2024 Aberdare Park Road Races: Ryan Dixon & Alex Sinclair Dominate

Aberdare Park Circuit Overview

• 🗺️ The Aberdare Park circuit is just under a mile long, making it one of the shortest race tracks globally, known for its fast and flowing nature.
• ⏱️ Despite its length, the circuit features numerous gear changes and ample overtaking opportunities, with a lap record under 40 seconds.
• 📜 Racing has taken place at this historic park since just after World War II, with the first turn at Rosaries being particularly spectacular.

Inspirational Racer: Chris Ganley

• 🏍️ Chris Ganley is an amputee motorcycle racer who competes one-handed, overcoming significant injuries.
• 🌟 His motivation to race came after his injuries, using it as a drive to see if he could achieve his dream of competing.
• 🙏 Ganley considers it a huge dream to be allowed to race at Aberdare Park.

Key Race Highlights

• ⚡ In the Sound of Thunder Final, Ryan Dixon charged from fourth to secure another dominant victory, with Alex Sinclair and Will Holland battling for the podium.
• 🏆 Chris Northover battled Will Burchell to claim his second win of the weekend in the Lightweight/Ultra-Lightweight class, with the top two lapping all the way back to third place.
• 🏁 The Park Challenge Supersport Final saw Ryan Dixon take a thrilling win over Andy Smart and Jay Bellis-Smith, with less than half a second separating them.

Golden Era Dominance

• 🔥 Alex Sinclair continued his perfect winning streak in the Golden Era race, dominating on his Ducati 748.
• 🥇 Sinclair secured victory by a significant 18-second margin over Tony Griffies and Dan Pearson, showcasing his superior machine and skill.

Welsh Open Final Showdown

• 👑 The Welsh Open Final was a highly anticipated race, with Ryan Dixon aiming to reclaim the title he last won in 2022.
• ⚔️ Andy Smart won the race on the road, but Ryan Dixon ultimately secured the Welsh Open title based on aggregate timing from both final races.
• 💥 The race featured intense battles, including a moment where Jay Bellis-Smith was passed on both sides by Smart and Dixon.