THE South Wales autograss league hosts the first round of the 2006 British Autograss Series at its Castle Lloyd Circuit between Red Roses and Pendine this weekend (May 6th and 7th), writes Norman Mason.

In the recently held national qualifier held by the league at the same venue, many top local drivers looked to be in fine form, and ready for the challenge of around 700 drivers competing from all over the British Isles and Ireland.

The racing on Easter Monday produced some superb action in front of a bumper crowd, having attracted a fine entry of nearly 200 drivers, with the South Wales League cars being joined by many visitors from Ireland and clubs from throughout England, as well as cars from the neighbouring West Wales League.

Results April 7th Meeting: Class 1: 1st TA32 Alun Jenkins, 2nd PHD 21 Barry Lewis, 3rd PHD 39 Luke Jenkins.

Class 2: 1st PHD 77 Rikki Schroeder, 2nd S 2 Tony H Jones, 3rd PHD 40 Mark Uka.

Class 3: 1st MA 1 Paul Cussack, 2nd CM 4 Viv Cole, 3rd TA 221 Neil Reed.

Class 4: 1st TA 7 Rob Corbett, 2nd CM 3 Keith Adams, 3rd CM 8 Gwyn Williams.

Class 5: 1st YS 1 Adrian Stevens, 2nd PHD 112 Derek John, 3rd CM 41 Malcolm Herbert.

Class 6: 1st PAC 57 Nathan Rees, 2nd S 5 Phill Crompton, 3rd PHD 44 Damion Longatano.

Class 7: 1st PHD 137 Norman Mason, 2nd SP 4 Graham Bennett, 3rd PHD 15 Gareth Paines.

Class 8: 1st TA 19 Alun Thomas, 2nd SS 3 Russ Shepherd, 3rd MA 7 Alan O'Keefe.

Class 9: 1st TA 111 Kevin Jones, 2nd MA 369 John Shanahan, 3rd CM 11 Martyn James.

Class 10: 1st PHD 2 Phil Rogers, 2nd PHD 17 Peter Thomas, 3rd WW 317 Martin Browne.

Class 11: 1st YD 35 Rachael Davis, 2nd PAC 101 Rachel Cole, 3rd PHD 4 Daphne Mousley.

Class 12: 1st CM 47 Nichola Davies, 2nd CM 41 Louise Jones, 3rd CM 25 Danielle Phillips.

Class 13: TA 221 Vicky Reed.

Juniors: 1st TA 4 Johnathon Jones, 2nd PAC 16 Andrew Lewis, 3rd PAC 333 Gary Phillips.

Junior Special: 1st CK 5 Tomos Creedon, 2nd MA 53 Patrick Sherman. 3rd PHD 63 Chris Neale.

For more imformation on Autograss Racing visit the website www.southwalesautograss.co.uk PREFIXES: PHD (Pembroke Haven): CM (Carmarthen): TA (TEIFI): S (Swansea): PAC (Pembroke): YS (Yate): SP (Spalding): SS (Somerset): MA (Mallow): WW (Waterford): CK (Cork): YD (York Dales).

ABOVE: Donna Forrest (Neyland) who begins the defence of her British Series title at Red Roses this weekend.