ASM-New Styles-Poiatti 2010-2011 championships continue

During the Final race for Class A where racing was highly competitive Karm Mifsud took the lead of the six car start. His lead only lasted for the first lap as Patrick Cassar took the lead and started building a marginal gap on Mifsud who was being challenged by Christian Galea on his Rirmo. Galea passed Mifsud in the following two laps and he decided to try to close the gap on Cassar’s fast Opel Corsa.

Soon, right in front of the main grandstand Mifsud’s Imp suffered a severe rear suspension problem on one of the main straights on the track which produced a hilarious stop. Soon after, all have seen Cassar’s Opel on three wheels  approaching the flag marshal’s post.

Somehow he lost a rear wheel earlier on the far side of the track. Yet he continued racing his car almost as fast as if he was on all wheels and without creating any danger to himself or other drivers on the track. Mifsud’ and Cassar’s car failures gave a new opportunity to all the other drivers which resulted in Galea won the race on his Ritmo. He was followed by Manuel Muscat and Pat Cassar on Opel Corsa cars.

In the Class B Finals Godwin Martin made a very good start. He took the lead right to the chequered flag.  He was closely followed by Josef Abela  (Opel) and Karm Zammit (Ford) all battling for the first three places. Abela was forced to retire due to engine problems while Ryan Scerri on a Fiesta caught up with the three leaders.

There were lots of action banging in the Bangers races but Dennis Vassallo’s great experience in this field won him the overall highest points. Philip Delia and Mario Micallef won 2nd and 3rd respectively.

The day’s programm included a Mini-Car Demolition. This race organised for cars up to 4 meters in length lasted 18 minutes. The Lucky winner was Jurgen Camilleri and Daniel Licari was Runner-up.

The ASM Board of Discipline had to penalise a number of Autocross drivers for their Un-sporty deeds during the 17th April event. In fact, Karm Zammit and Godwin Martin have been suspended from competing in the Final Race which is to be held on the 21st of May. David Azzopardi is suspended indefinitely while Andrew Pisani and Matthew Borg are suspended for two race events each. ASM had faced difficulties from some Demolition drivers. Thus, Jason Magro, Marlon Caruana, Larkin Butler and Horatius Caruana all have been suspended from all ASM events until 30th November 2011.

On Sunday 8th May, ASM organised a Moto-Enduro and Speedway races within the ASM Racetracks at Ta Qali. This was open to all Enduro and Quadbike enthusiast. Over 40 riders made it to the ASM Tracks as early as 8.00am. There were several entry classes which were all based on European standards. Under 18 riders were allowed to ride on 125cc motorbikes only. This class was won by Brandon Cassar followed by Chris Cortis.

Class B which is for bikes up to 250cc was very populated with riders from the ASM Motocross which includes Gozitan riders and other non-ASM members. This class was very competitive but Steve Xuereb on his Honda made the best time in class and also in the overall results too. Steve (2min. 57.12secs) was very closely followed by Carmel Borg (3min 00.63secs) on his ever fast Kawasaki.

Class C for M.cycles over 290cc was populated with well trained Enduro riders. This class also included Trials bikers. In fact, James Zahra on his Sherco Trials bike won his class. Victor Bajada on a KTM won 2^nd place. ASM organised a class for Quadbikes too. This class was dominated with a double best time in class George Schembri on a Polaris. He was followed by Mario Micallef on a Yamaha.

Besides the trophies by ASM for the winner, these were also presented with Offroad motorcycling parts, safety gear, tyres and lubricants which were donated by a number of local sponsors. Thanks to you all for supporting the ASM motorsport. Thanks to the organisers, marshals, helpers  and all riders for their support and excellent sporty behaviour.

Following the Enduro Races the riders competed in a Circuit Speed Race for a number of laps. Class 125cc was won by Gozitan MX rider Andre Saliba on his Yamaha 133 and Donald Vassallo was second. The 250cc Class was closely battled between Carmel Borg who took the chequered flag in front of Stefan Dimech. The Winners trophies were presented by Frans Deguara (President ASM) and by Clayton Camilleri (President for the ASM Motocross.

Next event with Autocross, Motocross and Banger racing is to be held on

Sunday 15th May from 11.00am.