6:24 PM – Newcomer’s sighting laps commence, bright, sunny conditions drenching Billown.
6:31 PM – Newcomer’s practice red-flagged
7:22 PM – Group of S100 newcomers return to paddock.
7:27 PM – Three racer Ballakeighan located incident, confirmed during newcomers practice, two competitors going to hospital, one competitor non-injured. We wish those involved, a very speedy recovery.
7:45 PM – One lap re-started newcomers practice announced.
7:56 PM – Competitive action back underway
8:03 PM – Solo, Sidecar debutants including Erno Kostamo, Matt Stevenson, Keelim Ryan and David Rigby complete their one lap of practice.
8:07 PM – Circumstances outside organisers control (capacity problems arising within Noble’s Hospital), causing delay to qualifying sessions.
8:34 PM – Remainder of evening’s competition, cancelled. Prime reason for this as showcased above (capacity problems arising within Noble’s Hospital).
Photo credit: Mark Corlett
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