WKRKC Winter Series: Finale
The 6th and final round of the WKRKC Winter Series took place on Sunday the 13th April. Unfortunately, we only had 5 drivers lining up on the grid for the race but with dry conditions we still expected a spectacle. With the Championship podium all but decided prior to the race, Round 6 provided some interesting battles across the field with a few surprises in the mix.
Format:
-The drivers now take part in a single 5-minute qualifying session where all drivers have equal opportunity to set their fastest time within that 5-minute period.
-The order of the qualifying is then used to determine the grid for the first race. So, the quickest driver will be on pole, 2nd quickest in 2nd place and so on.
-For the second race, the grid will be reversed. So, the slowest driver in qualifying will be on pole for the second race.
-Finally for the last race, the grid will be decided by adding up the total points for each driver from the previous two races. The grid will then be set with the driver who has accumulated the highest total points on pole.
-This Series every point matters, as we are no longer dropping any rounds or races, so every bonus point for the fastest lap or the 5 bonus points for completing all 6 Rounds really matter this year.
Results:
1st: Dale Hunt – In an extremely close field of drivers, it was Dale Hunt who finally claimed his first Round victory of the Series. Dale claimed a 4th, 2nd and 1st place in his 3 races which was enough to propel him to the top step of the podium, finishing with a final points total of 43. Congratulations Dale!
2nd: Jack Kilby – In his first race of the Winter Series Jack Kilby performed superbly, holding his own against more experienced drivers in the field. Jack took a race win as well as a 2nd and 5th place finish in Round 6 resulting in an agonisingly close 42 points compared to Dale’s 43. Great driving Jack, well done!
3rd: Melissa Etherington – Safely situated at the top of the Championship table prior to the start of Round 6, Mel kept up her record of finishing on the podium in every Round this Series. She claimed a race victory as well as a 2nd and 3rd place finish in her races, leading her to a total of 40 points. Well driven this series Melissa!
Final WKRKC Winter Series Standings:
1st: Melissa Etherington – A massive congratulations to Melissa for winning the WKRKC Winter Series 2024/25. With 6 Rounds of consistent podium finishes Mel took control of the Championship from the beginning and never looked backed. Well done Melissa, fully deserved!
2nd: Harvey Yates – After 4 podium finishes this Series, Harvey finished in 2nd place in the overall standings for this years Winter Series. Always delivering exceptionally quick laps as well as decisive overtakes, Harvey certainly provides entertainment for everyone watching. Well raced this Series Harvey!
3rd: Dale Hunt – Dale finished off our Top 3 for this Series. He always showcased consistent driving throughout every Round, with a Round victory finally coming in the last Round. A well deserved podium place for the Junior Track Day teacher, congratulations Dale!
We would like to take this opportunity to say a big thank you to every driver that competed in the Winter Series this year. All our drivers have been absolutely fantastic: Mike Seabourne, Jon Gill, Lewis Harmer, Cayden Francis, Jack Kilby, Moke Jolliffe, Louis Thornton, Lewis Hallett, Emerson Ridette, Angela Martin, Dale Hunt, Harvey Yates and Melissa Etherington.
Keep your eyes peeled for our new Championship events that will be formulated in the near future, with extra excitement around our new Junior Championship that will be starting. From everyone at Wight Karting, thank you for making the Winter Series a great success.
