Smith collects second triumph in 50cc class
National Championships at Coney Island.
Jonte Smith won his second 50cc title in two years despite increased competition. Randy Smith was the top rider on the day, however, and now plans to move to the 60cc class. Zahkie Iris held on to second in the points despite riding in just one race.
Anthony Grant won the 60cc class but Gary Cann's two wins let him know who his main competition is. Cann won the battle with a second and two firsts but lost the way as Grant finished 18 points ahead of him in the overall standings.
National 80cc winner, Steven Panchaud, had to win all of Sunday's races and Aaron Cannonier had to finish fifth or lower in order to retain his title.
However, Jimmy Lee Weaver spoiled the plans with a hat-trick of wins. New champion Cannonier was third in each race, the first Kawasaki rider since Aaron Pace eight years ago to win the class.
Shaki Easton had his third straight win, this time with a hat-trick, but the 125 C class still went to Ali Hatherley who was second on the day.
Aaron Pace wrapped up the 125 B title last weekend and Otis Ingham picked up second.