After four weeks of uninterrupted racing, the Searletech Summer Series reached its halfway point on Tuesday evening at the Southwards Course.

We’ve enjoyed great summer weather on the Kapiti Coast over the past month that will hopefully carry through February to allow the full 8 race program to be completed.

With all the Southwards races now concluded, the competition shifts to the Camelot Course for the next two weeks, followed by two weeks at Nga Manu Reserve Road to round out the series.

Series Standings

At the halfway mark, the grade leaders are:

• A Grade: Alex Glenn
• B Grade: Dwight Garton (undefeated, 40 points)
• C Grade: Shane Durrant
• D Grade: Brent Thomas
• E Grade: Jonathan Newnham

A special mention goes to Dwight Garton, who has dominated B Grade with four consecutive wins, maintaining a perfect score of 40 points. His hard training leading up to this year’s series is clearly paying off. However, with four races remaining, and two new courses favoring a different type of rider, the series is far from decided!

Race 4 Top Three Placings

A Grade

1. John Holtom
2. Adin Johnson
3. Euan Mason

B Grade

1. Dwight Garton
2. Mike Searle
3. Leon Goodwin

C Grade

1. John Hardie-Boys
2. Mike Harding
3. Shane Durrant

D Grade

1. Brent Thomas
2. John Rowlinson
3. Paul Reid

E Grade

1. Jonathan Newnham
2. Judith Taylor

Full Results & Points Table

The full points table for all races so far can be found here.

A Huge Thanks to our organisers

• Race Management: Ian Gordon & Phil Cocker
• Course Setup: Richard Graham
• Race Photographer: Mark Frickleton

With the Camelot Course up next and its challenging gravel section, expect some tactical racing in the coming weeks.

Article added: Friday 14 February 2025