The J1000 Ecosse Challenge wrapped up its 2025 season with a spectacular showdown on the Pentraeth Glyn Memorial Junior Stages at Anglesey, where two days of flat out action brought fierce rivalry, surprise twists, and titles on the line. With J1000 and F1000 crews fighting not only for championship points but also for the coveted Tunnocks Trophy, the atmosphere was electric from the first stage to the last.
McKenzie Snowden and Jonathan Turnbull were unstoppable. After hours of circuit practice earlier in the year, their pace was razor sharp. They delivered a masterclass across both days and stormed to victory by more than a minute. Their efforts pushed McKenzie to second in the F1000 standings and third in J1000, a brilliant end to a strong season.
The fight behind them was just as thrilling. William Paterson, joined by the hugely experienced Kirsty Riddick, was on maximum attack as he chased championship glory. Spectacular commitment and a run of rapid stage times secured second overall and crowned William as the new F1000 champion. Hot on his heels were Ollie Forrester and George Myatt, who had everything to lose in the Scottish title race. They kept their cool through the dark stages and finished the event exactly eleven seconds behind Paterson, enough to secure the Scottish crown after a year of hard fought battles.
There were star performances throughout the field. Rising talent James McLaughlan, paired with Andrew Blackwood, bounced back from an early spin to grab two Novice wins and the overall Novice title. Henri Cynwyl and Catrin Price came alive on day two, firing in four consecutive second fastest times and lifting Henri to third in the final F1000 standings. Rhys Purvin, Alfie Letham, Gregor Reid and many others delivered gritty and impressive drives as the season reached its climax.
Several drivers were making their final Junior appearances and they signed off in style. Lucy Cree claimed another Ladies title after a determined chase. Connor Pitcaithly, Tyler Bowness, Amie Wallace and others put in performances that showed just how far they have come. Newcomer Charlie Kelso stunned the paddock by climbing from last seed to a top twenty one finish, proving he will be one to watch.
There were dramas everywhere. Cars clipped tyres, missed splits, lost sensors and even lost glasses, yet teams battled through each setback with determination and good humour. The toughest weekend of all belonged to Asa Pinder and Dilwyn Jon, who nursed a failing gearbox and broken engine mount yet still returned for the closing stages.
The Tunnocks Cup brought the final burst of rivalry as J1000 took on F1000 head to head. It was the closest contest in years, but team J1000 powered to victory by 54 points to 47, with William Paterson accepting the trophy on behalf of the Scots.
It was a thrilling, emotional and unforgettable end to the season. The competitors are now set to celebrate their achievements at the Awards Ceremony at the Glasgow Hilton on 31 January.
Championship Points available at https://www.j1000ecossechallenge.co.uk
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