Wylie bags double Porsche ProAm winposted in OTHER08 | 05 | 2023
SCOTS RACER ROSS WYLIE swept the Glenturret Porsche to two impressive and dominant Pro-Am victories in the latest Porsche Carrera Cup GB races at Brands Hatch, writes Jim McGill. (Related: Mitchell denied record third Silverstone 500 win by 1.3secs)
The 31-year-old from Thornhill near Dumfries, qualified second in class, eighth overall, in treacherously wet conditions on the Brands 1.2-mile “Indy” circuit. (Related: Chloe Grant boosts F1 Academy bid)
In dry conditions 24-hours later, Wylie made a lightning start at the green light of Race 1, completing lap one behind the Safety Car sixth overall but leading the Pro-Am category. The Scot went on to drive a strong, consistent race for the entire 34-lap, 28mins duration to take the chequered flag a superb sixth overall and score a magnificent maiden class victory. (Related: Wylie bags GT Cup lead)
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At the start of Race 2, Wylie lost two places overall to “Pro” drivers in the Glenturret Porsche which is also supported by Dumfries companies AL-2 Teknik UK and PyroDry, plus Carronbridge Sawmill, but importantly retained the Pro-Am class lead prior to another Safety Car period. (Related: Ross Wylie bags Porsche podium)
He then drove majestically to score a fantastic second class win in front of a large Brands crowd and “live” TV cameras.
“It was a great weekend and I’m very happy to score two class victories for Glenturret,” Wylie said. “The Porsche was a handful in the very wet qualifying on Saturday, but nevertheless really good fun. Sunday’s races were on a dry track and I nailed the start of Race 1, gaining a couple of positions which was the key to winning Pro-Am.
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“I had a train of Pro drivers queued up behind me but I managed to maintain a good pace to keep them behind me for a P6 overall finish. I let a couple of Pro driven cars overtake me early in Race 2 as my focus was on Pro-Am honours.
“I managed the gap, looked after my tyres, and chalked up a second class victory. Big thanks to Team Redline Racing for giving me a fast, competitive car for the weekend, of course my main sponsor Glenturret”
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