In the freewheel races, Chris Barnes produced a clean sweep of all the races showing his excellent form. He is certainly a star of the future. The three fastest riders behind him, Matthew Holmes, Joe Parker and David Pullan all took turns to take the other places showing how close the racing was in their heat. In the B heats, Aidan Holmes also showed his form by consistently winning with Stephen Jones and Eric Mobbs fighting for second and third places. A good ride was also had by Gaetan Stevens. Finally, heat C saw some fine riding from Lewis Young to win his heats with Henry second and Max Powell, our youngest rider, chasing behind while enjoying the scenery!
In the fixed wheel juvenile events, Jake Womersley showed everyone how it was done by winning all but one race. To be fair, he was only beaten by a senior in the 10 lap points race! Second, third and fourth places were all turn and turn around with Luke Simpson finishing in second place twice. Nick Barnes also won all his heats with Hershel Stevens and Lewis Barry 2nd and 3rd respectively.
For the seniors, Paul Whatmough took the wins for most of the scratch events although Steve Barnes won the time trial event. Anthony Jones got one second and two third places. A harsh peice of handicapping left Chris Parker and Gary Marsh behind on the last race on the evening.
The organiser Mandy Parker would like to express her thanks to all who helped on the day to make the first race such a success. Special mentions to Mandy Barnes, Cathy and Richard Simpson, Mark and Carol Barry, Peter Deary, Pete Sutton and Terry Halton, our wonderful commentator. Oh, and not forgetting all the others - Chris and Andy and all the pushers and setters up. We were missing some of our longstanding members and we hope we will see them soon as it’s not the same without them.
The West Riding Track League is possibly the longest running track series in the country from its early beginnings in the 1890's. Are we the oldest? I'm sure someone out there can let us know. Contact mandyparker2@ntlworld.com if you have the answer.
Results
Event 1a: Juvenile ½ Lap Time Trial Freewheel
1st Chris Barnes Seacroft Wheelers
2nd Matthew Holmes Leeds Mercury
3rd Joe Parker Crosstrax
4th David Pullan Leeds Mercury
Event 1b: Juvenile ½ Lap Time Trial Fixed
1st Jake Womersley Sowerby Brothers Rt
2nd Ryan Whatmough Shephers Cycles
3rd Seb Marsh Seacroft Wheelers
4th Edwyn Oliver-Evans East Bradford Cc
Event 1c: Senior ½ Lap Time Trial
1st Steve Barnes Seacroft Wheelers
2nd Paul Whatmough Shepherds Cycles
3rd Anthony Jones Featherstone Rc
4th Chris Parker East Bradford Cc
Event 2: Senior 6 Lap Scratch
1st Paul Whatmough Shepherds Cycles
2nd Steve Barnes Seacroft Wheelers
3rd Herschel Stevens Triangle Rt
4th Nick Barnes Seacroft Wheelers
Event 3a: Juvenile ½ Lap Scratch Freewheel Heat A
1st Chris Barnes Seacroft Wheelers
2nd Joe Parker Crosstrax
3rd Matthew Holmes Leeds Mercury
4th David Pullan Leeds Mercury
Event 3b: Juvenile1/2 Lap Scratch Freewheel Heat B
1st Aidan Holmes Leeds Mercury
2nd Stephen Jones Pontefract
3rd Eric Mobbs Leeds Mercury
4th Gaetan Stevens Triangle Rt
Event 3c: Juvenile ½ Lap Scratch Freewheel Heat C
1st Lewis Young
2nd Henry Powell Leeds Mercury
3rd Max Powell Leeds Mercury
4th
Event 4a: Juvenile ½ Lap Scratch Fixed Heat A
1st Jake Womersley Sowerby Brothers Rt
2nd Luke Simpson Leeds St. Christopher’s
3rd Edwyn Oliver-Evans East Bradford Cc
Event 4b: Juvenile ½ Lap Scratch Fixed Heat B
1st Nick Barnes Seacroft Wheelers
2nd Lewis Barry Sports City Velo
3rd Matthew Holmes Leeds Mercury
Event 5: Senior 1 Lap Scatch
1st Paul Whatmough Shepherds Cycles
2nd Steve Barnes Seacroft Wheelers
3rd Anthony Jones Featherstone Rc
4th Chris Parker East Bradford Cc
Event 6a: Juvenile 1 Lap Scratch Freewheel Heat A
1st Chris Barnes Seacroft Wheelers
2nd David Pullan Leeds Mercury
3rd Matthew Holmes Leeds Mercury
4th Joe Parker Crosstrax
Event 6b: Juvenile 1 Lap Scratch Freewheel Heat B
1st Aidan Holmes Leeds Mercury
2nd Eric Mobbs Leeds Mercury
3rd Stephen Jones Pontefract
4th Gaetan Stevens Triangle Rt
Event 6c : Juvenile 1 Lap Scratch Freewheel Heat C
1st Lewis Young
2nd Henry Powell Leeds Mercury
3rd Max Powell Leeds Mercury
Event 7a : Juvenile 1 Lap Scratch Fixed Heat A
1st Jake Womersley Sowerby Brothers Rt
2nd Ryan Whatmough Shepherds Cycles
3rd Luke Simpson Leeds St Christophers
Event 7b: Juvenile 1 Lap Scratch Fixed Heat B
1st Nick Barnes Seacroft Wheelers
2nd Herschel Stevens Triangle Rt
3rd Lewis Barry Sports City Velo
4th Rebecca Womersley Sowerby Brothers Rt
Event 8 : Senior 10 Lap Points Race
1st Paul Whatmough Shepherds Cycles
2nd Jake Womersley Sowerby Brothers Rt
3rd Luke Simpson Leeds St Christophers
4th Steve Barnes Seacroft Wheelers
Event 9a : Juvenile 2 Lap Scratch Freewheel Heat A
1st Chris Barnes Seacroft Wheelers
2nd Joe Parker Crosstrax
3rd David Pullan Leeds Mercury
4th Matthew Holmes Leeds Mercury
Event 9b : Juvenile 2 Lap Scratch Freewheel Heat B
1st Aidan Holmes Leeds Mercury
2nd Eric Mobbs Leeds Mercury
3rd Stephen Jones Pontefract
4th Gaetan Stevens Triangle Rt
Event 9c : Juvenile 2 Lap Scratch Freewheel Heat A
1st Lewis Young
2nd Henry Powell Leeds Mercury
3rd Max Powell Leeds Mercury
Event 10a: Juvenile 2 Lap Scratch Fixed Heat A
1st Jake Womersley Sowerby Brothers Rt
2nd Luke Simpson Leeds St Christophers
3rd Edwyn Oliver-Evans East Bradford Cc
4th Seb Marsh Seacroft Wheelers
Event 10b : Juvenile 2 Lap Scratch Fixed Heat B
1st Nick Barnes Seacroft Wheelers
2nd Herschel Stevens Triangle Rt
3rd Lewis Barry Sports City Velo
4th Rebecca Womersley Sowerby Brothers Rt
Event 11 : Juvenile Freewheel 400m Handicap
1st Chris Barnes Seacroft Wheelers
2nd David Pullan Leeds Mercury
3rd Lewis Young
4th Matthew Holmes Leeds Mercury
4th Joe Parker Crosstrax
Event 12 : Fixed 400m Handicap
1st Rebecca Womersley Sowerby Brothers Rt
2nd Anthony Jones Featherstone Rc
3rd Steve Barnes Seacroft Wheelers
4th Lewis Barry Sports City Velo
