2005 Championship ENDURO
Round 9 - Melville MC Yarrowford -
Selkirk September
25th September 2005
Results for Selkirk
September - click here
For photos of the day see - www.lesphotos.zoomshare.com
Report by Campbell Chatham
The sun shone on the Melville Motor Club for the penultimate round of the Scottish
Enduro Championship. Once the mist cleared in the morning a brisk breeze blew the clouds
away and the competitors enjoyed a dry day out over the hills at Yarrowford, Selkirk in
the Scottish Borders. The organisers were relieved to have a trouble free day following
the Ian Bell tragedy that befell the event in July. The only hitch was a few riders who
lost their way. The majority of riders found their way around, up and down the 1500 feet
climbs and descents. The time schedule was set at a semi-wet pace in case the conditions
changed but as it did not rain most riders finished on time. A few riders even managed a
short stop to admire the stunning views from the top of the hills.
In the Expert Class Derek
Little won with some stunning times on the short twisty special test. Out on the course
Derek overtook Paul Chatham in mid air, with some incredible rolling jumps the brave were
rewarded with some low level flying that the Red Arrows would have been proud of. Mark
Godfrey came back from the south having enjoyed himself back in July,finishing second.
Paul Chatham had his best result in his first year in the Expert Class with a trouble free
run to third place. Grant Smith lost the bolt for his silencer on the first lap but
managed to complete the lap on time. Grant and Paul swopped test times throughout the day
with Paul just three seconds ahead at the finish. Jeff McCleary had a consistant run to
fith thoroughly enjoying himself in the process. Murray Thomson prefers the mud to the
deep heather, all riders had to be cautious as there were many hidden boulders lurking in
the heather. Murray fell in the first test at the last event and he was keen to make
amends, unfortunately history repeated itself and Murray finished in a frustrated 6th.
Sean Wooley won the over 40 Class, his first special test as good as won the class for him
as it was only 2 seconds slower than Derek Little's time in the Expert Class. Sean and
Andy are building up to a close finish for the Championship.Double Over 40 Champion Andy
Flockhart has had his share of problems this year which has allowed Sean Woolly to
challenge for the Over 40 Championship. Andy was struggling for grip and slipped to third
behind Campbell Chatham. Campbell Chatham finished second despite carburettor problems
Alan Lauder won the Clubman Class which means he is uncatchable in the Clubman
Championship this year. Alan has dominated the class this year, he is looking fit for a
challenge in the Expert Class next year. When Craig Jagla competes he is always a force to
be recconned with and he proved this again with his second place at Selkirk. Douglas Page
was just 4 seconds behind in third. Ryan Bruce was hard charging on the course and arrived
at the check with plenty of time on each lap finishing 4th, Duncan McCormick finished 5th.
There was a large Spotsman entry, word is spreading that most riders can complete the
course despite the steep hills. The Melville Club organised a pre race breifing for first
time riders. David Fergus won by just 4 seconds from Alastair Crocket in second. Garry
Scotland finished third to keep the Scotland name high in the results as brother Allyn is
grounded due to a broken arm sustained at the Elgin round.
This event at Yarrowford is becoming well known as a great day out, if a little daunting
for first time riders. Kenny Donaldson and his team have organised a great experience for
all the riders whichever class they ride. The farmer is an enthusiastic supporter and he
is looking forward to welcoming everybody next year.
![selsep0520.jpg (121825 bytes)](images%202005/selsep0520_small.jpg) Too
much orange ...... |
![selse0505.jpg (226205 bytes)](images%202005/selse0505_small.jpg) Acerbis
2006 and Honda 1986 |
![selsep0504.jpg (186015 bytes)](images%202005/selsep0504_small.jpg) Mark
Ewing gets under way |
![selsep0506.jpg (146246 bytes)](images%202005/selsep0506_small.jpg) The
very first corner |
![selsep0507.jpg (212527 bytes)](images%202005/selsep0507_small.jpg) Sean
Wooley - Over 40 winner |
![selsep0503.jpg (129884 bytes)](images%202005/selsep0503_small.jpg) Quck
splash and off |
![selsep0509.jpg (165521 bytes)](images%202005/selsep0509_small.jpg) Michael
Rathbone all the way from Alnwick |
![selsep0508.jpg (198671 bytes)](images%202005/selsep0508_small.jpg) Ryan
Bruce |
![selsep0510.jpg (178258 bytes)](images%202005/selsep0510_small.jpg) Dave
Ramsay heads for the hills |
![selsep0511.jpg (139165 bytes)](images%202005/selsep0511_small.jpg) Reuben
Welch gets the power down |
![selsep0512.jpg (150599 bytes)](images%202005/selsep0512_small.jpg) Keeping
the front wheel dry |
![selsep0514.jpg (152697 bytes)](images%202005/selsep0514_small.jpg) Graeme
Crawford on the final hill |
![selsep0516.jpg (217213 bytes)](images%202005/selsep0516_small.jpg) Ally
Gordon - revenge !! |
![selsep0515.jpg (112410 bytes)](images%202005/selsep0515_small.jpg) Gary
Millburn from Newcastle |
![selsep0517.jpg (187047 bytes)](images%202005/selsep0517_small.jpg) Reuben
- tough eh ? |
![selsep0518.jpg (171502 bytes)](images%202005/selsep0518_small.jpg) Sean
Scollay practices meditation between laps .... |
![selsep0521.jpg (219724 bytes)](images%202005/selsep0521_small.jpg) Gordon
Black takes to the water |
![selsep0523.jpg (217320 bytes)](images%202005/selsep0523_small.jpg) Campbell
Chatham - moves in to 2nd |
![selsep0524.jpg (175293 bytes)](images%202005/selsep0524_small.jpg) Steep
or what ! |
![selsep0525.jpg (181630 bytes)](images%202005/selsep0525_small.jpg) Paul Chatham nears the end and 3rd place. |
![selsep0526.jpg (192380 bytes)](images%202005/selsep0526_small.jpg) Mike
Robertson on his way |
![selsep0527.jpg (190390 bytes)](images%202005/selsep0527_small.jpg) Craig
Jagla blasts the hills |
![selsep0528.jpg (265844 bytes)](images%202005/selsep0528_small.jpg) Robbie
Moir |
![selsep0529.jpg (215138 bytes)](images%202005/selsep0529_small.jpg) Just
a nice view - up hill and down .... |
![selsep0530.jpg (21797 bytes)](images%202005/selsep0530_small.jpg) Campbell
Hearton on top of the world |
![selsep0531.jpg (190992 bytes)](images%202005/selsep0531_small.jpg) Jim
Lauder in the woods |
![selsep0533.jpg (153115 bytes)](images%202005/selsep0533_small.jpg) Gentleman
racers over 40 ++ |
![selsep0534.jpg (218881 bytes)](images%202005/selsep0534_small.jpg) Ian
Clarke finishes another lap - while No 57 lets his bike have a wee rest |