ACU Championship Update: Dramatic Shift in Points Standings
As the ACU Championship enters its next rounds, the points standings have taken a dramatic turn, with reigning champion Bobby Varey dropping to 5th place after a dismal performance at Cadwell Park, allowing Jim Hind to take the lead. However, with the TT RACES taking center stage, Hind’s attention is divided, leaving the door open for the other 250 riders to close the gap.
Qualifying Results
In qualifying, Varey wasted no time in setting the pace on his Fastline Superbikes TZ 250 Yamaha, taking just five laps to secure pole position with a blistering 1:01.616 lap. Mike Smith, known for his consistency, finished in second with a 1:03.261 lap, followed closely by Simon Hunt in third with a 1:03.641 lap. In the 125cc category, Mac Parsons led the way with a 1:07.302 lap, ahead of Sian Brooks’ 1:08.886 lap, and Spencer Hunt’s 1:10.254 lap. Sean Morrison topped the cup bikes with a 1:03.785 lap.
Race 1 Results
In Race 1, Varey dominated from the start, building a comfortable lead over the field with a series of consistent laps in the low 1-minute zone. He led for all 10 laps, with Mike Smith and Simon Hunt completing the top three. Mac Parsons continued his dominance in the 125cc category, followed by Spencer Hunt and Dave Fearnley, while Alex Penrice took fourth overall on his club machine.
Race 2 Results
In Race 2, Nick Sansome’s Honda got off to a flying start, but Sean Morrison’s RS Honda lost traction on the exit to Spitfires, holding up the rest of the pack. Sansome eventually found his rhythm and passed Mike Smith on the second lap, finishing in second place. Varey took victory by 8.5 seconds, with Smith finishing 15.2 seconds adrift in third. Mac Parsons consolidated his lead in the 125cc category, followed by Sian Brooks and Dave Fearnley, while Neil Smith took cup honors.
Race 3 Results
In the final Race 3, Sansome aced the start once again, but Varey and Smith quickly closed in, forcing their way past on lap 2. Varey went on to take control of the race, pulling out a 10-second lead by the flag, securing maximum points for the weekend. Smith finished second, with Sansome taking third. Mac Parsons’ bid for a treble race win was foiled when he retired on lap 1, allowing Sian Brooks to take her first win in the 125cc category, followed by Spencer Hunt and Dave Fearnley. Alex Penrice took cup honors, ahead of Sean Morrison, who recovered from his Race 2 mishap.
Championship Standings
As the championship reaches its midpoint, Mike Smith leads the 250cc category with 133 points, having scored points in every round but failing to secure a win. Varey and Hind are tied on 120 points, while Mac Parsons enjoys a healthy lead in the 125cc category with 160 points, ahead of Spencer Hunt on 115 and Sian Brooks on 93. Alex Penrice leads the DTR Cup with 180 points, followed by Sean Morrison on 123, and Roy Chapman on 93.
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