GAZ Shocks Production BMW Championship Rounds 14 & 15 Oulton Park 11th September

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The opening race of the day was very much controlled by the weather, when a down pour on the first lap slowed the pace dramatically. As everyone tried their best to manoeuvre the wet track a number of drivers succumbed to the circumstances, as they pirouetted around Old Hall corner.

Winrow managed to negotiate his way around, heading the field from a pole position start, whilst his nearest rivals splashed their way to success behind. Despite keeping a close eye on the leader, second and third placed Rob Smith (RPM) and Tim Wilson were unable to make too much of an impression, as they followed Winrow onto the podium.

Further adrift, Stuart Waite made up ground from his starting position to cross the line fourth, whilst Robin Welsh translated a 23rd place grid slot into fifth place at the flag.

As the lights diminished for the second time, Winrow and Smith (RPM) launched towards turn one side by side, with the former getting the advantage once again. With the weather in their favour this time around a dry track presented a great deal of excitement, with Smith (RPM) harassing Winrow for the duration.

Chaos struck when the safety car made an appearance with just seven minutes remaining, to recover a number of stricken vehicles. As the time ticked downwards, the race was restarted with a one lap dash to the flag, which saw Smith lock onto the rear of Winrow’s similar machine for honours.

Unable to distract the youngster, Smith (RPM) and Wilson followed Winrow home once again. Welsh progressed on his opening race performance to finish fourth, with Jack Gabriel fifth.

Text: Leanne Fahy