Ian Hughes has won the Ray Dackombe Memorial Trophy for 2010.
This years nominated race was the double header non-championship races, supporting the Britcar24 endurance race.
With two class wins and two fastest laps, Ian, driving Sara’s Agent DR1 in Mono1600 spec, snatched the trophy from Jeremy Timms by the virtue of his two class poles. Arty Cameron despite two poles and two wins, missed out one fastest lap.
What makes the third giving of the Ray Dackombe trophy so fitting, is that Ian was driving Ray’s old car, the Agent DR1 which over the winter will be converted from Kent 1600 spec to FF2000 Pinto specification.
The previous winners were Chris Woodhouse in 2009 and Tristan Cliffe in 2008.
Championship Positions
With just the two final rounds at Silverstone National on 16/17 October to go, the podium positions in the 2010 Mono Championship are yet to be fully decided, so if you haven’t already done so get your Silverstone Finale entry in as soon as possible.
Mono 2000
After Jeremy Timms run of bad luck, and a brilliant win by Tristan Cliffe in the second race at Croft, Tristan now has the lead for the first time. However if Jeremy can win both rounds at Silverstone with fastest lap he will just take the title on greatest number of wins, even if Tristan comes second in each, although they will be equal on points. Whatever – it does look like this is going right to the wire.
Third place on the podium could go to current third place man Richard Purcell, or Malcolm Scott if he can shake off his unfortunate Croft injury, or one of the Croft-duelling pair of Graham Read and Tony Cotton.
Mono Classic 2000
Jeremy Goodman is home and dry for the hotly contested Classic 2000 title after a very competitive season. He cannot be bested even if Russ Giles had two fast wins at Silverstone and Jeremy has a disaster. The other podium spots are completely up for grabs, between Russ, Francis Phillips, Terry Clark and Geoff Fern.
Mono 1800
Similarly Peter Bragg has his hands on the Mono 1800 Class Championship Trophy after excellent runs at both Oulton and Croft against top-line opponents. He can’t be beaten by current second place Michael Dale, due to dropped scores, but Jim Timms could just equal his score from third, loosing the title on number of wins. These guys could be joined on the Championship podium by Jock Sergison, Rupert Reader or Phil Nicholson – all of whom have been scrapping at just about every race this year.
Mono 1600
Both first and second Championship places are decided in this one; the title going to Nigel Davers, after a fast and consistent campaign in his first season of racing; with Dave Parkinson second. Third could go the way of Richard Evans, Eddie Guest or Henry Fryer.
Mono 1400
Geoff Fern’s dogged persistence has paid off here and the title is his. Gary Hill could just take second away from Peter Whitmore at Silverstone, but it will be a stretch.
Mono 1000
After a season as Mr Consistency, Len Turner leads with Arty Cameron coming up fast after his double Croft victory. However the points are so tight that any one of Turner, Cameron, Chris Woodhouse or Geoffrey Cowell are in with a shout, and they could well be joined on the Championship podium by the resurgent Stephen Brooks.
For the points table click here.
Simon Davey
To view the latest standings (including Oulton Park, click the following link: 2010 championship points 9-13
Here are the top 3 in each class (prior to dropped scores)
Mono 2000
1. Jeremy Timms – 103
2. Tristan Cliffe – 91
3. Malcolm Scott – 70
Mono 2000 Classic
1. Jeremy Goodman – 99
2. Francis Phillips – 78
3. Russ Giles – 70
Mono 1800
1. Pete Bragg – 93
2. Michael Dale – 83
3. Jim Timms – 74
Mono 1600
1. Nigel Davers – 122
2. David Parkinson – 96
3. Richard Evans – 71
Mono 1400
1. Geoff Fern – 97
2. Peter Whitmore – 40
3. Gary Hill – 31
Mono 1000
1. Len Turner – 79
2. Chris Woodhouse – 76
3. Arty Cameron – 60
There is opportunity for testing on the Friday before the final two rounds of the year. Details, as received from Silverstone, below.
Friday 15 October – National Circuit – General Testing – Open Wheel Sessions
The Open Wheel Group will be allocated 4 sessions – the timetable is on our website link below.
www.silverstone.co.uk/track/general-testing/
Cost per car and one driver for the 4 allocated sessions will be £219.00 inc vat per car.
Garages can be booked for £60 inc vat, if required.
Information:
– All drivers must show their 2010 MSA/FIA Competition Race Licence minimum National ‘B’ and sign an indemnity form before driving on the circuit.
– All drivers participating in testing must be at least 16 years of age. Any drivers under 18 years must have their indemnity form signed by a parent or guardian.
– Noise limit on the day will be 102dB on a drive by.
To book please can you ask Drivers/Teams to call me on 01327 320298, thank you.
Julie Hartfield
Test Sales Co-ordinator
Silverstone Circuits Limited
It’s a hectic time for Mono Championship competitors, so please remember to get your entry in for Croft, which is on 25/26th September.
Entry forms and Regulations are here.
Entries can be returned to me by post, fax or email. We will not bank cheques or process card payments until 3 days before the event, and up till then you can withdraw with a full refund, so there is no barrier to getting your entry in now!
Croft is always an enjoyable weekend for Monoposto. It’s a great circuit to drive and the local officials have a well deserved reputation for being friendly and helpful. You’ll can also book for the Paddock Party – note that this needs to be returned to Croft, not to me.
Date for Your Diary: Monoposto AGM and Dinner Dance
The next AGM and Dinner Dance will be held on Saturday 19th February 2011 at the Barcelo Hotel in Daventry, just off junction 16 on the M1 (this is near the M1/M6 junction). More information on this in the near future; the ticket cost will be less than last year. Please mark the date in your diary!
Entry Forms and Regulations for these non-Championship Monoposto races are now available.
This is the Britcar 24 hrs meeting and will take place on the Silverstone Bridge GP Circuit. A map of the circuit is attached. There will be one grid of 44 cars for this event, with one Qualifying session and two Races. The entry fee has been held at £295, so this is excellent value.
The outline schedule is:
– Friday afternoon 1st October: 20 minute Qualifying Session: for each competitor fastest time sets grid position for Race 1, second fastest time sets grid position for Race 2
– Friday afternoon 1st October: Race 1: 20 minutes
– Saturday 2nd October: Race 2: 20 minutes
In addition to Awards to the first three in each Class for each race, the Ray Dackombe Memorial Trophy will be presented to the competitor who scores the most points (awarded as if for Championship rounds) over the two races.
We are expecting this to be a very popular event, so you advised to send in your entry (click here) as quickly as possible. Regs are here. We will not be banking entry fee cheques or processing card payments until the Closing Date 14 days before the event. At that time we will also notify whether your entry is accepted.
For more details – contact
Simon Davey, MRC Administrator
Email: admin@monoposto.co.uk <mailto:admin@monoposto.co.uk>
Tel/fax: 01327 843056, Mob: 07770 368 648
Footnote: This meeting uses the “old” GP circuit and therefore includes Bridge. Asst ed once stopped the late Denis Jenkinson and asked him where to watch qualifying from – he recommended Bridge. It is widely regarded as a great, classic corner and the only reason it’s been dropped is so that Bernie’s lot can park their Paddock Club somewhere a bit flatter and bigger.