Phillips Wins £500 Fastest Lap Prize at Monster Mountain, Wales 2026

Key Points

• Phillips secured the £500 KWIQR Fastest Lap Award at South Wales MXC’s Round 4 at Monster Mountain riding a 2:13.799 lap.
• Besides, he swept the Vets 35+ class, racking up three wins for 135 points.
• While Jaydon Murphy had an initial fastest lap at 2:14.013, Glen Phillips trimmed 0.214 seconds in the second moto.
• Josh Greedy rode his third-fastest racing lap at 2:17.951, besides claiming all three MX1 Expert motos.
• Maximum points were won by Nate Eynon, Eli Reynolds, Tommy Wood, Harrison Davies, Joshua Denscombe, and Philip Jones.
• The weather played its part as rain fell for the last block of races, making conditions more difficult and causing some shake-ups in various class contests.
• Moreover, South Wales MXC announced Round 5 of the series, nicknamed “The Final,” will be on Saturday 21 November.
• The news release is published on the Dirt Hub and authored by South Wales MXC, with photos taken by Elyse Hunt Photography and Jason Jones.

Wales (Wales Times) November 2026 — Glen Phillips claimed the £500 KWIQR Fastest Lap Award and completed a dominant Vets 35+ victory as South Wales MXC staged Round 4 of its 2026 championship at Monster Mountain’s main circuit. As reported by Dirt Hub, Phillips set a 2:13.799 lap to beat Jaydon Murphy’s earlier benchmark by 0.214 seconds, before rain made further improvement increasingly difficult in the final races.

How did Glen Phillips win the £500 prize?

Phillips delivered one of the meeting’s headline performances by combining a maximum-score Vets 35+ campaign with the fastest racing lap of the day. According to the South Wales MXC race report published by Dirt Hub, he won all three Vets 35+ motos and finished on 135 points.

The £500 award, promoted as the WWW.KWIQR.UK Fastest Lap Award, produced one of the closest contests of the event. Murphy laid down the opening benchmark in moto one with a 2:14.013 lap, while Phillips recorded 2:15.196.

Phillips responded in the second race with a 2:13.799 lap, moving 0.214 seconds clear of Murphy. The report stated that rain arrived for the final block, leaving the earlier lap times out of reach and securing Phillips the £500 prize.

As reported by Dirt Hub, Josh Greedy recorded the third-fastest racing lap at 2:17.951. Rhys Baker was fourth quickest on 2:20.086, with Harrison Davies fifth on 2:20.223.

What happened in the Vets 35+ class?

Phillips controlled the Vets 35+ category throughout the day, winning all three races to finish on 135 points. Marc Davidson took second overall with three runner-up results, finishing on 126 points.

The race report noted that Phillips had a brief fall near the finish line in one moto. Despite that moment, he had built enough of an advantage to remount, retain the lead and pull clear again.

Phillips’s lap prize added to an already successful day. His combined results made him one of the standout performers across the South Wales MXC programme.

Who won the youth classes?

Nate Eynon was outstanding in the 50cc Small Wheel Autos, winning all three races for a maximum 135 points. His pace also carried him into battles with leading Big Wheel riders, according to the South Wales MXC report.

Theo Hancock and Amiyah Haughton finished tied on 122 points. Hancock’s stronger final-race result secured second overall on his electric machine, with Haughton taking third. Jacob Perkins was fourth on 112 points, ahead of Henry Chamley on 105, Jesse Watson on 102 and Taytum Hickey on 101.

The report said the Auto riders deserved particular credit for tackling the wet final moto as conditions became tougher. Tommy Denscombe and Tommi Lewis completed the class standings.

In the 50cc Big Wheel Autos, Tommy O’Callaghan beat Ethan Thomas by three points. O’Callaghan won the opening two races before finishing second in the finale, securing the overall on 132 points. Thomas followed him home in the first two encounters before winning the final moto.

Archie Gill took third overall, four points ahead of Charlie Jamieson. Alfie Jenkins claimed fifth, followed by Roczen Hickey, Osian Jones and Harrison Mae.

Which young riders dominated?

Eli Reynolds delivered a commanding display in the 65cc Youth class, taking three wins and maximum points. Cohan Jones secured second overall on 120 points, while Luca Frowen and Oaklie Seldon finished level on 118 points.

Frowen claimed the final podium place because of his second-place finish in the last moto. Seldon produced one of the day’s standout recovery rides, charging from the back of the field to fourth in class and narrowly missing the overall podium.

Ellis Owen completed the top five, with Lewis Tobin sixth. Kaylum Clark and Keenan Jones finished tied on 98 points, with Clark taking seventh on the final-race tie-break. Albert Trewartha was one point behind and Rowan Nation completed the top ten.

Lorenzo Edmunds endured an unfortunate day after mechanical problems. Having run as high as second in the opening race, a loss of power forced him out and prevented him from converting his early pace into a stronger result.

Who controlled the 85cc categories?

Ronnie Morgan claimed the 85cc Small Wheel overall with two wins and a second, finishing on 132 points. His final race nearly unravelled before the start when a front-end issue required a rapid repair from his father.

The repair enabled Morgan to start the wet finale and secure the overall victory. Jeston Hillman maintained pressure throughout, winning the final moto to finish three points behind Morgan. Preston Killoran completed the podium, two points ahead of Preston Plaine.

Tommy Wood was untouchable in the 85cc Big Wheel class, taking three wins for a maximum 135 points. Dewi Sheppard secured second with three runner-up finishes, while Carwyn Nation completed the podium.

McCauley Edmunds finished fourth, one point ahead of Arthur Trewartha. Harley Smith took sixth with a one-point advantage over Kai Churchward. Luca Davies was eighth, ahead of Seamus Moore, while Parker Thomas finished tenth after scoring no points in the finale despite recording third-place finishes in the opening two motos.

How did the adult classes unfold?

Harrison Davies dominated the 250F Youth class, winning all three races for maximum points. Lewys Morgan finished second on 124 points, with Estyn Rowsell two points further back in third after taking second in the opening race. Benny Evans completed the top four with three consistent fourth-place finishes.

Tyler Evans secured the 125cc Youth overall after taking class wins in the opening two races, finishing on 90 points.

In MX1 Expert, Josh Greedy produced a flawless set of results, winning all three motos for 135 points. Rhys Baker finished second on 119 points, while Alfie Crealock-Lovell completed the podium, two points ahead of Bailey Hodges.

Nathan Maynard finished fifth, another two points behind, with Tommi Davies completing the top six.

Jaydon Murphy took the MX2 Expert overall with class victories in the opening two races. The report noted that, with youth and adult categories sharing the track but scoring separately, Murphy was an entertaining presence among the leading riders and a serious contender for the fastest-lap award after his opening-race pace.

What happened in Clubman and Vets classes?

Joshua Denscombe continued his strong form with a clean sweep of Clubman victories, taking maximum points. Daniel Lewis secured second overall on the number eight machine, scoring 84 points from the opening two motos.

Philip Jones took three Vets 45+ victories for a maximum 135 points. The report said his two-stroke Suzuki was among the action across the combined field.

In the Steady Adults class, Rhys Jones and Chris Mae produced an entertaining contest. Mae led the opening race before Jones worked his way past, but a mistake from Jones handed Mae the opportunity to regain the advantage and secure the first win.

Moto two began with another quick start from Mae, but Jones closed in, made the pass and took victory. With one win and one second apiece, the overall was decided in the wet final moto.

Before the final race, Mae had to return to the pits to retrieve his transponder, fitting it in time to race. Jones established an early lead but then crashed, leaving him with mud-covered gloves and grips as Mae closed in. Jones managed to restart before his rival arrived, then pulled clear to take the race win and overall victory.

Jones finished on 132 points, three ahead of Mae. Charlie Stonelake completed the podium on 112 points. Robert Howgate took fourth on the class’s only electric machine, with Zach Watkins fifth and Joel Kirkes sixth.

How did the weather affect racing?

The meeting began in excellent conditions, producing close racing across the classes. However, rain arrived for the final block of races and added an extra challenge for riders.

The South Wales MXC report said the wet closing motos provided a final test on an otherwise favourable November race day. The conditions were particularly influential in the Steady Adults class, where only four riders recorded points in the final race.

The Auto riders were also praised for continuing in the wet final moto. Their determination was highlighted as conditions became more difficult.

What happens next in the championship?

South Wales MXC confirmed that the championship returns for Round 5, titled “The Final”, on Saturday 21 November. Riders were encouraged to book through the KWIQR app, invite racing friends and join the next gate drop.

The organisation also noted that KWIQR continued to streamline race-day signing on, with more riders becoming familiar with booking through the app, presenting QR codes and completing digital sign-on.

South Wales MXC thanked riders, families, marshals, officials and supporters for making the event possible. Special thanks were extended to Darren Lewis and the Monster Mountain track crew for their continued work preparing the circuit.

Background of the development

South Wales MXC’s 2026 championship reached Round 4 at Monster Mountain, with the club using the main circuit for a full programme of youth and adult motocross racing. The event brought together riders from the youngest Auto categories through to experienced adult competitors, with separate scoring for youth and adult classes where they shared the track.

The £500 KWIQR Fastest Lap Award was a standalone prize based on the quickest racing lap recorded during the meeting. It was separate from class results, although several leading riders contested it, including Murphy, Phillips and Greedy.

The report was published by Dirt Hub, which stated that it is owned and operated by Paul Oughton and covers off-road motorcycle sport across the UK. The race report itself was credited to South Wales MXC, while images were credited to Elyse Hunt Photography and Jason Jones.

Prediction: what it means for riders and fans

For riders, Phillips’s fastest-lap prize demonstrates that a strong overall class result and a specialist award can come from the same meeting. His 2:13.799 lap will give Vets 35+ rivals a clear benchmark heading into Round 5, while Murphy’s 2:14.013 shows that the MX2 Expert field also had the pace to challenge for the award.

For championship contenders, the wet final motos showed how quickly standings can change. In the Steady Adults class, only four riders scored in the final race, which had a significant effect on the overall classification; riders who managed the difficult conditions gained an immediate advantage.

For fans and families following South Wales MXC, Round 5 on 21 November is likely to attract heightened attention as the series reaches its final round. Riders with maximum-score results at Monster Mountain—including Eynon, Reynolds, Wood, Davies, Greedy, Denscombe and Jones—will enter the finale with momentum, while those narrowly beaten, such as Thomas, Hillman, Sheppard and Mae, will have clear targets to overturn.