The second week of Wrekinsport’s club season saw another fast and furious 5 mile race around the Rushmore Lane circuit, with a first time win for the club’s 15 year-old Ben Southgate. Southgate was the only rider to dip below the 12 minute mark on a windy evening that bowled riders along on the final uphill leg from Allscott, meaning that times were much improved over week 1 with at least 30 seconds gained. Thankfully the rain stopped just before the event commenced and started again within seconds of the final rider finishing. Southgate crossed the line in 11 minutes 48 seconds, a 38 second improvement and was delighted to sense victory. The fast improving youngster is beginning to reckon in the standings as he gains strength.

First rider off the line Ian Bond wore No.2, No.1 being reserved in honour of the passing of the club’s oldest member Terry Collins who often started first rider off, with a minutes silence held before things got underway. Bond stopped the watch on 12:12 to see off Dave Moore and Ben Wood by 17 seconds, with the pair tying for third place. Best improvement was 47 seconds which resulted in shared honours for Ben Thompson and Stuart Wortley.