A smattering of drizzle did its best to disrupt proceedings last Sunday, at Round Three of the Auckland Motorcycle Club Summer Series at Hampton Downs.
Coming just before the first Formula One race, a short break to allow tyre changing was called when the circuit was declared ‘wet’.But that was the only interruption to a solid day of action on the 2.7km National circuit.
As expected, a number of National competitors entered; notably in Senior where the RCM entries of Daniel Mettam and Ray Clee swept Formula One, after a trio of entertaining battles. Jake Lewis also made a welcome appearance on a BMW S1000RR, to take a trio of third placings.
Mixing it with 1-litre machinery was Formula Two contender Shane Richardson, who is firmly in contention for the National Supersport title coming into the final rounds of the NZSBK. Richardson was too strong for AMCC regulars Aaron Hassan and Nathanael Diprose, although Diprose and Aderino Sugiarto maintain their positions in the overall points chase for the 600’s.
Formula Three remains the domain of Nathan Jane, however Nick Olson has moved to second in the overall points.
Michael Cross continues his charge to the Pro Twin 650 Club title, while over in Post Classic Paul Pavletich is doing the same in Pre 89 F1. Sunday however, saw some spirited dicing with Phil Duxbury and Travis Moan; while Alastair Wilton pleased many with an outing on his immaculate Yamaha TZ-750.
Rob Gibson leads ProLite 250, but suffered a rare defeat to Jon-Michael Tauri in Race Two, while Nick Burke and Justin Reid were worthy of attention also.
Blair Lambarth has control of Lightweight Production on his KTM RC390, with three more wins on Sunday to take his season tally to 9 from 10.
Matt Reichenbach and Chris Malcolm shared the spoils in 125GP, while the Hyosung Cup remains at the mercy of Nathanael Diprose who delivered another two comprehensive performances to dominate the large field.
The final Round of the AMCC Club Series will be held on Sunday 9th April, on the Club Circuit at Hampton Downs.
Results
Points – Senior: FORMULA ONE
135 Ray Clee
75 Daniel Mettam
56 Toby Summers
Points – Senior: FORMULA TWO
213 Nathanael Diprose
149 Aderino Sugiarto
130 Aaron Hassan
Points – Senior: SUPERSTOCK 1000
150 Geoffrey Prisk
70 Adrian Clare
36 Clive Mancini
Points – Intermediate: FORMULA THREE
245 Nathan Jane
152 Nick Olson
138 Gavin Veltmeyer
Points – Intermediate: PRO TWIN 650
208 Michael Cross
100 Josh Augustine
72 Phillip Munt
Points – Junior: LIGHTWEIGHT PRODUCTION
225 Blair Lambarth
105 Alistair Wilton
52 Sean White
Points – Junior: 250 PRO LITE
201 Rob Gibson
143 Nick Burke
132 Justin Reid
Points – CARL COX MOTORSPORT HYOSUNG CUP:
533 Nathanael Diprose
314 Gavin Veltmeyer
301 Nick Burke
Points – PRE 82 SENIOR
170 Russell Barker
130 Alistair Wilton
20 Brian Deadman
Points – PRE 89 F1
241 Paul Pavletich
65 Phil Duxbury
42 John Cunninghame
Points – PRE 89 F2
200 Nick Brown
60 Colin Zonneveld
Points – PRE 89 F3
175 Steve Collingwood
Points – 125ccGP
222 Matt Reichenbach
117 Brodie Jones
105 Chris Malcolm
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