Snetterton To See Sizzling Action - Three Race Weekend

Official Review:-

No less than five different drivers from four different teams, with three different chassis have taken a win so far this season in the HarrierZeuros UK Formula Ford Championship, proving this year’s series is one of the most competitive to date.

Only 101 points separate the top ten drivers in the championship class and things are about to get even more exciting.

In just over a week the 1.9 mile track at Snetterton, Norfolk, will be the venue for Rounds 13 and 14 of the championship as well as round eight, which was postponed at Silverstone. Therefore a mighty 95 points are up for grabs on Friday 8^th and Saturday 9^th August and it could drastically alter the leader board.

Currently championship leader Panasonic Batteries Racing Team JLR driver Tom Kimber-Smith (273points) has a 29-point advantage over his nearest rival Valle Makela (Nexa Racing).

Continental Racing’s Joey Foster has jumped up two places to third overall with 191 points following his third and fourth placing at Croft. Ben Clucas, who started the season with first consecutive wins, is only two points adrift on 189.

Estonian Marko Asmer is close behind on 188 following his outstanding performance at Croft, taking the top honours for both races at the North Yorkshire venue. Alx Danielsson is just an exhaust fume behind in sixth place with 184 points. Comtec Racing’s Tom Gaymor, currently in seventh place on 151 points, will be hoping for a clean get-away from the pack for Round 8, which he starts in pole position.

In the scholarship class James Walker, Panasonic Batteries Racing Team JLR, has edged into the lead from Medina Sport’s Stephen Jelley following his third consecutive win.

Walker, who contested the Avon Tyres Junior Formula Ford Championship last season, has racked up seven race wins to date only failing to finish one at Mondello early in the season. Jelley, Leicester, has only taken the top of the podium once, however his consistent driving has seen his points tally grow and will be no means be giving Walker an easy run.

Team MDR’s Jay Howard has maintained his third placing overall (184) and is hungry for another race win. The Essex-based racer had to watch from the sidelines during round 11, despite securing pole position. His car was pushed off the grid immediately before the race after is gushed oil onto the circuit. His determination was evident the next day, starting from the back of the grid he managed to claim the fastest lap and took second place in his class.

Quietly spoken Julian Yap (Team PCMR) kept out of trouble on track and remains in fourth place only three points astray of Howard on 181 points. Meanwhile a battle for fifth is ongoing with Medina Sport’s Hideto Yasuoka and Nigel Redwood (Team MDR) tied on 170 points.

So what will be the outcome at Snetterton in two weeks time? The level of competitiveness and determination from all drivers this season makes it very difficult to gauge.  One thing is certain; there will be lots of on track entertainment with the HarrierZeuros UK Formula Ford Championship.

Official testing for the HarrierZeuros UK Formula Ford Championship will take place at Snetterton on Wednesday 6^th August from 09.00am.

Qualifying for Rounds 13 and 14 will take place on Friday 8^th August at 13.00pm. The postponed Round 8 is scheduled to start at 17.55 with Rounds 13 and 14 on Saturday 9^th August.