Challenge UK – Snetterton smiles for the rookies, Khera moves up in the standings

Race 1. On Saturday the 488 Challenge Evo cars raced on a dry track, allowing the Trofeo Pirelli and Coppa Shell drivers to exploit the full potential of their cars. After claiming pole position, H. Sikkens took his first win of the season after a fine duel with Khera, who did well to surprise him at the start. The leader of the provisional classification preceded Andrew Morrow, protagonist of a dynamic battle with Graham De Zille (Meridien Modena) for the third step of the podium. In the Shell Cup, it was the first career success for Jason Ambrose, who improved on his excellent debut at Oulton Park. The driver from Dick Lovett Swindon got the better of Jonathan Satchell (H.R. Owen London) and Paul Simmerson (Graypaul Birmingham). The latter was engaged for the entire thirty minutes of the race by his friend- rival Paul Rogers (JCT600 Brooklands), who was just 0″937 off at the finish.

Race 2. Full of twists and turns, the second race of the weekend at Snetterton in the British series handed Andrew Morrow his first overall triumph. The rookie was able to take advantage of a simultaneous mistake by Khera and Sikkens to take the lead and pass under the chequered flag in first position. Khera, who had started from pole, managed to finish the race in second place ahead of Sikkens who, after making a second mistake which resulted in an off-track excursion, recovered to third place thanks to a fine overtaking move in the closing laps on Graham de Zille (Meridien Modena), also setting the fastest lap of the race after an unexpected comeback. In the Coppa Shell, second consecutive success for Jason Ambrose ahead of Paul Simmerson and Paul Rogers. The race of the Dick Lovett Swindon driver was not without its twists and turns, which also included a spin, fortunately without damage to the car and without compromising the final result.

Ranking. In the standings, Lucky Khera retains the lead with 60 points, with Sikkens behind him in 2nd with 42 points, and Morrow, 3 points behind the Dutchman. In the Shell Cup, Jason Ambrose takes the lead with 56 points ahead of Rogers, 6 points behind, and Simmerson, 7 behind the leader.

The next round of the Ferrari Challenge UK is scheduled in just under a month, on 25 and 26 June at the Donington Park track.