Readly RF Feb 20

CLASSIC HOT RODS
Temporary lights were brought from the pit
areas and four John Deere tractors lit up the four
corners of the track from the infield. We even got
some of the spectators in cars along the top to put
their headlights on.
With little vision from my commentary box, I
took to the gantry with the starter by way of a
radio microphone.
“Gentlemen, start your engines!”
A couple of warm-up laps to get some warmth
into the tyres, reline of the grid and a great start
for 45 Craig Boyd who sHot up into the front
position very quickly from the second row. Further
back 198 Andy Steward was doing all he could
to prevent 17 Kenny Purdie from passing him,
the two were in full battle, and the atmosphere
was electric around the raceway. The closing
laps came, and Craig Boyd was still way out in
front, emerging from turn four with little light and
a struggling 169 Ben Hardy ahead; I closed my
eyes, but Craig was through and gone. Victory
lane came moments later.
Craig Boyd has had one of his best seasons in
Classic Hot Rods only missing out by not being
there to compete in a few championships and
obviously not accruing those points at stake.
Craig’s main rival for most of 2019 555 Gavin
Taber took his second points title in the English
series.Whilst 116 Adrian Taber picked up Neil
Edwin’s trophy for dedication throughout the year.
We look forward to season 2020 with the
promise already of two new cars emerging and
of course Classics will be on show at Motorsport
with Attitude at Peterborough Showground in
February. n
See our behind the scenes footage on Instagram: @retrofordmagazine 111