Week 2 Silverstone Race Results

Week 2 of our schedule saw us take our first foray into the European tracks. Tex took advantage of the summer break between week 1 and 2 to get some private testing in prior to the races. It worked to his advantage as Slam Racing swept the European round!

Race one was at Silverstone International raceway using the National circuit. Tex had pole and had worked thru his problems with the race starts so everyone got off to a good start. HiWind got a bit of a jump on Zoomy but at the start it was Tex, Zoomy and HiWind going into turn 1.

Turn 4 saw Tex get loose on the exit which caused Zoomy to run into the back of Tex's Lotus. While Zoomy was slowed up, HiWind snuck past into second place. Still on lap 1, Tex couldn't keep from swinging out wide in turn 8 which allowed HiWind to pass for the lead.

It didn't take Tex long to retake the lead though as he got by HiWind on the left-hander leading into the stadium section. Zoomy was right there trying to take advantage but couldn't get by HiWind who's car was suddenly very, very wide!

Lap 2 was a massive battle between HiWind and Zoomy with each taking turns passing one another. Zoomy wasn't afraid to use the bumper to get by either! Good thing they have some history together so they won't hold a grudge later. ;) As they were battling thru lap 3, Zoomy got onto the gas a bit early in turn 8 and spun out, effectively taking himself out of the race.

Lap 4 saw Tex with a comfortable lead over HiWind but he threw it away when he spin out in turn 4. HiWind was able to get by and retake the lead. Tex rejoined the circuit ahead of Zoomy and set out to get after the leader. Tex had the faster car but would he be able to catch the leader before the end of the race? HiWind's tires were going off and he was locking up his brakes badly trying to keep Tex behind him. Turn 8 saw HiWind lock his brakes up once again trying to take the inside line away. That allowed Tex to cut inside and take the position away right before the stadium section and the end of the race.

Great back and forth battles all throughout the race and one for the record books. Finishing order was Tex, HiWind and Zoomy.

Silverstone race results