Dust, heat and high-speed action at ASWMC Autocross Championship rounds North Devon Motor Club welcomes speedsters from across the region The North Devon Motor Club once again hosted two rounds of the 2025 1st Choice Finishes ASWMC Autocross Championship at its own racing circuit at Sugworthy, High Bickington, with competitors travelling from as far afield as South Oxfordshire and Kent. The two-day meeting was governed by Motorsport UK, the official body regulating Motorsport events in the UK and the championship is co-ordinated by the ASWMC (Association of South-Western Motor Clubs). Cars and drivers are split into several classes to ensure fair competition with others in similar type vehicles – ranging from standard and modified production cars, specials and rally cars, and the eventual winners are decided on an aggregate of the scores over the two days. Autocrossers are expected to race in all conditions and, as expected for an event held during a heat wave, the competitors had to endure very dry and dusty conditions. To indicate the adaptability of the participants, the format of the event was changed and most drivers altered their driving style accordingly. The fastest total time of the weekend was recorded by James Hall, who had travelled the 160 miles from Witney, Oxfordshire. His purpose built 1100cc Kawasaki ZX12-powered autocross special was upwards of 35 seconds clear of the Yacar SXC Autocross Buggy of Nigel Booley from the Green Belt Motor Club based in Hertfordshire. Among the entry for this prestigious event were two very competitive junior drivers – both of whom seem to be relishing their opportunities to compete at this level. These North Devon residents began to race at a very early age - Kyan Neville from West Down took to the track at just 13 years old; his initial interest being sparked