EASTBOURNE COME Back – But It’s Tight at the Top
KOC25 Round 2 – Adur Model Car Club | Shoreham-by-Sea
After getting well beaten at Round 1, Eastbourne came to Adur ready to make amends—and they did. A clinical, low-scoring team performance saw them take the win and claw back a vital point in the Teams Championship.
But Aldershot were right there with them, finishing just two points behind. They leave Adur still in the lead overall, but only just. This is shaping up to be the closest club battle KOC has ever seen.
Each club picks a six-driver squad before Round 2 of qualifying. First final results only. One point for a win, ten for tenth or a DNS. Lowest total team score wins. What makes it so good? Lower-final wins can be just as decisive as A-final trophies.
That’s exactly what we saw at Adur. A-final winners mattered—but strategic picks, clean drives, and those vital scores from the back of the grid made the difference.
Class Highlights
FWD
With Ben Moorey moving to 17.5, the field opened up.
Jack Collins (Eastbourne) took the first win.
Jay Westwood (Aldershot) responded with the second.
Craig Woods (Colchester) won both B finals. One of the best drives of the day.
Talent Cup
It’s Eastbourne vs Aldershot here, just like in the Teams table.
Chloe Snashall (Eastbourne) won the first after Harry Johnson (Aldershot) was penalised.
Harry came back strong with a dominant Race 2 win.
17.5 Stock Touring Car
Billy Fletcher (Eastbourne) returned with a bang—winning Race 1.
Ricky Copsey (West London) stormed to a Race 2 win.
Ben Moorey took second in both, now in contention for the Drivers title.
There were also final wins for James Davis, Jay Barguss, Luke Thompson, Soteris Liasi, Ethan Southall and Matt Quinlisk—scores that quietly keep teams alive in this championship.
Masters Touring Car
Aldershot’s Damian Tigwell returned to the fold and made it count—winning both races in a tight fight with Dave Ringsell and Damian Giddins (West London).
Ian Diboll and Marlon Mckulsky swapped B final wins.
Masters might be a smaller field, but the top end is fierce.
Rookies Cup
No team points here, but it’s worth mentioning—Finley Harrison did the double again. Four finals, four wins. Archie Weston and Hamish Dunlop chased him home. Impressive driving from all the Rookies.
🏁 Round 2 – Team Results
| Position | Team | Total Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Eastbourne | 12 |
| 2nd | Aldershot | 14 |
| 3rd | West London | 27 |
| 4th | Colchester | 29 |
| 5th | Adur | 30 |
🏆 Teams Championship Standings – After Round 2
| Position | Team | Rd 1 | Rd 2 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Aldershot | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 2nd | Eastbourne | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 3rd | Adur | 2 | 5 | 7 |
| 4th | Colchester | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| 5th | West London | 5 | 3 | 8 |
🔝 Drivers Championship STANDINGS
17.5 Blinky
Ben Cane – 392
Ricky Copsey – 391
Jack Campfield – 379
Liam Hendy – 375
Ethan Southall – 373
FWD
Jay Westwood – 396
Jack Collins – 394
Mark Young – 382
Mark Trinder – 382
Richard Harrison – 379
Talent Cup
Harry Johnson – 398
Chloe Snashall – 395
Poppy Hyde – 389
Oscar Sturt – 385
Daniel Saunders – 379
Rookies Cup
Finley Harrison – 400
Ivan Murphy-Brown – 390
Evie Thorogood – 198
Archie Weston – 197
Hamish Dunlop – 195
Masters Touring Car
Dave Ringsell – 395
Damian Giddins – 387
Kevin Sturt – 376
Andy Hyde – 375
Ian Diboll – 373
What’s Next?
Round 3 takes us to EASTBOURNE ELECTRIC CAR CLUB in June—a circuit that always produces great racing and close margins. Aldershot may be ahead, but Eastbourne are hunting them down - and with their home race next, the champs are in an irritatingly strong position. Adur, Colchester and West London are due a result. The real pressure’s just beginning.
📅 Enter Now: Round 3 – Eastbourne Electric Car Club
Date: Sunday 22nd June 2025
Round 3 of the King of Clubs 2025 Series heads to the south coast and the tight, technical layout at Eastbourne Electric Car Club.
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