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Andy Hibbert is the 6th differnt driver to win a round of the C&H Trucking Series after 6 rounds this season - Photo By Corey Gibson


Hibbert Impressively Bags Pro Sprint Triple Crown Opener
Author : SRA Media

Andy Hibbert produced a career best performance to win the opening round of the A Plus Powdercoating Pro Sprint Triple Crown event at Warrnambool’s Premier Speedway finishing ahead of series leader Jordy Rae by the slimmest of margins .030 seconds as the pair sped passed the finish line side by side. Following Hibbert and Rae across the line in third after earlier leading was Matthew Symons who impressed once again.

The Triple Crown event also doubled as round 6 of the C&H Trucking Pro Sprint Series with both Rae and Hibbert collecting valuable points with Hibbert in particular jumping from fourth to second overall after his narrow victory while Rae continues to lead the series.

Hibbert had to test himself numerous times in the exciting 25 lap A-main after qualifying atop the points and starting from pole position however slight damage to the front left wheel following his contact with an infield tire had to be managed as did a number of late race cautions as he was challenged for the lead twice.

Firstly it was Matthew Symons who raced by and into the lead in heavy traffic mid race before a stoppage thwarted that effort while twelfth starting Rae also sped into the lead only for a stoppage with three laps remaining negating that move also.

While Hibbert had his challengers throughout the event his speed and class proved too good despite the thrilling drag race to the checkered flag off turn four for the final time between Hibbert and Rae with the .030 second margin little more than half a wheel as they crossed the line.

Hibbert and Rae produced an incredible one two finish for the Domain Ramsay owned Pro Sprints in what was another memorable night for the C&H Trucking team based out of Geelong.

Third placed Symons was unlucky not to have won the race as he sped to the lead and looked to have all of the momentum however an untimely caution halted his charge and minor contact with the wall following the restart proved critical as he fell into the clutches of Rae who sped by.

Fourth across the line was Brett Milburn who subbed into the third of the C&H Trucking factory Pro Sprints while he would finish ahead of James Hennessy who impressively finished fifth, amazing considering his recent return following a seven year layoff.

Just outside of the top 5 was the ever consistent Sam Wren who manages to always be in amongst the leading contenders while Dennis Jones crossed the line next ahead of Shaun Lyness.

Rounding out the top 10 were Shane Steenholdt and earlier fast time winner in his group Brett Smith.

Jett Speed finished impressively just outside of the top 10 while Jordy Langdon, David Aldersley, Nigel Laity and Jack Van Bremen were the other cars to finish.

The only non finishers were Harry Ross, Angus Hollis and Daniel Storer while this trio were extremely exciting to watch throughout the night in another great display of new talent who are enjoying racing Pro Sprints.

Earlier heat race wins went the way of Andy Hibbert and Matthew Symons while the inverted heats saw James Hennessy and Brett Milburn capitalise and drive away with the wins.

Hennessy impressively won the B-main ahead of Jett Speed, Shane Steenholdt, David Aldersley, Jack Van Bremen and Jordy Langdon who all transferred to the A-main.

Earlier fast time winners were Harry Ross and Brett Smith in their respective heat groups.

C& H Trucking Pro Sprint Series awards:
End of Series awards:
EZ Print –Drivers Driver award as voted on by the drivers in the Series.
(End of Series award)

SS Auto Wholesales: Most heat wins during the Series. ($500)
(In the event of a tie the driver with the most Series points wins)
Heat winners on the night: VA71 Andy Hibbert & VA70 Matthew Symons, VA9 James Hennessy, V2 Brett Milburn.
Overall- V7 Paul Solomon (4 Wins)

Eliminator Race Wings – (Two awards) A new front win for each award. 1st award -The driver that transfers from the B Main to the A Main the most. (In the event of a tie the driver that finishers highest in the point wins)
2nd award - The most improved driver of the Series.

NIGHTLY AWARDS:
SS Auto Wholesales: -The driver that finishes in sixth place in the A Main at each round of the Series ($100). V19 Sam Wren.

Eureka Garages & Sheds: The top points scorer at each round of the Series. ($100) VA71 Andy Hibbert.

The A Plus Powdercoating Triple Crown Series returns in three weeks at Avalon Raceway while the same weekend will see the series conclude at Simpson Speedway on the Sunday in a twilight event. Both rounds will also double as C&H Trucking Pro Sprint Series rounds as the Victorian Sprintcar season draws to a close.

Full series information and nominations can be viewed at www.sravic.com or at
www.sprintcarworld.com.au

C&H Trucking Series Top ten
1st Jordan Rae 2134
2nd Andy Hibbert 1932
3rd Sam Wren 1871
4th Daniel Storer 1827
5th Matthew Symons 1759
6th Paul Solomon 1136
7th Charles Hunter 1110
8th David McKay 1048
9th Steven Horton 1018
10th Nigel Laity 987

11th to 20th in the Points Strandings
11th Dale Walsh 948
12th Harry Ross 798
13th Shane Steenholdt 797
14th Brett Milburn 733
15th Jordy Langdon 706
16th Ben Micallef 583
17th Jordan Abbott 542
18th Angus Hollis 495
19th James Hennessy 491
20th Brett Smith 478

A Plus Powder Coating Triple Crown Series Point after R1
1st Andy Hibbert 413
2nd Matthew Symons 327
3rd Brett Milburn 370
4th Jordan Rae 361
5th James Hennessy 346
6th Sam Wren 321
7th Dennis Jones 319
8th Shaun Lyness 291
9th Brett Smith 278
10th Nigel Laity 261
11th Daniel Storer 239
12th David Aldersley 232
13th Angus Hollis 229
14th Shane Steenholdt 226
15th Jordy Langdon 222
16th Harry Ross 215
17th Jett Speed 211
18th Jack Van Bremen 202
19th Steven Horton 175
20th Alex Thomson 171

The Sprintcar Racing Association of Victoria thank the following C&H Trucking
Series sponsors:
C&H TRUCKING, SS AUTO WHOLSALES, EZ PRINTING, LUMBARS
TRANSPORT, A PLUS POWDER COATING, EUREKA GARAGES & SHEDS,
ELIMINATOR RACE WINGS.



 
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