By midday, any hopes of a dry competition have been thoroughly quashed. Whilst Steffi queued for her first timed run the predicted down pour ensued. We abandoned her, taking shelter as the rain intensified. With umbrella in hand she patiently waited for her turn on track. Everybody managed one timed run but areas of the track were already beginning to flood. Two cars came off and hit the tyre wall, both picked up significant damage. Competition was halted as conditions were assessed. We waited in flooded garages as Steffi’s sister made us toasted cheese sandwiches and cups of tea. Sadly the afternoon runs had to be cancelled. There was just too much water on the track and after two hours of standing in the rain many competitors were already fed up and loading their trailers. For many this event was the last one of the season, cutting short a season that was already blighted by the COVID-19 pandemic. We can only hope that 2021 brings brighter skies.

HyperTrash - Issue 4

Words and photos by Daniel H Lackey