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Castle Combe Race 23rd June |
| Having missed the official test day we had to rely on last year's data for the ratios and set up of the car. We were not on our own though as most of the other leading runners were also absent from the test. It was therefore straight into free practice where we came out third fastest but the balance of the car felt very good. We made a few more minor adjustments before qualifying and watched the sky for any changes in the weather. Mike took to track and put us p1 initially before the TVR showed its potential. It had been very strong here last year and had proved how strong it was over the bumps of Combe. We had dropped to second when I went out to qualify. Mike was up for a run at the end of the session and a great effort put us back on pole again.
It was extremely busy entering the circuit again for race day but at least it was clement as we rolled out onto the grid. I lost first on the drag down to Quarry corner and caught sight of a very out of control Saleen spinning behind me and then next to me and then in front of me!!! I lifted to stay out of trouble and found myself in third. I followed the two in front for the next lap before a huge accident involving a Porsche and a Saleen brought the Safety Car out. It was a serious accident ( fortunately both drivers would be okay) and it took a while to clear the scene.
When we did go green again I settled in behind the two in front who were squabbling for position before moving ahead of a slowing TVR just before the pit window opened. I dived into the pits to hand over to Mike and he was on his way still in second place. The Saleen stopped ten minutes later and Mike was on his tail as he exited the pits and passed him before Quarry.
The gap between the two fluctuated but the victory was ours. Only the second of the year but all the same a good win! 6 points behind now with 5 to go........
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