The first ever Minibike of Nations took place yesterday at Kieradan Park as a fantastic precursor to a full-on weekend of Minibike World Championship action.
Images courtesy of Harry Lessman – Picturebike
Following a day of practice and qualifying for the MWC there was a Ride for Mickey lap with over 200 Minibikers taking to the track, lead by Minibike Champs boss Jamie Courtney, in tribute to 12 year old Mickey Bennett who passed away last week after a brave battle with cancer. Ride in Peace Mickey #7
All eyes were on the start grid then as the Team members gathered to do battle for their respective teams in the Minibike of Nations, in a one race takes all format, with a Team’s top two scores counting.
As the dust settled on the first lap it was Nathan Marsden of the England Over 35’s team with the lead, followed by the England Under 35 racer Blaine Blackwell. Jody Burton another of the Over 35’s was holding third and with Blackwell’s team mate Ewan Goddard in fifth it was imperative he made a move if the Unders were to prevail, as only two riders scores were to count. The team Mickey trio was also well represented with Dave Lamb holding 4th. The third rider from the Unders
Ash Gorman was rifling through the pack too, and both he and Goddard were to move past Lamb, but it was all to no avail as Marsden and Burton held firm in their places earning them with their team mate Lee Mitchell the Nation’s title ahead of England Under 35’s with the Team Mickey Trio of Lamb, Aussie Kevin Doolan and Andrew Luke making up the podium.
The strong Welsh attack failed to materialise with the fastest qualifier from the day Dom Foreman suffering from a DNF.
It’s back to individual racing for the next two days and we looking forward to seeing who will be crowned World Champions after five intense races.
Results
Minibike of Nations – Top Three
1st England Over 35’s – Nathan Marsden, Jody Burton and Lee Mitchell
2nd England Under 35’s – Blaine Blackwell, Ewan Goddard and Ash Gorman
3rd Team Mickey #7 – Dave Lamb, Kevin Doolan and Andrew Luke
Full Race Result
Pos Competitor Total Time Diff Laps Best Lap Best Lap No. Best Speed
1 313 Nathan Marsden 14:50.939 0.000 7 2:03.568 3 22.142 km/h
2 71 Blaine Blackwell 14:55.227 4.288 7 2:06.792 2 21.579 km/h
3 717 Jody Burton 15:13.937 22.998 7 2:07.838 2 21.402 km/h
4 57 Ewan Goddard 15:19.707 28.768 7 2:09.231 2 21.171 km/h
5 1 Ash Gorman 15:20.695 29.756 7 2:09.141 5 21.186 km/h
6 871 Dave Lamb 15:45.474 54.535 7 2:13.054 2 20.563 km/h
7 14 Lee Mitchell 15:49.198 58.259 7 2:11.544 3 20.799 km/h
8 106 Marcio Ferreira 15:56.130 1:05.191 7 2:13.786 4 20.451 km/h
9 131 Daniel Foreman 16:10.224 1:19.285 7 2:15.936 2 20.127 km/h
10 33 Kevin Doolan 16:18.059 1:27.120 7 2:17.949 2 19.833 km/h
11 77 Carlos Silva 16:26.952 1:36.013 7 2:16.638 2 20.024 km/h
12 920 Indalecio Trindale 16:51.980 2:01.041 7 2:16.349 2 20.066 km/h
13 167 Michael Willekens 16:14.757 1 lap 6 2:23.734 3 19.035 km/h
14 743 Brayen Callaert 16:39.409 1 lap 6 2:35.561 2 17.588 km/h
15 367 Jan Willekens 17:15.270 1 lap 6 2:36.931 2 17.434 km/h
DNF 121 Dom Foreman 6:37.565 0.000 3 2:06.701 2 21.594 km/h
DNF 181 Andrew Luke 6:51.197 0.000 3 2:15.612 2 20.175 km/h
