Schumacher BTCC Rd2 – Report

The awesome track up at Halifax was the venue for the second round of the Schumacher BTCC. Many drivers turned up on Saturday to be greeted by lovely dry conditions, the track was looking fantastic and the drivers set up their race kit on the now covered pitting areas to get themselves ready for the weekend ahead. Great improvements have been done to the facility, now making this venue one of the best around from many comments heard during the event by several racers. There were several quick drivers on Saturday, and the day stayed dry throughout so lots of good running was had by many people.

When drivers arrived down at the track on Sunday morning the clouds had moved in and it was looking overcast. Due to this and the threat of rain the organisers had seen a little earlier on the weather forecast, and round by round qualifying was chosen for the format. Due to a lower turnout than usually, everyone was given plenty of track time and racing action so they could all make the most of it. At the end of the triple A finals Chris Grainger took the win in the Modified class while Zak Finlay grabbed the 13.5T class win and Michael Ball took the winning honours in the 17.5T class.

Modified A Final result:
1. Chris Grainger
2. James Hart
3. Andy Murray
4. Colin Price
5. John Pape
6. Matthew White
7. Brian Eldridge
8. Chris Kerswell
9. Adam Catchpole
10.David Hall

13.5 A Final result:
1. Zak Finlay
2. Lee Price
3. Darren Lee
4. Tony Broad
5. James Baker
6. Mark Wallace
7. Ben Putt
8. Chris Gunter
9. Jamie Hickin
10.Peter Craig

17.5 A Final result:
1. Michael Ball
2. Kris Kennedy
3. Gary Jones
4. Steve Ellis
5. Bradley Coaker
6. Warren Fox

The next round of the Series is round 3 at the Stafford track on Sunday 8th June, get yourself booked in as spaces are still available.

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]