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Qualifying
• Redline Racing's Dan Cammish to start from pole for both of Sunday's
• Team Parker Racing's Josh Webster joins him on the front row for rounds 7 & 8 to set up intriguing battle at the front
• Ignas Gelzinis and John McCullagh on top in Pro-Am1 and Pro-Am2
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Such was his dominance that his second fastest lap was quicker than any time set by the rest of the field in their identical 460 hp 911 Cup Cars. The 26-year-old went top of the timings early in the session and continued to light up the timing screens throughout his eleven laps, giving his nearest rivals no chance to steal pole off him.
“I’m really happy with my performance out there today,” said the Yorkshireman. “It’s probably the first time I’ve got out of the car after qualifying and been really delighted with how it’s gone. I really do have a fantastic car thanks to the guys at Redline Racing. Tomorrow will be all about converting this promising quali into points. I’m starting in the right place because it’s notoriously difficult to pass here.”
The other notable performance in the Pro category came from IDL Racing’s Tom Sharp who secured a mighty impressive starting position of third for tomorrow’s first race. The series rookie looks at home in his flat-six rear-engined
In the Pro-Am1 category, Juta Racing’s Ignas Gelzinis overcame the issues he suffered in practice on Friday to notch double class pole. The Lithuanian, who has looked impressive all season, crossed the line just faster than Redline Racing’s Jack Falla and Parr Motorsport’s Mark Cole.
“I’m really happy with the result,” stated the 24-year-old. “I went into the session having done just two laps in dry conditions and in those moments it is really hard to believe in yourself. On the first set of tyres I was getting used to the track and on the second I finally managed to find the right balance. I feel like I could have gone quicker too as I hit traffic on a number of occasions. Who knows what tomorrow will bring but I’ve got track position which is crucial.”
In arguably the tightest class, Pro-Am2, Redline Racing’s John McCullagh stole the show by claiming pole for both of tomorrow’s races. The Inlec-backed driver from Great Smeaton beat Lithuanian Tautvydas Barstys (Juta Racing) and Francis Galashan (GT Marques) to put him in prime position to claim more solid points.
“It feels great to be at Croft in front of the home fans,” the former British Junior Rally Team driver said. “Conditions are absolutely great and we got a good clear lap which enabled us to put all the bits together. There was probably a bit more time in the car but because of the lead we had, we decided to call it a day and save our tyres. It’s a very narrow circuit, so qualifying was really important and hopefully it stands us in good stead for the races.”
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