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Unlucky at Oulton
11th July
A return to Oulton Park in the Fiesta ST150 promised plenty after an encouraging start to the weekend. Friday testing went extremely well, with strong pace throughout the day, leaving me feeling confident heading into qualifying and the races.
Unfortunately, qualifying didn’t go to plan. An early mistake meant I was unable to set a representative lap time, leaving me at the back of the grid for Race 1. It was a frustrating setback, but one that simply meant there was plenty of work to do once the lights went out.
Race 1 turned into one of the highlights of the weekend. Starting from the back row, I was able to carve my way through the field with a series of clean, hard-fought overtakes. The car felt strong, and by the chequered flag I had climbed all the way to 6th place, a satisfying recovery drive that demonstrated the pace we knew we had.
Starting Race 2 from 6th on the grid, I was once again able to make good progress, battling my way into 4th position. However, throughout the race the car didn’t feel quite right, lacking the pace it had shown earlier in the weekend. Then, on the final lap, disaster struck as the car developed a terminal issue. I managed to nurse it back to the finish, crossing the line in 11th place before it finally gave up completely just after taking the chequered flag.
While the final results weren’t what we had hoped for, there were still positives to take away from the weekend. The pace shown in testing and the recovery drive from the back of the grid in Race 1 highlighted the potential of both me and the car. Unfortunately, a difficult qualifying session and mechanical failure prevented us from converting that pace into the results we were capable of. We’ll regroup, resolve the issues, and come back stronger.
Winners in Wales!
13th/14th June
Round 3 at Anglesey marked a significant turning point in the Fiesta ST240 season, delivering the strongest weekend of the campaign so far and showing the pace we knew we had from the very beginning.
The weekend started positively in qualifying, where I secured 4th place on the grid. However, the session wasn’t without drama, as a gearbox failure struck during qualifying and threatened to derail the weekend before the racing had even begun. Thanks to a huge effort from the team, the car was repaired and ready to take to the grid.
Race 1 saw a determined drive through a highly competitive field. Despite the earlier mechanical issues, the car felt strong and I was able to battle my way to a hard earned 3rd place finish, securing the first podium of the weekend and providing a welcome confidence boost.
Starting Race 2 from 3rd on the grid, the objective was clear: make progress early and put ourselves in contention for the win. A strong start and decisive moves in the opening laps allowed me to move into the lead quickly. Once out front, I was able to manage the race and bring the car home in 1st place, securing a fantastic victory and our first win of the ST240 season.
The reverse grid format for Race 3 meant starting from 10th position, leaving plenty of work to do. Once again, the pace was there, and after another action packed race through the field, I climbed six positions to finish 4th. While just missing out on another podium, it capped off a strong recovery drive and completed an excellent weekend.
Overall, Anglesey was exactly the result we needed. After a challenging start to the season, the weekend delivered a podium, a race victory, and another top five finish, despite overcoming a gearbox failure early on. Most importantly, it demonstrated the pace and potential of the package and provides real momentum heading into the next round. The goal now is to build on this performance and continue fighting at the sharp end of the grid for the remainder of the season.
Domination at Donington!
6th/7th June
A return to Donington Park for a guest appearance in the Fiesta ST150 proved to be exactly the boost we needed. Having raced the car last season, it was great to be back behind the wheel and competing in familiar machinery.
Qualifying provided a solid platform for the weekend, securing 8th place on the grid. While there was still work to do, confidence in the car was high heading into the opening race.
Race 1 was an excellent start to the weekend. After a strong launch and some hard-fought battles throughout the field, I was able to make up five positions and climb from 8th on the grid to an impressive 3rd place finish. It was a fantastic result and a great way to begin the weekend.
The momentum continued into Race 2. Building on the pace shown in the opening race, I was able to fight at the front and ultimately came away with the race win, standing on the top step of the podium. Taking victory was a brilliant reward for the hard work of everyone involved and a highlight of the weekend.
For Race 3, the reverse grid format meant starting from 7th position. Once again, the car was performing well, and after another competitive race through the field, I crossed the line in 3rd place to secure a second podium finish of the weekend.
Overall, it was an incredibly successful guest appearance. With two podiums and a race victory, the weekend was a welcome contrast to the challenges faced during the opening Fiesta ST240 rounds. The results provided a huge confidence boost and demonstrated the pace we are capable of showing. Hopefully we can carry this momentum forward into the next Fiesta ST240 round at Anglesey and continue building on these positive performances.
No Silverware at Silverstone
16th May
Round 2 at Silverstone GP started on a very positive note, with strong pace from the outset. Qualifying went brilliantly, securing 2nd place on the grid and putting us right in the mix at the front of the field on one of the UK’s most iconic circuits.
Unfortunately, Race 1 didn’t go to plan. An early high-speed trip across the grass caused damage to the car, which significantly affected the remainder of the race. Despite doing everything possible to bring it home, the damage limited our pace and we ultimately finished down in 17th place, a frustrating result after such a promising qualifying performance.
Race 2 provided a chance to fight back. Starting from the back of the grid, the focus shifted to making progress through the field and recovering as many positions as possible. The car felt much stronger, and after a determined drive with plenty of overtaking, we crossed the line in an impressive 6th place.
However, after the race, a decision from the officials resulted in a post-race penalty that dropped us back to 9th in the final classification. While it was disappointing to lose the result after such a strong recovery drive, there were still plenty of positives to take away from the weekend.
Overall, Silverstone GP showed the pace and potential we have this season, even if the final results didn’t fully reflect it. The speed in qualifying and the fight through the field in Race 2 give us plenty of confidence heading into the next round.
Ford Escort Fun!
25th April
My guest appearance at Oulton Park International in the CNC Heads Championship marked my first outing in the Ford Escort RSR, an experience that proved both challenging and rewarding.
Qualifying was a strong start to the weekend, securing 6th place on the grid while continuing to get to grips with the car. With limited prior running in the Escort RSR, it was a solid foundation to build from heading into the races.
For both races, I opted to start from the pit lane to gain valuable experience in race conditions and focus on learning the car in traffic. This meant starting from the back, but it set the stage for two determined recovery drives.
In Race 1, I worked my way through the field, steadily building confidence with each lap and making clean, controlled overtakes. By the end of the race, I had climbed up to 7th place, a satisfying result given the starting position and circumstances.
Race 2 followed a similar pattern. Starting again from the pit lane, the focus remained on consistency, racecraft, and continuing to unlock more pace from the RSR. Another strong drive through the field saw me finish in 7th place once again, rounding off a productive weekend.
Overall, the weekend was a valuable learning experience. Getting seat time in the Escort and racing within the CNC Heads Championship provided a great opportunity to develop familiarity with the car while still delivering competitive results. Plenty of positives to take forward from this guest round.
Can’t wait to get back behind the wheel of the RSR soon.
"A championship is a marathon, not a sprint"
18th/19th April
Round 1 at Snetterton kicked off the season on a strong note, with promising pace right from the outset. Qualifying went well, securing 4th on the grid and putting us in a solid position heading into the weekend’s races.
Race 1 on Saturday delivered a competitive result. After a hard-fought race, we brought the car home in 5th, despite a trip across the grass at turn one on the opening lap. It was a positive start to the season, with good pace and consistency, and plenty to build on heading into Sunday.
However, Sunday proved to be more challenging. A mysterious power issue began to affect performance, making it difficult to match the pace from the previous day. Despite pushing to make the most of the situation, we finished race 2 in 7th and race 3 in 8th.
After the final race, the problem unfortunately became clear. While loading the car into the trailer, the engine failed completely, confirming that the power loss was experienced throughout Sunday was likely due to an underlying engine issue.
Overall, it was a weekend of mixed results. Saturday showed strong potential, while Sunday highlighted an issue that hampered our progress on the final day. However, consistent top 10 finishes and no DNF’s meant we collected some good points for the championship, there’s still a long way to go yet. We’ll take the positives from the opening weekend and focus on resolving the problem ahead of Silverstone GP.
