YOUNGSTERS STAR IN NEWPORT INDOOR
2010-02-27 23:12 by Tony Bennett
Some last minute arrivals saw re-arranged Individual formats with U8's, U10's, U12's and a Combination group.
U8's
Eistyn Lewis got to grips with his new *flame-on* bike and showed fine form in scoring a maximum. Nicky Goward came second in all his races. The battle continued between Jack Richards and Ritchie Morrison. Young Jack lost out on gating but crossed the finish line in front of Ritchie due to some brilliant undertakes. Once Ritchie has more experience on his new bike it will be even closer, than at present to choose between them!
- Eistyn Lewis 16pts
- Nicky Goward 12pts
- Jack Richard 8pts
- Ritchie Morrison 4pts
U10's
Seven riders who, when on-form, can race with the best. Sean Bennett decided to run his 20" bike and blasted to a maximum. Ieuan Payne's two wins and two seconds proved his race head was firmly on. Race clashes between Ryan Davies and Tudor Coombes saw them swap positions as often as the number of laps. Anthony Oliviera had an unlucky race after sliding out in his last heat but he still got back on to finish the race. Such is the closeness of racing in the U10's that any mistake can see a rider drop from first to last.
- Sean Bennett 16pts
- Ieuan Payne 14pts
- Ryan Davies 11pts
- Tudor Coombes 10pts
- Liam Morris 8pts
- Anthony Oliviera 8pts
- Bradley Davies 7pts
U12's
Only five riders entered but what riders! When push came to shove, none would back off and all desired first. Khalid Mitha, with his new and lower handlebars, finally got to prove his knowledge of the indoor track. Though hard pushed in every race his maximum points win was best summed up with his last to first move in turn one of heat five. He waited until the other riders were bunched up and calmly turned under all of them without any loss of momentum. Also in heat five, Ethan Lewis undertook a fast gating Callum Goward which should give Ethan back his confidence after last years injury. Danny Oliviera was a force to be reckoned with, with his exceptional blocking skills used to the full in every race.
- Khalid Mitha 16pts
- Adam Bennett 9pts + exclusion
- Callum Goward 9pts
- Danny Oliviera 9pts
- Ethan Lewis 6pts
Combination
Six riders of various ages but all out for fun more than competition!
- Louis Harvey 16pts
- Aaron Hughes 14pts
- Rob Absalom 9pts
- Dan Bock 8pts
- William Oliviera 7pts
- Colin Wildy 6pts (though it should be mentioned that I forgot to call him out for his first race) Sorry Col!

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