2022 Round Cup Results
Dyson books his trip to Tassie with a win in the ANZAC race!
The latest round of the 247 ANZCAR Cup commenced with a most unusual thing, a totally empty and silent track. The reason of course was the observation of a minute's silence as this was the ANZAC race, arguably the most significant date on the ANZCAR calendar with the possible exception of the Daytona 500.
Brenton Hobson kept his good run of form going, pole position for the Synergy man as he adapts to life on the Cup Series trail. The ever-reliable Brad Allison started alongside him on the outside pole.
The opening laps saw many drivers actively seeking the inside line, eventually only leaving Finlay leading a handful of drivers who were either unwilling or unable to drop down low. This would last until lap six, where Foster and Trahair would team up to push through the middle and attempt to run to the front.
Speaking of the front, polesitter Hobson continued to lead, being ably pushed by the man who has possibly become ANZCAR's best “plate” racer in recent years, Dave Douglas. The DPR crew of Pearson and Dyson sat ominously behind the lead duo, seemingly content to ride for the time being. This was to last until lap 20 when Trahair pushed Foster to the lead, prompting Douglas to try his luck up top as Foster dropped down. This in turn would last until lap 37 when the first round of green flag stops commenced without too much incident, the field resuming largely as it had been once everyone had cycled through.
By lap 50 a breakaway top five of Foster, Hobson, Douglas, Russell and O'Shea had formed, only to link up with a secondary pack of cars running one lap down. Conscious of the value of remaining on the lead lap, the lappers staged a fightback, Phelps, Carroll-Walden, Williams and Michelmore among those fighting to save their race.
While this fight was taking place an enormous pack lead by Nathan Button had formed behind. They were single file, fast, organised and making time as the leaders and lappers squabbled.
On lap 68 the trailing pack charged into the midst of the leaders like the proverbial bull in the china shop, reuniting the pack for the first time since very early on. This would last ten more laps as the majority of the field made its second green flag stop, the sight of eighteen cars swarming onto pit road with barely a nudge between them was as impressive as it was crucial.
As they always do, the green flag stop separated the pack. Foster paid the price for his long time in the lead, needing to take on more fuel than the others and dropping out of contention. Pearson would lead from Dyson and Jones, with O'Shea and Douglas together, followed by Hobson and Russell. By lap 80, O'Shea and Douglas had caught the lead trio. It was clear that in the absence of a caution the race would be decided between them.
With two to go Jones and Douglas made their move to the high side, the tandem draft working a treat as they shot to the lead at the white flag. The move almost worked too well, as the distance they put between them and the DPR cars gave the opportunity for a return slingshot, which was duly delivered heading into turn one. It was at this point that the only clash of the race occurred, with Douglas and Pearson coming together and removing both from the fight. Leader Jones, now a sitting duck, could only watch as Dyson and O'Shea teamed up to push past him and take the glory,
Dyson leading O'Shea home.
Stewards Report
Incidents
Lap 90 – Dave Douglas (protest)
Other
Post race – Dylan O'Shea - unprofessional conduct (no contact) -5 points
Lucky 31 Winner
Raymond Jaeger
The latest round of the 247 ANZCAR Cup commenced with a most unusual thing, a totally empty and silent track. The reason of course was the observation of a minute's silence as this was the ANZAC race, arguably the most significant date on the ANZCAR calendar with the possible exception of the Daytona 500.
Brenton Hobson kept his good run of form going, pole position for the Synergy man as he adapts to life on the Cup Series trail. The ever-reliable Brad Allison started alongside him on the outside pole.
The opening laps saw many drivers actively seeking the inside line, eventually only leaving Finlay leading a handful of drivers who were either unwilling or unable to drop down low. This would last until lap six, where Foster and Trahair would team up to push through the middle and attempt to run to the front.
Speaking of the front, polesitter Hobson continued to lead, being ably pushed by the man who has possibly become ANZCAR's best “plate” racer in recent years, Dave Douglas. The DPR crew of Pearson and Dyson sat ominously behind the lead duo, seemingly content to ride for the time being. This was to last until lap 20 when Trahair pushed Foster to the lead, prompting Douglas to try his luck up top as Foster dropped down. This in turn would last until lap 37 when the first round of green flag stops commenced without too much incident, the field resuming largely as it had been once everyone had cycled through.
By lap 50 a breakaway top five of Foster, Hobson, Douglas, Russell and O'Shea had formed, only to link up with a secondary pack of cars running one lap down. Conscious of the value of remaining on the lead lap, the lappers staged a fightback, Phelps, Carroll-Walden, Williams and Michelmore among those fighting to save their race.
While this fight was taking place an enormous pack lead by Nathan Button had formed behind. They were single file, fast, organised and making time as the leaders and lappers squabbled.
On lap 68 the trailing pack charged into the midst of the leaders like the proverbial bull in the china shop, reuniting the pack for the first time since very early on. This would last ten more laps as the majority of the field made its second green flag stop, the sight of eighteen cars swarming onto pit road with barely a nudge between them was as impressive as it was crucial.
As they always do, the green flag stop separated the pack. Foster paid the price for his long time in the lead, needing to take on more fuel than the others and dropping out of contention. Pearson would lead from Dyson and Jones, with O'Shea and Douglas together, followed by Hobson and Russell. By lap 80, O'Shea and Douglas had caught the lead trio. It was clear that in the absence of a caution the race would be decided between them.
With two to go Jones and Douglas made their move to the high side, the tandem draft working a treat as they shot to the lead at the white flag. The move almost worked too well, as the distance they put between them and the DPR cars gave the opportunity for a return slingshot, which was duly delivered heading into turn one. It was at this point that the only clash of the race occurred, with Douglas and Pearson coming together and removing both from the fight. Leader Jones, now a sitting duck, could only watch as Dyson and O'Shea teamed up to push past him and take the glory,
Dyson leading O'Shea home.
Stewards Report
Incidents
Lap 90 – Dave Douglas (protest)
Other
Post race – Dylan O'Shea - unprofessional conduct (no contact) -5 points
Lucky 31 Winner
Raymond Jaeger
