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2012 Young Guns Series

Saturday 7th April saw the opening round of the 2012 Young guns Championship. 7 Drivers contested the first round, there was some good clean racing with the old guard not getting it all their own way.

Heat 1 saw the new names of Edward Moore 26 driving the 5 kart as his had engine problems, James Eve 698 and lady driver Holly Hinckley 99 joining Robert Key Jnr 528, Alex Sherrif 35 in a very smart new Kart Joe Higgins 229 and defending Champion Alfie Dover 352.

The first race saw Alfie carrying on from where he left off last year after Joe lost his chain, the new drivers were soon getting the hang of the karts with Holly having a minor spin, Alfie took the win with Alex second and Robert 3rd. First of the new drivers was Edward in 4th. Heat 2 saw a non start for Joe due to not being able to sort his chain. James Eve was really getting to grips with his kart but was eventually overtaken by Alfie who went on to take his second win of the day. James was second with Robert 3rd and Edward again 4th.

The feature was a cracking race, James was away early again but Edward soon passed him and started to pull away, Alfie and Joe were having their own private battle further down the field, Alfie eventually passed Joe and set off after Edward who had opend up quite a lead. The karts were going round 3 and 4 abreast and it was great to watch, Joe and Robert were batteling for 3rd which Robert eventually got, Alfie had to settle for second this time as Edward Moore in the 5 kart took his first win in the formula. Well done to all the Juniors on some excellent racing.

Young Gun Alfie

Alfie Dover drove a tactical meeting to make sure he took the Young Guns Championship at Birmingham Wheels. Alfie knew all he had to do was finnish all 3 races to take the title. Joe Higgins won all 3 races and Alfie was runner up in all 3. Young Alex Sheriff made a return to racing after a short lay off and was soon back on the pace. With a possible 9 Juniors in 2012 Alfie will have his work cut out to keep hold of his title. A big well done to all the juniors that have raced this year you have done the formula and yourselves proud.

Young Gun Title Decider

Saturday 5th November sees the final meeting of the season for the Stoxkarts. The Young Gun Champinship title also comes down to the wire. Alfie Dover holds a 14 point lead over defending Champion Joe Higgins so a sensible drive from Alfie should see him take the title. Early season Kart problems hinderd Joes chances of defending his title and Alfies superb Tarmac form soon took him to the top of the table. A mix up between information on the website and information in the rule book has been resolved. On the web page it stated that the Juniors would also drop scores but in the Rule book it was not mentioned. Discussion between the Stoxkarts Directors has ended with the decision that all points will count towards the title with no dropped scores. We look forward to seeing the the juniors in 2012 as there will be at least another 4 regular drivers joining their ranks over the winter.

Dovers Delight

Alfie Dover looks almost certain to have clinched the Young Guns Title for 2012. Alfie won heat 1 at Birmingham with Joe Higgins hot on his heals, Robert Key and the 2 Wareham sisters had a great race between themselves. Heat 2 was full of incident, Dover and Higgins Clashed with Ashley Wareham before the Green which saw Higgins retire with a broken Chain. Robert Key and Jessica Wareham had a race long battle but with one lap to go Roberts Kart slowed allowing Jessica through to second. Although Alfie took the win he was docked 2 places for contact before the Green, giving Jessica her first win.

The feature saw Alfie pull off a brave move around the outside of 3 karts and take the lead. Joe was slowed in the traffic but was slowely catching Alfie but he could not get close enough to mount a Challenge and had to settle for second. The final Junior meeting of the season is at Birmingham on 5th November where Alfie just has to finnish all the races to take the title.

Young Guns Blazing

This weekend sees the penultimate Young Guns Meeting at Birmingham wheels. The fight is on between points leader Alfie Dover and defending Champion Joe Higgins. It looks certain that Robert Keys will secure 3rd place but with the Wareham sisters returning to track it will make winning or placing second even more important for the top 2. Stoxkarts Driver Chris Butcher will be stewerding the remaining 2 meetings for the Juniors to make sure that they keep up their exemplery driving standards.

Key to Success.

Robert Keys showed his shale form again by taking the feature win at Stoke with a great drive. Joe Higgins took 2 heats and second in the feature which closes him right up on series leader Alfie Dover. The last two meetings at Birmingham will seee the Young Guns Title go right down to the wire! The regular Juniors were joined on track by Ministox racers Franke JJ Wainman and Hayley Williams, both soon got to grips with the Karts and put in good performances.

Stoke Juniors

Saturday 16th sees the Juniors final shale meeting of the year. Robert Key Jnr will be hoping to keep up his excellent Shale form while Alfie Dover and Joe Higgins will be still fighting it out for top spot in the Young Guns Championship. Stoke will also see the 2 Wareham sisters making their shale debut.

Dover & Higgins Take the Spoils

Alfie Dover took 2 heats on Birmingham showing again his excellent Tarmac form, however he was not able to make it a clean sweep as Joe Higgins pipped him in the Final. Robert Key Jnr managed a consistant 3 3rd place finishes with the 2 new drivers the Wareham sisters putting on a good show for their first time out, they obviously enjoyed it as the Girls have booked to race at Stoke.

2 New Juniors for Birmingham

Saturdays Birmingham meeting will be boosted by 2 female drivers in the Juniors. Jessica and Ashley Wareham are the daughters of ex F1 & F2 Racer Mark Wareham. The girls will be making their debut with the intention of Kart shareing in 2012 with Jessica racing in the Juniors and Ashley who will then be 16 racing in the seniors. With a couple more Karts on track the Regulars will have to be on top of their game to make sure they keep the fight going for the oung gun championship.

Juniors Take a Break.

With racing at Crimond and Skegness the next 2 meetings for the Stoxkarts, the Juniors will not be racing again untill the September Birmingham meeting. As the season will then be entering the final quarter it is all to play for in the Young Guns Championship!

Higgins Takes the Honours.

Joe Higgins took a Heat and Feature doble at Birmingham wheels on Saturday night. A spin from Robert Key saw Higgins get through to lead where he remained for the rest of the race. Alfie Dover won the second heat with Higgins 2nd and Key in 3rd. The feature saw Higgins take the advantage as Key and Dover tangled in turn one, Dover recoverd quickest and despite closing on Higgins in the last few laps he had to settle to second as Higgins made it a heat and feature double.

Dovers Double

Alfie Dover won heat and final at Northampton on Sunday with a 2nd place in his second heat, which went to Joe Higgins who was runner up in the other 2 races. With both drivers having 1 heat win Alfie lost the toss for pole in the feature but raced round the outside of Joe in turn 1 where he stayed for the rest of the race.