HSCC Round 2 - Cadwell Park

Camera shy Matt Bannister poses after a second win this season. The demanding Cadwell Park track proved ideal for the quick 240Zs, with Charles Barter qualifying on pole with Matt only a few tenths adrift alongside.

At the start, Matt held station with Charles through the first left-hander to gain the inside line advantage at the second. Charles fought back with passion, but eventually over-cooked it in an overtaking attempt at a point where Matt was already 110% committed. Charles dropped back significantly, eventually recovering to seventh place. Matt didn't have it all his own way from there on, having to fend off a pack of squabbling Lotuses led by Rory Stockbridge (Europa) who finished second overall.
Charles' son, Julian, was second in Class B in his TVR 3000M, followed by Tony Ellis in a Mazda RX7 and Dad in fourth place in class. Paul Stafford in the third 240Z finished tenth overall and fifth in class.
Next outing for Round 3 is at Brands Hatch on Sunday 7th May - this will also be the May meeting for the SEKZ Group, so look out for all models of Z in the car park. Early birds may get one-make parking on South Bank - look out for a gathering of Zs at the entrance and tag along. Come and meet the drivers in the pits and get to know the cars at first-hand.
Matt Bannister is sponsored by MJP (Eastern Auto), the winning team. Other sponsors include D.J. Road & Race Services, Jet Wheel & Tyre and A & L Services.