SMRC C1 Cup 2025

Round 9 & 10

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  • QUALIFYING

    💨 Qualifying Session Report: C1 Cup Round 5

    The qualifying session for Round 5 delivered a new twist as Gregor McPhaden secured his second pole position of the season with a time of 1:12.300. The gap was incredibly small, with Ayden Wilson missing out on pole by only +0.084 seconds. James Hitchen was close behind in third, just over half a second off the pace. The top five included Marc Nisbet and Matthew Baldie, all covered by barely one second. This closeness set up yet another set of intensely fought, close-quarters races, reinforcing the ultra-competitive nature of the series.
    QUALIFYING

  • RACE 1

    🏆 Race 1 Summary: C1 Cup Round 5

    The opening race of the fifth round saw pole-sitter Gregor McPhaden lead the field, but it was Ayden Wilson who ultimately dominated. Wilson converted his front-row start into a solid victory, finishing clear of his closest rivals with a time of 11:46.231. The true fight was for the remaining podium spots: McPhaden and James Hitchen crossed the line second and third, respectively, separated by just one-tenth of a second. This intense finish highlighted the extreme competitiveness of the series, with James McCracken and Marc Nisbet completing the top five.
    Race 1

  • RACE 2

    🥇 Race 2 Summary: C1 Cup Round 5

    Race 2 provided a full reversal of fortune, with James Hitchen fighting back to secure the final victory of the weekend. Hitchen finished with a time of 8:17.999, narrowly beating James McCracken by less than a second. Henry Gillespietook a strong third place, securing a valuable podium finish. Race 1 winner Ayden Wilson finished fourth, while pole-sitter Gregor McPhaden was fifth, both losing ground to the top three. These results ensure the championship battle remains incredibly close heading into the final rounds, with the top three drivers all proving they can win at any time.

    RACE 2