British success at Griffon Hoverwork World Hovercraft Championships

The Griffon Hoverwork World Hovercraft Championships took place last week at Towcester Racecourse in Northampton and Team GB took 7 out of the 8 World Titles.

Formula 1: 1st Michele Scanavino (Italy). 2nd Paul Hibbard (GB). 3rd Daniel Turnbull (GB)

Formula 2: 1st Les Bran (GB). 2nd Magnus Ivanoff (Sweden). 3rd Tony Goldney (GB)

Formula 3: 1st Jamie Lewendon (GB). 2nd Ricky Goosey (GB). 3rd David Lovegrove (GB)

Formula S: 1st Chris Barlow (GB). 2nd Alain Larribe (France)

Formula 50: 1st Keith Smallwood (GB). 2nd Nick Drew (GB). 3rd Fabien Santalounge (France)

Formula 35: 1st Bill Baker (GB). 2nd Colin Hales (GB). 3rd Rachel Gifford (GB)

Formula junior: 1st Broni Black (GB). 2nd Voy Bach (GB). 3rd Jaroslav Balaz (Slovakia)

Formula Endurance Race: 1st Team Humbug (Rachel & Matthew Gifford) (GB)

2nd Team BBV Racing (Bill Baker, Rupert Baker & Voy Bach) (GB)

3rd Team Thunder (Owen Ellis, Clinton Buckwell & Ian Bezuidenhout) (Australia)

Despite the bad weather at times, the event was a huge success with lots of the general public attending to watch the races, enjoy the other attractions on offer and see the Griffon 2400TD – recently completed for the Ministry of Defence – that was on display.

To see a video clip of some of the races visit the official World Championships site http://www.whc2010.org.uk/

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