Dalton Grasstrack Club stage their eagerly awaited Executive Fire & Security Summer Trophy event at Blewbury (OX11 9ED) near Didcot on Sunday 8th June. The club have staged hugely successful events since their inception in 2022 & are doing everything within their power to repeat that success. Last year, the club had the heartbreak of seeing their big day ‘Rained Off’ by a deluge; however, they are hopeful the weather will be kinder this year & are very excited about the potential of this new 50-acre venue adding to their impressive portfolio, which includes the iconic ‘Barracks’ site.
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The track will be excellently prepared & presentation is always a trademark of this forward thinking club which seems to bring the very best out of the young stars of the future plus the experienced riders of today.
The awesome 1000cc Sidecars will again be in the thick of the action with top crews from all across the country in attendance. Mark Cossar/Carl Blyth multi British Champions recently returning from injuries sustained last year will be one to watch but super quick Terry Saunters /Liam Brown, Fumarola/Wilson, Simmons/Courtney, Offen/Pay plus local crew Austin/Rickards to name a few will again provide the crowd with breathtaking action out of the top drawer competing for the Chris Townsend Memorial Trophy.
The club has also assembled a superb entry of 500cc Solos, trying to add their name to the David Durham Memorial Trophy. Jake Mulford probably heads the field; however, James Wright, Mickie Simpson, Cameron Taylor, Luke Harris, Jack Roberts, Arran Butcher & Darryl Ritchings from the Oxford Chargers, amongst others, will surely make the racing fast & furious.
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Youth will again be prominent in this meeting, with all four classes being well-supported. Levi Collins, Alfie Shipp plus Dakota & Dalton Wright in their respective Auto/Cadet groups will be front runners. Moving onto the Juniors, Rex Austin & Brayden Blyth will be names to look out for amongst others. The Intermediates see Dylan Huthwaite, Archie Rolph & Ollie Binns as the main protagonists; however, this class will be very hotly contested.
Adding to the day’s entertainment will be the 250cc Solos, including the ‘Chargers’ Ashton Vale, this class always produces close, exciting racing & puts on a good show, plus the Old & New Sidecar class, which some consider an ideal introduction into the 3-wheeled world.
Racing commences at 12.30 with practice at 10.15, pits are accessible to the general public, hot & cold food plus a bar will be available, RTS Product Stall will be on show, free camping is on offer overnight from noon on Saturday & with admission at a very reasonable £15 for adults with under 16’s free it really is a great day for the whole family to enjoy.
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