The 2009 Lydden Hill Motor Club 'Winter Series' will stage its second and final round of the mini-championship with an all-star line up expected to make the start line, this Saturday 7th February. The event has attracted a forty-strong list of competition from far and wide who will not only be battling for honours in the freshly ressurected LHMC organised Winter Series but also taking the chance to gain experience on the restructured 'Euro friendly' Circuit.
In the Supercar category, Euro competitor Koen Pauwels returns with his Ford Focus ST, but will be facing even stiffer competition this time around, up against Circuit tenant and Ex- British title winner, Pat Doran who is returning after a four month absence from the sport with his spectacular Ford RS200, meanwhile, son Liam Doran who won the opening round on January 3rd will be competing again in his Fiesta ST with high hopes of another victory.
MSA British Championship regular and 2008 2nd placed Steve Hill will be throwing a spanner in the works with his Mitsubishi Evolution 9, whilst Belgian and Dutch Rallycross ace - Edwin Geraerts will also be shaking down his Ford Focus Supercar.
The Supermodified category remains strong with no fewer than fifteen competitors battling for honours. Round one winner Julian Godfrey will return with his all-new Euro spec' Ford Fiesta, joined by 2nd placed Stuart Emery (Peugeot 306), both of whom have a fair chance of taking the title - subject to victory.
Strong competition comes in the form of Luc Maris with his impressive Volvo 242, Ex-British Champ Mike Turpin (Vauxhall VX220), John Smith with his recently acquired 'ex Dave Bellerby' Lotus Exige, Johan Jacobs (Ford Mondeo) and regular Euro competitor Jos Sterkens will be pushing his 'Supercup' Fiesta to the limit along with fellow competitor, Michael De Keersmaecker (BMW), both will utilise the event as a warm-up for the start of the European Championship which takes place at Lydden Hill on Easter Sunday 12th April and Easter Monday 13th.
Ryan Lawford will return his Peugeot 205 to the Stock Hatch class where he enjoyed victory at round one. Also battling for honours in the entry level category will be Bob Ward (Peugeot 205) and Darren Clark (Peugeot 106). British Championship regular and 2006 Junior graduate, Joe Cunningham (Bedale) will also be testing his impressive Peugeot 106 GTI after destroying his previous car at the MSA Championship round at Lydden last August in a spectacular barrel-role.
The RX150 Category will not only be well turned out in high numbers but also expect to see some European and British Supercar regulars piloting the impressive buggies. 2007 overall MSA British Champ Ollie O'Donovan (London) will be competing against 2006 overall MSA British Champ - Christopher Evans (Wicklow, Dublin). Northallerton based European regular and top Rally man Kevin Procter will also be testing his skills in the increasingly popular support class.
The round 2 event will, once again be utilising the new Rallycross circuit layout which has been modified to fit in with European regulations. The 'Joker' lap will also be included and as demonstrated at Round 1, this give drivers the opportunity to be more tactical with their racing and will highlight more excitement for Spectators.
Gates open at 8.00am, followed by practice at 9.00am with the first heats scheduled to start at 10.00am - The full entry list is available on the Lydden Hill website along with further information.
Admission is reduced for the winter event to £12, accompanied children under 12 are free.
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