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Simon Rees Memorial

"Simon Rees memorial" Hare 'n Hounds

Photo of the presentation of the Simon Rees Memorial Cup (Best Local Beginner). This year's winner is Daniel Higginson, presenting the award is Simon's Mother Pauline. Also in the picture are members of Simon's family as well as members of Daniels family and a few Club members.

Big entry for "Simon Rees memorial" Hare 'n Hounds

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An excellent entry of 120 riders competed in Rhayader Motor Clubs 5th annual running of the "Simon Rees memorial" Hare 'n Hounds at Cwmythig Hill last Sunday. The Club had set out a 4.5 mile circuit including the popular Hillside motocross circuit as well as nearby fields, which resulted in some excellent racing in all classes.

Six Day regular Tim Forman (Llanidloes) led the field away from the mass start, but hot on his heels was Wrexham's Andrew Edwards, but by the end of the gruelling 3 hour non-stop race Edwards had narrowed the gap to a few seconds until getting stuck in a bog on the last lap leaving Forman to take the top honours with 17 laps to his credit.

The Motocross class saw the on-form Chris Morris (Crossgates) sweep up with 16 laps, while Chris Price (Llandrindod Wells) secured runner up spot with a creditable 15 laps. An excellent performance by Carl Davies (Knighton) saw him easily win the Over 40's section by completing 15 laps beating off second placed Trefor Davies (Newtown) by 1 lap. The biggest class of the day saw local farmer Andrew Evans (Rhayader) take the Novice class win with 14 laps just beating off nearest rival John Jones (Machynlleth) by just over 30 seconds. Shaun Price (Swansea) & up and coming youngster Shaun Buchan (Llanbister) battled it out for the third spot but after some furious racing "Fast Buck" came out on top just 9 seconds in front. George Wozencraft (Rhayader) went away with the premier award in the very competitive Clubman section with 15 laps, while other locals to feature in this group were Marc Evans (Abbeycwmhir) & Adam Rees (Bwlchysarnau) in 2nd & 3rd places respectively.

Topping the Beginners class was Llandinam's Stephen Woosencraft completing a well earned 14 laps, runner-up & winner of the "Simon Rees Memorial Cup" was Rhayader's' Aled Price who had a fantastic ride in his first adult event. As well as catering for Solo's, Rhayader Motor Club also had Quads & Sidecars groups. Topping the Quads group was David Lloyd Jones (Caersws), one lap ahead of runner-up Iwan Jones (Caersws) while David Horner (Brecon) finished third. Top in the Sidecars section were the on-form locals David Williams/Graham Mcphee (Llanidloes/Builth Wells) with 13 laps while another local crew Neil & Marc Rowlands (Llanidloes) finished a fine runner-up.

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Presentation of the Simon Rees Memorial Cup

This year's winner of the Simon Rees Memorial Cup for the best local beginner at the event was won by Aled Price (Rhayader). Also in the picture - (from left to right) Mrs Corris Rees (Grandmother of the late Simon Rees) Mr Raymond Rees (Grandfather of the late Simon Rees) Hayley Davies (Sister of the late Simon Rees) Aled Price (winner of the Simon Rees Memorial cup) Pauline Davies (Mother of the late Simon Rees) Tracey Davies (Sister of the late Simon Rees) Gareth Price (Father of Aled) Michelle Price (Mother of Aled)

This was the 5th Simon Rees Memorial Hare 'n Hounds. Simon who was a member of Rhayader Motor Club tragically died of Meningitis back in 2002 aged 21.

Simon Rees Memorial Hare and Hounds

World Motocross star Billy Mackenzie was a surprise entry at today's Simon Rees Memorial Hare and Hounds organised by the Rhayader Club.

Billy Mac won the event after a three hour tussle with Tim Forman - Billy took the advantage on the final lap to grab the win. With the Irish Motocross Grand Prix next weekend it was probably a good training session.

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"Simon Rees memorial" Hare 'n Hounds 2005

An excellent entry of 130 riders competed in Rhayader Motor Clubs 3rd annual running of the "Simon Rees memorial" Hare 'n Hounds at Cwmythig Hill on Sunday 21st August 2005. The Club had set out a 4-mile circuit including the popular Hillside motocross circuit as well as nearby fields, which resulted in some excellent racing in all classes. Six Day regular Andrew Edwards (Wrexham) led the field away from the mass start, but hot on his heels was Tim Forman (Llanidloes). But by the end of the gruelling 3 hour non-stop race it was Forman (photo: Keith Bowen} who took the honours with 20 laps to his credit, while Edwards took runner-up spot a lap down on Forman, while local favourite Wyn Hope (Rhayader) finished a fine third just over 3 minutes behind Edwards.. The biggest Solo class of the day saw the on-form Simon Williams (Newtown) sweep up the Clubman class with 22 laps, while James Bevan secured runner up spot with a creditable 21 laps. An excellent performance by Chris Price (Llandrindod Wells) saw him easily win the Motocross section by completing 17 laps beating off second placed David Powell (Caersws) by 13laps. The biggest class of the day saw the ever improving youngster George Wozencraft (Rhayader) take the class win with 17 laps just beating off nearest rival Adam Rees (Bwlch-y-Sarnau) by 7 minutes. Andrew Jenkins (Builth Wells) & Gary Williams (Newtown) battled it out for the third spot but after some furious racing Jenkins came out on top with 16 laps just beating Williams by 25 seconds. Huw Davies (Blackwood) went away with the premier award in the very competitive Over 40's section with 18 laps, while other locals to feature in this group were Nick Morgan (Builth Wells) & Paul Davies (Rhayader) in 2nd & 3rd places respectively. Unluckiest rider of the day must have been Over-40 class rider Alan Ryland (Builth Wells) aboard his 49cc ultra fast Kentucky Trash Masher who was really looking good up until the half way stage, but unfortunately he fell into the only water puddle on the circuit, near the lap scoring shed & drowned out his machine, resulting in one of the bike's stabiliser's breaking off. Alan did eventually mount back on, but with his confidence knocked from one of the stabiliser's missing he didn't really get going again. Topping the Beginners class was Hereford's Brian Hill completing a well earned 16 laps, runner-up & winner of the "Simon Rees Memorial Cup" was Abbeycwmhir's Marc Evans also on 16 laps, third went to Haydn Bowen (Llanidloes) who finished just 14 seconds behind Evans. Builth's Alison Ryland (Builth Wells) topped the Ladies section completing 14 laps ahead of Coral Powell (Caersws) 13 laps, while Julie Jones-Morgan (Llandrindod Wells) finished a further lap down in Third.. As well as catering for Solo's, Rhayader Motor Club also had Quads & Sidecars groups. Topping the Quads group was Llanbister's David Buchan, one lap ahead of runner-up Paul Horwood (Aberystwyth) while Phillip Hammond (Llandrindod Wells) finished third a further 10 minutes adrift. Top in the Sidecars section were the on-form motocross specialists Simon Bradford/Simon Morgan (New Radnor/Newbridge-on-Wye) with 16 laps while another local crew Keith Helliwell/Simon Dadson (Llandridod Wells) finished a fine runner-up just 5 minutes behind..

The "Simon Rees Memorial Cup" for the Best Local Beginner was won by Marc Evans (Abbeycwmhir) & presented by Simon's mother Pauline. Also in picture are Colin Davies with their two girls (Tracey & Hayley), Marc's Father David Evans, & also Rhayader M.C. Secretary Anna Humphreys.

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The club now looks ahead to its next event, the final round of this year's Hare 'n Hound Series which will take place on Sunday 18th September at Cwmcynydd Forest.

"Simon Rees memorial" Hare 'n Hounds 2004

An excellent entry of 130 riders competed in Rhayader Motor Clubs 2nd annual running of the "Simon Rees memorial" Hare 'n Hounds at Cwmythig Hill last Sunday. The Club had set out a 3-mile circuit including the popular Hillside motocross circuit as well as nearby fields, which resulted in some excellent racing in all classes.

Local youngster Gareth Edmunds (Llanbister) led the field away from the mass start, but hot on his heels was Tim Forman (Llanidloes). But by the end of the gruelling 3 hour non-stop race it was Forman (left) who took the honours with 23 laps to his credit, while runner-up spot went to Chris Tett (Kingswinford), followed in by Edmunds and Rhayader's Wyn Hope also notching up 23 laps. The biggest Solo class of the day saw the on-form Simon Williams (Newtown) sweep up the Clubman class with 22 laps, while James Bevan secured runner up spot with a creditable 21 laps. An excellent performance by Daniel Williams (Newtown) saw him easily win the Motocross section by completing 22 laps beating off second placed Alan Horwell (London) by 1 lap. The popular Novice class saw Alan walker (Newtown) take the class win with 20 laps. Andrew Jenkins (Builth Wells) & Mark Wilke (Builth Wells) battled it out for the runner-up spot but after some furious racing Jenkins came out on top with 19 laps just beating Wilke by 25 seconds.

Trefor Davies (Newtown) went away with the premier award in the very competitive Over 40's section with 21 laps, while other locals to feature in this group were Builth Wells brothers Alan & Erik Davies in 4th & 18th places respectively. Topping the Beginners class and also winner of the "Simon Rees Memorial Cup" was Rhayader's George Wozencraft on 20 laps - pictured left with his Mum & Dad (Irene & Malcolm Wozencraft) on his left being presented with the Cup by Mrs Pauline Rees (Simon?s mother), Colin Davies (stepdad) and Simon?s sisters (Hayley & Tracey). Second went to Knighton's Dale Morgan who finished 2 laps down on the impressive Wozencraft, while James Humphreys (Kerry) also on 18 laps took a well deserved third. Builth's Sarah Armstrong (13 laps) topped the Ladies section completing 13 laps ahead of Marie Williams (also Builth Wells) on 9 laps. As well as catering for Solo's, Rhayader Motor Club also had Quads & Sidecars groups. Topping the Quads group was Montgomery's Chris Emberton, one lap ahead of runner-up Mark Williams (Crickhowell) while Llanbister's David Buchan finished in third a further lap down. Top locals in the Sidecars section were Llanbrymair pair Graham Jones/Aled Jones with 17 laps while Neil & Mark Rowlands (Llanidloes) finished a fine third on 18 laps.

"Simon Rees Memorial" Hare 'n Hounds 2003

The Simon Rees Memorial Hare and Hounds run at Cwmythig Hill by the Rhayader Club took place on Sunday 29th September.

Edward Jones was the overall winner on 22 laps. Chris Morris was second & Andy Edwards to third by 40 seconds but both were a lap adrift of Edward Jones. Chris also won the Motocross Class.

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