Classic Touring Car Racing Club, CTCRC, meeting at  Silverstone 8 & 9 May 2010, organised by the BARC

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David Howard wins both Post Historic and Group 1 while Neil sets new Lap Record at Excellent Brands

There was excellent racing from full grids at a sunny Brands Hatch. Neil concentrated on Group 1 in the 1300 Fiesta and was rewarded by a new lap record, witnessed by engine builder Angelo. An otherwise excellent Post Historic race was marred by a horrific crash involving Phil Waller and Jeff Orford. While both drivers walked away it is unlikely either car can be repaired without a new shell.

Neil, Jim McLoghlin, Anthony Seddon (who prepares Jims car) and David Howard on the way to their Post Race Interview.

Post Historic

David Howard wins Dramatic Race

Steve Primett got the jump on David Howard at the start to head the field into Paddock. They were followed by Brian Stevens and a hard charging Mark Osborne. David's Jag is really flying after it's recent engine rebuild and he powered by Steve on the start finish straight as they started their second lap.

By half way the order was Howard Primett Stevens Osborne Crudgington. Then came Jeff Orford in the ex David Howard RS 2000. This had been going well until the engine went off rounding Paddock. Jeff continued round the Druids hairpin and Graham Hill Bend before pulling off the circuit on the Cooper Straight Unfortunately Phil Waller came round Graham Hill in his Avenger just as the RS was pulling off. They collided, severely damaging both cars.

There was another incident at this time when John Wright tapped William Jenkins as they rounded Druids leaving William facing the wrong way before restarting

Up front the leaders maintained their positions. Steve was trying all he knew with spectacular slides round Paddock but could make no impression on David's comfortable lead. Interest shifted to a battle between James Christie, John Wright, Alan Weyman, Mark Aistrup and a rapidly recovering William Jenkins. By the flag it was John Wright in front, followed by Al who had the crowd behind him.

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Group 1

David Howard pips Jim McLoughlin on the line

David Howard and Jim McLoughlin give their post race interview

David Howard led away from the line, followed by Jim McLoughlin and Mark Fowler, who changed to a different ratio back axle after qualifying. Jim soon squeezed past David for the lead and the two pulled steadily away from Mark who spent the race a lonely third.

David spent the rest of the race trying to squeeze past Jim, to no avail, until the last lap when he pulled alongside on the exit from Clearways and just got his nose ahead just before the line. Brian Stevens was fourth after battles with Steve Cripps and Tim Scott Andrews. Steve dropped back when his engine went off song and Tim spun although he recovered to sixth, behind Roger Stanford who had a quiet race.

Neil finished in fourteenth place, keeping the 1300 Fiesta in front of a few more powerful cars, setting a new lap record in the process.

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