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Witley Classic - Round 1 of the SEEC
Report Arnaud Didey Photo Ray Smith

Witley MCC has once again put up a great show at Warren Heath (near Yateley) on 06/02/2011 in their attempt to raise the profile of the South East Enduro Championship (SEEC).

Building on last year's event, the 2011 Witley Classic was featuring 3 special tests per lap, ridden un-timed on lap 1 (to avoid the early morning special test walk...) but timed every lap thereafter (and up to 5 times each for the Championship class).

Test 1 was a gnarly Xtreme Test incorporating ditch/water crossings, banks to climb or drop-off and sections of logs and rocks. The Xtreme test was taking Championship riders just over 3 minutes to ride;

Test 2 was an In-line (Enduro) Test with a mixture of fast flowing going and tight wood sections. This long and challenging test took the faster riders no less than 8 minutes to ride and really sorted the best from the rest;

Test 3, a fast MX Test, was a real blast and a brilliant opportunity for some great photo shots from www.teamsnapper.co.uk & www.actionsport.co.uk/_1102SEEC.htm . Problems with the timing system early in the day unfortunately meant that the test had to be ridden un-timed throughout the day. Focusing on special tests to decide the outcome of the event meant that the checks did not have to be tight as riders in all classes were given enough time to ride the demanding Warren Heath course while saving their energy for the special tests. By the end of the 5hrs Witley Classic, most riders had clocked close to one hour of special tests.

The teething problems experienced on the MX Test will no doubt be sorted next year and will give those riders with a bit of motocross flowing in the veins the opportunity to shine.

Witley MCC would like to thank all the supporters, helpers and riders for their support and hope to welcome you all back for an even better 2012 edition of the “Witley Classic”.

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