Front-running MINI Challenge racer Rob Smith’s bid for a top three championship finish was dealt a major blow in the penultimate event of the season at Brands Hatch Indy Circuit.
Nantwich-based Smith was the victim of an unfortunate set of circumstances in race two which led to a galling retirement.
Multiple MINI Challenge race winner Rob Smith secured his third podium visit in as many race meetings during the sixth event of the season.
Smith, from Nantwich, was racing at Brands Hatch Grand Prix Circuit as the intriguing battle over second place in the championship further intensified.
Nantwich racing driver Rob Smith was delighted with his performance after claiming a second MINI Challenge victory of the season at his home Cheshire circuit, Oulton Park.
Smith claimed his first pole position of the year, then went on to win race one and almost added another podium place in race two when he finished fourth.
Tarporley racing driver Tom Oliphant narrowly missed out on a points finish during a “positive” first weekend in the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship.
Oliphant fought on the fringes of the top ten during the opening rounds at Brands Hatch on Sunday.
Tarpoley racing driver Tom Oliphant has officially launched his 2018 Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship season.
Oliphant has announced his sponsors for the new campaign which begins this weekend at Brands Hatch.
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