Last years ProStocks King of Nuttscorner Ryan Stewart was in scintillating form as he successfully defended his trophy. He made no mistake in the first heat, winning at a canter, before returning to third in the second heat behind winner Stefan MCClelland and George Esler. This gained him pole spot for the final, and he duly romped home to victory to round off a fine evening before he sets off next weekend to tackle the Open Scottish Championship at Cowdenbeath. McClelland was second ahead of Irish Champion Dave Morrison in third.

It was pleasing to see the Lightning Rods back up in numbers, and they produced what was probably the best racing of the night, with side by side action aplenty throughout all three races. Tim Hazlett took the flag in both heats from the blue grade, after working his way past stubborn yellow graders Alan Taylor and James Logan in both. This instantly gained Tim an upgrade to red top, and from there he worked his way into the lead in the final. David Hearst and Gordy McKee were tracking his every move though, and National Champion Hearst slipped by in the closing stages to take the win, with Vince Litter netting third in the end. This certainly was Lightning Rods at their best, and credit must go to all the drivers for three exciting and entertaining races with Aaron Stewart, the Emerson’s, the McKee brothers and Gregg Hyndman to name a few in the thick of things all night.

The Junior Productions saw yet another first time final winner, as young Shane McMillan won his first ever silverware in controversial style. Shane was leading as Jonny Armstrong and Ben McCully homed in during the closing stages, and when the three collided on the back straight and McMillan went off a red flag was called and the young yellow top reinstated back to the win. Earlier Jordan Rochford had taken heat one, before Jack Gilpin continued his recent good run with the heat two victory.

The National Hot Rods for once played a supporting role, and Glen Bell romped to both heat wins, the second after just nipping past novice Corrie Beggs in an opportune move within sight of the flag. It was raining come final time, and Stewart Doak, having not figured at all in the heats, adapted to the conditions to record his second final win in a row, with Bell second. In both heats John Christie broke his own lap record, lowering the mark to a superb 13.804 seconds.

Both Lightning Rod heats fell to lone blue-top Andy Cochrane, but his instant upgrading to red provided us with a super final. Davy Hearst, who wrapped up the World Qualifying points title along the way, got himself into the lead, but some brilliant wet weather driving by Gordy McKee brought him onto the leaders tail. They circulated side by side for a number of laps with Hearst just holding on for a fine win.

The Junior Productions saw the heats shared by Jordan Rochford and Jack Gilpin, the second being marred by a massive accident for Daniel Campbell which all but destroyed his Starlet, fortunately without injury to the young driver. In the final, 2010 sensation Kyle Hill was again in control, holding off Derek McMillan and Lee McCracken to take the flag. Sam Smyth was the recipient of the best white/yellow grade driver trophy, kindly put up by meeting sponsors MBB Quality Homes.

Many thanks to our meeting sponsor, MBB Quality Homes of Portadown, Tel: 07850 629067