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It did - all is good now though.

Keep your fingers crossed its a drama free weekend :thumbsup:

We've had word they were running a little late this morning, so we dont think they've started as yet.

EDIT*** - they've started!! Let the games begin.

1st run - Newton didnt hit any cones :)

Fark collecting points and going for one trophy Sunday night. Go for gold on every event and see how many event wins you can get. So silly to worry about the event over three days when you can bag 4-5 trophies on Friday and Saturday. Hit the pub Saturday night, have a blast then sit back with interest to see who wins the overall title.

So we just got home after a big three days at Dutton. Final Results wont be available until we go to the presentations tonight.

But here is a quick overview...

Day 1

Wet Conditions (Evo Weather!), extra events added into the schedule.

Finished like this:

Thomson Newton Team 1st Outright

Newton 1st Co Driver Outright

Thomson Top 5 Driver Outright

Pete Blythe 1st easily in Rookie class and in the Top 10 Teams Overall With Jeff Beable.

Snowman and Paris also finished top 10 in Teams Overall.

Day 2

Mainly Wet conditions

Finished like this:

Thomson Newton Team 2nd Outright

Newton 1st Co Driver Outright

Thomson Top 5 Driver Outright

Peter Blythe Still 1st Rookie easily... Top results Pete! You ROSK

Snowman and Paris 4th Team Outright.

Day 3

Some wet but mainly dry conditions.

Results to come tonight,

We are guestimating that Thomson Newton will finish in 2nd or 3rd place outright team.

Snowman and Paris may have come up and will probably claim either 2nd or 3rd.

Beumont and Gazzard will win in their cheater evo.

Peter Blythe had mechanical problems and only finished three of the six events (drive shaft) today. He may still claim the Rookie outright trophy.

Well done boys, you all drove sooo well and you have made SAU proud!! Not many errors at all.

Some highlights:

No Cones Norton

McNortons Drive Thru

Freezing Weather

Night Super Stage with free Cheeseburgers and coffeess... Thanks to Rachels great idea!!

I had to tow a smashed Evo 7 home from Winton, the poor guy had a big hit in the wet. :teehee:

Bec and Bris staying out till 5am Saturday morning (lucky you wearn't driving this year Brisby!!)

That's all for now, off to presentations....

Well Done again guys!! :banana:

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