Weekend Recap
2006 British Superkart GP

By Robin Haworth

Cadwell Parks majestic circuit with its stunning backdrops complimented the fantastic spectacle that is the MSA British Superkart Grand Prix.
Competiors from all over the UK as well as eight other European nations had representatives and the hords of spectators witnessed some fantastic racing over the weekend.

Very much in control the whole weekend it was Frenchman Damian Payart who took the Division 1 title, he and his teammate Stefan Malm from Sweden, taking a fabulous 1 & 2 in the final. Malcolm Crowe led early on but the Malm racing duo eased past and went on to win by a comfortable margin, Carl Hulme from the Wirral joined them on the podium in 3rd with Malcolm Crowe 4th.

German Wolfgang Fritz led for much of the Division 2 final but a broken engine handed compatriat Guido Klienemeyer the victory with just two laps remaining, Norway`s Erik Gjertsen and Martin Reuck also from Germany completed the top three. Locals Dave Harvey, Simon Holloway and Stuart Parker suffered badly from tyre degradation and as a consiquence failed to match their excellent performances in earlier races.

Trevor Roberts from Lurgan Northern Ireland held off a fine challenge from reigning MSA Champion Gavin Bennett to take the 250 National GP, young Jason Dredge from Reading come from well down the field to take 3rd.

Paul Platt won the 125 Open after a fierce battle with Justin Doherty, James Irvine and Richard Ward, Doherty the only one failing to finish.
Dan Edwards had a race long dice with Mark Brookman and Alex Von Ehrheim on his way to victory in the ICC class whilst Simon Bateman held off a late charge from Louise Colin in the 210 National class.