Tonight saw the first heats of the 2019 McMillan Equine Feeds Junior Driver Championship held at Addington Raceway.
Dylan Ferguson was successful in the first heat with Diana Harbour whilst John Morrison and Mark Hurrell were able to gain placings. The second heat was taken out by Kimberly Butt on Friend with Sarah O’Reilly and Benjamin Butcher second and third.
On Sunday we head to Rangiora Raceway for the final two heats. John Morrison goes into Sunday leading the Championship, “It’s a great position to be in but anything can happen.”
The InterIsland Competition is currently being led by the South Island team. Team member Mark Hurrell said “team South Island have really picked up their game after an early loss in the Escape Rooms this morning.”
Please see below the standings as of tonight. If you require any further information please contact me on the details below.
Points after heats 1 & 2 |
|
Benjamin Butcher |
13 |
Craig Smith |
6 |
Dylan Ferguson |
19 |
Fergus Schumacher |
10 |
Luke Whittaker |
12 |
Alicia Harrison |
16 |
Sarah O'Reilly |
14 |
Sheree Tomlinson |
11 |
Mark Hurrell |
15 |
John Morrison |
21 |
Kimberly Butt |
18 |
Ellie Barron |
13 |
Courtney Clarke
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