First Grading Period Released

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The first grading period of the season has now been released, and with a reduced number of meetings alongside increased numbers in the Senior class, there are significant changes across the board.

Due to the growth in the Senior grid, the Grader has taken the decision to add an extra driver into each grade, with the option to expand further if numbers continue to rise.

Seniors – Big Moves at the Top

At the front of the field, 173 Paul Kaye, the defending points champion, currently leads the standings.

Moving up to Superstar is 4 Andrew Duddy, who sits second in the points after a strong start to the season.

A standout early season performance comes from 375 Freddie Kingham, who has already secured two final wins. That form has seen him move into the Blues and now straight into Superstar.

Another driver continuing his progression is reigning Young Guns Champion 82 Connor Davison, who steps up after moving from the Juniors late last season.

22 Callum Johnson retains Superstar status, while Chester Love 260 moves up following a series of strong performances.

Reds, Blues and Key Climbers

In the Red grade, 503 AJ Hemingway makes a return to the grade after a 10-year absence, moving up from Yellow.

26 Mason Paskin, another impressive Junior graduate, goes straight into Red, while

544 William Allen also reaches Red grade for the first time.

In the Blues, 242 Mark Bishop tops the points. However, under Stoxkarts grading rules, drivers can only move up a maximum of two grades per grading period. Despite having enough points for Superstar, he moves from White to Blue.

Also moving into Blue:

75 Luke Dawson – first-time Blue
516 Henry Cooper – another strong Junior graduate
527 Michelle Lee – jumps from White into Blue

In the Yellows, 10 Isabel Christie moves up from the Juniors into Yellow.

13 Ben Trevarthan has scored enough points for Yellow but will remain at White while ontinuing to build experience as a Novice.

Juniors – Experience-Based Grading

The Junior grading system continues to balance experience alongside points, with some grades being reduced rather than expanded.

Current points leader is 140 Harvey Haywood.

Second place would have been Alfie Allen, but he has now completed his final Junior meeting and moves up to the Seniors.

This opens the door for 317 Sienna Moss, who steps up into Superstar for the first time.

Junior Grades Breakdown

In the Reds:

127 Harrison Burkett
818 Bobby Earnshaw
34 Henry Hammerton

In the Blues, there are a couple of notable decisions:

515 Mason Cooper and 266 Scarlett Pally have both scored enough for Red, but remain in Blue at the grader’s discretion
503 Theo Hemingway holds position in Blue
14 Archie Pedley moves up to Blue for the first time