Ricky Duggan takes annual Drivers Championship

Duggan drove two winners in the four-race series to capture 30 points and the title, three points ahead of runner-up Robert Morris (New South Wales) on 27, with Greg Sugars third on 25.

"It was a really good day. It's great to catch up with all those guys and drive against them," Duggan said.

"I know Gavin and Chris pretty well. My son Josh works with Chris and loves it there. They're fantastic people.

"The Horsham club also does a great job on the day. To get a driver from every state and New Zealand is a real credit to them."

Duggan drove Hit Maka and Glenferrie Bunter to victory, both talented four-year-olds trained by Ryan Hryhorec.

Final points tally for the 2016 Noel Smith Memorial invitation Drivers Championship

Ricky Duggan (Tasmania) 30

Robert Morris (New South Wales) 27

Greg Sugars (Victoria) 25

Chris Alford (Victoria) 24

Nathan Jack (Victoria) 24

Ricky May (New Zealand) 23

Chris Voak (Western Australia) 21

Gavin Lang (Victoria) 21

Shane Graham (Queensland) 19

 

Ryan Hyrhorec 14points & the Gary Chequer Commemorative Wooden Spoon

by Cody Winnell