Whilton was not Ash's best weekend. The first of Sundays heat saw Ash involved in a collision with one of the other competitors. The impact was such that the steering arms had shattered, the steering colum was bent, a minor twist in the chassis and Ash had sustained a minor wrist injury as a result. A complete rebuild of the steering and a tweak to the chassis were required.
Ash checks out his steering following a collision in heat 1
Subsequent checks after the event found the repair to the twist in the chassis following heat 1 had sprung back and was the cause of the handling problems. Brendan Ash's dad said " Of course Ash was disappionted at the result, both he and we know that he is capable of a much better result than that obtained. The Chassis has been jigged up and is now spot on for the next round of Super 1 at Shenington.
Ash Hand crowned British Grand Prix Junior Rotax Champion 2009
Ash, congratulations to on your well deserved success, a brilliant drive and an even more brilliant win. A big 'Well Done' from all your family and friends, and we all look forward to seeing that 'GP' plate on the circuit in the coming weeks.
Image : Chris Manison - P1r.co.uk
The Kart Masters GP is held every year at the PFI circuit in Lincolnshire and is the UK's most prestigous karting event attracting the best drivers in the major classes.
Ash started the grand final from row three of the grind in 6th position, his kart was sporting the number 36 which incidentally was the number he had in his rookie MiniMax year.
Ash in one of the heats - Image Graham Smith
The start saw pole sitter Matt Parry relegated to fourth place behind Andy King who took the early lead followed by Ollie Varney and Ash. King was unable to maintain his grasp on the lead when he was passed by Ollie Varney and then by Ash who was close on his exhaust.
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Ash wasn't having any part of being the support act to Ollie Varney to and when the opportunity presented itself Varney found himself looking at the back of No. 36 pushing away into the distance ahead of him.
Webster took the race to Varney and it was Webster that emerged victorious in taking the second place spot.
Ash drove a more or less faultless race to finish 2.07 seconds ahead of nearest rival Josh Webster, with Varney coming in third.
Ash taking the chequered flag - Image Graham Smith
Team principal Richard Amos said " Ash put in a spectacular performance, and didn't put a foot wrong, combine that with the set up of the kart which was spot on; it's a winning combination that will make a few sit up and take notice. Everyone connected with the team are absolutley thrilled at the result - Only one word for it 'BRILLIANT'."
Ash with the coveted GP Plate - Image Graham Smith
Listen to Ash's post race comments interview conducted by www.karting1.co.uk
