After a several week lay-off from competitive racing Team Christodoulou have roared back into life for the BTE Lawline/Renault AbkC MSA ICA British Championship at Clay Pigeon this weekend by setting the fastest times yesterday afternoon in practice.

The reigning JICA number one was alternating between a Birel Kart and the brand new Tony Kart machine but was several tenths ahead of rivals such as Jon Lancaster and Freddie Martin-Dye throughout the day. His best time was also set on used tyres in cloudy but warm conditions.

The 15 year old has been undergoing exams at school in recent weeks but has not relented with his testing schedule, building up speed approaching the 

fourth round of the national series. While any chance of the title now means an uphill fight, Riki will not give up with two meetings still to run (Shenington July 25th, Larkhall September 12th).

Although not one of Christo’s favourites, the 815m Clay Pigeon track is a familiar, tough and technical challenge where the youngster has completed a lot of testing miles over the last month. There are few passing opportunities meaning that a high grid placement will be more of an advantage than usual.

In 2003 Riki scored a 1st and 2nd place in the two JICA finals.

The weather forecast predicts a sunny start on Sunday but showers arriving later in the day.

Current ICA Championship standings:

1. JON LANCASTER                      2792. FREDDIE MARTIN-DYE           2523. DANNY CRUTTENDE               2474. SAM HILL                                   2335. CHARLIE BRUCE-W                 2296. TOM BROWN                            2277. RIKI CHRISTODOU                  226