Fast Race 3

Classic Gawler soaring conditions made for a fast 412km race today. A convergence line marked by cumulus to over 11,000ft stretched northwards from Gawler. The competitors were sent straight north for 200km and back again with a short leg to the east.

The line of cumulus split up the fleet as each pilot sought he best path under the clouds. After the top turn point Pete Temple went east of the direct line to the finish looking for the best air. His gambit paid off and put him well in front of the others.

But Geoff Brown and Norm Bloch powered forward directly on track and found a strong 10kt climb. This put them in front of Peter and closer to home. In the end their extra height gave them the advantage and Geoff Brown powered home in his JS1 at 149.27kph. Norm followed at 147.59kph and Erik Borgmann came home in 3rd place at 145.15kph.

Tomorrow is the final race and conditions look strong again.

Erik Borgmann retains his overall lead with 17 points. Norm Bloch is 2nd with 14 points and Geoff Brown is in 3rd place with 12 points. The maximum points tomorrow is 8. So any of the top three pilots can take 1st place and win a spot at the Series 12 Finals in St Auban in August 2025.