RAW Enduro Promised a true Ballbreaker Extreme Enduro race for the third edition of this ever-growing Standalone Extreme race. Little did they know that the entire UK would be subject to horrendous cold wet weather on race day.
Report RAW Media – Images CH-Images
A fantastic army of Extreme Addicts took up the early booking option via the Brand New RAW Enduro APP, some top names used the event as preseason training, knowing that Wayne Braybrook has the experience to understand just what the best Extreme events are made up of. Natural terrain and no gimmicks Wayne plotted the perfect Extreme race around the Hapton Venue.
Having pre ridden the entire track himself, Wayne was confident that the course would test the top Pro riders, whilst crucially allowing the lower classes a chance to compete on a less torturing route specially laid on. The Pro and Expert class riders had an additional extreme (Out check loop) which had a split time receiver high up on the hill, two evil descents and an awkward stream tested them further on the day. 
William Hoare showed true class on his new Gas Gas 300. Hoare smashed the Pro class result from second placed Beta UK front Runner and local ace Jack Spencer. Jack had a great battle with Steer Commercials number one rider Joe Deakin on his Sherco 300. Deakin’s words after the race were “that sorted the men from the boys”.
In the Expert Class Joe Dawson got himself a Pro Class upgrade by placing 4th overall and taking the Expert Class win. Aled Price loved the tough conditions and worked hard for his runner up place in class. Richard Moorhouse rode the first ever Ballbreaker and hated it, this year the lanky lads smile said it all at the finish as he placed third in class.
Always a tough class to call the Clubman race threw up a close finish. Ash Jones absolutely loved the Ballbreaker, taking home P1 for his efforts on the day. Seb Preston is no stranger to moorland going, his second spot was hard earned from surprise third place rider James Cruikshanks. Anthony Turner ran out winner of the sportsman class to confirm he’s ready for his Clubman class upgrade for 2021.
Virtual runner up in sportsman would have been RAW Enduro team rider Bert Boam grabbing 5 laps completed at just 13 years old!! Bert had to run in the Youth 150 Class leaving Grant Thomas to take home Sportsman P2 on the day. Jack Sherringham grafted his place taking second place in the Youth class, with Finn Cavanagh doing fantastic completing his first full on extreme race in third place. Well done to those Youth riders for tackling an adult course, and a nasty one at that!
A full to capacity VETS class was blasted home by Richard Gaskell who took the win and second overall on the non Pro route. Darren Hayes was runner up, and Paul Westgarth took his the trophy plate for the final podium position.
The Ballbreaker did not disappoint, extreme events should have areas of the course that require more than one attempt, the bottom woodland had two nasty climbs that provided just that, they should also be relentless, and above all ride able to test rider’s mental resistance, as well as physical capabilities. Bike set up is key, but let’s be honest Extreme events are created for Extreme riders, this one is also organised and designed by one of the world best extreme riders, The Ballbreaker V4 in 2021 will be….let’s say different again, whilst providing similar challenges, the finish will be the biggest spectacle the UK has ever seen at an extreme event.
Let’s hope we can welcome back the great British spectators very soon, this will show the level of the Ballbreaker Extreme race to the people who simply look on a dream about doing it one day.
A monumental THANK YOU to all the riders for making this event the success it is today, to all the Helpers, Marshals and Staff, you simply are the best in the job. And finally thanks to all our customers old and new for the continued support through what’s been a testing year!!
Heads up everyone RAW are back on track in February 2021 when the NEW Championship season fires back into life!! Stay positive and look forward not back.
Merry Christmas and a happy new year folk’s, take care and stay healthy.
Results
Pro & Expert
Pos Race No Name Laps Time Category
1 29 William HOARE 7 02:50:49 Pro
2 9 Jack SPENCER 7 02:55:44 Pro
3 17 Joe DEAKIN 6 02:36:45 Pro
4 16 Joe DAWSON 5 02:34:39 Expert
5 2 Aled PRICE 5 02:35:43 Expert
6 23 Michael BROWN 5 02:36:47 Pro
7 26 Richard MOORHOUSE 5 02:41:06 Expert
8 129 William Westgarth 5 02:45:53 Expert
9 11 Jamie WILLIAMS 5 02:46:21 Pro
10 8 Jack PRICE 5 02:46:30 Pro
11 18 Joe WESTGARTH 5 02:47:05 Expert
12 28 Damo BUTLER 5 02:50:07 Expert
13 14 Jason HIRST 5 02:58:44 Expert
14 12 Jamie DILWORTH 5 02:58:59 Expert
15 10 Jack WINN 5 03:01:48 Expert
16 22 Matty TEMPLE 5 03:04:49 Expert
17 13 Jason BALMER 4 02:33:02 Expert
18 20 Jordon JONES 4 02:39:14 Expert
19 1 Adam EXTANCE 4 02:40:48 Expert
20 24 Phil HANCOCK 4 02:51:46 Expert
21 4 Brodie HAYES 4 02:52:41 Expert
22 15 Jed BALMER 4 02:56:48 Expert
23 19 John LUMBLY 4 03:06:25 Expert
24 3 Brandon BURNS 3 02:30:43 Expert
25 25 Reece GAZZARD 2 01:23:07 Expert
26 5 Chris BROWN 2 01:41:08 Expert
27 6 Craig THOMPSON 1 00:41:30 Expert
28 27 Michael MCNIVEN 1 00:49:03 Expert
Other Classes
Pos Race No Name Laps Time Category
1 38 Ash JONES 6 02:37:22 Clubman
2 99 Richard GASKELL 6 02:47:56 Vets
3 107 Seb PRESTON 6 02:52:33 Clubman
4 70 James CRUIKSHANKS 6 02:55:40 Clubman
5 61 Harry CONNER 6 02:58:57 Clubman
6 39 Ben TENNENT 6 03:08:27 Clubman
7 47 Darren HAYES 5 02:31:09 Vets
8 100 Richard HAWES 5 02:31:39 Clubman
9 37 Anthony TURNER 5 02:33:44 Sportsman
10 54 Dean SUTHERLAND 5 02:35:23 Clubman
11 42 Charlie GODDARD 5 02:35:41 Clubman
12 40 Bert BOAM 5 02:39:21 Youth 150
13 133 Grant Thomas 5 02:40:13 Sportsman
14 35 Andy KAY 5 02:45:04 Clubman
15 76 Joshua BARNES 5 02:47:46 Sportsman
16 77 Kieran WEAR 5 02:47:58 Clubman
17 101 Robert GRAHAM 5 02:49:06 Sportsman
18 96 Paul WESTGARTH 5 02:49:33 Vets
19 89 Mitch PARKES 5 02:49:55 Clubman
20 58 Elliott WOODALL 5 02:51:19 Sportsman
21 44 Dan CHALONER 5 02:51:21 Clubman
22 31 Aaron ROE 5 02:53:58 Sportsman
23 109 Shaun WOODHAM 5 02:56:34 Sportsman
24 118 Tom SIMPSON 5 03:12:44 Clubman
25 122 Will MIDGELY 4 02:30:37 Vets
26 110 Simon HAMILTON 4 02:31:42 Clubman
27 82 Lee HARGREAVES 4 02:32:40 Clubman
28 87 Matthew NAPPER 4 02:34:37 Sportsman
29 34 Andrew HICKMAN 4 02:35:37 Clubman
30 94 Paul DALEY SMITH 4 02:39:10 Vets
31 95 Paul DIXON 4 02:40:00 Clubman
32 90 Nathan HANDLEY 4 02:46:53 Sportsman
33 84 Liam MCSHANE 4 02:47:37 Sportsman
34 53 Max LOFTHOUSE 4 02:53:22 Clubman
35 111 Simon TATE 4 03:06:40 Sportsman
36 91 Nick BARROW 4 03:10:19 Vets
37 108 Shaun CLENNELL 4 03:11:21 Sportsman
38 41 Carl TENNENT 4 03:14:08 Vets
39 48 Dave KNAGGS 3 02:10:47 Vets
40 83 Lee HUTSBY 3 02:12:20 Vets
41 75 Josh TURNER 3 02:30:38 Sportsman
42 116 Stevie HANNAH 3 02:30:40 Vets
43 130 Nick Taylor 3 02:30:54 Clubman
44 86 Matt HOLMES 3 02:31:39 Sportsman
45 98 Rhys GLASSON 3 02:32:00 Sportsman
46 55 Drew ABBOTT 3 02:32:43 Clubman
47 32 Adam CURWEN 3 02:33:27 Sportsman
48 51 David WILLIAMS 3 02:35:04 Vets
49 33 Adam MULHOLLAND 3 02:42:16 Sportsman
50 112 Sonny LEIGH 3 02:43:56 Sportsman
51 97 Philip THOMPSON 3 02:44:33 Vets
52 106 Sammy TOMLINSON 3 02:45:51 Sportsman
53 127 Ged Higgins 3 02:48:13 Sportsman
54 114 Steve CARTER 3 02:48:59 Clubman
55 67 Jack TURNER 3 02:49:22 Clubman
56 59 Grove RACKHAM 3 02:49:30 Sportsman
57 103 Ryan SWAIN 3 02:53:23 Sportsman
58 64 Ian CAMPBELL 3 03:06:30 Sportsman
59 74 Jonathan JONES 2 01:18:44 Clubman
60 46 Daniel SIXSMITH 2 01:25:51 Clubman
61 113 Steve BUTTERFIELD 2 01:28:13 Sportsman
62 60 Harrison MATTHEWS 2 01:43:40 Clubman
63 117 Szymon ZYSKOWSKI 2 02:12:03 Sportsman
64 49 David (WISEMAN)?? 2 02:18:51 Vets
65 80 Lance CODNOR 2 02:30:24 Sportsman
66 72 Johny HAYES 2 02:30:32 Sportsman
67 50 David SIMM 2 02:30:35 Sportsman
68 78 Kieth TALLENTIRE 2 02:30:49 Vets
69 132 Jason Hogg 2 02:33:35 Clubman
70 104 Sam BODEN 2 02:33:38 Sportsman
71 66 Jack SHERRINGHAM 2 02:42:33 Youth 150
72 45 Daniel FAIRMAN 2 02:59:19 Clubman
73 62 Harvey TAGLIONE 2 03:02:52 Sportsman
74 124 Will RIED 1 00:36:58 Sportsman
75 52 Dean HARRISON 1 00:41:45 Clubman
76 36 Andy LONGDEN 1 00:45:54 Vets
77 120 Tommy TATE 1 01:11:34 Sportsman
78 92 Nick CLAYTON 1 01:17:16 Sportsman
79 131 Jamie Gardiner 1 01:17:48 Sportsman
80 85 Mark GIBSON 1 01:35:17 Vets
81 126 Jack Bednarek 1 01:50:32 Sportsman
82 81 Lee ATKINSON 1 01:52:38 Sportsman
83 102 Ryan SHEEHAM 1 01:59:58 Sportsman
84 125 Finn Cavanagh 1 02:30:34 Youth 150
