SMSP Race Report and AGM 25th-26th November 2023

Images courtesy of Ray Berghouse and Paul D Pickford

In a thrilling final race, for the Bernie Haehnle Trophy, David Cutts took the win, by just 0.032 seconds over Tony Paynter in second with Stephen Normoyle in a close third, In a thrilling race David, Tony and Steve all led laps and three wide was a common sight in a super close six lap race. Full results below.

Unfortunately a few cars didnt make the final race including both Brigg’s brothers, Glynn and Dean, who had travelled up from Victoria, but had late car issues which meant they didnt complete the final race. A special welcome to some new racers, Paul and Justin, to HFVA @ SMSP

It was so great to see Bernie Haehnle race in the race which is name after him and lots of other regulars making up the field.

The annual general meeting was held on the 26th with Dean Briggs continuing as President and new committee members Geoff Russell, Ashley Cuttell and Gary Meyers. Special thanks to Ian Cutcher who leaves the committee and we really appreciate all the work Cutch has put in over the years.

Race 4 Final Results (full weekend results at Natsoft)
1 David Cutts (NSW) 1984 Spectre

2 Tony Paynter (NSW) 1971 Stag

3 Stephen Normoyle (NSW) 1982 Spectre

4 Norm Johnstone (NSW) 1984 Spectre

5 Don Collyer (NSW) 1984 Commando

6 Ian Bloodworth (NSW) 1975 Rennmax Mk11

7 Paul Cochrane (NSW) 1967 CMS

8 Peter Mohacsi (NSW) 1981 Spectre

9 Ashley Cuttell (NSW) 1971 Nimbus

10 Paul McDonald (NSW) 1983 Spectre

11 Bernie Haehnle (NSW) 1967 Rennmax

12 Chris Reeks (NSW) 1971 Elfin Malmark

13 Justin Pogson (NSW) 1984 Spectre