What a fantastic evening of racing we had at Sevenoaks Model Car Club's 2026 Summer Championship - Round 3! The hall was buzzing with energy as our dedicated members battled it out on the track.
Buggy
The Buggy class saw some incredible performances throughout the night. In the A Final, Ian Foxwell took a commanding victory, finishing with 23 laps. James Campbell secured a strong second place, also completing 23 laps, just ahead of Bill Boag who rounded out the podium in third. Nick Stokes set the fastest lap of the A Final with an impressive 12.06 seconds. Earlier heats also showcased exciting racing, with drivers like Bill Boag, Nick Stokes, and Ian Foxwell consistently featuring at the sharp end.
Touring Car
The Touring Car category provided thrilling close-quarters racing. Steve Jenner was the driver to beat in the A Final, taking the win with 24 laps and setting the fastest lap of the race at 11.85 seconds. Ian Cowe put in a determined drive to finish second, with Martin Timms taking third place. Throughout the heats, Steve Jenner, Ian Cowe, and James Weaver all demonstrated superb pace and consistency.
Tamiya Tourers
The Tamiya Tourers class offered some unique racing battles. Jimmy Zepp was the star of the A Final, clinching first place with 21 laps and a fastest lap of 13.83 seconds. Ian Foxwell finished a commendable second, while Oscar Pay took the final podium spot. The B Final saw Sophie Cowe take the win, with Ollie Gammage and Iris Clark completing the top three.
Notable Performances
A special mention must go to Ian Foxwell, who had an outstanding night, gracing the podium in eight separate races across different classes. Bill Boag, Ben Clark, James Campbell, and Steve Jenner also had fantastic meetings, each appearing on four podiums. The fastest lap of the entire night was achieved by James Weaver in Touring Car Race 3 with a blistering 11.67 seconds! Congratulations to all our drivers for a truly memorable night of RC racing.