NORA CRS rider Rafe Symons defied the odds at Grittenham for Round 7 of the Hampshire Motocross Championship. Despite nursing a broken collarbone, Symons delivered a spectacular, flawless weekend to secure a clean sweep of victories. Operating well below 100% physical capacity, his heroic performance provides a massive confidence boost ahead of this weekend’s Plews British Masters Round 5.
Race 1: The Gritty Comeback
- The Start: Symons launched off the gate slightly off the pace.
- The Chaos: He fought through mid-pack traffic around the first turn.
- The Charge: By mid-lap, he sliced his way up into second place.
- The Break: The leader crumbled under pressure, crashing out of the running.
- The Finish: Symons inherited P1, pulled away, and cruised to victory.
Race 2: The Defensive Masterclass
- The Start: A brilliant launch saw Symons rocket straight into the lead.
- The Battle: The second-place rider glued themselves to Symons’ rear wheel.
- The Resilience: Facing immense pressure, the injured rider refused to buckle.
- The Finish: Keeping a smooth, consistent pace, he took a well-earned checkered flag.
Race 3: The Dominant Statement
- The Start: Symons saved his absolute best performance for the finale.
- The Pace: He led from the front fast flowing and smooth.
- The Style: Blistering corner speed and a perfect flow left the field behind.
- The Finish: A dominant P1 finish capped off a perfect, three-for-three weekend.
