Former National, European and Irish Champion Nigel Jackson returned to the fold in the Lightning Rods in the Andy Cochrane car, and he was soon back in the groove with a fine win in the second heat. Earlier Aaron Stewart claimed a welcome victory in the first encounter, before Randalstown driver Tim Hazlett stamped his authority on the final in no uncertain terms. Ironically driving Jackson’s old car, the young driver stormed through from the reds to leave the more established names trailing in his wake for what was an emphatic victory, with Stephen Emerson runner-up.

Derek McMillan once again was the star turn in the Junior Productions, as he followed his two second places from the heats with yet another final win. Jack Gilpin and Lee McCracken were the heat winners, but the day will no doubt be remembered for the horrendous accident in the final. McCracken, Deborah McCann and Jordan Rochford all thundered into the wall at full pace entering the back straight, and whilst the cars were badly damaged it was a testimony to the strength of them that no one was injured.

The topsy-turvy entries in the ProStocks continued once again, as we dropped from almost thirty at the last meeting right down to the low teens. Billy Finnegan Jnr continued his good recent run of form with wins in both heats, and the instant upgrading to yellow for the final, coupled with the beginnings of a downpour nearing the end, was enough to allow Adrian McKinstry to steal through for the feature race win.