R&G TRIPLE CHALLENGE RETURNS FOR EMOTIONAL FINAL ROUND

14th October 2014 – After eight seasons of intense competition, the TriStar R&G Triple Challenge will come to an emotional conclusion at Brands Hatch this weekend.

Freddy Pett joined the established list of past Champions when he wrapped up the 2014 title a round early at Silverstone while Sam Thompson enjoys a 49.5 point advantage in the Cup class, with just 50 points remaining. 

It has been an incredible season for Freddy Pett, taking seven wins so far this season and finishing off the podium on just three occasions. After finishing runner up in 2013, a brace of second places at the high speed Silverstone circuit two weeks ago was enough to secure the 2014 TriStar R&G Triple Challenge. It was second place Scott Pitchers who took victory in the opening Silverstone race while Young Gun victor Tom Carne secured his second win of the season in the final.

2014 champion, Freddy Pett

In the Cup class, Sam Thompson has dominated the second half of the season taking an impressive ten victories to enjoy a 49.5 point advantage at the top of the Championship standings. With just 50 points left remaining, it will take a disaster for the young rider to lose the Cup title. At Silverstone it was 17 year old Scottish rider Max Alexander who doubled up on wins as he continues to end the season strongly.

Sam Thompson on course for the Cup title

As one of the most iconic circuits in the country, the Brands Hatch GP track is an undulating mix of fast flowing corners and is a firm favourite amongst fans and riders alike. Last year it was Phil Atkinson and Scott Pitchers who shared the victories, however with the weekends two races being the last ever in the TriStar R&G Triple Challenge, everyone will be going out to secure the final wins.

T3 Racing owner and series organiser Tony Scott said, “It’s certainly going to be an emotional farewell for the TriStar R&G Triple Challenge this weekend. Freddy Pett is a deserved champion and it was great to see him secure the title last time out, he’ll now have the pressure removed and will be going all out at Brands Hatch but there’s a lot of riders on the grid who’ll want the accolade of winning the final ever Triple Challenge races.” 

The TriStar R&G Triple Challenge utilises the hospitality of the world renowned Ace Cafe London, teaming up with the cafe at each of the nine MCE British Superbike events providing exclusive hospitality across all three days of the event. Guests are able to enjoy a full English breakfast upon their arrival and selected hot specialties from the Ace menu for lunch. Drinks and refreshments are also available throughout the day.

For more info about Ace Cafe visit www.ace-cafe-london.com

2014 TriStar R&G Triple Challenge Standings

1st                           Freddy PETT                      245.5

2nd                          Scott PITCHERS              190.5

3rd                           Phil ATKINSON               187.5

4th                           Sam COX                             154

5th                           Tom CARNE                       134

2014 TriStar R&G Triple Challenge Cup Standings

1st                           Sam THOMPSON             224

2nd                          Terry LEWIS                        174.5

3rd                           Max ALEXANDER           165

4th                           Andrew LUND                   143

5th                           Mark PENNINGTON      115.5

TriStar R&G Triple Challenge class of 2014

R&G TRIPLE CHALLENGE: SILVERSTONE PREVIEW

CHAMPIONSHIP COULD BE DECIDED AT SILVERSTONE AS TRISTAR R&G TRIPLE CHALLENGE HEADS TO PENULTIMATE ROUND

 

The 2014 TriStar R&G Triple Challenge heads to Silverstone for the penultimate round this weekend and Championship leader Freddy Pett will be looking to wrap up the title. With a 50 point gap over second, Pett needs to just leave Silverstone on Sunday with the same lead to secure the 2014 crown. Sam Thompson can also win the Cup title, currently leading Terry Lewis by 42.5 points.

PETT TAKES CONTROL WITH DOUBLE VICTORY AT CADWELL

25th August 2014

TriStar R&G Triple Challenge leader Freddy Pett dominated proceedings at Cadwell Park, setting a new lap record and taking both race wins. With crashes from title rivals Scott Pitchers and Phil Atkinson, Pett now holds a commanding lead at the top of the standings. Sam Thompson continued his dominance in the Cup class taking an eighth consecutive race win and even securing a podium in the main Championship.   

Freddy Pett takes the double

With sunny and dry conditions greeting the riders for their first free practice session, Freddy Pett set the benchmark, topping the session by over half a second. Carrying this imperious form over to qualifying, Pett took pole position for the opening race, finishing 0.854s ahead of second place Phil Atkinson. Current Cup leader Sam Thompson took his best qualifying position of the year in fifth.

CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS NOW HALVED FOLLOWING DRAMATIC THRUXTON ROUND

3rd August 2014

Things have tightened at the top of TriStar R&G Triple Challenge standings as the points accrued so far have been halved following the conclusion of the Thruxton round.

It was an action packed weekend at the Hampshire round, with Sam Cox taking pole position and both race wins in dominating form. Sam Thompson took his sixth consecutive win as he takes the lead in the Cup category.  

VICTORY AND CRASH FOR PETT THROWS 2014 TRISTAR R&G TRIPLE CHALLENGE WIDE OPEN

25th May 2014

A weather affected Donington Park played host to round three of the TriStar R&G Triple Challenge with two support races to the World Superbike series. A victory and a crash from leader Freddy Pett has thrown the Championship wide open while Sam Cox enjoyed his second victory of the year. In the Cup class it was Andrew Lund and Sam Thompson who traded the wins.

THREE WINNERS AS TRIPLE HEADER KICKS OFF THE 2014 TRISTAR R&G TRIPLE CHALLENGE

Round 1: Brands Hatch – 21st April 2014

An action packed three races marked the start of the 2014 TriStar R&G Triple Challenge as Freddy Pett, Phil Atkinson and Sam Cox traded victories at Brands Hatch.

Championship leader Freddy Pett