Stuart Oliver captures glory again at the T1 Prima Truck Racing Championship
Starting second on the grid in SUPER QUALIFYING, he went on to clinch the title for the second time, in the 16-lap FINAL RACE, helping Team Castrol Vecton grab team title.
Steve Thomas of Team Allied Partners, who qualified fastest on Saturday, was the first runner-up, with Steve Powell of Team Tata Technologies clinching the second runner-up spot.
The massive and powerful Tata PRIMA race trucks proved to be a treat for motorsports fanatics in an intense race at India’s F1 track, the Buddh International Circuit, as the event witnessed over 45,000 spectators. Edge-of-the-seat action for overtaking and high speed corners had the audience roaring with each twist and turn.
The championship points were granted to the winning driver, and combined team driver points determined the winning team.
Stuart Oliver, T1 Prima Truck Racing Champion 2015 said “It was an amazing experience. I think one thing I want to say is a big huge thank you to all the fans coming out all this way, all the flags, all the caps, everything, it made such a difference this weekend. I really, really do appreciate it. (Driver Name – First & Last) & (Driver Name – First & Last) were phenomenal competitors. They did an amazing job today of keeping me on my toes, pushing me all the way up to the podium. ‘It means even more than the first one. I feel so blessed.”
Commenting on the successful weekend, Ravi Pisharody, Executive Director - Commercial Vehicles, Tata Motors said, “We have had a tremendous day here for the truck racing with a really pumped-up atmosphere and we have been delighted by the response received today. The Tata PRIMA race trucks proved their racing prowess and build quality in this high intensity race. We are extremely delighted with the performance of T1 teams and drivers who have been supportive throughout the event. We would like to congratulate the winning team, sponsors and all participants for making this first of its kind, debut racing event, a historic day and all of the audience for a wonderfully electric atmosphere.”
Besides the winning drivers Oly Janes, Mat Summerfield, Simon Reid, David Jenkins, Steven Powell, Richard Collett, Mathew Summerfield, David Jenkins, Paul Alan McCumisky, Oly Janes, Graham Powell, Ben Horne and Chris Levett were the other top British truck racing drivers, who participated in Season II of the T1 PRIMA TRUCK RACING CHAMPIONSHIP.
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