Thanks to John for sharing details of the latest autotest by the Isle oF Wight Car Club. Ed
The weather forecast earlier in the week was wet and windy for the coming weekend’s racing to be held by the Isle of Wight Car Club, but as the weekend drew closer the weather changed to sunny and it was needed as the surface was wet and slippery for the first three runs.
As the sand and dirt came off the surface and the sun dried it out the grip levels came up and the run times came down.
The first of the quickest run times were set by Andy Williams in his Special and John Dutch in his Mini who continued to trade fastest times throughout the day. They were closely followed by Darren Taylor and Neil Glasbey who were having a close battle of their own for 3rd and 4th overall and followed by Steve Brett.
The Final overall positions were as follows
1st Andy Williams on a 1:17:21
2nd John Dutch on a :1:17:52
3rd Darren Taylor on a 1:20:47
4th Neil Glasbey on a 1:20:86
5th Steve Brett on a 1:23:59
In Class 1
Wayne Hole took 1st place with a time of 1:26:22 , no others drivers competed in this class.
Class 2
No drivers competed in this class.
Class 3
Once again saw Steve Brett win this class in his Mini with a time of 1:23:59 followed by Marion Saunders in a time of 1:34:29
Class 4
This class was hotly contested with Neil Glasbey coming out on top with a time of 1:20:86 followed by Steve Stotesbury on a time of 1:24:74 then Brian Robbins on 1:25:17, Ryan Munt on 1:28:59, Callum Steele on 1:31:24, Linda Burt on 1:33:55, Jamie Duff on 1:40:04, Nick Reed on 1:45:60, Matt Daly on 1:48:43, Rob Philips on 2:09:12.
Class 5
Another hotly contested class with Andy Williams and John Dutch who always seem to be trading fastest times for that 1st and 2nd places in class, this time Andy came out on top with a time of 1:17:21 and John on a time of 1:17:52. In 3rd place was Darren Taylor with 1:20:47 and followed by Chris Wilson on 1:24:96 then Terry Steele on 1:25:62, Stephen Glass on 1:29:33.
Ladies Class
Normally six or more ladies contest this class (BUT WE NEED MORE) to come racing with us.
In first spot was Linda Burt with a time of 1:33:55 followed by Marion Saunders on 1:34:29.
More details can be found on www.iowcc.co.uk
Image: © John Dutch
