Brad at the Ginetta Media Day, Silverstone
Brad unvieled his new Ginetta G40 at the Ginetta Media Day held at Silverstone circuit in Northampton. From brand new out of the box, Brad put his Paul Bailey Car Sales sponsored car through it’s paces ahead of the start of 2011 Ginetta Junior Championship.
Brad puts his new G40 through it's paces
Alongside new team mates Sennan Fielding and George Gamble, Brad did the TJ Motorpsport team proud as he improved his lap times around the Silverstone circuit throughout the day, clocking a 1 min : 11 secs lap, which should put him in good shape for competing in this years Championship.
Brad easily outpaces his old car on the Silverstone circuit
Brad has more tests planned at Donnington and Brands Hatch, which will enable him to familiarise himself with his new car and settle in with his new team, before the full season gets underway with rounds 1 and 2 being held at the Brands Hatch Circuit in Kent on 2nd and 3rd April.
More photos from the media day can been seen on the Pics & Vids page.
Brad competed in rounds 13 and 14 at Silverstone last weekend, and like the weather, his fortunes were varied and mixed, but there was a silver lining.
Having tested well, Brad was disappointed to qualify 16th on the grid for both races, and a first lap incident in Saturday’s race saw Brad hit and spin off. With extensive tyre damage Brad brought the car into the pits to change his rear wheel before returning to the action, though effectively this put him 2 laps down and out of contention. Brad eventually brought his bruised Ginetta home in 17th place to maintain his 100% finishing record. The team then set to work to repair the damage for Sunday’s race.
Sunday proved to be a race of better fortune, and with a great start Brad skillfully maneuvered his Ginetta G40 into the top ten by the end of the first lap. With others around him losing their heads, Brad managed to stay on the track, and although he lacked full pace he still managed a credible 10th place without major incident.
Brad now lies 15th in the Championship and takes his Ginetta G40 to Knockhill in Scotland to compete in rounds 15 & 16 on 4 & 5th September.
The first handover day of the new Ginetta G40′s took place at Silverstone circuit on February 26th. While Brad still awaits delivery of his new G40, the day gave Brad the opportunity to get behind the wheel of the new G40 for the first time, having ridden as a passenger in the same car at Pembrey last month.
Brad put the new G40 through its paces, and while up against more experienced Ginetta Junior drivers he managed to put in a competitive drive. All being well Brad should take delivery of his own G40 shortly before the first race of the Championship at Thruxton on Easter weekend.
