F2 Stockcar Pre-Season (1)
HEDNESFORD HILLS RACEWAY
Monday 18th MAY 2026
A lively evening at Hednesford with fast packs, bold moves, and a trio of drivers, #358 Max Tadd, #H66 Colin Croese, and #760 Tea Danes, setting the tone across the meeting. Momentum swung heat‑to‑heat before the Final and Grand National delivered the decisive moments.
HEATS
#358 Tadd opened the night in style winning Heat 1, controlling the race from the front and never looking under threat. #H66 Croese kept the pressure on throughout, with #760 Danes and 58 close behind in a competitive scrap for the early places.
Another strong showing from #358 Tadd in Heat 2, doubling up with a second win. #760 Danes again featured prominently, while #217 Louis Tilson and #416 Conner Hills stayed well in the mix as the pace intensified
#760 Danes broke #358 Tadd’s streak with a sharp, confident drive to the flag in Heat 3. #358 Tadd chased hard but had to settle for second, with #540 Sam Hayward and 58 rounding out a tight front group.
FINAL
#H66 Colin Croese delivered when it mattered most, putting together a composed and clinical drive to take the Final. #402 Kyle O’Donnell impressed with a strong second, while #358 Tadd added another podium to an already consistent night.
GRAND NATIONAL
#358 Max Tadd capped off a superb meeting with a third win, sealing the GN after a close battle with #402 O’Donnell and #217 Tilson. #27 Chris Streets and #H66 Croese completed the leading group.
MEETING SUMMARY
- Driver of the Night: #358 Max Tadd — three wins and relentless pace.
- Final Winner: #H66 Colin Croese — stepped up for the big one.
- Strong Performances: #760 Tea Danes, #402 Kyle O’Donnell & #217 Louis Tilson all consistently competitive.
With another F2 Pre-Season meeting on Monday 25th May. It’s seems that the forthcoming F2 Championships, scheduled to begin Monday 1st June, may well be more competitive than the organisers thought. Only time will tell.
