2011 Results - Wild Bunch

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Series Results for 2011

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Wild Bunch Series (Best 5 of 6 to count)
Pos	WB	Driver/Team	Car	Points
1	3	Adz Price	Go Hard or Go Home	29
2	25	Terry Clifford	Ratcatcher Resurrection	25
-	11	Dave Williams	Green With Envy	25
4	6	Chris Hartnell	Backdraft	22
5	91	Bob Hawkins	Timetraveller	21
-	4	Dogs Bollocks Racing	RamRaider	21
7	17	Tiki Racing	Tiki Munki	18
8	2	Dave Rowlands	Destinys Angel	16
9	78	Keith Crampton	Soultown Shaker	15
10	8	Ballbreaker	Mark Coulsell	8
11	41	Tom Larman	The Ferret	7
-	13	Claire Vize	Brain Shaker	7
13	129	Pedro Rawlinson	The Fleeting Glimpse	6
14	258	Dave Ward	Rampage	5
-	40	Darren Law	The Wicked Lady	5
-	81	Steve Taylor	Claustrophobic	5
17	63	Bex & Haz Preston	Boadicea	4
-	69	Alan Loten	Paranoia	4
-	73	Mike Couch	Flat Frenzy	4
-	74	Simon Williams	Pure Nostalgia	4
21	35	Dick Sharp	Dorset Horn	3
22	95	Mark Richardson	Pony Express	2
-	194	Dave Gibbons	Rough Diamond	2
24	19	Wayne Colliver	Spud	1
-	52	Ant Harris	Frantic	1
-	65	Ian Turburville	Mr Spokehead II	1
-	68	Mick Gleadow	Jurassic Parts	1
-	72	Sag Southworth	Daddy Cool	1

Real Steel Series (Best 8 of 9 to count)
Pos	WB	Driver/Team	Car	Points
1	25	Terry Clifford	Ratcatcher Resurrection	49
2	6	Chris Hartnell	Backdraft	42
-	3	Adz Price	Go Hard or Go Home	42
4	91	Bob Hawkins	Timetraveller	38
5	4	Dogs Bollocks Racing	RamRaider	36
6	11	Dave Williams	Green With Envy	31
7	2	Dave Rowlands	Destinys Angel	22
-	17	Tiki Racing	Tiki Munki	22
9	78	Keith Crampton	Soultown Shaker	18
10	8	Ballbreaker	Mark Coulsell	12
11	40	Darren Law	The Wicked Lady	8
12	13	Claire Vize	Brain Shaker	7
-	41	Tom Larman	The Ferret	7
14	69	Alan Loten	Paranoia	6
-	129	Pedro Rawlinson	The Fleeting Glimpse	6
16	35	Dick Sharp	Dorset Horn	5
-	81	Steve Taylor	Claustrophobic	5
-	258	Dave Ward	Rampage	5
19	63	Bex & Haz Preston	Boadicea	4
-	73	Mike Couch	Flat Frenzy	4
-	74	Simon Williams	Pure Nostalgia	4
22	95	Mark Richardson	Pony Express	2
-	194	Dave Gibbons	Rough Diamond	2
-	961	Dave Nelson	Doris Dormouse	2
25	19	Wayne Colliver	Spud	1
-	52	Ant Harris	Frantic	1
-	65	Ian Turburville	Mr Spokehead II	1
-	68	Mick Gleadow	Jurassic Parts	1
-	72	Sag Southworth	Daddy Cool	1

Roy Wilding Nostalgia Race Cars Series
Pos	WB	Driver/Team	Car	Points
1	4	Dogs Bollocks Racing	RamRaider	19
2	25	Terry Clifford	Ratcatcher Resurrection	18
3	6	Chris Hartnell	Backdraft	13
4	91	Bob Hawkins	Timetraveller	11
-	3	Adz Price	Go Hard or Go Home	11
6	8	Ballbreaker	Mark Coulsell	8
-	17	Tiki Racing	Tiki Munki	8
8	13	Claire Vize	Brain Shaker	7
9	2	Dave Rowlands	Destinys Angel	6
-	11	Dave Williams	Green With Envy	6
-	78	Keith Crampton	Soultown Shaker	6
12	258	Dave Ward	Rampage	5
13	69	Alan Loten	Paranoia	4
-	73	Mike Couch	Flat Frenzy	4
-	129	Pedro Rawlinson	The Fleeting Glimpse	4
16	35	Dick Sharp	Dorset Horn	3
17	40	Darren Law	The Wicked Lady	2
-	41	Tom Larman	The Ferret	2
-	63	Bex & Haz Preston	Boadicea	2
-	74	Simon Williams	Pure Nostalgia	2
-	194	Dave Gibbons	Rough Diamond	2
-	961	Dave Nelson	Doris Dormouse	2
23	19	Wayne Colliver	Spud	1
-	52	Ant Harris	Frantic	1
-	65	Ian Turburville	Mr Spokehead II	1
-	68	Mick Gleadow	Jurassic Parts	1

APIRA Series
Pos	WB	Driver/Team	Car	Points
1	25	Terry Clifford	Ratcatcher Resurrection	1230
2	6	Chris Hartnell	Backdraft	1210
3	4	Dogs Bollocks Racing	RamRaider	980
4	91	Bob Hawkins	Timetraveller	550
5	17	Tiki Racing	Tiki Munki	370
6	2	Dave Rowlands	Destinys Angel	270
7	8	Ballbreaker	Mark Coulsell	220
8	40	Darren Law	The Wicked Lady	170
9	11	Dave Williams	Green With Envy	160
10	3	Adz Price	Go Hard or Go Home	140
-	961	Dave Nelson	Doris Dormouse	140
12	35	Dick Sharp	Dorset Horn	130
13	69	Alan Loten	Paranoia	110

MSA Points Challenge
Pos	WB	Driver/Team	Car	Points
1	25	Terry Clifford	Ratcatcher Resurrection	1650
2	91	Bob Hawkins	Timetraveller	1560
3	6	Chris Hartnell	Backdraft	1540
4	3	Adz Price	Go Hard or Go Home	930
5	4	Dogs Bollocks Racing	RamRaider	910
6	11	Dave Williams	Green With Envy	850
7	40	Darren Law	The Wicked Lady	440
8	2	Dave Rowlands	Destinys Angel	410
9	78	Keith Crampton	Soultown Shaker	380
10	8	Ballbreaker	Mark Coulsell	350
11	17	Tiki Racing	Tiki Munki	270
12	961	Dave Nelson	Doris Dormouse	140
13	35	Dick Sharp	Dorset Horn	130
14	69	Alan Loten	Paranoia	110

WILD BUNCH TROPHIES 2011

Wild Bunch ladies 2011

Gifts were given to ladies for supporting their teams and the Wild Bunch during the season, and to Janet Brown of Shakespeare County Raceway for all her hard work during the season. A present was also given to Alison Bohannon, who was celebrating a special birthday!
Flowers were also presented to Gina Rumble, Claire Meaddows and Debbie Price, wife of our Guest of Honour, John. Many thanks to Mark Coulsell.

Commemoratives

Ed Yates
received a presentation of a personalised business card case and some beer for sterling services to the brilliant Wild Bunch Website
Gina Rumble
received a personalised Tiki Munki bag for services as great newsletter writer.
Claire Meaddows
received a personalised Backdraft handbag for services as Wild Bunch Co-ordinator and Treasurer.
Chris Hartnell
received a piston keyring and some Jack Daniels for services as Wild Bunch Chairman.
Ingrid & Martin Chesworth
received some specially engraved lighters, and ‘a drink’ as a token of our appreciation for sharing all their great photos with the Bunch!

SPECIAL PRESENTATION

By Nobby Hills to John Price
We had a very entertaining speech from Nobby Hills of Houndog fame (our first Honorary Lifetime Wild Bunch member). Nobby talked about some of the great people he has been involved with in during his Drag Racing career. He then made a very special presentation to John Price. He had a special trophy commissioned, made primarily by current Houndog 12 driver Simon Hayward. It featured one of the conrods from the engine of the Houndog Funny Car which ran the first 5-second run in Europe, with Alan Bates driving. (Wow!) This was highly polished and mounted on a polished aluminium plinth with a carbon fibre support. Nobby had long wanted to recognise John’s enormous contribution in promoting the great sport of Drag Racing in this country, and the trophy was a fitting tribute to John’s achievement of this during his long and successful career, both as a commentator and in the media.

The inscription on the trophy:
“A.F.C. 1, 4:01PM, 16-5-86, 5.9 ET 257 MPH, HOUNDOG Nitro Funny Car ,1st 5-Second run this side of the Atlantic at Santa Pod Raceway. Original Conrod. Presented by NOBBY HILLS For the unending effort in every way to put Drag Racing where it should be: THE GREATEST MOTOR SPORT ON EARTH. JOHN PRICE”

Needless to say, John was surprised and thrilled with this very well-deserved trophy! And he received a standing ovation from the Wild Bunch celebrating the award. Congratulations, John, and thank you for all the entertainment!

Big Bang Trophy

Ian Turburville "Mr Spokehead II"
This award is presented for a very big ‘Big Bang’ at the Hot Rod Drags at Shakey. Unfortunately this beautiful slingshot had comprehensive engine damage going through the top end, resulting in holes on both sides of the sump, not to mention the parts inside! The engine is well on the way to being rebuilt and we look forward to seeing it back out next season! ..........

Fastest MPH

Bob Hawkins "Time Traveller"
Bob ran a great 156.15 mph in the “Time Traveller” slingshot at the Open Sports Nationals. He backed the speed up within 5% at 155.88 mph at the same event.

Quickest E.T.

Bob Hawkins "Time Traveller"
Bob ran an excellent 8.646 in his “Time Traveller” slingshot at the Open Sports Nationals at Shakey. He backed this ET up within 5%, an 8.733 at the same event.

Fastest time by a British-engined dragster

(awarded by Team Paranoia)
Alan Loten "Paranoia"
Alan ran an 11.889 in his “Paranoia” altered at the Open Sports Nationals. He had a far better run later that weekend, a 10.382 which only proved the backup.

Best Newcomer

Tom Larman & Team, Ferret Racing “The Ferret”
The story of this team began in the 70’s with the main driver’s Dad having raced an altered. After buying the car a couple of years ago, the team updated it, and made their debut mid-season, running back to back events, with the first driver quickly getting to grips with the car and running into the 10’s on his 4th run. Further progress resulted in a PB of 10.4 at 124 mph. The team are already popular, winning a ‘Driver’s Choice’ Spot Prize at the Mini Showdown. The whole team are enthusiastic, fun, likeable, and a great addition to the Wild Bunch! Welcome our Rookies of the Year!

Best Altered

Team Gridlock “Go Hard or Go Home!!!”
This Altered is a superbly well-presented car which ran at 9 events this season winning a grand total of 8 Spot Prizes including a Best Altered and an amazing 4 Best Burnout trophies! The driver had a Win and six other Top 4 placings, whilst running many Personal Bests along the way, ultimately 9.185 at 139.50 mph! They also WON the Wild Bunch Series!

Best Slingshot

Team Limited Funz “Ballbreaker”
This Slingshot is always an incredibly well-turned out car, and the team are extremely well colour co-ordinated. The team won 6 Spot Prizes including a Best Slingshot and 4 Best Appearing Team awards, during the 6 events they participated in. The driver also lowered his Personal Best ET to 9.145 at 145.43 mph and finished in 10th place in the Wild Bunch Series.

Best Rear-engine Dragster / Radical

Team Wicked Lady "The Wicked Lady"
This Rear-engined Dragster is always impeccable in appearance, with a very well turned out crew. Their season was cut short at the start of the year when they suffered block damage, but they made a welcome return late in the summer and put in some consistent low 9-second runs, finishing the season on a high with a 3rd place finish at the National Finals.

Best Turned Out

Team Limited Funz “Ballbreaker”
This well-liked team are constantly striving to improve their beautifully turned out car. Everything in the team is well-presented to high standards and they always put on a good show. They won 6 Spot Prizes including an excellent 4 Best Appearing Team awards in the 6 events they participated in. Their overall theme is matched in everything they do, from their uniforms to their pit area, their camper and their nostalgic push truck. They show great attention to detail and must have everything possible in orange and black!

Best Achiever

Terry Clifford “Ratcatcher Resurrection”
This driver has been a member of the Wild Bunch for several years and improved his consistency this season, winning a couple of Spot Prizes along the way. He WON 2 events and had 4 other Top 4 placings, taking part in all 9 events, and running a Personal Best Speed of 132.24mph. He WON the Real Steel and APIRA Series as well as the MSA Challenge! He also finished Runner-up in the Wild Bunch & Roy Wilding Series. A tremendous season!!

Perseverance Award

Team Limited Funz “Ballbreaker”
This team had many minor breakages this season, but kept coming back more determined each time.They continuously worked hard and persevered to fix the car and improve performance, running a great PB of 9.185 at 145mph. Their determination was never more evident than at the National Finals when they had to strip down and clean parts overnight after suffering a damaged dizzy drive. Against the odds they did it and made it to Round 1 of eliminations on Race Day, earning Wild Bunch 10th Place as just reward!!

Daddy Cool (Sags) Personal Achievement

Bob Hawkins “Time Traveller”
This driver is still a relative newcomer to Drag Racing, debuting his slingshot near the end of last season, and getting into the low 10-second zone. Over the off-season he got to grips with the nitrous system and the tuning of the car, and ran his first 9-second pass in testing. This feat was quickly eclipsed by his first ever 8-second pass at the Easter Thunderball, where he Won his first event. Over the season he has made steady progress throughout, continuously developing the car, and winning 6 Spot Prizes during the year. He ultimately set new PBs of 8.646 at 156.15 mph, the Quickest and Fastest of the Bunch this year. He finished the season on a high, as Runner-up at the National Finals, and has finished in the Top 4 of both the Real Steel and Roy Wilding Series. Well done Bob on all your achievements!

Derek & Brenda Annable trophy

Ian and Paula Marshall
Last year’s winners, Dr Mark &Mrs Mary Tyler, along with the Wild Bunch, have chosen the 2011 winners because of their service to the sport of Drag Racing. They are both long-standing hardworkers for the sport, and always display professionalism and dedication. As Chief Starter at Santa Pod, Ian has shown his excellent ability and control in any situation. When he is on the startline, the racers know they can always rely on his judgement and vigilance. As much-loved SPRC secretary, Paula works long hours to help ensure race meetings run well, and always has the racers’ interest at heart, with a friendly smile along the way. She is going through a very tough time with an illness at the moment, so our thoughts are with her and Ian, who has maintained his professionalism and dedication to the racers whilst supporting her. They both show constant commitment to the racers and the sport. Together they are a great team. A big thank you!

C & C Sportsperson

Steve & Lesley Field “Black Pig Too”
These racers have been crew members all of this season, and constantly helped their friends’ team at 7 events this year. They always support and encourage the team and all the other teams in the Wild Bunch. They are good-natured, easy-going and loyal, and always ready to help others. They have helped countless other Wild Bunch teams with repairing their cars, giving advice, and even helped build some cars! (Which they show great skill at doing!). They are enthusiastic supporters of the Wild Bunch, and we look forward to seeing them race their car again in the very near future!

Don Garlits Spirit of Drag Racing Shield 2011

TEAM RATCATCHER
This year’s winners have been enthusiastic members of the Wild Bunch for several years. They have organised and attended shows, and are always promoting the Wild Bunch. They support other racers and are always willing to lend a hand, all the while showing true sportsmanship and friendly camaraderie, and are well-respected by everyone in the Wild Bunch. This professional team always present a well-turned out car and crew, with attention to nostalgic detail, and took part in several demos and a push start for the first time this year. The driver has won 2 events this season and finished in the Top 4 a further 4 times, winning a couple of Spot Prizes along the way. The driver improved on his previous Personal Best Speed this year, running 132.24 mph. They took part in all 9 events, and showed great consistency throughout, as well as perseverance to make it to eliminations day at the Finals. They achieved great success this season, finishing in 2nd place in the Wild Bunch and Roy Wilding Series, WINNING the Real Steel and APIRA Series, as well as the MSA Challenge. With such great performance, they earned the ‘Best Achiever’ trophy in the process. They are already on the case for next season, rebuilding the gearbox, and making other modifications, and could just break into the 9’s for the first time! This great family team are really committed to the Wild Bunch and the spirit of the club and are valuable members of the Bunch!!