn Perry stole the show in the final heat of the day, demonstrating impressive speed and consistency to claim victory, while Blake Southan staged a remarkable comeback from the back of the grid to secure a commendable second place finish. Lewis Bowey rounded out the top three, adding another podium finish to his tally.

In the relentless downpour, the B Final became a struggle for control on the slippery track. Despite the challenging conditions, Charley Murray maintained his grip to secure a hard-earned victory. Liam Weatherall claimed second place, just ahead of the promising newcomer Caelen Keith. Abbie Boyd showed impressive pace to finish fourth, with Michael Oxtoby-Page and Jaden Dodoo-Ankrah battling for fifth and sixth positions. Tyler Rickard faced unfortunate luck, retiring from the heats but rounding out the grid in seventh place.

As the rain continued to pour in the A Final, Tom Justice once again proved his mettle, mastering the challenging conditions to claim his first victory in the championship. Blake Southan demonstrated incredible consistency with a second-place finish, while Zayn Perry capitalized on an earlier incident to snatch third place from Arthur Caluch. Callum White, Tudor Geanta, and Lewis Bowey completed the top seven, each driver showing admirable resilience in the face of adversity.

Cadets

In Heat 1, Gillen Townshend showcased exceptional kart control, expertly manoeuvring through the challenging conditions to secure a well-deserved victory. Ryan Cafferkey demonstrated his prowess by clinching second place, while Amelia-Alice Barreau rounded off the podium in third, showcasing her resilience in the face of adversity.

Heat 2 posed a formidable challenge for the drivers, with the slippery track leading to numerous spins. Dexter Hazeldine emerged as the victor, displaying remarkable consistency and focus throughout the race. Jacob Kent battled his way to second place, while Seth Sydney demonstrated his skill in the wet conditions to claim the final podium spot.

Despite the mounting pressure, Gillen Townshend continued to dominate in Heat 3, further solidifying his position as a force to be reckoned with in the championship. Charlie Marden impressed with a strong second-place finish, followed closely by Ryan Cafferkey in third.

However, Heat 4 brought heartbreak for Jacob Kent, as an early incident left him stranded on track, thwarting his chances of victory. Dexter Hazeldine capitalized on the opportunity to secure another win, with Seth Sydney and Jack Bailey seizing podium finishes as a result of Kent's misfortune.

Jacob Kent would take the win on track in the B Final, but a penalty would demote him to second place behind Jack Bailey who inherited the win after showing great consistency. Kent would manage to snag the fastest lap of the day even over the A Finalists, Begging the question of what could have been for the young driver who took a significant blow to his championship lead. Leo Sibthorpe would take yet another B Final podium in 3rd with Amelia-alice Barreau finishing in 4th.

As the rain intensified for the A Final, the fight for victory became even more intense, with drivers battling for grip on the waterlogged track. In a display of skill and determination, Seth Sydney kept his cool amidst the chaos, navigating the challenging conditions to claim an incredible victory. Gillen Townshend and Dexter Hazeldine showcased remarkable mental strength, overcoming early setbacks to secure second and third places respectively. Charlie Marden impressed with his pace, finishing fourth, while Ryan Cafferkey rounded out the top five.

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Junior Sprint League 

The heavens opened for round 6 of the Junior Sprint League, this caused the track to morph into a slick, treacherous expanse, setting the stage for a nail-biting showdown in the rain.

Arthur Caluch seized pole position, navigating the waterlogged track with finesse. However, it was the Csepreghi brothers who emerged as his closest challengers, with Jacob narrowly edging out his brother Charlie for second place on the grid.

Off the start the drivers were battling the deluge and each other in a frantic scramble for position. Yet amidst the chaos, disaster struck for the usually dominant Blake Southan, his kart grinding to a halt on the track. Despite his valiant efforts to limp back to the pits, Southan found himself relegated to the back of the pack.

At the sharp end of the field, a titanic struggle for the lead unfolded between the Csepreghi brothers, their karts danced on the edge of grip as they jostled for the win. Jacob Csepreghi emerged victorious, crossing the line just five tenths ahead of his brother, Charlie, who clinched the fastest lap of the race.

Behind the battling siblings, Max Lindgren showcased remarkable consistency in the treacherous conditions, securing a well-deserved third place finish. Meanwhile, polesitter Arthur Caluch found himself slipping down the order to fourth, his early advantage washed away by the rain.

Further down the field, newcomer Tom Justice impressed with a solid sixth-place finish. And as the checkered flag fell, Blake Southan brought up the rear, his hopes of a perfect season dashed by a cruel twist of fate in the unforgiving wet.

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Thursday Night Leauge

SODI

Round 5 of Sodi Thursday night league got underway with 14 drivers taking to the track. Championship leader Charlie Sheldrake was on the grid as well as close contenders Ash Chivers and Richard Danby but with the wet conditions become very challenging for most of the drivers. With qualifying underway it was Charlie Sheldrake who was fastest but only just beating Ash Chivers by 3 hundredths of a second with Michael Bowles in Third. Wiliam Fry was forth, and Richard Danby only managed fifth.

So, the race got underway with a very blatant jump start from Ash Chivers which automatically got him a 3-place penalty. Charlie Sheldrake got off to a great start, Ash Chivers for a lap held the lead up until Charlie got through, Michael Bowles and Richard Danby were battling away but, on the way, down to turn 6 Michael clipped the rear of Richard leaving him sat resting on the kerb. This got him a black flag for this. Richard Danby made up quite a few places to get back to third. Tyler Thom had a successful race with a few spins and brought it home in forth Ash Chivers dropped down to fifth after his penalty was served with Noah Willis in sixth, Matthew Holloway finished in seventh Michael Bowles made it back up into eighth, Ben Critchley finished in ninth and Tom Ludovico received the final points position of the race. The fastest lap point went to the race winner Charlie Sheldrake.

DMAX

Tonight at Daytona Milton Keynes, 16 drivers descended for our Thursday Night League, on the Cliff Drop Variant of the track. Some rain earlier in the day transformed the track into a slippy nightmare, excitement and tension filled the air at the evening race. The drivers braced themselves for a challenge unlike any other, knowing that every turn held the potential for both triumph and disaster.

Despite the adverse conditions, Lee Schnitzler, Ashley Mayston-King, and James King showcased their skill and determination, claiming the top three spots respectively in qualifying with a display of exceptional driving prowess.

However, the unpredictable nature of wet weather racing soon made its presence felt, in the race a flurry of spins on the first corner shook up the back half of the grid, creating chaos and uncertainty for the drivers involved.

In a dramatic turn of events, Ashley Mayston-King, who had initially stormed into the lead in the first lap, suffered a setback at turn 2 on the second lap, relinquishing the position and dropping down to fourth place. This allowed Lee Schnitzler to seize the opportunity and surge to the front, closely followed by Barry Morris in second and James King in third.

Despite his setback, Ashley Mayston-King refused to be deterred, relentlessly pushing the limits of his kart and lapping faster than James towards the end of the race. However, James King held firm under the pressure, skillfully defending his position and denying Ashley the chance to get on the podium.

In a nail-biting finish, Lee Schnitzler crossed the finish line in first place, his mastery of the wet conditions evident as he maintained a commanding lead throughout the race. Barry Morris secured a hard-fought second place, just over 8 seconds behind the leader, while James King held onto third place by a slim margin of just over a second, fending off the relentless challenge from Ashley Mayston-King.