COFFS Harbour and District Sporting Car Club have held their latest event, with the running of Round 2 of the Bonville Service Station and LPO Bush Khanacross Series at Raleigh Raceway.
A club spokesperson gave a recap of the big day of racing.
“It was another fun day in the forest at Raleigh Raceway on Sunday, 6 July, when Round 2 of the Bonville Service Station & LPO Bush Khanacross 2025 Series was run,” they said.
“Even though there were still a couple of damp sections on the forest roads that were still to dry out after all that rain before winter, a decision was made to run the event.
“This proved to be a popular decision as there were smiles all round by the end of the day for the 30 competitors who entered on the day.
“As usual for a grass roots motor sport event there was a good mix of skill levels.
“From the outright winner driving a four-wheel drive Subaru on the edge, to first timers making use of the club car, experiencing the sensation of learning car control in a safe environment, it seemed everyone had a fun day.
“Friendly competition is part of grass roots motorsport events, even if it is just comparing your own times to see what improvement you have made from your previous run.
“Dallan Beard in a naturally aspirated 2L Subaru Impreza was fastest on each run of the day to be first outright.
“Martin Smith in an old school 1989 Nissan Pulsar Q front wheel drive somehow managed to pedal his way to second outright ahead of some more fancied runners in four-wheel drive equipment.
“There were six juniors, ages 12 to 17 years, entered with Harvey Nicholson fastest in class followed by Kai Hancock, with Esther Summersell third.
“The ladies class also had six competitors with Sharon Beard returning the best time of the day in the class.”
Coffs Harbour & District Sporting Car Club’s next event will be a Paddock Khanacross to be held on Sunday, 3 August, weather permitting.
If you or someone you know would like to have an opportunity to learn how to drive or improve their driving skills, in a fun controlled environment, these events are for you.
By Aiden BURGESS
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