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18:40

Chris Parker has found a Moroso tyre pressure gauge and the owner should go to the hut next to the pit toilets to recover it.

18:00

Topspeed Automotive Street Eliminator qualifying top five after session 4

1. Mark Todd 8.124/193.42
2. Joe Stevens 8.509/168.17
3. Alan Williamson 8.734/159.79
4. Graham Smith 10.013/135.92
5. Nick Hale 10.454/137.66

Mark Todd into first place in this session, the car improving significantly albeit with a pedal at 100ft.

That's the end of qualifying today, thanks to all who have been following. We will be posting today's gallery and tomorrow's running order shortly, stay tuned.

Junior Drag Bike qualifying after session 4

1. Blade Dummer (9.10) 9.108/69.55
2. Megan Talbot (10.55) 10.607/58.75
3. Liam Holgate (9.56) 9.822/64.56
4. Will Pickering (10.00) 10.421/64.94

ET Bike qualifying top five after session 4

1. Louis Davies (8.70) 8.709/152.71
2. Peter Austin (9.60) 9.612/145.57
3. Mike Nelthorpe (12.80) 12.815/109.64
4. Phil Pratt (8.98) 8.997/147.35
5. Siobhan Moor (10.52) 10.544/134.53

Louis Davies up to no.1 position in this session.

Super Street qualifying after session 4

1. Leigh Morris 10.941/115.34
2. John Parker 10.977/124.11
3. Dave Cherrett 11.264/89.94

No changes in this session.

17:50

Sportsman ET qualifying top five after session 4

1. Andy Dibley (13.66) 13.665/102.09
2. Kirstie Tramm (17.35) 17.356/79.37
3. Steven Cherrett (18.00) 18.006/77.29
4. Jemma Hale (15.62) 15.630/89.47
5. Janet Lawson (15.60) 15.613/91.15

Andy Dibley up to no.1 position in this session displacing 50 Shades of Racing team-mate Kirstie.

Nostalgia Super Stock qualifying top five after session 4

1. Tom Watkins (9.54) 9.558/143.79
2. Clive Dandridge (13.75) 13.786/95.98
3. Guy King (9.60) 9.639/142.14
4. Amy Watkins (9.93) 9.971/136.55
5. Mike Lacey (9.22) 9.267/146.27

Amy Watkins up to fourth place in this session.

17:45

8.50 Bike qualifying top five after session 4

1. Ian Crichlow 8.504/162.59
2. Jake Mechaell 8.513/160.64
3. Jay Roe 8.544/155.81
4. Mark Dainty 8.578/166.83
5. Andy Haley 8.598/157.64

Ian Chrichlow up to no.1 in this session and Mark Dainty up to no.4.

17:35

9.50 Bike qualifying top five after session 4

1. Lewis Burgess 9.504/139.94
2. Adam Burns 9.521/137.09
3. Rick Sawatzki 9.544/125.13
4. Stacey Reed 9.567/139.55
5. Brett Cordelle 9.481/146.04

Rick Sawatzki up to third in this session.

Outlaw Anglia qualifying top five after session 4

1. Cliff Griffin 7.627/184.18
2. Paul Hensher 7.672/173.05
3. Colin Millar 7.769/172.37
4. Jedd Guy 7.830/172.08
5. Steve Wells 8.325/162.61

Improvement for Jedd Guy so now we have four cars in the sevens.

17:30

Wild Bunch qualifying top five after session 4

1. Keith Crampton (10.89) 11.109/116.42
2. Terry Clifford (9.23) 9.275/146.66
3. Phil James (9.34) 9.386/140.98
4. Darryl Howells (8.60) 8.820/148.60
5. Bob Hawkins (6.60) 6.947/183.01

Darryl Howells up to fourth place in this session.

Super Pro ET qualifying top five after session 4

1. John Atkinson (8.97) 8.971/150.77
2. Brian Pateman (8.85) 8.852/156.18
3. Rick Cooke (8.30) 8.303/161.17
4. Brad Jackson (7.78) 7.784/172.78
5. Scott Hauser (7.63) 7.641/176.38

John Atkinson up to no.1 position in this session.

17:25

VW Pro qualifying top five after session 4

1. Ed Keech (12.40) 12.441/108.44
2. Graham Fairhead (12.90) 12.992/102.11
3. Alex Knott (12.60) 12.696/115.01
4. Jacob Bailey (11.35) 11.453/132.33
5. James Gould (12.80) 12.913/107.12

Graham Fairhead in at no.2 after a class change from VW Sportsman in the entry list.

VW Sportsman qualifying top five after session 4

1. Martin Ayton (16.55) 16.550/85.27
2. John McGhee (14.05) 14.060/92.94
3. Luke Stevenson (16.10) 16.112/85.89
4. Frances Herbert (14.15) 14.181/97.58
5. Ross Chisholm-Brown (13.00) 13.031/101.55

Luke Stevenson up to third and Frances Herbert up to fourth in this session.

17:10

Super Street Bike qualifying after session 4

1. Dave Thomas 7.733/183.29
2. Graham Balchin 7.780/182.52
3. Chris Reed 8.395/179.77
4. Dave Smart 8.516/175.00

No changes to the qualifying positions in this sessions.

Comp Bike qualifying top five after session 4

1. Sean Mills 7.830/187.07
2. Dave Batcheler 7.974/161.95
3. Martin Walker 7.981/180.71
4. Mick Winyard 8.084/179.44
5. Eddie Smiley 8.146/168.19

No changes to the top five positions in this session.

Super Comp qualifying after session 4

1. Andrew Williams 8.904/156.33
2. Leah Kellett 8.927/162.96
3. Conrad Stanley 8.932/149.11

Andy Williams up to first place in the for-sale Wild Child dragster.

17:00

Lucas Oil Junior Dragster qualifying top five after session 4

1. Caitlin Wilson +0.000
2. Jordan Payne +0.001
3. Aaron Fensome +0.007
4. Jack Gooding +0.011
5. Thomas Cooke-Abbott +0.012
6. Bonnie Wallace +0.012

Perfect light for Caitlin Wilson, well done Caitlin, however the award has already gone to Fiona Moor. Jack Gooding also went up to fourth place in this session.

16:45

Modurstang Pro ET qualifying top five after session 4

1. Lee Guy (10.08) 10.081/133.35
2. Colin Felstead (9.55) 9.557/140.35
3. Paul Baynton (10.44) 10.449/129.26
4. James Forster (11.64) 11.650/118.52
5. Brian Huxley (9.39) 9.405/142.21
6. Bob Molden (9.62) 9.642/137.99

Lee Guy up into first in this session.

16:40

Topspeed Automotive Street Eliminator qualifying top five after session 3

1. Joe Stevens 8.509/168.17
2. Alan Williamson 8.734/159.79
3. Mark Todd 8.775/182.82
4. Graham Smith 10.046/136.14
5. Nick Hale 10.659/132.68

Joe Stevens into first place in his first race in the class, Alan Williamson also moving up to second.

We are now going into a fourth session of qualifying, thanks to efficient race officials and lack of on-track incidents.

ET Bike qualifying top five after session 2

1. Peter Austin (9.60) 9.612/145.57
2. Phil Pratt (8.98) 8.997/147.35
3. Jack Shook (10.04) 10.074/131.05
4. Siobhan Moor (10.52) 10.565/132.25
5. Joe Elliott (8.88) 8.927/157.76

Congratulations to Fiona Moor who recorded a 0.000 reaction time to win the Eurodragster.com / Bad Habut Racing Perfect RT award of £50.

Junior Drag Bike qualifying after session 3

1. Blade Dummer (9.10) 9.108/69.55
2. Megan Talbot (10.55) 10.607/58.75
3. Liam Holgate (9.56) 9.822/64.56
4. Will Pickering (10.00) 10.421/64.94

Liam Holgate up to third in this session

Super Gas qualifying after session 3

1. Andy Harrison 9.904/145.03

Super Street qualifying after session 3

1. Leigh Morris 10.941/115.34
2. John Parker 10.977/124.11
3. Dave Cherrett 11.264/89.94

14:20

Sportsman ET qualifying top five after session 3

1. Kirstie Tramm (17.35) 17.356/79.37
2. Steven Cherrett (18.00) 18.006/77.29
3. Jemma Hale (15.62) 15.630/89.47
4. Janet Lawson (15.60) 15.613/91.15
5. Elaine Hancock (16.28) 16.302/83.96

Eurodragster.com's Kirstie Tramm up to no.1 and Janet Lawson and Elaine Hancock up to the top five in this session. Well done Kirstie!

16:10

Nostalgia Super Stock qualifying top five after session 3

1. Tom Watkins (9.57) 9.602/142.73
2. Clive Dandridge (13.75) 13.786/95.98
3. Guy King (9.60) 9.639/142.14
4. Mike Lacey (9.22) 9.267/146.27
5. Amy Watkins (9.85) 9.972/136.31

No changes to the top five in this session.

For all dial in racers, the tech crew have installed dial-in boards in the centre by the burn-out area. The intention is to improve visibility of the dial-in to racers, and to quicken communication where an incorrect dial-in has been entered.

8.50 Bike qualifying top five after session 3

1. Jake Mechaell 8.513/160.64
2. Ian Crichlow 8.532/163.29
3. Jay Roe 8.544/155.81
4. Augy Harrison 8.662/160.47
5. Andy Haley 8.698/154.47

Augy Harrison moved up to fourth.

9.50 Bike qualifying top five after session 3

1. Lewis Burgess 9.504/139.94
2. Adam Burns 9.521/137.09
3. Stacey Reed 9.567/139.55
4. Rick Sawatzki 9.634/119.06
5. Brett Cordelle 9.481/146.04

No changes in this session.

16:00

Outlaw Anglia qualifying top five after session 3

1. Cliff Griffin 7.627/184.18
2. Paul Hensher 7.672/173.05
3. Colin Millar 7.769/172.37
4. Jedd Guy 8.067/166.88
5. Steve Wells 8.325

Paul Hensher up to no.2 with a run of 0.01 off his PB. Colin Millar then stepped up but not enough to retain his second place. Jedd Guy also improved, as did Steve Wells but both slipped a place.

15:55

Wild Bunch qualifying top five after session 3

1. Keith Crampton (10.89) 11.109/116.42
2. Terry Clifford (9.23) 9.275/146.66
3. Phil James (9.34) 9.386/140.98
4. Bob Hawkins (6.60) 6.947/183.01
5. Darryl Howells (8.66) 9.072/135.10

Keith Crampton up to 1st, Phil James into third, and Bob Hawkins into fourth in this session

Super Pro ET qualifying top five after session 3

1. Brian Pateman (8.85) 8.852/156.18
2. Rick Cooke (8.30) 8.303/161.17
3. Brad Jackson (7.78) 7.784/172.78
4. Scott Hauser (7.63) 7.641/176.38
5. Ron Bartlett (8.50) 8.518/159.59

VW Pro qualifying top five after session 3

1. Ed Keech (12.40) 12.441/108.44
2. Alex Knott (12.60) 12.696/115.01
3. Jacob Bailey (11.60) 11.750/130.99
4. James Gould (12.80) 13.019/102.39
5. Natalie Wood (12.80) 13.460/98.73

Improvement for James Gould but no changes in the top five.

15:30

VW Sportsman qualifying top five after session 3

1. Martin Ayton (16.55) 16.550/85.27
2. John McGhee (14.05) 14.060/92.94
3. Ross Chisholm-Brown (13.00) 13.031/101.55
4. Steve Roberts (15.60) 15.647/88.11
5. Scott Mills (13.25) 13.324/103.20

Steve Roberts and Scott Mills moved into the top five, but no change in the top three.

15:25

Super Street Bike qualifying after session 3

1. Dave Thomas 7.733/183.29
2. Graham Balchin 7.962/187.52
3. Chris Reed 8.395/179.77
4. Dave Smart 8.691/170.34

No changes in this session.

Comp Bike qualifying top five after session 3

1. Sean Mills 7.830/187.07
2. Dave Batcheler 7.974/161.95
3. Martin Walker 7.981/180.71
4. Mick Winyard 8.084/179.44
5. Eddie Smiley 8.222/168.80

Martin Walker in the sevens and Eddie Smiley back in the top five.

Funny Bike qualifying after session 3

1. Alan Davies 7.365/181.01
2. Phil Crossley 8.146/148.75
3. Dave Peters 8.612/125.31

Phil Crossley up one place.

15:15

Super Comp qualifying after session 3

1. Leah Kellett 8.927/162.96
2. Conrad Stanley 8.937/149.22
3. Andrew Williams 9.006/155.74

No changes in this session

Lucas Oil Junior Dragster qualifying top five after session 3

1. Jordan Payne +0.001
2. Aaron Fensome +0.007
3. Thomas Cooke-Abbott +0.012
4. Bonnie Wallace +0.012
5. Matthew Dowdy +0.013

No changes to the top five in this session

15:00

Modurstang Pro ET qualifying top five after session 3

1. Colin Felstead (9.63) 9.639/140.60
2. Paul Baynton (10.44) 10.449/129.26
3. James Forster (11.64) 11.650/118.52
4. Brian Huxley (9.39) 9.405/142.21
5. Bob Molden (9.62) 9.642/137.99

Improvement for Brian Huxley who stayed in position. Bob Molden up into the top five in this session.

14:40

Topspeed Automotive Street Eliminator qualifying top five after session 2

1. Mark Todd 8.775/182.82
2. Joe Stevens 9.028/157.70
3. Alan Williamson 9.259/147.43
4. Graham Smith 10.261/133.64
5. Nick Hale 13.125/113.07

Improvements for Mark Todd and Joe Stevens, who moved up one position. We then had a break for track prep and session three commenced.

14:10

Junior Drag Bike qualifying after session 2

1. Blade Dummer (9.10) 9.108/69.55
2. Megan Talbot (10.55) 10.607/58.75
3. Will Pickering (10.00) 10.425/64.47
4. Liam Holgate (9.56) 10.207/64.38

ET Bike qualifying top five after session 2

1. Peter Austin (9.60) 9.612/145.57
2. Phil Pratt (8.98) 8.997/147.35
3. Jack Shook (10.04) 10.074/131.05
4. Siobhan Moor (10.52) 10.565/132.25
5. Joe Elliott (8.88) 8.927/157.76

No change in the top five in this session. Good to see Perfect ET award supporter Derek Flynn on track, riding a Triumph Bonneville.

14:05

Sportsman ET qualifying top five after session 2

1. Steven Cherrett (18.00) 18.006/77.29
2. Kirstie Tramm (17.35) 17.374/79.13
3. Jemma Hale (15.60) 15.629/92.79
4. Andy Dibley (13.68) 13.713/101.33
5. Dave Napier (14.27) 14.312/97.44

13:55

Nostalgia Super Stock qualifying top five after session 2

1. Tom Watkins (9.57) 9.602/142.73
2. Clive Dandridge (13.75) 13.786/95.98
3. Guy King (9.60) 9.639/142.14
4. Mike Lacey (9.22) 9.267/146.27
5. Amy Watkins (9.82) 9.952/136.52

13:50

8.50 Bike qualifying top five after session 2

1. Jake Mechaell 8.513/160.64
2. Ian Crichlow 8.532/163.29
3. Jay Roe 8.544/155.81
4. Andy Haley 8.698/154.47
5. Augy Harrison 8.705/161.79

Jake Mechaell moved up to no.1 spot.

9.50 Bike qualifying top five after session 2

1. Lewis Burgess 9.504/139.94
2. Adam Burns 9.521/137.09
3. Stacey Reed 9.567/139.55
4. Rick Sawatzki 9.634/119.06
5. Brett Cordelle 9.481/146.04

Outlaw Anglia qualifying top five after session 2

1. Cliff Griffin 7.627/184.18
2. Colin Millar 8.023/173.28
3. Jedd Guy 8.067/166.88
4. Paul Hensher 8.199/171.50
5. Steve Wells 8.367/159.15

Improvement for Jedd Guy but stayed in position. Paul Hensher on the ladder after a DQ for blue line violation in session one.

13:35

Wild Bunch qualifying top five after session 2

1. Terry Clifford (9.23) 9.275/146.66
2. Keith Crampton (10.89) 11.109/116.42
3. Darryl Howells (8.66) 9.072/135.10
4. Liz Malcolm (10.98) 12.253/117.81
5. Phil James (9.45) 9.349/140.70

Improvements for Darryl Howells and Phil James in this session.

13:30

Super Gas qualifying after session 2

1. Andy Harrison 9.904/145.03

Super Street qualifying after session 2

1. Leigh Morris 10.946/119.81
2. John Parker 10.977/124.11
3. Dave Cherrett 11.264/89.94

No changes in position although improvements for Leigh and John against index.

Super Pro ET qualifying top five after session 2

1. Brian Pateman (8.85) 8.852/156.18
2. Brad Jackson (7.78) 7.784/172.78
3. Scott Hauser (7.63) 7.641/176.38
4. Ron Bartlett (8.50) 8.518/159.59
5. Chris Parker (7.77) 7.794/175.38

Brad Jackson up to no.2 in this session.

13:20

VW Sportsman qualifying top five after session 2

1. Martin Ayton (16.55) 16.550/85.27
2. John McGhee (14.05) 14.060/92.94
3. Ross Chisholm-Brown (13.00) 13.031/101.55
4. Andy Voce (14.70) 14.783/95.08
5. Polly Judge (15.60) 15.696/89.80

Well done to Martin Ayton who ran a perfect 16.550, however the Eurodragster.com / Bloodwise Perfect ET award will be carried over to the next run by a car with eligible decals.

VW Pro qualifying top five after session 2

1. Ed Keech (12.40) 12.441/108.44
2. Alex Knott (12.60) 12.696/115.01
3. Jacob Bailey (11.60) 11.750/130.99
4. James Gould (12.80) 13.054/102.81
5. Natalie Wood (12.80) 13.460/98.73

13:00

Super Street Bike qualifying after session 2

1. Dave Thomas 8.092/166.22
2. Graham Balchin 8.277/182.56
3. Chris Reed 8.395/179.77
4. Dave Smart 8.852/165.26

Comp Bike qualifying top five after session 2

1. Sean Mills 7.830/187.07
2. Dave Batcheler 7.974/161.95
3. Mick Winyard 8.084/179.44
4. Martin Walker 8.138/180.95
5. Kevin Osman 8.403/167.70

Big performance improvements for Sean Mills and Dave Batcheler in their second runs to go no.1 and 2 respectively. Performance improvements for Mick Winyard and Martin Walker as well.

Funny Bike qualifying after session 2

1. Alan Davies 7.365/181.01
2. Dave Peters 8.735/110.22
3. Phil Crossley 9.169/133.62

Only Dave Peters showed in this session, his first run of the event.

12:50

Super Comp qualifying after session 2

1. Leah Kellett 8.927/162.96
2. Conrad Stanley 8.937/149.22
3. Andrew Williams 9.006/155.74

Andy Williams has announced his Wild Child dragster is for sale as a turn-key operation. Conrad Stanley improved but remained in place as the others broke out in the favourable conditions.

12:47

Lucas Oil Junior Dragster qualifying top five after session 2

1. Jordan Payne +0.001
2. Aaron Fensome +0.007
3. Thomas Cooke-Abbott +0.012
4. Bonnie Wallace +0.012
5. Matthew Dowdy +0.013

Big improvement for Jordan Payne, up to no.1, and Bonnie Wallace.

12:30

Modurstang Pro ET qualifying top five after session 2

1. Colin Felstead (9.63) 9.639/140.60
2. Paul Baynton (10.44) 10.449/129.26
3. James Forster (11.64) 11.650/118.52
4. Brian Huxley (9.38) 9.401/142.86
5. Guy King (9.60) 9.641/141.80

Mike Lacey stopped on track in the first pair, and he later appeared in race control to explain that the diff had failed and the team would attempt to collect the Vega and qualify that instead. Paul Baynton moved up to no.1 and James Forster to no.2 early in the session, then Colin Felstead took over the no.1 spot, both runs within 0.01 of their dial-in.

12:05

Topspeed Automotive Street Eliminator qualifying top five after session 1

1. Alan Williamson 9.259/147.43
2. Joe Stevens 9.356/156.82
3. Mark Todd 9.412/179.37
4. Graham Smith 10.368/134.95
5. Nick Hale 13.125/113.07

Good to see Joe Stevens in his first race in this class with the Stiletto, and Serck Motorsport's Graham Smith in the Snow White '57 Chevy 210. Mark Todd reportedly running new M/T tyres and making four link adjustments to regain traction.

We are now on hold for track prep and then will commence session two.

12:00

Junior Drag Bike qualifying after session 1

1. Blade Dummer (9.05) 9.115/70.20
2. Liam Holgate (9.63) 9.597/65.22
3. Megan Talbot (10.75) 10.610/58.98

ET Bike qualifying top five after session 1

1. Peter Austin (9.60) 9.612/145.57
2. Phil Pratt (8.98) 8.997/147.35
3. Jack Shook (10.04) 10.074/131.05
4. Siobhan Moor (10.52) 10.565/132.25
5. Joe Elliott (8.88) 8.927/157.76

11:55

8.50 Bike qualifying top five after session 1

1. Jay Roe 8.544/155.81
2. Ian Crichlow 8.578/162.42
3. Jake Mechaell 8.625/161.42
4. Augy Harrison 8.705/161.79
5. Andy Haley 8.959/151.31

11:50

9.50 Bike qualifying after session 1

1. Lewis Burgess 9.550/139.82
2. Stacey Reed 9.732/139.28
3. Adam Burns 9.787/148.68
4. Rick Sawatzki 9.424/130.00

11:45

Sportsman ET qualifying top five after session 1

1. Steven Cherrett (18.00) 18.014/77.21
2. Andy Dibley (13.68) 13.713/101.33
3. Jordan Cowley (14.95) 15.048/91.77
4. Holly Sanders (14.89) 15.053/93.86
5. John McGarrigle (18.40) 18.566/74.28

Nostalgia Super Stock qualifying top five after session 1

1. Tom Watkins (9.57) 9.602/142.73
2. Clive Dandridge (13.75) 13.786/95.98
3. Mike Lacey (9.22) 9.267/146.27
4. Guy King (9.60) 9.669/140.92
5. Neil Watkins (12.00) 13.488/110.09

11:30

Outlaw Anglia qualifying top five after session 1

1. Cliff Griffin 7.627/184.18
2. Colin Millar 8.023/173.28
3. Jedd Guy 8.743/156.00
4. Steve Wells 9.534/149.68
5. Mat Cooper 9.679/128.23

Cliff Griffin ran a new PB ET, well done Cliff!

11:25

Wild Bunch qualifying top five after session 1

1. Terry Clifford (9.23) 9.275/146.66
2. Keith Crampton (10.89) 11.109/116.42
3. Liz Malcolm (10.98) 13.499/118.27
4. Bob Kawkins (6.70) 6.685/195.09
5. Phil James (9.45) 9.359/141.11

11:15

Super Street qualifying after session 1

1. Leigh Morris 10.947/121.01
2. John Parker 11.039/128.92
3. Dave Cherrett 11.264/89.94

11:10

Super Pro ET qualifying top five after session 1

1. Brian Pateman (8.85) 8.852/156.18
2. Scott Hauser (7.63) 7.641/176.38
3. Ron Bartlett (8.50) 8.518/159.59
4. Chris Parker (7.77) 7.794/175.38
5. John Atkinson (8.88) 8.935/152.43

11:00

VW Sportsman qualifying top five after session 1

1. Andy Voce (14.70) 14.783/95.08
2. Polly Judge (15.60) 15.696/89.80
3. Jason Turlock (13.59) 13.704/100.10
4. Luke Stevenson (15.90) 16.067/86.07
5. Scott Mills (13.99) 14.219/98.95

10:50

VW Pro qualifying top five after session 1

1. Ed Keech (12.40) 12.441/108.44
2. Jacob Bailey (11.60) 11.750/130.99
3. James Gould (12.50) 12.886/104.91
4. Richard Brook (12.81) 13.583/105.69
5. Natalie Wood (12.80) 13.647/104.60

10:45

Funny Bike qualifying after session 1

1. Alan Davies 7.365/181.01
2. Phil Crossley 9.169/133.62

Super Street Bike qualifying after session 1

1. Dave Thomas 8.092/166.22
2. Dave Smart 8.982/153.85
3. Chris Reed 13.792/79.81

Graham Balchin did not start.

Comp Bike qualifying top five after session 1

1. Sean Mills 8.040/172.67
2. Mick Winyard 8.159/179.35
3. Dave Batcheler 8.218/148.51
4. Martin Walker 8.330/173.77
5. Kevin Osman 8.403/167.70

10:32

Super Comp qualifying after session 1

1. Leah Kellett 8.927/162.96
2. Conrad Stanley 8.971/148.47
3. Andrew Williams 9.006/155.74

10:27

Lucas Oil Junior Dragster qualifying top five after session 1

1. Aaron Fensome +0.007
2. Thomas Cooke-Abbott +0.012
3. Matthew Dowdy +0.013
4. Jack Gooding +0.013
5. Morgan Wilson +0.014

Big field of 28 cars, with a debut from Meka-Jo Gadvey from Carshalton. Morgan Wilson took the early lead, Matthew Dowdy took it over and then Aaron Fensome with a 0.007 RT had a serious tilt at the Eurodragster.com / Bloodwise Perfect ET award which stands at £75 this weekend.

10:10

Modurstang Pro ET qualifying top five after session 1

1. Brian Huxley (9.38) 9.401/142.86 +0.021
2. Guy King (9.60) 9.641/141.80 +0.041
3. Leigh Morris (10.90) 10.951/120.33 +0.051
4. Paul Baynton (10.40) 10.495/128.61 +0.095
5. Mike Lacey (9.22) 9.338/146.68 +0.118

Nice to see Dave Smith with his Challenger with a bigger 543ci engine. Brian Huxley with a -0.003 RT having a go for the Bad Habut Perfect RT award which stands at £50 this weekend, Brian going to the top of the standings early on in the session. Then Darren Law had a -0.004 RT in his dragster.

09:45

Good morning and welcome to our coverage of the APIRA Springspeed Nationals brought to you in association with John Woolfe Racing.

We have a double header this weekend with Tog, Julian and Elisabeth at Tierp Arena covering the Dico Scandinavian Internationals, and your reporter Simon and Callum Pudge here at Shakey for this round of the UK National Championship. We are grateful that the tech crew headed by Wayne Schreier and Simon Day have kindly supplied a screen for additional information for reporting.

There won't be pit notes this weekend as your pit reporter is acting as race reporter; Callum will be taking pictures of the on-track action; Kirstie is racing in Sportsman ET and good luck to her.

The weather here is dry with high cloud and qualifying is due to commence at 10am. There are three qualifying sessions planned today and the running order is here.