26/05/2026
Team Hadfield Motorsport Trophy Race – A Weekend to Remember
Well… we did it!
Our very first Team Hadfield Motorsport Trophy Race went off without a hitch.
The fun started the night before with a BBQ and games night. The atmosphere was buzzing in the gorgeous May sunshine, and the party carried on well into the night.
Sunday morning arrived and all the cars made it through scrutineering before the final checks were completed ahead of qualifying at the picturesque Mallory Park Circuit.
As the session got underway, everyone quickly got to grips with the track and the lap times started tumbling. After 15 minutes, the grid was set for Race One.
Iain Blackley put his rapid turbocharged Class A car on pole position. Alongside him, with the standout performance of qualifying, was Matt Everatt, who put his Class B Puma on the front row next to Iain.
Kevan Hadfield lined up on the second row in his Class A Puma alongside Jon Glover in Class A. Behind them were the Class B cars of Mark Chappell and Marcus Williams.
During qualifying, smoke was reported coming from the front wheel of Kevan’s car. Thankfully, it turned out to be a split driveshaft gaiter, so after a quick driveshaft swap, everyone was ready for the race.
When the lights went out, all drivers made a clean start, with Iain taking the lead into the first corner. Kevan passed Matt early on and settled into second, while the rest of the field stayed tightly packed behind.
There were fantastic battles throughout the field and it was brilliant to watch the Pumas putting on such a great show.
The chequered flag eventually dropped with Iain taking a clear victory. Jon made a late move on Kevan with just two laps remaining to grab second overall — much to his excitement as he passed the pit wall! Matt drove faultlessly to take the Class B win.
After Marcus passed Mark on the opening lap, Mark eventually reclaimed the position with a brilliant move into the hairpin. Despite the heat, every car ran flawlessly and everyone involved had an amazing time.
Race One Results
Class A
1st – Iain Blackley
2nd – Jon Glover
3rd – Kevan Hadfield
Class B
1st – Matt Everatt
2nd – Mark Chappell
3rd – Marcus Williams
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With Race One complete, all the cars were checked over and prepared for Race Two, while the paddock atmosphere stayed alive with plenty of banter flying around between drivers, families, and friends. There were also a LOT of ice creams consumed 🤣
Race Two once again saw a clean getaway for all drivers, and the battles started immediately.
Iain made another superb start, while Kevan managed to jump ahead of Jon into second place. However, Jon gradually reeled Kevan back in before making a move for P2.
Having only recently had the car built by us at Team Hadfield Motorsport, Jon became more and more comfortable as the race went on. He produced a stunning lap in the 54s 👏 to secure second overall behind our well-deserved double winner, Iain.
In Class B, Marcus took the lead on the opening lap and delivered a faultless drive to claim the class victory.
Behind him, Mark and Matt were locked in an epic battle for second place. Eventually, Mark pulled off another one of his trademark moves into the hairpin to take the position and managed to hold on despite relentless pressure from Matt.
Race Two Results
Class A
1st – Iain Blackley
2nd – Jon Glover
3rd – Kevan Hadfield
Class B
1st – Marcus Williams
2nd – Mark Chappell
3rd – Matt Everatt
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Spirits were high after the racing as drivers swapped stories following a fantastic day of competition. They certainly put on a show for the crowds.
The trophies were handed out after an incredible day, with drivers, families, and friends all leaving absolutely beaming.
For all of us at Team Hadfield Motorsport, it was an incredibly proud moment. Seeing cars we’ve worked on racing hard, battling throughout the field, and all making it to the finish was something special.
A huge thank you to all the drivers who supported our first event. We’d also like to thank our friends and family for all their help and support throughout the weekend. It truly was a team effort, and the support and love shown by everyone has been incredible.
There will be lots of photos and videos coming soon, so keep your eyes peeled! 👀🏁
