After a long break for the summer holidays karting action returned to the Bushy Park circuit on Sunday 9th, September when the Barbados Karting Association Inc ran round seven of the 2007 Frutee Championship.

Qualifying in the Championship class saw Orry Hunte (right) take a comfortable pole position in the absence of Dane Skeete who will be out of karting for a while as he pursues his studies overseas and Conor Roach (right) with two engine failures for the weekend did not make qualifying and so started at the back of the grid.

The Junior classes were well represented with young Brian Hinds joining the fray in the 230Lb Yamaha class. Missing from this class was young Jacob Kelly grappling with illness – the entire karting fraternity wishes Jacob a speedy recovery.

In the Championship class Orry Hunte (left) had it all his own way as he stormed away to four wins and emerged overall winner on the day. Given Orry’s earlier disappointments in the year this was a welcome showing. Starting from last position in the first race and using Dane Skeete’s kart for the first time Conor Roach had a problem-plagued day and did exceptionally well to finish second overall. Third position was a closely fought affair with just one point separating Jesse Kelly and Matthew Noel at the end of the day. Jesse used his experience to secure third but it was a good showing by Matthew who is improving with each race day. A good day’s performance by Owen Yarde saw him into fifth overall and he was followed home by Nick Blades – making a comeback to the sport – and Luke St John, Chris Hinds and Allan Kinch – who had all his year’s share of bad luck.

The 230Lb Junior class was again won by Alexander Gill who won all four races from sister, Samantha. Brian Hinds was third on his first outing and was all smiles at the end of the day.

The Sportsman class was dominated for the second time in succession by Mark Kinch, winning all four races to emerge with 100 points for the day. Second was Joshua Kelly.

The 125cc shifter class had a good turnout, with six karts taking the flag, and provided it’s usual action. A return by Sean Maloney and Paul Bourne boosted the classes’ entry. Being equipped with a gearbox these karts make a standing start and this provides some off-the-line action which often sees pole sitters passed before the first corner and back markers doing a 'come from behind' charge. Mark Maloney emerged from the fray in first overall after winning three of the four races. He was followed home by Barry Mayers who was just one point clear of Stuart Maloney – a good indication of the hot action on the track. Sean Maloney was fourth on his first outing in a while and Orry Hunte and Paul Bourne had to settle for fifth and sixth.

The BKAI would like to thank its long-time series sponsor Frutee for supporting the sport.

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