The 10th ASM-New Styles-Poiatti Autocross and Bangers Championship races will take place this Sunday at the ASM Racing Circuits in Ta Qali. Racing starts at noon.

In the last event Autocross driver Patrick Cassar on his Opel Corsa returned in full trim to the sport after a delay of some seven events of penalty. He proved his great abilities in Autocross driving by winning all of the three qualifying heats, thus securing his place in the 7 lap final race of the day.

Though Patrick made a good launch at the Start of the Final race, it was Christian Galea who took the lead of the race on his Fiat Ritmo. Unfortunately, Christian was forced to retire due to a mechanical failure, Cassar took the lead and was challenged by Malcolm Borg and Mario Scicluna both on other Opel Corsa cars. On the 5th Lap, Scicluna took 2nd place over Borg and the chequered flag was shown to Cassar who was followed by Scicluna and Borg, all on Opel Corsa cars.

Karmel Zammit won enough points to qualify in the B Class Autocross Finals. He managed to make a very good start on his Escort mkIII and led the field to the finish. This was a relatively clean race and all the cars kept their pace and there were no overtaking to the finish except for Matthew Borg who lost his place as he was forced to retire due to engine problems. Silvio Sciberras on his Citroen AX finished in second place, Godwin Martin was third followed by Keith Borg.

The Banger racers also played their share on the day. The fight for the lead was tough and highly competitive. Dennis Vassallo won 57 from the 60 available points for the three races on the day. Tony Spiteri lost some placing due to a flat tire during competition and finished with a total of 50 points and second place overall. Philip Delia suffered a wide spin. Yet he finished third overall with 45 points. Surely these Banger drivers will be battling again on Sunday.

The Overall classification in Class A Autocross shows Emmanuel Muscat in the lead with 39 points, just one point ahead of Christian Galea. Michael Pace is third overall on his Fiesta with 24 points.

The Autocross Class B classification shows Matthew Borg in the lead with 26 points on his Vauxhall Nova. Karmenu Zammit is in second with 24 points while third place is occupied by Josef Abela with 19 points.

The next ‘Small Car Demolition’ organised by ASM at the Ta Qali Race Circuits is scheduled for Sunday 17th April.

Practice Laps for Sunday’s races will be held tomorrow between 2 and 4pm. Entrance is Free.