David Pittard Blog: Worse For Wear!
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In his latest blog David Pittard looks back on the Ginetta GT5 Challenge weekends at Snetterton and Spa-Francorchamps
David Pittard secured another visit to the podium during the Protyre Ginetta GT5 Challenge’s latest stop at Spa-Francorchamps, the youngster exiting the iconic Belgian venue with a smile on his face as he maintains a top-three spot in the title chase.
The Protyre Ginetta GT5 Challenge’s european trip to Spa-Francorchamps proved one to remember for Oli Basey-Fisher, who is now aiming for a top-three finish following a brace of podiums at the Belgian venue.
Will Burns claimed a second whitewash of his 2013 Protyre Ginetta GT5 Challenge season by sweeping to victory in all three races at Spa-Francorchamps to close in on the points lead.
David Pittard is hoping to continue his strong run of form in this weekend’s eagerly-anticipated visit to the illustrious Spa-Francorchamps circuit in Belgium for the latest encounters in the Protyre Ginetta GT5 Challenge.
For Mark Wania a return to the Protyre Motorsport Ginetta GT5 Challenge grid this weekend isn’t just an opportunity to test himself against one of the world’s greatest tracks, but an opportunity raise funds for a cause all too close to his heart.
Oliver Basey -Fisher was left satisfied with his lastest three outings during rounds 10, 11 and 12 of the 2013 Protyre Ginetta GT5 Challenge championship at Snetterton, claiming a podium finish during the trio of close encounters.
The fourth event of the 2013 Protyre Ginetta GT5 Challenge was one that saw David Pittard mark himself out as a title contender, winning twice at Snetterton to move up to second in the championship.
Brad Bailey took victory and extended his points lead in the third and final Protyre Ginetta GT5 Challenge race at Snetterton, but only after initial winner Will Burns was handed a 10-second penalty for an altercation with David Pittard during the race.
David Pittard continued his fine form at Snetterton by battling to a second win of the weekend in a hard-fought second Protyre Ginetta GT5 Challenge race.
David Pittard fought off a spirited Jake Giddings to narrowly win the opening Protyre Ginetta GT5 Challenge race at Snetterton on Saturday afternoon by a slender 0.079s.
Former Protyre Ginetta GT5 Challenge champion Mark Davies grabbed pole position for Saturday’s first race of the weekend on his one-off return to the series at Snetterton.
David Pittard proved his championship credentials at Silverstone, though his results didn’t quite match the on track performance…
Following his maiden Protyre Ginetta Gt5 Challenge victory last time out at Silverstone, David Pittard is aiming to pick up further success in this weekend’s fourth round at Snetterton as he bids to trim the points gap to the championship leaders.
Former Protyre Ginetta GT5 Challenge champion Mark Davies will make a one-off appearance in this weekend’s fourth round of the 2013 season at Snetterton, racing with his ex-championship-winning squad, Optimum Motorsport.
Oli Basey-Fisher fought past both Brad Bailey and Will Burns to score his first Ginetta GT5 Challenge win in the final race of the Silverstone weekend for the series.
David Pittard has been stripped of his race two win in the Ginetta GT5 Challenge at Silverstone after the SV21 driver checked his own tyre pressures in Parc Ferme following the race.
