MAY DAY ACTION AT DARLEY MOOR

Tuesday April 28, 2015 at 2:39pm

This Bank Holiday weekend will see the action return to the Darley Moor circuit, near Wyaston, Derbyshire (DE6 2ET) when Round 3 of the Darley Moor Motorcycle Road Race Championship takes place on Monday 4th May 2015.

With the absence of several competitors, through machine failure or racing in National Championships during the early Rounds the Championships are looking a little different, but still with a very small points advantage or even with the leaders tied on points. This weekend, in addition to the regular silverware available there is the Curtis Milner Trophy which will be presented to the Overall winner of the two Formula 600 races. Jamie Medhurst and Richard Wardle will certainly be amongst the favourites for the

Trophy, which is in memory of a young racer who started his racing career at Darley Moor, but unfortunately lost his life in a road traffic accident. It is hoped that Curtis’ parents, Craig and Tina, will be on hand once again to present the winner with the Trophy.

With regards to current Championship standings the Pre Injection 600 and GP125 classes have two riders tied at the top; the Pre Injection 600 with riders from Stone at the top; Andy Lowe and Robert Wise then the GP125’s with Derek Clarke and Richard Mortimer all with 18 points.

Four classes have the top two riders separated by just a single point; Brendan Brown holds the slight advantage over Jamie Medhurst in the Peak Cup, whilst Shane Pearson has the advantage over Brown in the Open Solo class. In the Sound of Thunder class Gary Henriksen holds the slim margin over Matthew Harwood, while Brad Vicars holds the same over rival David Carson Mini Sound of Thunder. These two competitors are also locked ‘in combat’ in the Formula Darley class, Vicars doubling the advantage in this category. Chris Moore heads the Lightweight class from Matty Whelan and Jamie Pearson over Virgil Stevenson in the Pre98’s (up to 1300cc), both with a two point advantage over their rivals.

Anthony Porter and Brian Prescott both enjoy a 3 point advantage over their rivals in the Steel Framed 600 and Classic 350 respectively; Dean Ephgrave and David Glover both looking to overturn or bridge the gap.

As always Practice starts at 10am, with the first race scheduled for 11.30am. The cost of adult admission to Darley Moor for all meetings, except the end of season Stars at Darley meeting, is £12.00 per day, children under 16 are free, and Senior Citizens are £8.00. Parking and Paddock Transfer is free and a programme costs just £3.00. Adult admission to the Test Days is £6.00, Senior Citizens 65 and over £4.00.

For the Stars at Darley event on 11th October the adult admission price is £16.00 and Senior Citizens £10.00.

Advance Tickets at discount prices are also available on-line just visit the Darley Race Shop for full details - http://www.darleymoorstore.co.uk/.

There is ample room for spectators to camp and caravan at Darley Moor over the race weekends. The cost is £5.00 per unit per night. Camping will normally be available from 4.00 pm on the Friday evening until 10.00 am on the day after the meeting or by special arrangement with the circuit management – Call 01335 343833.

Darley Moor is one of the few circuits in which dogs are welcome, provided they are kept on a lead at all times during race day and the owners act in a responsible manner.

Championship positions (after Round 2)

Peak Cup

1st Brendan Brown, 19pts; 2nd Jamie Medhurst, 18pts; 3rd, Jim Hodson 15pts;

Open Solo

1st Shane Pearson, 18pts; 2nd Brendan Brown, 17pts; 3rd Jim Hodson, 12pts

Open Sidecars

1st Anthony Eades/Nick Roberts 24pts; 2nd Paul Bateman/Neil Dutton, 18pts; 3rd Tony Thompson/Jack Jones, 18pts

Lightweight

1st Chris Moore 18pts; 2nd Matty Whelan, 16pts; 3rd David Smith, 9pts

GP125

1st Derek Clark, 18pts; 2nd Richard Mortimer, 18pts; 3rd Steven Taylor, 12pts

Formula 600