Round 7: Crimson Dynamo Autotest (Owen MC), 3 August

Paul Fobister kept his title hopes alive with victory in the Crimson Dynamo Autotest aboard his Haigh Special.

The battle for second was intense, with half a second covering three drivers; Dave Evans settled for third overall after being edged out by Malcolm Livingston on the last test but just managed to hold off a late charge from David Mosey.

The favourite going into the event was reigning champion Richard Pinkney, who only needed to finish in the top three and win his class to secure a second title. However a rear suspension failure put paid to his chances, and when a temporary repair let go his day was over.

Results1 Paul Fobister (Haigh Special) 702.12 Malcolm Livingston (Lindsay Special) 722.73 Dave Evans (Blitz Special) 723.0

Provisional championship standings1 Paul Fobister – 202 points2 Richard Pinkney – 1933 Dave Evans – 1854 Chris Chapman – 1545 Keith Walton – 147