2012 Results - Wild Bunch

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Series Results for 2012

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Wild Bunch Series (Best 5 of 6 to count)
Pos	WB	Driver/Team	Car	Points
1	1	Adz Price	Go Hard or Go Home	34
2	41	Tom Larman	The Ferret	26
3	9	Dogs Bollocks Racing	RamRaider	24
4	109	Team 'B-Sting'	B-Sting	24
5	3	Dave Williams	Green With Envy	22
6	40	Darren Law	The Wicked Lady	22
7	78	Keith Crampton	Soultown Shaker	20
-	91	Bob Hawkins	Timetraveller	20
9	8	Mark Coulsell	Ballbreaker	19
10	67	Darryl Howells	Chemical Reaction	16
11	4	Chris Hartnell	Backdraft	14
12	76	Steve Field	The Black Pig Too	13
-	94	Tom/Steve Maunders	Slingshot	13
14	17	Team GAS Racing	Tiki Munki	11
15	35	Dick Sharp	Dorset Horn	10
-	69	Alan Loten	Paranoia	10
17	194	Dave Gibbons	Rough Diamond	5
18	10	Tony Smith	Cunning Coupe	4
19	258	Dave Ward	Rampage	4
20	70	Alan Smith	Avanti	4
21	73	Mike Couch	Flat Frenzy 2	3
22	68	Mick Gleadow	Jurassic Parts	3
-	72	Sag Southworth	Daddy Cool	3
-	74	Simon Williams	Pure Nostalgia	3
25	62	Kev Preston	Valkyrie	2
-	142	Mike Cresswell	Living the Dream	2
27	7	Roy Wilding	Hemi Hunter	1
-	19	Wayne Colliver	Spud	1
-	129	Pedro Rawlinson	The Fleeting Glimpse	1

Real Steel Series (Best 8 of 9 to count)
Pos	WB	Driver/Team	Car	Points
1	1	Adz Price	Go Hard or Go Home	43
2	40	Darren Law	The Wicked Lady	37
3	9	Dogs Bollocks Racing	RamRaider	29
4	109	Team 'B-Sting'	B-Sting	27
5	3	Dave Williams	Green With Envy	26
6	91	Bob Hawkins	Timetraveller	26
7	41	Tom Larman	The Ferret	26
8	67	Darryl Howells	Chemical Reaction	25
9	4	Chris Hartnell	Backdraft	24
10	8	Mark Coulsell	Ballbreaker	23
11	78	Keith Crampton	Soultown Shaker	21
12	17	Team GAS Racing	Tiki Munki	17
13	35	Dick Sharp	Dorset Horn	14
14	69	Alan Loten	Paranoia	13
-	76	Steve Field	The Black Pig Too	13
16	94	Tom/Steve Maunders	Slingshot	13
17	65	Ian Turburville	Mr Spokehead II	5
18	194	Dave Gibbons	Rough Diamond	5
19	10	Tony Smith	Cunning Coupe	4
20	258	Dave Ward	Rampage	4
21	70	Alan Smith	Avanti	4
22	73	Mike Couch	Flat Frenzy 2	3
-	961	Dave Nelson	Dorris Dormouse	3
24	68	Mick Gleadow	Jurassic Parts	3
-	72	Sag Southworth	Daddy Cool	3
-	74	Simon Williams	Pure Nostalgia	3
27	62	Kev Preston	Valkyrie	2
-	142	Mike Cresswell	Living the Dream	2
29	7	Roy Wilding	Hemi Hunter	1
-	19	Wayne Colliver	Spud	1
-	129	Pedro Rawlinson	The Fleeting Glimpse	1

Roy Wilding Nostalgia Race Cars Series
Pos	WB	Driver/Team	Car	Points
1	1	Adz Price	Go Hard or Go Home	25
2	40	Darren Law	The Wicked Lady	17
3	41	Tom Larman	The Ferret	13
4	67	Darryl Howells	Chemical Reaction	12
5	91	Bob Hawkins	Timetraveller	11
6	3	Dave Williams	Green With Envy	10
7	8	Mark Coulsell	Ballbreaker	10
8	17	Team GAS Racing	Tiki Munki	9
9	9	Dogs Bollocks Racing	RamRaider	8
-	35	Dick Sharp	Dorset Horn	8
11	78	Keith Crampton	Soultown Shaker	8
12	76	Steve Field	The Black Pig Too	7
13	69	Alan Loten	Paranoia	6
-	94	Tom/Steve Maunders	Slingshot	6
15	109	Team 'B-Sting'	B-Sting	5
16	194	Dave Gibbons	Rough Diamond	5
17	258	Dave Ward	Rampage	4
18	10	Tony Smith	Cunning Coupe	3
19	68	Mick Gleadow	Jurassic Parts	3
-	73	Mike Couch	Flat Frenzy 2	3
21	4	Chris Hartnell	Backdraft	2
-	62	Kev Preston	Valkyrie	2
-	65	Ian Turburville	Mr Spokehead II	2
24	7	Roy Wilding	Hemi Hunter	1
-	19	Wayne Colliver	Spud	1

APIRA Series
Pos	WB	Driver/Team	Car	Points
1	40	Darren Law	The Wicked Lady	860
2	9	Dogs Bollocks Racing	RamRaider	670
3	91	Bob Hawkins	Timetraveller	650
4	4	Chris Hartnell	Backdraft	630
-	67	Darryl Howells	Chemical Reaction	630
6	1	Adz Price	Go Hard or Go Home	610
7	17	Team GAS Racing	Tiki Munki	450
8	35	Dick Sharp	Dorset Horn	370
9	65	Ian Turburville	Mr Spokehead II	320
10	109	Team 'B-Sting'	B-Sting	290
11	8	Mark Coulsell	Ballbreaker	280
12	3	Dave Williams	Green With Envy	270
13	69	Alan Loten	Paranoia	260
14	961	Dave Nelson	Dorris Dormouse	150

Springbridge MSA Points Challenge
Pos	WB	Driver/Team	Car	Points
1	40	Darren Law	The Wicked Lady	1160
2	9	Dogs Bollocks Racing	RamRaider	900
3	1	Adz Price	Go Hard or Go Home	890
4	4	Chris Hartnell	Backdraft	860
5	91	Bob Hawkins	Timetraveller	770
6	67	Darryl Howells	Chemical Reaction	680
7	17	Team GAS Racing	Tiki Munki	600
8	109	Team 'B-Sting'	B-Sting	560
9	8	Mark Coulsell	Ballbreaker	500
10	3	Dave Williams	Green With Envy	390
11	69	Alan Loten	Paranoia	320
12	35	Dick Sharp	Dorset Horn	270
13	65	Ian Turburville	Mr Spokehead II	230
14	961	Dave Nelson	Dorris Dormouse	210
15	78	Keith Crampton	Soultown Shaker	110

WILD BUNCH TROPHIES 2012

Wild Bunch Ladies

Gifts were given to ladies for supporting their teams and the Wild Bunch during the season, and to Julie Willcox and Janet Brown of Shakespeare County Raceway for all their hard work during the season.
Flowers were also presented to Gina Durrant and Claire Meaddows, many thanks to Mark Coulsell.

Commemoratives

Ed Yates
Yates received a presentation of a glass handshake trophy and some beer for excellent services to the brilliant Wild Bunch Website
Gina Durrant
received a diamond paperweight and photos for services as great newsletter writer.
Claire Meaddows
received a vase and a personalised Backdraft handbag for services as Wild Bunch Co-ordinator and Treasurer.
Chris Hartnell
received a glass etched trophy and some Jack Daniels for services as Wild Bunch Chairman.
'Guest of Honour' Tog
received a Crystal Star trophy as a memento.

Big Bang Trophy

Chris Hartnell "Backdraft"
This award was presented for a really ‘Big Bang’ in June at Santa Pod. On a burnout this slingshot had huge engine damage when a rod bolt let go. This resulted in a nearly total rebuild which was completed within 3 months! ..... only for more damage to occur when the timing chain let go, resulting in an impressive trophy!

Fastest MPH

Bob Hawkins "Time Traveller" Bob ran a stonking 167.92 mph in the "Time Traveller" slingshot at the Nostalgia Nationals. He backed the speed up within 5% at 167.87 mph at the same event.

Quickest E.T.

Bob Hawkins "Time Traveller"
Bob ran an amazing 8.182 in the "Time Traveller" slingshot at the Nostalgia Nationals. He backed this ET up within 5%, running an 8.278 at the Open Sports.

Fastest time by a British-engined dragster

(awarded by Team Paranoia)
Alan Loten "Paranoia"
Alan ran a brilliant 9.485 in his "Paranoia" altered at the Open Sports Nationals. He backed this ET up within 5%, running a 9.493 at the same event.

Best Altered

Dick Sharp "Dorset Horn"
This Altered is a very well-presented car with a long history. The team won 2 Best Appearing Team Spot Prizes this season, and the driver had a new lifetime Personal Best along the way, a 9.413 at 140 mph! And he will be celebrating his 40th Anniversary of racing next season!!

Best Slingshot

Team Tiki Munki Racing "Tiki Munki"
This Slingshot is a great nostalgic-themed car, campaigned on a budget. The team always work hard and present a well-turned out, unique vehicle. They won a couple of Spot Prizes, including a #1 Qualifier and a Best Appearing Team award, during the 5 events they participated in. One of the drivers also ran a Personal Best speed of 101mph with the car this season.

Best Rear-engine Dragster / Radical

Team Wicked Lady "The Wicked Lady"
This Rear-engined Dragster is always well turned out, with a very supportive crew. The team competed at 8 events this season and had one win and three second places finishes whilst running consistent low 9-second passes.

Best Turned Out

Team Limited Funz "Ballbreaker"
This popular team are always seeking to improve the performance of their beautifully turned out car. Every detail within the team is well co-ordinated with good presentation and they always put on a great show. They won 3 Spot Prizes including 2 Best Appearing Team awards in a full season of racing. Their matching team theme covers everything from uniforms to their push truck, tot rod and even baby buggy! And the 8-ball theme extended to a great performance when Mark ran his first ever‘8’second pass in the car!

Best Achiever

Team Gridlock "Go Hard or Go Home!!!"
This committed team are continuously trying to improve the performance of their car and had a major upgrade near the beginning of the season. This didn’t slow them down, and due to sheer determination they took part in 8 events this season. The driver won 5 Spot Prizes, including Closest to Dial-in and Best Reaction. He also WON 3 events and had two 2nd places, and ran a new Personal Best Speed of 144.99mph. The team have WON the Wild Bunch, Real Steel & Roy Wilding Series this year! Another fantastic season!!

Perseverance Award

'Crazy' Chris Hartnell "Backdraft"
This driver had a major engine breakage mid-season, but was determined to repair the damage as soon as possible to get back out racing. He rebuilt the engine over the summer and came back stronger than ever, running a new PB of 8.706 at 150mph. Just after this, the rear tyre suffered a split, so new tyres were ordered, to make the next event less than 2 weeks later. At that event, the car then threw the timing chain and damaged some rockers! Once more the driver persevered to repair the damage and get back to the next event, ultimately taking part in 5 Wild Bunch events this year and winning the last one, the National Finals! Fair play!

Daddy Cool (Sags) Personal Achievement

Team Ferret "The Ferret"
This team are still fairly new to the Bunch, debuting their car last season after years of wanting to get into Drag Racing. During the off-season they gave the car a makeover, whilst still learning the ropes with the tuning. They improved on consistency this season and had one 2nd place finish and two 3rd places, as well as winning 2 Spot Prizes. They have finished 2nd in the Wild Bunch Series and 3rd in the Roy Wilding Series. Fantastic achievements in only their second year of racing! Congratulations former Rookies!!

Derek & Brenda Annable trophy

Chris Hartnell and Claire Meaddows
Last year’s winners, Ian & Paula Marshall, have chosen the 2012 winners because of their commitment to the sport of Drag Racing. They have been in the sport for close to 20 years and are completely dedicated to Nostalgia Drag Racing, being absolutely passionate about it! They live and breathe the Wild Bunch and all things Nostalgia! They are a family team and care deeply about their extended Drag Racing family!

C & C Sportsperson

Team Ferret "The Ferret"
This enthusiastic team have made many friends in their short time within the Wild Bunch. They always show fair play and sportsmanship, as well as good humour. They are always willing to lend a hand to other teams and are quick to thank anyone who helps them. Many times they go out of their way to shake hands with all the track crew after races. The team always support and encourage other teams, and their good-nature has made them popular. They are valued members of the Bunch!

Don Garlits Spirit of Drag Racing Shield 2012

TEAM LIMITED FUNZ
This year’s winners have been very enthusiastic members of the Wild Bunch for many years. They always present a well-turned out car and team, and put on a great nostalgic show when they race! They have had to overcome obstacles with breakages and persevered throughout, in order to keep running. It is true to say that they absolutely put their hearts and souls into their racing! They support other racers and are always willing to help anyone. They took part in all 9 events this year, and showed great determination to get to each and every one, and to race to the best of their ability; all the while demonstrating fair play and sportsmanship. They accomplished one of their goals this season, when the driver achieved his first ever 8-second pass, running an 8.955 at 148mph! They finished in 9th place in the Wild Bunch Series and won the ‘Best Turned Out’ team for the second year in a row. This close family team are dedicated members of the Wild Bunch and show the true spirit of the club!!