2020 Season Award Winners
Mono F3
2nd: Chris Davison
3rd: James Drew-Williams
This class saw a close battle between Tony Bishop and Chris Davison through the whole season and unfortunately we were denied the final shootout as Chris was stuck in China for the final round of the championship. However, they will be picking up where they left off for 2021 as both drivers are already entered for the full 2021 season!
Mono 2000
2nd: Bryn Tootell
3rd: Robert Smith
Mat Jordan took his first championship victory this year in the 2000 class after coming close many times before. He took victory at the final round of the championship by just one point after a stunning drive to win and take fastest lap.
Mono 2000 Classic
2nd: Jared Wood
3rd: Jim Spencer
Another first time champion this season was Eddie Guest. Having competed for many years in the 1600 championship in his Lola, Eddie moved over to the Classic class in his newly rebuilt Anson last year. After finishing second in the championship in 2019, he secured the championship win at the final round. Jared Wood came second and Jim Spencer third, with just one point seperating them.
Mono Moto 1400
2nd: Jason Timms
3rd: Tony Gauntlett
Martin Wright won this championship for the first time this season, after finishing second or third many times. A consistent season with 3 wins and 6 second places saw him claim victory over last season’s champion, Jason Timms.
Mono Moto 1000
2nd: Chris Woodhouse
3rd: Myles Castaldini
The Moto 1000 class has grown hugely in popularity over the last few years and this season was no different with a big entry of fast cars and drivers over the season. Dan Clowes won the championship ahead of Chris Woodhouse, both in Jedis, and Myles Castaldini came in third in his Kawasaki engined Van Diemen RF94
Mono 1800
2nd: Chris Lord
3rd: Steven Griffin
Phil Davis was crowned the Mono 1800 champion for the second year in a row having led the championship from start to finish. Chris Lord kept him on his toes only a few points behind all the way through but ultimately came second despite winning the final two races of the season.
Mono 1600
2nd: Geoff Fern
3rd: Sam Donn
Will Cox was crowned the Mono 1600 champion after a very strong season, taking 7 wins, 2 second places and 3 fastest laps during the season. Geoff Fern stayed close behind him on points and although he took 7 of the fastest laps he only managed 3 of the wins. Although this was Will’s first win of this championship the Cox name is already on the trophy as his father, David Cox, won the same one back in 1983 when it was known as the Mono B Class.
Tiedeman Trophy
2nd: Mat Jordan
3rd: Bryn Tootell
The first four rounds of the Tiedeman Trophy were crossed with the final four rounds of the Mono Championship, therefore the final Tiedeman Trophy meeting at Thruxton was given double points which really mixed the standings up and made for a very exciting finale.
Going into the final meeting, Geoff Fern was third, Mat Jordan fourth and Bryn Tootell was down in ninth place. The three weren’t favourites for the final shootout but a number of retirements from other contenders during the day pushed them to the fore. Due to the way the scoring works, it was actually a move on the last lap by Mat Jordan overtaking Bryn Tootell for the class win that gave Geoff Fern the overall Championship victory.
Thruxton was very exciting viewing and those not attending in person were able to watch the action online as Geoff Fern won his fourteenth Monoposto Championship.
SUNBAC Nova Award
2nd: Josh Warren
The Sunbac Nova Award is given to the most successful Novice driver of the year which for the 2020 season was Jim Spencer who took third place in the Mono Classic Championship. Josh Warren came second in his Jedi in the Moto 1000 class, finishing ninth overall in the class championship.
New Member Trophy
The New Member Trophy is awarded for the most succesful new full competing member of the club. This year the award was won by Sam Donn for finishing third in the Mono 1600 Championship.
Ray Dackombe Memorial Trophy
The Ray Dackombe Memorial trophy is awarded to the driver scoring the most class points for both qualifying and race position, plus fastest lap, in the meeting chosen as the Ray Dackombe Memorial Meeting. Silverstone International was the chosen meeting and the winner was Will Cox with a perfect score of pole position, 2 race wins and both fastest laps.
Vindaloo Trophy
The Vindaloo Trophy is awarded to the driver who achieved the most fastest laps during the Mono Championship, this season Geoff Fern won the award.
Online-Landlord Trophy
The Online-Landlord Trophy is given to the driver scoring the most points prior to any deductions for dropped scores. Geoff Fern won the trophy with 136 points in the Mono 1600 championship, but unfortunately dropped scores put him into second place in the championship.
Endeavour Trophy
The Endeavour trophy is for the driver who came nearest to winning Championship Honours without doing so. Terry Clark won the award this year, coming fourth in the Mono 2000 class Championship by 2 points.
Mechanic’s Award
For the mechanic considered to have contributed most to a driver’s success (Mono F3/1400/2000/Classic). this year the award went to Ian Davison for his preperation of the Dallara F301 and trackside support of his son Chris, who came second in the Mono F3 Class. He provided a faultless car which was on the cards for a championship showdown at Donington, until the driver had to isolate and couldn’t attend the meeting.
President’s Award
For the mechanic who has done the most to get their driver to the circuits and keep the car going (Mono 1600/1800/1000). This year the award was given to Martyn Donn for his support of his son, Sam who came third in the Mono 1600 championship as well as helping others trackside, including class rival Will Cox.
Steve Pashley Memorial Trophy
To the driver of the self-prepared car prepared to the highest standard. Myles has developed his Van Diemen RF94 a lot over the last year and achieved some good results in the Moto 1000 Championship after a number of difficulties in previous seasons. His car is always very nicely presented and had a new striking livery for the 2020 season as well.
David Coombs Memorial Trophy
To the driver whose endeavours and enthusiasm have added to the spirit of the club. This was awarded to Robert Smith who has supported the club over a number of years, always has a positive attitude and enjoyed his first win at the first round of the season.
Club Trophy
To the person most typifying the Club’s spirit and pursuance of its aims. This year the club trophy has been awarded to Joanie Harvey, who sadly passed away earlier in the year. Joanie was a ray of sunshine in the paddock, welcoming and friendly to everybody and looking after the whole of Team Fern on race weekends. Joanie also organised and participated in the baking Grand Prix every year and is sorely missed by so many of us in the paddock.
Committee Trophy
The Committee Trophy is awarded to the person doing much in the Club’s interest. Terry has been our Clerk of the Course for a number of years and always works very well and enthusiastically with the club and our drivers. He makes sure to attend all of our championship events and even travels to the ones which aren’t MSVR meetings to represent us.
Spheric Trophy
Awarded to the driver with the biggest balls. This trophy was awarded to Terry Clark for carrying on and finishing fourth in a race at Silverstone even though one of his wheels had snapped in half.
Quill Trophy
Awarded by the Editor for services to the Club magazine. Although the club doesn’t have a magazine any longer, this award is given for significant contribution to the club. Andrew Cliffe has been awarded the trophy this year for building a new website for the club. Pic: Jon Bryant / Snappyracers
Jock Sergison Life Time Achievement Award
This is awarded to the person who over many years has made a unique mark on the club. Tony Cotton has been involved in the Monoposto Racing Club for a long time, not just as a competitor, but he’s held many roles including board member, Startline Online Editor, Secretary and Treasurer. He has been awarded this trophy to recognise all of his years of voluntary service for the club!
