26th October 2003 - Beaconsfield

Report by Anna Cornelius 

East Kent held the second round of their winter championship at the Beaconsfield circuit with over 100 riders competing at the meeting the racing was fast furious and very competitive.

The AMX class saw Dustin Whitehead take the overall with 3 straight wins from Lance Marshall in 2^nd and N. Jenkins in 3^rd.  Nick Lynds notched up a 4^th overall with a fantastic holeshot and a 3^rd in the second race of the day.

The senior races were boosted by an increase in the line up however East Kents Nikki Huntley met the challenge and took three straights wins and the overall, visitor R. Copperthwaite took second with Harry Ring taking the 3^rd overall.

The Big Wheel 85 saw Peter Wise take all 3 races from Holeshot to chequered flag to earn him the maximum and the overall, J. Beech took 2^nd and the ever consistent Matt Hornby took 3^rd.

Stuart Winick took a well deserved overall in the small wheel 85 class with 2 race wins 2^nd went to Tommy Rye with Karl Johnson once again finding himself in the top three.  Kray Still definitely applied the pressure by winning the first race of the day on only his second outing in the group.

The Juniors saw Alex Horey once again stamp his dominance on the results taking the overall, but Joe O’rouke not only took 2^nd overall but a very popular race win in the second race of the day, 3^rd went to visitor J. Bursnam.  But epic race of the day had to go to Ryan Thomerson who rode the first race of the day from start gate to chequered flat with a completely flat tyre and still managed a 7^th place position.

The Auto group saw J. Moxey give the East Kent boys a run for their money taking 3 race wins and the overall with the mighty Toby Stubberfield taking the 2^nd overall from Daniel Packman in 3^rd.

With the East Kent Summer Championship only just put to bed the winter championship is already providing the excitement, enthusiasm and high drama that only schoolboy motocross can provide.

RESULTS:

12th October 2003 - Newnham

Report by Anna Cornelius 

148 riders attended the first round of the East Kent Winter Championship at Newnham.  Ideal Weather and Track conditions provided a good days racing with the added excitement of the October Upgrades providing some interesting race results.

Brett Fisher, returning to the East Kent arena took the overall in the AMX with 2 wins and a second.  
The Big Wheel 85 class saw Phil Simms take the overall with 3 straight wins with Ashley Watts making his debut in the class taking 2^nd overall from Troy Beck in 3^rd.  
T. Rye secured the overall in the Small wheel 85 class with Karl Johnson earning himself a well deserved race win and second overall but three races provided 3 race winners and Josh Coomber also earned himself a race win and 3^rd overall. 
The Junior 65 class saw Alex Horey take 3 straight race wins and the overall and Sam Revell on his first outing in the class secured himself a place in the top 6.

 RESULTS:

28th September 2003 - Bletchingly

Report by Anna Cornelius 

The sandy Bletchingly circuit provided the finale for East Kent's Summer Championship this Sunday with many riders using this opportunity to earn some much needed points the racing proved to be some of the best of the year.  Rain the night before ensured that track conditions were superb at this popular track.

The return of Lance Marshall to the AMX class provided Grant Lambert with a worthy opponent for the day, leaving Graham Heasman to battle with his old adversary Steve Swift.  However Alistair Paterson’s fantastic holeshot in the second race of the day definitely deserves a mention.  Marshall took the overall from Lambert with Heasman taking the third.

The senior group saw Nicky Huntly take the overall with Keke St. Hilare take 2^nd and Ben Peay in third.

Peter Wise finished the 2003 summer season in style with 2 wins and a 2^nd place giving him the overall from David Fearne with Dynamite Dan Smith securing one race win and third overall.

As always the Small Wheel 85 class provided the entertainment with spectacular thrills and spills and two well deserved race wins from Stuart Winick, however bike failure deprived him of a place in the top 6.  Ashley Watt took the overall from Joe Cundle in 2^nd and Tommy Rye in 3^rd.

A new face at the front for the Junior 65 Class with G. Padgett taking the overall from Kray Still in 2^nd and Ross Clarke notching up an outstanding performance in the 2^nd race of the day took 3^rd. 

The Auto class saw Daniel Clarke take the overall from Ryan Thomerson making his last appearance in the Auto class 3^rd was taken by Sam Revell with Court Horey once again appearing in the top 4.

With the summer championship complete all eyes are now turned to the 1^st round of the Winter Championship at Newnham on Sunday 12^th October 2003 where surprises may be in store as riders upgrade through the ranks and establish their places in new riding groups.

14th September 2003 - Detling

Report by Anna Cornelius 

East Kent held the penultimate round of their summer championship at their picturesque Detling circuit this weekend.

The Auto riders took the new circuit in their stride with Daniel Clark taking overall from Ryan Thomerson in 2^nd and Courtney Horey producing a performance that gave him an appearance in the top three overall.

The Big Wheel 85 class supplied the excitement with David Fearne and Alex Foreman battling to the bitter end in the first race of the day. In the 2^nd race Joe Grix was set to take his first ever race win, his charge was halted by Peter Wise who took the lead 2 laps from the end of the race and took the flag leaving Grix a very valiant 2^nd.  The overall of the day went to Fearne with Grix in second overall and Edward Birchall in 3^rd. 

Ben Peay took 2 flying race wins and the overall in the Senior class with Nathan Preece taking 2^nd overall and Keke St. Hilare taking the last race win and 3^rd overall.

Tony Cuddy notched up an outstanding performance in the 3^rd race of the day finding himself in 3^rd place only to be disappointed with a bike failure that denied him his place in the top 6 overall.

It was a good day for the Days in the AMX class with brothers Chris and Nick both finishing in the top 6.  However nothing can steal the show from Grant Lambert who took the overall in the AMX with 3 straight wins.  Chris Day took 2^nd overall with Steve Swift taking 3^rd. 

The Small wheel 85 class showed the calm determination of Ashleigh “wonder boy” Watts as he took home his 3 race wins and the overall.  Stuart Winik returned to his position in the top 3 taking 2^nd overall.  A fantastic days racing saw Aston Day complete the Day family treble by securing 6^th overall.

The junior class once again saw the mighty Kray Still take the 3 wins and the overall with Ross Clarke taking 2^nd from Sean Springer in 3^rd.

A great days racing and all eyes are now turned to the final round of the summer championship to be held at Bletchingly on the 28^th September 2003.

RESULTS:

31st August 2003 - Joyce Green

Report by Anna Cornelius 

East Kent held the 6^th round of their summer championship at Joyce Green this weekend.  The club enjoyed a large turnout and good track and weather conditions set the scene for a good days racing.

Phil Sims AKA Mr. Maximum took 3 straight race wins and the overall in the Big Wheel 85 class with the consistent David Fearne in 2^nd and Peter Wise in 3^rd.

The Junior 65 class saw the charge of Kray Still temporarily halted by the arrival of Danny Buchan  who took the 1^st and 2^nd race, however normal service was resumed in the final race of the day where Kray returned to the front of the field.  Buchan took the overall with Still in 2^nd and Ross Clark in 3^rd.

The AMX class also received a shake up with Billy Searle entering the arena proving there is room in any family for 2 stars however Grant Lambert ultimately triumphed taking the Overall from Searle with Graham Heasman in 3^rd.

The Small Wheel 85 class saw Ashleigh Watt take the overall with Rowan High Flying Hill in 2^nd from Tommy Rye in 3^rd.

Louis Waugh took the overall in the senior class with Ben Peay in 2^nd and Keke St. Hilaire in 3^rd.

Daniel Clark took the Auto overall in his usual style leaving battles raging throughout the field behind him.  Sam Revell took 2^nd with Toby Stubberfield took 3^rd. 

The championship is as competitive as ever with only two more rounds to be run.

RESULTS:

17th August 2003 - Detling

Report by Anna Cornelius 

East Kent previewed its new Detling track this weekend, the technical track rode well and a good days racing ensued.

The Big Wheel 85 group saw the battle of the brothers as Alex and Jamie Foreman took sibling rivalry to an extreme on the track, with Jamie notching up two race wins and Alex denying him his third.  Jamie Foreman took the overall with David Fearne taking 2^nd overall and Alex Foreman taking 3^rd.

The Senior 125 class also supplied the excitement with 3 different race winners, the first race saw Nathan Preece earn a well deserved race win with Ben Peay finding his old form to take the second however the 3^rd race of the day produced another race winner as Keke St. Hilare not to be denied his slice of the glory showed the boys the way home.  1^st overall went to Ben Peay 2^nd overall to Keke St. Hilare and 3^rd to Nathan Preece.

The Auto class saw Daniel Clark take the 1^st Overall with Ryan Thomerson 2^nd overall and Charlie Cundle taking 3^rd.

The AMX saw the technical wizard Steve Swift take a race win with a fantastic holeshot and nerves of steel as he held off the charge of Alistair Paterson, and Grant Lambert.  However bike problems in the second race put him out of contention for the overall win with Grant Lambert 1^st overall Graham Heasman 2^nd and Alistair Paterson taking 3^rd.

The Junior 65 class saw Kray Still continue his unbroken winning streak with the predictable 3 wins out of 3 and 1^st overall.  Ross Clark racing hard took 2^nd overall with Sean Springer racing consistently to take 3^rd.

The highly competitive Small Wheel 85 class saw the tension and dramas that this group inevitably provides.  However Ashley Watt took the overall with three spectacular race wins with Joe Cundle 2^nd and Tommy Rye taking the 3^rd. 

Mention must by given to Stuart “Win it or Bin it” Winik, Samuel Line, Courtney Horey, Edward Birchall and Aaron Jenner who all finished just outside the top 3 in their classes.

RESULTS:

26/27th July 2003 - Joyce Green

Report by Anna Cornelius 

East Kent held their Annual Two Day Summer Trophy Meeting at the Joyce Green Circuit this weekend.  Excellent track preparation enabled the club to hold 7 blocks of racing over the weekend with trophies for all riders and weather better suited to the Algarve than sunny Joyce Green, everyone was happy.

  A special mention has to go Kray Still in the Junior 65 class who achieved 7 out of 7 race wins and Sam Revell in the Auto class who achieved his first race wins this weekend.

  RESULTS 

29th June 2003 - Joyce Green

Report by Anna Cornelius 

East Kent returned to a former track this Sunday, riders were greeted with a perfectly prepared and watered track at Joyce Green.  Excellent weather and track conditions made for a days superb racing.

Grant Lambert took the overall in the AMX class with three smooth and stylish wins, leaving Graham Heasman to take the 2^nd in the first two races. The third race of the day saw age triumph over beauty in the race for second and third place as Steve Swift showed Master Heasman the way home with beautifully executed manoeuvres that left Graham wondering where to go.

The Senior race saw the return of Louis Waugh to the field and Keke St. Hilare took up the challenge.  The racing was breathtaking with the boys racing side by side, their focus and determination making for the most exciting racing of the day.  Louis took the overall with 2 race wins with Keke taking 2^nd overall from Ben Peay in third.

The Big Wheel 85 class saw David Fearne take the overall with consistent riding and results throughout the day.  Phil Sims provided two race wins but a tumble in the third put him to second overall followed in 3^rd place by Daniel Smith, who also earned himself a race win.

Michale Rye took the overall in the Small Wheel 85 class, with two impressive race wins.  Ashley Watt took second overall from Joe Cundle in 3^rd.

Kray Still retained his dominance of the Junior 65 class with two smooth race wins to take the overall.  Sean Springer took second overall with consistent race results throughout the day from Aaron Jenner in 3^rd.   The ever-improving Aaron Aston took fourth overall with three top 6 place finishes.

  he king kept his crown in the Auto race of the day as Daniel Clarke took the overall.  Courtney Horey took the 2^nd overall his highest place overall to date with Sam Revell taking the third.  

15th JUNE 2003 - JEWELS HILL

Report by Anna Cornelius 

East Kent held their Annual Pairs trophy meeting at the Jewels Hill circuit this Sunday.  A glorious sunny day and a dry track made for fast competitive racing and the usual thrills and spills. 

  The dynamic Duo Grant Lambert and Tommy Rye took the overall notching up a spectacular 5 race wins between them. Ryan Nock and Daniel Clark took the second, with Daniel executing his hat trick with the usual Clark dominance and style backed by Ryan Nocks determination and ever improving race results.  Sean Springer and Lydon Snell took 3^rd overall trailing by one point only.  Sean Springer supplied a nail biting race in the last Junior 65 race of the day conceding on the line with a fantastic finish by Ross Clarke. Lydon Snell remained consistent all day finishing in the top 6 in all 3 races. 4^th Overall went to Ben Peay and Lloyd Sunley with a race win from Ben and top 10 finishes from Lloyd.   

  Spectacular rides were also provided by Kray Still in the Junior 65 class supplying 2 out of 3 race wins and the formidable flying Ben Flynn showed the boys the way home in all 3 Big Wheel 85 classes.  Nikki Huntley also notched up 2 out of 3 race wins in the senior class depleted in numbers by injury and bike failure. 
               Results:-

 4/5th MAY 2003 - CANADA HEIGHTS

For a full report of the two day event see this week's issue of the TMX.

 20^th APRIL 2003 - JEWELS HILL

Report by Anna Cornelius 

Jewels Hill provided a challenging and exciting race venue for East Kent's Easter Meeting.  The weather held as the riders pitted their wits against a newly refurbished race circuit.

Tommy Rye chasing that elusive first race win was rewarded with a hat trick. As he led the Inter 85 class from holeshot to chequered flag in all three races to take the overall.  

Sean Springer also earned himself a first race win in the Junior 65 class that saw Kray Still take the overall. 

Charlie Cundle provided the Auto class with 3 fantastic holeshots but could not hold off the charge of the mighty Daniel Clarke who came through to take the win in each race. 

Wildman Willis and Lance Marshall provided the excitement with a nail biting duel in the AMX class a DNF for Marshall ruined his day but did not let it spoil the fun. Gary Walton remained consistent throughout the day earning himself a place once again in the top 6. 

The closest racing of the day was the Senior 125 Class that saw Keke St Hilare, Ben Peay and Nathan Preece exchange the lead throughout the day.  An unlucky fall by Nathan Preece saw him take 2^nd Overall with Keke St Hilare taking the 1st.

The Open 85 Class saw Dynamite Dan Smith finding his true form take two race wins and 1^st overall with Alex Foreman remaining consistent throughout the day to take the 2^nd overall.  P. Burr with what can only be described as a fantastic ride in the first race of the day, took 3^rd overall.

Results:-

  6^TH APRIL 2003 – NEWNHAM

Report by Anna Cornelius 

East Kent hosted a successful Spring trophy meeting at Newnham on Sunday 6^th April 2003.  Concerns over track conditions were quelled when rain graced the track in the early morning.   

Spectacular thrills and spills in the AMX class saw Grant White finally finding the form he has been chasing all season.  However the return of Lance Marshall can only be described as awesome as he quickly established his dominance and stole the overall from Grant White.  
The Small Wheel 85 class produced its normal riveting entertainment with Rowan Hill, executing some amazing holeshot performances to take the overall.  Joe Cundle chasing hard took the 2^nd overall from Ashley Watt in 3^rd.  
The Junior Class saw Ross Clark take the overall with smooth consistent rides in all 3 races.  Joseph O’Rouke took the 3^rd overall and outstanding riding saw Luke Newman take 7^th place his highest position to date.
Brett Fisher took the overall in the Senior 125 class but valiant racing showed that Nathan Preece, Ryan Carpenter and Charlie Fraser were content to wage their own war, relentlessly vying for positions throughout the races.  
The Big Wheel 85 class saw Ben Flyn take the overall from Peter Wise with two clear race wins. 
The Automatic Class saw Daniel Clark take the overall.  Sam Revell's determination earned him a 2^nd overall.  Charlie Haycraft, one of East Kent's lady riders also produced good race results on the extended auto track.   

All riders were rewarded for their immense effort with a trophy and hopefully a sense of achievement.

Results:-

23rd MARCH 2003 - BEACONSFIELD 

Report by Anna Cornelius 

A Sunny day and dry track conditions at East Kent new venue at Beaconsfield, ensured that the 2^nd round and semi qualifier were as exciting as promised.   

Lee Yates set the pace in the first race of the day with an exciting holeshot and decisive win in the Open 85 class.   However the battle was not won and the class produced three different race winners with Gary Wells and Geno Rea also taking a race win.  The Senior 125 class saw many private battles waged as the pack spread throughout the track.  Nikki Huntley took the overall despite outstanding riding by Ben Peay.  Jack Plowman and Kray Still continue their dominance of the Junior 65 class.  However performances by Sean Springer and Ross Clark showed that they are eager to join the affray.  As the gladiators of the Small Wheel 85 class took centre stage the outstanding racing of Michael Rye could not be matched.  Danny Huskinson, 4^th Overall, also showed a consistent and determined riding style, that showed the Small Wheel 85 class will be the one to watch this season.  Not to be outdone the “Holeshot Kid”, Gary Walton joined the thrills and spills in the AMX cla