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Wales welcomed the team with almost perfect conditions for Rd3 of the Minibike Masters Championship. As we crossed the Severn Bridge the sun was out whilst on route to the CMX Centre in Cardiff. Team rider Johnny Groves was already at the facility putting the finishing touches to the track which looked to favour the larger capacity bikes with it's long, fast, wide, rutted motocross style - a total contrast to the smooth technical BMX style tracks we are used to riding.
As the weather took a turn for the worst late Saturday evening, we all new that Sundays conditions were going to be a little different to the bright sunshine we experienced on our drive down. As suspected the weather during the night has wet and windy although the track was perfect for the first group of morning races. In the 88cc Pro Class we had some close racing and again Mat Allen, on board his BBR race bike, proved consistant riding is the key with another trophy to add to his collection and a 3rd overall. Johnny Groves had yet another bike problem after his throttle stuck open in race 1 launching him 30ft+ off the top of a jump! Johnny was extremely lucky to get away with no major injury although the bike unfortunately was beyond repair for the remainder of Rd3. Guest motox-collect.com rider Lee Hill showed his talent and despite the wet/muddy conditions rode three excellent races to get 1st overall. So a 1st and 3rd place for the team with both guys running TBparts 88cc Race Head Kits.
Debbie Phelps, in the KLX Super Stock Class, has been training hard since the last round and this showed in her riding. Debs looked far more comfortable on the bike although it did seem that the heavens opened prior to each race making the conditions extremely difficult. At times it looked more like an endurance race! Debs yet again put a few lads to shame with a 10th overall on the day and is really looking forward to the sand at the Doncaster Moto Park for Rd4. Despite being battered and bruised after his crash in the 88cc Pro Class Johnny Groves proved why he's the reigning No.1 in the KLX Super Stock Class. Plagued with yet more bike issues after his KLX110 lost all rebound in his rear shock Johnny still managed to ride 110% and get 1st overall on the day.
Gary Phelps in the Mid Size Clubman Class also had a good weekends racing. His TBparts/BBR bike was running well and he was making some very good starts and riding with the leading pack finishing 4th.
So, a much better weekend for the team with 3 podium wins. Lets hope we can keep up momentum for Rd4
at DMP in Doncaster.
Current Series Standings
88cc Pro Class: Mat Allen (1st), Johnny Groves (4th), Lee Hill (7th)
KLX Super Stock Class: Johnny Groves (6th), Debbie Phelps (11th)
Mid Size Clubman Class: Gary Phelps (6th)
Finally, we could not have done this
without the help of our 'Official Partners', so a big thanks to our primary team sponsor BBR Motorsports, along with TBParts, Alpinestars, Fro Systems, Mojo/Fox Racing Shox, Windwave/Marzocchi UK, Smith Goggles, Fiddy Forum, Monster Energy, MD Racing/UFO Plastics, Spiral GFX and Evoke Concepts for your help and product support!
