The EMX Sparks Race Series began with a dynamic warm-up race weekend at Pembrey Race Circuit, aligned with the British Truck Racing Championship. This launch set the stage for the British Master E-Drive Balance Bike and Motocross Race Series, displaying remarkable young talent across various classes, and setting a high competitive bar for the upcoming rounds at Pembrey MX and Monster Mountain MX.
Event Highlights:
12-inch E Drive Class: Angus Coates achieved a remarkable comeback with three victories on Sunday, overcoming a challenging start. Tommi Lewis also clinched three race wins, while wildcard entrant Rex Page consistently performed to secure second place overall.
12.5 Oset Class: Cellan Rees was both the overall winner and recipient of the ‘Most Determined Rider’ and ‘Most Heartfelt Rider’ awards, with Shane Carless recognising Cellans efforts by awarding his race shirt. Reggie Davies made strong starts throughout the weekend, and Reuben Grabham nearly clinched a race win in one of the weekend’s most exciting races.
16-inch E Drive Class: Gunner Day showcased dominance with four race wins, including a thrillingly close finish against Parker Herbert in the fourth race, which was decided by just 0.7 seconds. Brad Careless and Olivia Shelley followed in third and fourth place, respectively, while Charlie Jamieson marked his birthday weekend with competitive racing, and Stanley Sewell faced mechanical setbacks.
18 E Drive Class: Ortus Alexander Simons excelled in back-to-back classes, maintaining a strong overall position, with Oakley Sheldon leveraging challenges to secure final race victories.
E3 MX: Kaylum Clarke dominated by winning all six races, the only rider to score maximum points, with Hunter Dunstan and Poppy James placing second and third, respectively.
E5 MX: Ortus Alexander Simons overcame Sunday’s challenges to deliver a strong performance with three wins on Saturday, facing significant competition from Oakley Seldon and Noah Brown.
PW50 Class: Harry Corps secured a dramatic overall victory against Logan Caplian, who was initially ahead with three race wins on Saturday. Corps win in Sunday’s final race decisively tipped the scales in his favor, highlighting the intense competition throughout the weekend.
Mark Thomas, the event organiser, commented, “This launch not only marked the beginning of The EMX Sparks Race series, a five-round series, but also set the tone for the excitement and competition we anticipate throughout the championship. We are thrilled to see such a robust launch and look forward to the continued success of the EMX Sparks Race Series.”
Race Results Summary:
12-inch E Drive Balance Bike Class
Angus Coates – 111 points
Rex Page – 96 points
Tommi Lewis – 88 points
Alice Jenkins – 54 points
12.5 Oset Class
Cellan Rees – 104 points
Reggie Davies – 99 points
Eden Davies – 95 points
Reuben Grabham – 92 points
Levi Jones – 53 points
Chace Dunsten – 50 points
Corey Wilson – 39 points
16-inch E Drive Balance Bike Class
Gunnar Day – 112 points
Parker Herbert – 108 points
Brad Carless – 92 points
Olivia Shelley – 73 points
Elliot Sulley – 65 points
Charlie Jamieson – 62 points
Stanley Sewell – 58 points
Oset Big Wheel Class
1.Declan Jay Cole- 120 points
18-inch E Drive
Ortus Alexander Simons – 114 points
Jake Carless – 96 points
Sophie Atkins – 82 points
Mia Jones – 74 points
Oakley Seldon – 57 points
E Mini Class
Cooper Dunstan – 114 points
Bear Todd – 108 points
Nina Davies – 90 points
Darcie Grabham – 39 points
Tommy Williams – 33 points
E3 MX Class
Kaylum Clark – 120 points
Hunter Dunstan – 102 points
Poppy James – 84 points
Theo Hancock – 82 points
Harry Powell – 67 points
Tommy O’Callaghan – 61 points
Alfie Jenkins – 18 points
E5 MX Class
Ortus Alexander Simons – 94 points
Noah Brown – 57 points
Oakley Seldon – 54 points
Albert Trewartha – 51 points
Lewis Atkinson – 45 points
Max Williams – 38 points
PW 50 Class
Harry Corps – 111 points
Logan Caplin – 111 points
Ronnie Evans – 90 points
Tommy Williams – 39 points
