2024 Hatea Grand Prix – Event 3 Results

In the third bash of the Hatea Grand Prix, the competition was a ripper as everyone gave it heaps, showing off their skills and guts. Dwayne Collecutt took the gold, smashing the track in a wicked time of 18:08, snagging the number one spot in the 0-49 age bracket. David Nielsen wasn’t far behind, snatching second overall and in the 0-49 age group with a solid time of 18:52. Allan Staite wasn’t one to be left in the dust, cruising into third overall and third in the 0-49 age group with a time of 19:03. Meanwhile, Tim Goodwin was the king of the 50+ crew, bossing the track and taking the top spot with a time of 20:39, showing true grit and determination.

Hannah Thompson strutted her stuff as the top sheila, taking first place in the 0-49 age group with a stellar time of 22:25. And let’s not forget about Judith Bradshaw, who rocked the 50+ women’s category, nabbing the top spot with a time of 27:32. The event was chocka with talent from all ages, showing off the true Kiwi spirit of giving it a go and having a good yarn.

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Points standings review

Male 0-49:

• Allan Staite maintains his lead in the age group with a solid increase in points, showing consistent and strong performance throughout the competition.
• Dwayne Collecutt moves up to the third position, showcasing impressive improvement and competitiveness.
• David Nielsen also climbs in the rankings, indicating a strong showing in the recent event.
• James Macken, John Easterbrook, and Shannon Morgan all make significant jumps in points and rankings, reflecting their strong performances in the latest event.

Male 50+:

• Tim Goodwin continues to dominate the age group, extending his lead with a significant increase in points.
• Tommy Monaghan maintains his second position, showing consistency in his performance.
• Steve Cowan falls slightly in the rankings, while Steve Fairley moves up, suggesting a shift in the competition dynamics.
• Notable improvements in points and rankings are seen for John Kent, Grant Loveridge, Mark Callan, and Phil Butler, indicating strong performances in the latest event.

Women 0-49:

• Hannah Thompson remains unrivaled in the age group, maintaining a commanding lead with a significant increase in points.
• Liz Cullen continues to hold the second position, though with a smaller gap from the leader.
• Dianne Zucchetto makes a significant jump in points and rankings, showcasing a strong performance in the recent event.
• Mal Wordell enters the standings with a notable point accumulation, suggesting a commendable performance.

Women 50+:

• Judith Bradshaw maintains her lead in the age group, with a solid increase in points, demonstrating consistent performance.
• Gillian Trass remains in the second position, also showing steady performance.
• Mandy Edge moves up in the rankings, indicating improved performance since the last event.
• Notable changes in points and rankings are seen for Jackie Grant, Claire Furlong, and Kirsten Blake, suggesting shifts in the competition dynamics within the age group.

Juniors U15:

• Edee Blake continues to dominate the age group, maintaining a significant lead in points with consistent performance.
• Lucas Deal came out of nowhere and bagged some quality points, showcasing strong performance in the recent event.

Overall Finishing Positions

Hatea Grand Prix Series Standings After Race 1

Women’s 50+

Men’s 50+

Juniors (U15)