Camsport Stages 15th July 2006
In contrast to the Clwydian Stages, the sun shone all day on this event, and offered fantastic conditions to the Competitors, Marshalls and spectators alike. 50 Crews took to the start of this event.
Only 2 Bala MC crews started the event; Chris Phillips / Rhys Hughes in their Peugeot 106 Cup Car at Car 12, and Aled Gwyn / Em Hall at Car 20 in the Astra. Also making a welcome visit to the venue was Andreas Mikkelsen, a driver tipped for WRC Stardom in his N1O Subaru. The rally was a round of the ANWCC and F1000 Championships.
Mikkelsen was to lead the event until mechanical gremlins set in, the lead was then taken over by Dean Jones in his MK2 Escort. F1000 was won by Matt Davies in his Micra. Aled Gwyn recorded his first stage event finish in 7th overall, despite him and Em surviving one of the biggest moments seen on 'Henblas' crest! Chris and Rhys finished 13th overall.
The top three from the event;
1. Dean Jones / Wayne Jones 21.11
2. Carwyn Ellis / Edgar Jones 21.33
3. Kevin Jones / John Davies 21.39
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CAMSPORT RANGES STAGES (MotorsportNews)
Escorts dominated on the Ranges, filling the top five places and led by Dean and Wayne Jones, recording their maiden victory. Second were top seeds Carwyn Ellis/Edgar Jones with Kevin Jones/John Davies third.
Jones/Jones took quickest on the first stage, but 17-year-old Norwegian sensation Andreas Mikkelsen had obtained a late entry and was only a second adrift, taking the lead on the second. Jones pulled back to tie after four but then the extra power of the Subaru pulled out a 12-second lead after nine stages. However, starting the final lap the traction control failed, and the clutch also succumbed to the enthusiastic driving. Showing far more maturity than his years, Mikkelsen drove the final stages, without taking a maximum, to ensure the signature was obtained.
The 1400cc class was always going to Gareth Roberts/Paul Dolby (106 Rallye), Arwyn Williams/David Roberts next in a Sunbeam whilst Dave Baines/Nigel Stephenson (Escort) overhauled Jon Madoc-Jones/Phil Kendall (Avanzato) for third spot.
Local crew Ken Pugh/Gwawr Hughes (Sunbeam) took their customary 1600cc class win, Sean Crowley/Karen Morgan (Astra) next and Ian Jones/Darren Thompson (106 GTi) third after the big off by Gavin Edwards/Rhys Morgan (Nova) whilst running second.
With Jones/Jones taking overall honours, the two-litre class went to Ellis/Jones from Jones/Davies, whilst Hugh Jones/Rob Hopewell also gained by the head gasket failure of Huw James/Andrew Edwards (Escort) on the final stage, losing second for the Aberystwyth crew.
The big-engined class went to the Clio Williams of Clive Williams/Ricky Pierce, Jonathan Whalley/Peter Dennis (Escort) next, third a rare finish for Myfyr Owen/Geraint Jones (Focus).
Simon Bevan/Hefin West (Astra) took Road Rally car honours from the similar car of Paul Carroll/Justin John. Alan Evans/Alaw Roberts (Nova) won mixed crew awards.
Formula 1000
Fourteen crews turned up in one-litre cars with competition as fierce as ever, Matt Davies/Paul Hadley (Micra) finishing just two seconds up on Simon Povey/Jonathan Suter (Micra) with Peter Jones/Stuart Harradine (Micra) third 14 seconds adrift.
Initially fourth were Rob Eastwood/Martyn Taylor (Mini) but clutch bearing failure saw them fail to start the fourth stage. Driver of the day was judged to be ex-Motoring News Rally Champion Steve King in his Talbot Sunbeam.
Result:
1, Matt Davies/Paul Hadley (Nissan Micra) 24m 18s;
2, Simon Povey/Jonathan Suter (Nissan Micra) 24m 20s;
3, Peter Jones/Stuart Harradine (Nissan Micra) 24m 34s;
4, Tristan Dodd/Alistair Dodd (Nissan Micra) 25m 00s;
5, Haydn Williams/Stephen Brown (Nissan Micra) 25m 08s;
6, Keith Markham/Paul Griffiths (Daihatsu Charade) 25m 15s;
7, Dylan Thomas/Ifan Rowlands (Peugeot 106) 25m 42s;
8, Steve King.Jon Richardson (Talbot Sunbeam) 25m 57s;
9, Aled Loveluck/Alwyn Frazer (Nissan Micra) 26m 50s;
10, Matt Gregory/Steven Link (Peugeot 205) 26m 52s.
CAMSPORT STAGES (Pacenotes)
The second of the years' events at the Ranges Motorsport Centre in north Wales saw Mk2 Escorts dominate, taking the top five placings at the end of a hot and very competitive day. This was the second Aberystwyth & DMC CAMSport Stages and a fine entry of 50 crews came chasing ANWCC or Formula 1000 Championship points, or just for a day's fun on the ranges.
Top seeds Carwyn Ellis/Edgar Jones led the field away in the Mk2 Escort, but quickest time was recorded by the eventual winners, Dean and Wayne Jones (Mk2 Escort). A surprise late entry was rallying's latest sensation … 17-year-old Norwegian Andreas Mikkelsen (Subaru Impreza) only a second adrift on the first test, then took the lead on the second and maintained it for the first lap of three stages.
Mikkelsen gradually pulled out a lead of twelve seconds so was looking to gain his second win in as many weekends. However, the start of the final lap saw the traction control system fail and take out the clutch so it was a very slow run over the final three stages. The youngster showed great maturity in pulling over for crews to pass without any loss of time, and the popular teenager got the car home to achieve the aim of the day – get another signature on his licence.
Dean and Wayne Jones took the lead and took it well. Huw James/Andrew Richards held runner-up spot until the final stage, when the head gasket failed on their Escort and retirement beckoned. Reigning ANWCC Champions Ellis/Jones moved up to second spot, whilst Kevin Jones/John Davies gained another podium finish. Gareth Richards/Steve Pugh had looked to be spoiling an Escort clean sweep until the final hairpin when their Sunbeam broke a stub axle and went no further.
Class 1 (up to 1400cc) included two ex-challenge Daihatsu Avanzatos, one crewed by Jon Madoc-Jones/Phil Kendall on Jon's first-ever tarmac surface stage rally as a driver. Problems with the engine not wishing to rev over 4000 saw them overcome for third spot by the Escort of Dave Baines/Nigel Stephenson. Arwyn Williams/David Roberts took runner-up spot in their 1300cc Sunbeam whilst class winner was always going to be Gareth Roberts/Paul Dolby (106 Rallye) finishing 14 th overall.
Best non-Escort, were 1600cc class winners Ken Pugh/Gwawr Hughes, the local driver again in his Sunbeam. Gavin Edwards/Rhys Morgan had been holding second spot until their Nova went off big style following brake failure on the fourth stage, Sean Crowley/Karen Morgan taking over and putting their road rallying Astra into the top ten. Ian Jones/Darren Thompson just missed a top ten placing but gained third in class in their 106 GTi.
A rare finish for the Focus T230R of Myfyr Owen/Geraint Jones saw them take home trophies for third in class. Second spot went to local crew Jonathan Whalley/Peter Dennis in an Escort Mk2 with the class winner being the Renault Clio Williams of Clive Williams/Ricky Pierce.
Just two cars contested the Road Rally class, both Vauxhall Astras, and saw Simon Bevan/Hefin West (Astra) take the class ahead of Paul Carroll/Justin John. Alan Evans/Alaw Roberts (Nova) won mixed crew awards.
The Formula 1000 category saw competition as fierce as ever, Matt Davies/Paul Hadley (Micra) led the class all day, but finished just two seconds up on Simon Povey/Jonathan Suter (Micra), the gap never being more than a few seconds as is customary. Peter Jones/Stuart Harradine (Micra) were third 14 seconds adrift.
Following Rob Eastwood/Martyn Taylor's clutch failure on their rapid Mini 970cc, fourth spot went to F1000 Chairman Tristan Dodd, son Alistair co-driving their Micra. Driver of the day was Steve King in the Talbot Sunbeam.
Result:
1, Dean Jones/Wayne Jones (2.0 Ford Escort Mk2) 21m 11s
2, Carwyn Ellis/Edgar Jones (2.0 Ford Escort Mk2) 21m 33s
3, Kevin Jones/John Davies (2.0 Ford Escort Mk2) 21m 39s
4, Hugh Jones/Rob Hopewell (2.0 Ford Escort Mk2) 21m 49s
5, Keith Griffiths/Paul Hughes (2.0 Ford Escort Mk2) 21m 57s
6, Ken Pugh/Gwawr Hughes (1.6 Talbot Sunbeam) 22m 22s
7, Aled Charles/Emyr Hall (2.0 Vauxhall Astra) 22m 28s
8, Clive Williams/Ricky Pierce (2.0t Renault Clio Williams) 22m 29s
9, Sean Crowley/Karen Morgan (1.6 Vauxhall Astra) 22m 32s
10, Danny Postlethwaite/Neil Postlethwaite (1.9 Peugeot 205 GTi) 22m 36s
11, Ian Jones/Darren Thompson (1.6 Peugeot 106 GTi) 22m 45s
12, Rikki Proffitt/Phill Harrison (1.8 Ford Escort RS1600 Mk1) 22m 48s
13, Chris Phillips/Rhys Hughes (1.6 Peugeot 106 GTi) 22m 50s
14, Gareth Roberts/Paul Dolby (1.4 Peugeot 106 Rallye) 23m 05s
15, Jonnie Rowlands/Nathan Williams (1.6 Vauxhall Nova) 23m 08s
16, Jonathan Whalley/Peter Dennis (2.1 Ford Escort Mk2) 23m 08s
17, Arwyn Williams/David Roberts (1.3 Talbot Sunbeam) 23m 17s
18, Elwyn Morgan/Dafydd Jones (2.0 Ford Escort Mk2) 23m 20s
19, Gareth Owen/Lee Evans (1.6 Peugeot 205 GTi 23m 37s
20, Alan Evans/Alaw Roberts (1.6 Vauxhall Nova) 23m 37s
21, Myfyr Owen/Geraint Jones (2.0t Ford Focus T230R) 23m 42s
22, Aled Pennant/Carwyn Edwards (1.6 Peugeot 106) 23m 47s
23, Matt Davies/Paul Hadley (1.0 Nissan Micra) 24m 18s
24, Simon Povey/Jonathan Suter (1.0 Nissan Micra) 24m 20s
25, Stephen Dukes/Steve Jones (2.0 Ford Escort Mk2) 24m 21s
26, Peter Jones/Stuart Harradine (1.0 Nissan Micra) 24m 34s
27, Simon Bevan/Hefin West (2.0 Vauxhall Astra) 24m 39s
28, Dave Baines/Nigel Stephenson (1.3 Ford Escort Mk2) 24m 53s
29, Tristan Dodd/Alistair Dodd (1.0 Nissan Micra) 25m 00s
30, Trevor Groves/Sarah Manton (2.0 Porsche 924) 25m 07s
31, Paul Carroll/Justin John (2.0 Vauxhall Astra) 25m 08s
32, Haydn Williams/Stephen Brown (1.0 Nissan Micra) 25m 08s
33, Keith Markham/Paul Griffiths (1.0 Daihatsu Charade) 25m 15s
34, Jon Madoc-Jones/Phil Kendall (0.6t Daihatsu Avanzato) 25m 25s
35, Dylan Thomas/Ifan Rowlands (1.0 Peugeot 106) 25m 42s
36, Steve King/Jon Richardson (1.0 Talbot Sunbeam) 25m 57s
37, Andreas Mikkesen/Ola Floene (2.0t Subaru Impreza) 26m 19s
38, Aled Loveluck/Alwyn Frazer (Nissan Micra) 26m 50s
39, Matt Gregory/Steven Link (Peugeot 205) 26m 52s
40, Paul Andrews/David Barnes (1.0 Honda Insight) 27m 09s
41, Kieran Darrington/Lyndsay Darrington (1.0 Vauxhall Corsa) 27m 23s
42, Nick Rowland/Charlie Robinson (1.0 Nissan Micra) 27m 46s
43, Lesley Bailey/Andrew Stewart (0.6t Daihatsu Avanzato) 30m 38s
Report by Dave Thomas, 11 Maes Canol, Llandudno Junction, LL31 9UX.
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