SMRC C1 Cup 2025

💨 Qualifying Session Report: C1 Cup Round 3 (Cadwell Park)

The third round took the C1 Cup to the challenging twists and climbs of Cadwell Park. The longer, demanding circuit saw Gregor McPhaden rise to the top, securing his first pole position of the season with a time of 1:57.591. This was a huge statement from the Newcomer. He was closely trailed by Ayden Wilson, who was only +0.436 seconds behind. Championship front-runner James Hitchen had a tougher session, only managing fourth, behind a fast Marc Nisbet in third. The top five, separated by less than a second, promised a phenomenal race on the circuit's undulating terrain.

🏁 Race Summary: C1 Cup Round 3 (Cadwell Park)

The away round at the challenging Cadwell Park circuit delivered two spectacular races. In Race 1, championship leader James Hitchen showed masterful race craft, climbing from fourth to take the victory, just holding off the relentless Ayden Wilson by less than half a second. Gregor McPhaden secured his fourth consecutive podium by finishing third. In the day's final showdown (Race 2), Ayden Wilson retaliated, taking the win in an even tighter finish, just three-tenths ahead of a consistent McPhaden in second. Hitchen had a tougher outing, finishing seventh. These results saw Wilson and McPhaden close the gap significantly to Hitchen in the overall championship standings.