Final newcomers Wentworth (113) and Runcorn (103) filled the top two places in the 4TT decider as former winners Leeds and Wimbledon were dismissed in epic fashion. Scores of just 12 and 14 respectively for the two heavy-weights in the first leg of this years final at the Trappers home, Wentworth scoring 39 out of a possible 48 points to storm in front, Kyle Ostrow (11), Fiske Wahlquist (11) and Magnar Sobczak (9) each racing to three heat wins, Timo Shaffer (8) picked up another two. Leeds did recover to win their home second leg, a maximum from Aaron Macaulay (12) helping the Jaguars reach an impressive 42 point total on the night, but with their dismal showing in leg one it was still not enough to lead at the halfway stage of the final. Wentworth remained in front, and would do so throughout the tie, with three more race wins from Wahlquist in leg three at Wimbledon keeping the Jaguars at bay, the two sides would finish as equal runners-up to the hosts, meaning Wentworth retained their seven point advantage heading into leg four at Runcorn. The Rockets hopes looked to have gone with a fourth place finish at Wimbledon, however they would come through to take the silver medals, aided by a maximum 12 from Paul Hope they tallied 34 in the fourth leg, their second 30+ score of the final. Enough to go clear of Leeds, but not to challenge Wentworth who stuck together to gain 30 points themselves to win the final by ten, three more race wins from Wahlquist (11) and successes for both Ostrow (8) and Sobczak (7) taking Brian McKnight’s side to their first major title.

Leeds remain five points clear at the top of division one but with meetings running out they are now very much closer to a fourth successive League Championship title. Defeat for Wentworth at Cradley Heath looks to have ended their slim hopes, any margin of victory for the Jaguars against Stowmarket in their next meeting will be enough to take the silverware in the penultimate round of racing, they are currently on a winning league run of 39 at the Hawthorne. It’s a different story at the other end of the table, with the relegation battle heating up as ninth placed Eastbourne (36points) won at Runcorn (36)—who went into the meeting in seventh—by ten! Just points difference now separates the two clubs following what was the Seagulls first away win of the campaign and one they’ve not bettered on the road in the league in over 12 years. The visitors trailed by two heading into the final five races, but had clinched victory by the end of heat 14, scoring two 4-2’s and a 5-1 in that time, then another 5-1 in the last to complete the rout. Runcorn’s capitulation was good for Coalville (37), who climbed out of the bottom three for the first time in a month. Coalville host Runcorn on the final day of the season, Eastbourne host Linlithgow, a club who have eyes on a European Cup spot for SL33.

Dudley beat Earley to secure promotion back to division one at the first attempt with still three meetings of the season remaining. Terry Meech’s side—KO Cup winners last year in their relegation season—went on to secure their first division two title by landing the bonus point in their top of the table clash at Huntingdon (54 points) by a 89-91 margin. The two point victory on the night for the Hunters ensures they go into the final two rounds in second spot, earlier they’d won by the same score at bottom side Mid Cams, who were relegated by the defeat. Coventry (53) meanwhile end the week back in the promotion places for the first time in two months, a fourth away win of the campaign—40-50 at Bradwell, who are now also relegated—taking them above Greenhill (52) in the standings. The three clubs are vying for the remaining two promotion spots, key in that race will be Huntingdon’s final day trip to Coventry, the Hunters won the reverse leg by 20, which leaves them favourites to land what could prove to be a crucial bonus point.

Long time leaders Beverley have been promoted from division three. A 46-44 home win over Margate in round 33 of 36—secured with a last heat 5-1— enough to take Ian Adamson’s side across the line. Calderwood (53 points) are just a point off joining them following a second away win of the campaign, Martin Huffman top scoring with 14 for the Cougars as they dismissed bottom side Didsbury Village, 41-49. Small Heath (50) and Normanton (47)—who Calderwood host next—are both also still in contention for a top three finish.

Series debutant Dirk Miller (13) raced to four heat victories on his way to his maiden GP win as the two main World Championship contenders disappointed. Aaron Macaulay and Piotr Slusarski scored just eight apiece as Linlithgow’s Miller topped the standings in the British round at Stowmarket by three points from Belal Fabian (2nd) and Nathan Kay (3rd).