Monday Night Racing results

A fantastic night of racing on Corkagh Park for the first in the series on 21 June. Sunshine and an easterly wind means the top straight was harder than the bottom one -- and that parents stayed warm!
Overall results below, which are a combination of places in TT, elimination and handicap races. In the case of a draw on overall points, places in the handicap race determine the order. Orwell Wheelers unless otherwise noted.

Under 8
First: Benjamin Cunningham
Seond: Daire McCarthy
Third: Advik Shamji
Fourth: Eddie Hodge

Under 10
First: Jake Govan
Second: Daria Murphy
Third: James Cunningham
Fourth: Remy Fragniere

Under 12
First: Tadhg Roberts
Second: Ysabella Huele
Third: Daithi Killeen
Fourth: Hector Leahy

Under 14
First: Luca Holmes
Second: Davis Quinn
Third: George Sevastopulo (Sundrive Track Team)
Fourth: Fionn Killeen

Under 16
First: Patrick O'Sullivan
Second: Killian O'Brien
Third: David Harrington
Fourth: Adam Nelson (Usher IRC)

See you next week!

Over 40 kids joined us for an another great night of racing in the sun in Corkagh Park on Monday 29 June. Everyone had three races again: time trial, elimination and a final handicap race.
Here are the results (Orwell Wheelers, unless otherwise noted) for the night's racing, as well as the top four in the series ranking, for each age group:

Under 8
First: Eddie Hodge
Second: Ben Cunningham
Third: Molly Turner
Fourth: Advik Shamji
Series rankings: Ben Cunningham, Eddie Hodge, Dáire McCarthy, Advik Shamji

Under 10
First: Jake Govan
Second: Remy Fragniere
Third: Connor Synott (unattached Leinster)
Fourth: Daire O'Flaherty (unattached Leinster)
Series rankings: Jake Govan, Daria Murphy, Remy Fragniere, Connor Synnott

Under 12
First: James Cunningham
Second: Katie Turner
Third: Daithi Killeen
Fourth: Cara Harrington
Series rankings: James Cunningham, Daithi Killeen, Tadhg Roberts, Hector Leahy

Under 14
First: Luca Holmes
Second: George Sevastopulo (Sundrive Track Team)
Third: Áine Reilly
Fourth: Fionn Killeen
Series rankings: Luca Holmes, George Sevastopulo, Davis Quinn, Fionn Killeen

Under 16
First: Adam Foley (Inspiration Navan)
Second: Patrick O'Sullivan
Third: David Harrington
Fourth: Rian Morgan (Swords)
Series rankings: Patrick O'Sullivan, Adam Foley, Killian O'Brien, David Harrington

Hoping to see as many enthusiastic kids again next week! Photo attached (courtesy Guru Charan) of kids lined up in the sun for their TT start.

Ivan

Results from Week 3: 5 July

Another fantastic night of racing in Corkagh Park yesterday: thanks for bringing your kids (over 40 again, with a quarter of them girls) and supporting them so well. Once more we were lucky with the weather, and some of the racing was fast and furious, particularly in the elimination race, while being safe throughout.

Here are the results (Orwell Wheelers unless otherwise noted): final results on the night are taken by combining position in the TT, Elimination race and handicap.

Under 8
1: Ben Cunningham
2. Advik Shamji
3. Molly Turner
4. James Hunt
Top three in league so far: Ben Cunningham, Advik Shamji, Daire McCarthy

Under 10
1. Jake Govan
2. Daire O'Flaherty (Unattached)
3. Connor Synnott (Unattached)
4. Daria Murphy
League so far: FIrst: Jake Govan, Joint second: Connor Synnott, Daria Murphy, Remy Fragniere

Under 12
1. James Cunningham
2. Tadhg Roberts
3. Daithi Killeen
4. Conor Regan (Kilcullen)
League so far: First: James Cunningham, Joint second: Daithi Killeen, Tadhg Roberts

Under 14
1. Mya Doocey (Navan)
2. Aine Reilly
3. Jack Dempsey (Gorey)
4. Daragh Peters
League so far: First: Luca Holmes, Joint second: Aine Reilly, George Sevastopulo

Under 16
1. Killian O'Brien
2. Adam Foley (Inspiration Navan)
3. Rian Morgan (Swords)
League so far: Joint first: Adam Foley, Killian O'Brien, Third: Patrick O'Sullivan

Important note about next week: due to a double-booking there will be no Monday Night Youth Racing on 12 July. Back on the track on 19 July.

Results from Week 5: 19 July.

Another night of blazing sun, and fast and furious racing in Corkagh Park. At every single age level, the kids are knocking lumps off their TT times, building their skill at managing the final corner on the elimination race and riding well as groups in the handicap races., and the cheering from the parents as every racer crosses the line is very welcome!

Toby Watson was a very welcome visitor again on Monday and took some fantastic photos, which can be seen here:

Here are the results of the racing, combining placings in all three events on the night, as well as the overall standings in the series. Orwell Wheelers unless noted.

Under 8
1. Benjamin Cunningham
2. Advik Shamji
3. Eddie Hodge
4. Molly Turner
League so far: First: Benjamin Cunningham. Second: Advik Shamji. Joint third: Daire McCarthy, Eddie Hodge

Under 10
1. Jake Govan
2. Danny O'Brien (Blanchardstown)
3. Daria Murphy
4. Fionn Hayes
League so far: First: Jake Govan. Second: Daria Murphy.Third: Connor Synnott (Unattached)

Under 12
1. James Cunningham
2. Daithi Killeen
3. Katie Turner
4. Conor Regan (Kilcullen)
League so far: First: James Cunningham. Second: Daithi Killeen. Joint third: Katie Turner, Tadhg Roberts

Under 14
1. Darragh Byrne (Gorey)
2. Fionn Killeen
3. Jack Lawless (Gorey)
4. Liam Walsh
League so far: Joint first: Fionn Killeen, Luca Holmes. Joint third: Áine Reilly, George Sevastopulo

Under 16
1. Patrick O'Sullivan
2. Rian Morgan (Swords)
League so far: First: Patrick O'Sullivan. Joint second: Adam Foley, Killian O'Brien

Another five weeks to go ...

Ivan

Results from week 6: 26 July

Here are the results: as always, these are a combination of positions in the time trial, elimination race and handicap, with any ties resolved according to position in the handicap race. All riders Orwell Wheelers unless otherwise noted.

Under 8
First: Daniel O'Sullivan
Second: Eddie Hodge
Third: Benjamin Cunningham.
Series rankings: First Benjamin Cunningham (52 points); Second Advik Shamji (35 points), Third Eddie Hodge (33 points)

Under 10
First: Jake Goven
Second: Casey Quinn
Third: Connor Synnott (U/A Leinster)
Series rankings: First.Jake Govan (48 points), Second Connor Synott (31 points), Third Daria Murphy (25 points)

Under 12
First: James Cunningham
Second: Katie Turner
Third: Tadhg Roberts
Series rankings: First James Cunningham (55 points), Joint second Daithi Killeen & Katie Turner (30 points)

Under 14
First: Jack Dempsey (Gorey)
Second: Matthew Boughton (Inspiration)
Third: Seán Fitzgerald (Gorey)
Series rankings: Joint first Fionn Killeen & Luca Holmes (24 points), Joint second Áine Reilly & George Sevastopulo (Sundrive) on 21 points

Under 16
First: David Harrington
Second: Adam Nelson (Usher)
Third: Declan Heavey (Inspiration)
Series rankings: First Patrick O'Sullivan (33 points), Second Adam Foley (31 points), Joint third: Killian O'Brien & David Harrington (26 points)

Because of Covid regulations we have not been permitted to present prize money on each evening, which is a terrible shame -- the kids get REALLY excited about that bit! 44 kids have prizemoney on the way, and I have a chart which will be at the racing next week for those who are interested. Currently leading the cash stakes are James Cunningham (€27), Ben Cunningham (€25) and Jake Govan (€24).

There WILL be Monday Night Racing next week, on Monday 2 August. Sure the Bank Holiday is over by then, right!?

Week 7 results: 2 August

Another great evening's racing in Corkagh Park, with lots of fantastic cheering and encouragement for our kids. Huge compliments to the kids themselves, particularly those who waited in the elimination race for people who mistakenly thought they were out to catch back on and compete on the next lap: you're brilliant!
We had a bit of gear failure too, with a chain drop for Aidan and a broken chain for Ben (you don't know your own strength!), but everyone carried on and kept smiling
Now, to the results: in all cases these are a combination of placings in the time trial, elimination and handicap races, with ties broken by position in the handicap race. There were LOTS of ties to be broken this week, with tight racing in all categories. Orwell Wheelers unless otherwise noted.

Under 8
First: Ben Cunningham
Second: Jonas Sage (unattached Leinster)
Third: Chloe Fragniere
Fourth: Molly Turner
Overall series: Ben Cunningham (64 points: nearly an unassailable lead at this stage), Advik Shamji (35), Eddie Hodge (33)

Under 10
First: Jake Govan
Second: Remy Fragniere
Third: Daria Murphy
Fourth: Connor Synnott (unattached Leinster)
Overall series: Jake Govan (60 points. Can he be caught?), COnnor Synnott (36), Daria Murphy & Remy Fragniere (33 points each)

Under 12
First: Tadhg Roberts
Second: James Cunningham
Third: Conor Regan (Murphy Kilcullen)
Fourth: Daithi Killeen
Overall series: James Cunningham (64 points, another huge lead), Tadhg Roberts (40), Daithi Killeen & Katie Turner (35 points each)

Under 14
First: Fionn Killeen
Second: Daragh Byrne (Gorey)
Third: Aine Reilly
Fourth: George Sevastopulo (Sundrive)
Overall series: Fionn Killeen (36 points), Aine Reilly (28 points), Darragh Byrne & George Sevastopulo (26 points each)

Under 16
First: Patrick O'Sullivan
Second: David Harrington
Third: Adam Foley (Inspiration Navan)
Fourth: Declan Heavey (Inspiration Navan)
Overall series: Patrick O'Sullivan (45 points), Adam Foley (38), Devid Harrington (35)

Three more weeks to go! Hope to see you again in Corkagh Park next Monday evening.

Ivan

Week 8 Results: 9 August

Another fantastic turnout on yet another lovely evening for racing: we have been blessed this year. The only negative was an unfortunate crash that Martin Peters had in the handicap race. He got some bumps and bruises, but was there to support Darragh for the rest of the evening: get well soon!
So much of the racing was really tight: eight under 12s were within 6 seconds of each other in the TT, and the Rian's elimination in the U14/U16 race was by a hair! It was great to see the U12 riders working together so well in their handicap against the older riders, work which saw them home comfortably before most of the older riders. We all love to see the kids growing, developing and learning over the course of the summer.
Here are the results: as always, a combination of placings in time trial, elimination and handicap races. Orwell Wheelers unless noted otherwise.

Under 8
First: Eddie Hodge
Second: Ben Cunningham
Third: Daniel O'Sullivan
Fourth: Molly Turner
Overall series: Ben Cunningham (73 points), Eddie Hodge (45), Advik Shamji (35), Molly Turner (34)

Under 10
First: James Godfray
Second: Jake Govan
Third: Xander Huele
Fourth: Connor Synnott (U/A Leinster)
Overall series: Jake Govan (69 points), Connor Synnott (41), Remy Fragniere (38), Daria Murphy (33)

Under 12
First: James Cunningham
Second: Conor Regan (Kilcullen)
Third: Tadhg Roberts
Fourth: Darragh Peters
Overall series: James Cunningham (76 points), Tadhg Roberts (47), Katue Turner (40), Daithi Killeen (35)

Under 14
First: Matthew Boughton (Inspiration)
Second: Jack Dempsey (Gorey)
Third: Aine Reilly
Fourth: Davis Quinn
Overall series: Fionn Killeen (36 points), Aine Reilly (35), Jack Dempsey (28), Darragh Byrne (Gorey) & George Sevastopulo (Sundrive) (both 26)

Under 16
First: Adam Foley (Inspiration)
Second: Rian Morgan (McNally Swords)
Third: David Harrington
Fourth: Conor Prendergast (Galway Bay CC)
Overall seriess: Adam Foley (50 points), Patrick O'Sullivan (45), David Harrington (42), Rian Morgan (30)

There are some lovely photos from the racing which John Hammer has put on Facebook: www.facebook.com/100000548966244/posts/4891639894197594/?d=n

Two more race nights left
There are two more nights racing remaining: so there's still time to get to the top of the rankings for quite a few riders! We will be back in Corkagh Park on Monday 16 August and again on Monday 23 August, when prizes (both cash and trophies) will be awarded.

Week 9 Results: 16 August

We had another fantastic night of youth racing yesterday: 50 kids across all age levels, with some moments that really stuck out. Eleanor coaching her twin brother around, the parents giving great encouragement to all the kids who got eliminated in the elimination races, the new kids getting welcomed straight into the fold -- and the sheer determination on Molly's face as she powered up the hill on yet another lap of the race! Great to see Jack honouring his National Champs jersey in the final week before this year's event with gut-busting efforts in each race, the skill and effort of Aine, Katie and Fionn C in tagging onto "faster" groups in the handicap and a great rematch of last weekend's Leinster U12 battle between Rian Mc, James, Fionn C and Tadhg.

Thanks to the kids who helped marshall the younger elimination races, to the kids for racing safely, and the team of helpers who did the maths for the handicap races -- and helped to identify all the finishers!

The results, as always, are a combination of placings in the time trial, elimination race and handicap race, with ties decided by placing in the handicap race. There's one more evening in the series, next monday 23 August, and there is still plenty of room for changing positions in the overall! Orwell Wheelers unless noted.

Under 8
First: Ben Cunningham (again ... no matter how difficult we make the handicap for him!)
Second: Jonas Sage (U/A Leinster)
Third: James Hunt
Fourth: Daniel O'Sullivan
Overall series: Ben Cunningham (85 points), Eddie Hodge (50), Molly Turner (39). Advik, Daire, Chloe and Josh still in the running for third!

Under 10
First: Jake Govan
Second: Fionn Hayes
Third: Daria Murphy
Fourth: Eire McCrystal (Bellurgan)
Overall series: Jake Govan (81 points), Connor Synnott (U/A Leinster. 46 points), Remy Fragniere (43 points). Daria and Aidan still in the running for third ...

Under 12
First: James Cunningham
Second: Rian McCrystal (Bellurgan)
Third: Katie Turner
Fourth: Fionn Crinion
Overall series: James Cunningham (88 points), Tadhg Roberts (52 points), Katie Turner (47 points). Daithi still an outside shot at a podium.

Under 14
First: Jack Dempsey (Gorey)
Second: Darragh Byrne (Gorey)
Third: Aine Reilly
Fourth: George Sevastopulo (Sundrive)
Overall series: Aine Reilly (42 points), Fionn Killeen (41 points), Jack Dempsey (40 points). Darragh Byrne still in touch.

Under 16
First: Patrick O'Sullivan
Second: Adam Foley (Inspiration Navan)
Third: David Harrington
Fourth: Conor Prendergast (Galway Bay)
Overall series: Adam Foley (59 points), Patrick O'Sullivan (57 points), David Harrington (49 points)

Some great photos of the elimination races (www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=49136708253...pcb.4913719891989594) and time trials (www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=49132546420...pcb.4913278302033753) by John Hammer.

So the Monday Night Youth Racing series is all coming to the boil nicely ... We will make a few changes to the regular schedule next week to allow time for presentations.

Hope to see you all then!

Week 10 Results: 23 August
With over 60 kids signed on, it was a mammoth evening of racing. Even without the TT, we only finished all races at about 8.55, so the presentations took place in rapidly-falling light!

Results on the night (Orwell unless otherwise noted):

Under 8
Elimination race: Ben Cunningham, Eddie Hodge, Daniel O'Sullivan, Jonas Sage (U/A)
Handicap race: Oisin Caffrey (U/A), Eddie Hodge, Jonas Sage, Molly Turner
Overall series final positions:
Ben Cunningham, Eddie Hodge, Molly Turner, Advik Shamji
16 participants in all
John Hammer has posted some lovely pictures from the Under 8 races: www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=49377382262...pcb.4937750126253237
This one shows the last three in the elimination race -- Ben checking that he has enough of a gap before the finish, but kept on the right side of the Commissaires by keeping his hands on the bars at the finish!



Under 10
Elimination race: Jake Govan, Daria Murphy, Erie McCrystal (Bellurgan), Xander Huele
Handicap race: James Godfrey, Laoise Crinion, Seamus Rafferty, Eleanor Raffterty
Overall series final positions:
Jake Govan, Connor Synnott (U/A), Daria Murphy, Remy Fragniere
20 participants in all

Under 12
Elimination race: James Cunningham, Fionn Crinion, Tadhg Roberts, Katie Turner
Handicap race: James Cunningham, Tadhg Roberts, Fionn Crinion, Hector Leahy
Overall series final positions:
James Cunningham, Tadhg Roberts, Katie Turner, Daithi Killeen
17 participants in total

Under 14
Elimination race: Luca Holmes, George Sevastopulo (Sundrive), Jack Dempsey (Gorey), Darragh Byrne (Gorey)
Handicap race: Elise Cunningham, Luca Holmes, David Quinn, Liam Walsh
Overall series final positions:
Aine Reilly, Fionn Killeen, Jack Dempsey (all three within a point after the whole series!)
17 participants in total

Under 16
Elimination race: David Harrington, Patrick O'Sullivan, Adam Foley (Inspiration), Declan Heavey (Inspiration)
Handicap race: Patrick O'Sullivan, David Harrington, Adam Foley, Conor Prendergast (Galway Bay)
Overall series final positions:
Adam Foley, Patrick O'Sullivan, David Harrington, Rian Morgan (Swords)
9 participants in total

Special trophies:
Racecraft: Aine Reilly, for always being in the right place at the right time, timing her sprints in the elimination races to perfection and clinging on like a limpet to any group who thought they could pass her out!



Combativity: for always having their game faces on and focussing completely on the racing at all times, and their never-say-die attitude: Molly Turner and Daria Murphy.



Noel O'Neill Perpetual Trophy: for embodying the spirit of Monday Night Youth Racing -- fast and hard racing, friendship, leadership: and fun! Ben Cunningham is our winner



That's it for another year: over 80 kids from 17 clubs took part, from Waterford to Galway, Louth to Wicklow, and it was great to have Noel there for the final night to present the trophies. Thanks for coming along and making it such a festival of youth bike racing.

Ivan

Amazing series.
Congrats to all the riders, the organisers and parents.