MX-5 Cup Round 5
15 September 2015 / Words by Steve Green Pics from Jess Jackson
Round 5 of the MX-5 Cup has been run and won at Wakefield Park on Sunday 6 September 2015. 13 entrants lined up for qualifying, the recent blistering times continuing with half the field laying down laps in the 1:06s.
Chris White set the pace for the day, within a whisker of dropping into the 1:05s.
Clean close racing as usual with no contact or major incidents to speak of. Some oil laid down coming into turn 10 in Race 1 had heart rates elevated as a bunch of racers became instant passengers. All regained their composure and continued on unscathed.
Battles continued throughout the field over the four races. There were plenty of opportunities to move up some positions and secure a good grid spot for the all-important Trophy Race.
Stuart McFadyen continues to find new lines to lower his lap times. His latest alternate way through turn 2 not for everyone but spectacular none the less.
Congratulations to Luke Otten for taking the Trophy Race checkered flag and Class wins for David Stone, Craig Durrant and Scott Walker.
Bit of a break before the final round at SMP on the 1st November. Plenty of time to prepare the cars for a final lunge at the Championship.
