EASTER MAYHEM on the FIGURE OF EIGHT
Chaos, Crossovers & Class Drives Under the Peaks
Buxton’s infamous Figure‑of‑8 delivered exactly what everyone came for: big moves, brave crossovers, and a night where consistency mattered just as much as outright pace. Across eight heats and a stacked Final, the field traded blows in classic Buxton fashion.
HEAT-BY-HEAT BREAKDOWN
Heat 1
A clean opener with #616 Jamie Tresidder setting the tone early, controlling the race from the front.
#96 Nuno Cardosa chased hard, while #H66 Colin Croese held firm for third. #808 Tim McCarthy and #27 Chris Streets rounded out the top five.
Heat 2
A more chaotic affair with traffic playing a huge role.
#808 McCarthy kept it tidy to take the win, with #96 Cardosa again right in the mix.
#H66 Croese stayed consistent, while newcomer Chief Keef and #616 Tresidder fought through the pack.
Heat 3
A short, sharp sprint where #96 Cardosa finally converted pressure into a win.
#27 Streets followed closely, and #H66 Croese bagged yet another podium.
Heat 4
#616 Tresidder returned to the top step with a dominant run. #808 McCarthy kept the pressure on, and #27 Streets continued their strong night. New names Deniel and SqueezeBenz made their presence felt.
Heat 5
Another strong showing from #616 Tresidder, taking a third win of the night. #808 McCarthy and #27 Streets again filled the podium, while #H66 Croese, Squeeze Benz, and MayT kept the midfield lively.
Heat 6
A breakthrough heat for 16I. Molina, climbing to third behind the ever‑present #616 Tresidder and #808 McCarthy.
A busy midfield saw MayT, #H66 Croese, #96 Cardosa, Leon_Tunic0, and Squeeze Benz all scrapping hard.
Heat 7
A statement win from Squeeze Benz, showing real pace as the track rubbered in.
16I. Molina continued their rise, while #616 Tresidder, #27 Streets, #808 McCarthy, and #96 Cardosa all stayed in the points.
Heat 8
Momentum fully shifted as 16I. Molina took their first win of the night. #616 Tresidder and #808 McCarthy completed a familiar-looking podium, with #27 Streets and Squeeze Benz close behind.
FINAL
When it mattered most, 16I. Molina delivered a masterclass. Smooth lines, brave crossovers, and perfect timing at the intersection secured a well‑earned victory. #616 Tresidder capped off a superb night with second, while #808 McCarthy and #27 Streets continued their relentless consistency. #H66 Croese rounded out the top five after a night of rock‑solid scoring.
DESTRUCTION DERBY:
The night ended the only way Buxton knows how: flat‑out, no‑nonsense destruction. After a brutal showdown of hits, spins, and stubborn survival, one driver stood tall, #H66 Colin Croese. A fitting finish for a driver who’d been in the mix all night


