SMRC C1 Cup 2025

Round 3 & 4

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  • QUALIFYING

    💨 Qualifying Session Report: C1 Cup Round 2

    The second qualifying session maintained the tight competition the C1 Cup is known for. James Hitchen secured his second consecutive pole position with a time of 1:09.745, demonstrating superb pace. The gap to second place, taken by Ayden Wilson, was incredibly slim at just +0.134 seconds. The top five was fiercely contested, with James McCracken, Gregor McPhaden, and Henry Gillespie all within one second of pole. This closeness promised another set of explosive races, especially given the two front-runners were separated by such a narrow margin.
    QUALIFYING

  • RACE 1

    🏆 Race 1 Summary: Wilson’s Dominance

    Race 1 of the second weekend saw Ayden Wilson deliver a dominant performance, securing a clear victory with a final time of 16:44.814. Pole-sitter James Hitchen finished second, but the margin was incredibly small, just +0.575 secondsbehind Wilson after a race-long battle. Gregor McPhaden continued his excellent run of form, achieving his third consecutive podium finish by taking third place. He was closely followed by James McCracken and Henry Gillespie. Unfortunately, Pete Edie was classified as a DNF (Did Not Finish).
    Race 1

  • RACE 2

    🥇 Race 2 Summary: Hitchen Retakes the Lead

    The final race of the weekend saw James Hitchen return to the top step of the podium, finishing with a time of 11:44.705. Ayden Wilson was less than two seconds behind, taking second place and securing valuable championship points. The battle for third was fierce, with Henry Gillespie completing the podium. This was a significant result for Gillespie, as he finished ahead of the consistent Gregor McPhaden. James McCracken rounded out the top five positions. The weekend results establish a clear early season duel between Hitchen and Wilson, setting up a thrilling championship.

    RACE 2