Arenacross: Qualification & Morning Race Results from Birmingham!
The first part of the day is done here in Birmingham, where we are recording a radio-style podcast for you to enjoy next week.
Words: Ben Rumbold. Featured Image: Elevate media. Other images: Arenacross UK
Pro Qualification initially saw Justin Bogle fastest in the first session of his half of the draw, with the returning Cedric Soubeyras firing straight to the top of the timesheets in Group 2. After the second session it was the Dirt Store Kawasaki guest #85 who took the fastest time by four-tenths of a second from his teammate Thomas Do. Dylan Woodcock, returning after a concussion ruled him out of Belfast, put in a sterling effort and looked fast on his way to third overall ahead of Justin Bogle and Harri Kullas.
Justin Bogle was fast from the off on the Stark Varg.
Traxxas AX Pro Qualifying Times:
| Pos | No. | Competitor | Total Time |
| 1 | 85 | Cedric Soubeyras | 26.823 |
| 2 | 773 | Thomas Do | 27.278 |
| 3 | 260 | Dylan Woodcock | 27.282 |
| 4 | 19 | Justin Bogle | 27.396 |
| 5 | 151 | Harri Kullas | 27.555 |
| 6 | 44 | Elliott Banks-Browne | 27.609 |
| 7 | 420 | Pierre Lozzi | 27.684 |
| 8 | 155 | Jack Brunell | 28.007 |
| 9 | 33 | Ashley Greedy | 28.411 |
| 10 | 59 | Chris Bayliss | 28.532 |
| 11 | 252 | Paul Bloy | 28.688 |
| 12 | 170 | Yannis Irsuti | 28.697 |
| 13 | 407 | Adam Chatfield | 28.85 |
| 14 | 11 | Ben Clayton | 28.872 |
| 15 | 2 | John Adamson | 29.128 |
| 16 | 957 | Jake Preston | 29.195 |
| 17 | 65 | James Mackrel | 29.429 |
| 18 | 14 | Luke Burton | 29.555 |
| 19 | 211 | Jayden Ashwell | 29.638 |
| 20 | 91 | Charlie Putnam | 29.83 |
| 21 | 127 | Scooter Webster | 30.74 |
AX ProAm Heat Race 1:
Early leader Raife Broadley got overhauled by Josh Greedy then dropped it at the end of a rhythm lane, dropping to 6th. Luke Bull and Michael Carter took lumps out of each other but finished 2nd & 3rd.
| Pos | No. | Competitor | Time / Gap | Best Lap |
| 1 | 33 | Josh Greedy | 04:38.4 | 29.407 |
| 2 | 143 | Luke Bull | 11.534 | 31.089 |
| 3 | 108 | Michael Carter | 16.172 | 31.336 |
| 4 | 11 | Jay Baxendale | 16.716 | 31.29 |
| 5 | 156 | Adam Wells | 19.529 | 32.132 |
| 6 | 72 | Raife Broadley | 20.724 | 29.454 |
| 7 | 999 | Conner Challinor | 1 lap | 33.697 |
| 8 | 30 | Guy Carter | 2 laps | 36.482 |
| 9 | 77 | Stephen Perry | 2 laps | 43.464 |
AX ProAm Heat Race 2:
Oli Benton grabbed the holeshot but Sion Talbot overhauled him quickly for a dominant win, Ben White and the heroic James Margetson on a 125cc Suzuki took 3rd!
| Pos | No. | Competitor | Time / Gap | Best Lap |
| 1 | 1 | Sion Talbot | 04:39.2 | 30.331 |
| 2 | 338 | Ben White | 4.837 | 30.722 |
| 3 | 719 | Jimmy Margetson | 7.558 | 31.101 |
| 4 | 63 | Oli Benton | 12.365 | 31.827 |
| 5 | 169 | Matt Lomas | 27.256 | 33.219 |
| 6 | 39 | Tom Dunk | 1 lap | 34.136 |
| 7 | 40 | Ezra Blackwell | 1 lap | 33.112 |
| 8 | 741 | Jordan Ambler | 2 laps | 34.902 |
| 9 | 214 | Gary Hockley | 3 laps | 47.386 |
AX Futures Race One:
Joel FIsher got the start and made hay early while several bashed bars behind him! A late clash between Joshua Fletcher Williams and James Lee cost them 2nd & 3rd so Jacob Randall and Sonny Smyth picked up the pieces!
| Pos | No. | Competitor | Time / | Best Lap |
| 1 | 711 | Joel Fisher | 04:44.1 | 31.320 |
| 2 | 89 | Jacob Randall | 9.743 | 31.886 |
| 3 | 9 | Sonny Smyth | 20.180 | 33.292 |
| 4 | 23 | Joshua Fletcher Williams | 24.586 | 31.882 |
| 5 | 66 | James Lee | 26.241 | 32.047 |
| 6 | 21 | Lewis Spratt | 29.690 | 31.804 |
| 7 | 162 | Louis Dutton | 31.406 | 34.256 |
| 8 | 241 | Austin Beasty | 01:10.0 | 32.129 |
| 9 | 215 | Oliver Davis | 1 lap | 34.876 |
| 10 | 955 | Alfie Barber | 1 lap | 34.68 |
| 11 | 18 | Chris Conduit | 2 laps | 39.175 |
| 12 | 714 | Mark Morris | 2 laps | 44.817 |
AX Supermini Race One:
Harry Lee goes start to finish again as Jamie Currie kept it perfect to win the Small Wheel class.
| Pos | No. | Competitor | Time / Gap | Best Lap |
| 1 | 17 | Harry Lee | 04:33.6 | 32.787 |
| 2 | 172 | Harrison Davies | 14.653 | 34.733 |
| 3 | 79 | Harley O’Callaghan | 18.464 | 35.159 |
| 4 | 14 | Jack Leese | 29.414 | 35.644 |
| 5 | 199 | Olivia Reynolds | 30.760 | 37.199 |
| 6 | 33 | Oakley Kettle | 1 lap | 35.841 |
| 7 | 46 | Jamie Currie | 1 lap | 38.457 |
| 8 | 44 | Ricco Hardy | 2 laps | 45.633 |
| 9 | 117 | Harry Cooke | 2 laps | 46.152 |
| 10 | 191 | Zac Badger | 2 laps | 52.053 |
| 11 | 407 | Elvis Totney | 6 laps | 01:58.4 |
AX65 Race One:
John Slade does a Carmichael and laps the entire field – no surprise as he is the only 65 clearing the massive finish line double jump! Mason Staddon held on in a tough scrap for 2nd with Freddie Bailey evading a last lap pile-up to claim 3rd!
| Pos | No. | Competitor | Time / Gap | Best Lap |
| 1 | 288 | John Slade | 04:13.5 | 35.743 |
| 2 | 2 | Mason Staddon | 1 lap | 43.308 |
| 3 | 24 | Freddie Bailey | 1 lap | 44.193 |
| 4 | 913 | Zach White | 1 lap | 44.14 |
| 5 | 220 | Cameron Berry | 1 lap | 43.236 |
| 6 | 281 | Oliver Crookes | 1 lap | 44.721 |
| 7 | 50 | Austin Edwards | 1 lap | 44.564 |
| 8 | 829 | Tate Vincent | 1 lap | 46.395 |
| 9 | 10 | Jimmy Ball | 1 lap | 44.174 |
| 10 | 996 | Frank Bishop | 1 lap | 46.978 |
| 11 | 7 | Preston Killoran | 1 lap | 47.643 |
| 12 | 101 | Jayden Enstone | 2 laps | 53.189 |
AXE5 Race One:
Cohen Llewellyn claimed a trademark holeshot and stayed there as others fell trying to catch him! Series leader Roy Townley claimed 2nd ahead of Albie Wood in a hectic electric tussle!
| Pos | No. | Competitor | Time / Gap | Best Lap |
| 1 | 630 | Cohen Llewellyn | 04:33.6 | 46.067 |
| 2 | 80 | Roy Townley | 6.938 | 46.130 |
| 3 | 712 | Albie Wood | 7.661 | 45.983 |
| 4 | 26 | Alfie Workman | 8.950 | 45.462 |
| 5 | 224 | Maxx Korszewski | 11.554 | 46.709 |
| 6 | 38 | George Hutchings | 11.723 | 46.169 |
| 7 | 82 | Alfie Ledwood | 13.094 | 46.152 |
| 8 | 10 | Matthew McGee | 14.628 | 46.737 |
| 9 | 900 | Leo Edwards | 15.839 | 47.446 |
| 10 | 122 | Frankie Williams | 16.103 | 47.288 |
| 11 | 192 | Callum Garrett | 31.736 | 49.307 |
| 12 | 41 | Oliver Wilson | 32.466 | 50.172 |
| 13 | 141 | Freddie Harvey | 1 lap | 55.359 |
