Rounds 13 & 14: Silverstone – Races 18 September 2016 Porsche Carrera Cup GB: Silverstone, rounds thirteen and fourteen – race reports Cammish reigns supreme at Silverstone to secure second championship Reigning champion Dan Cammish (Redline Racing) became only the third driver in Porsche Carrera Cup GB history to secure back-to-back championships, displaying his mastery of the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup car with two pole positions and race wins. Cammish was not alone in leaving Silverstone with a title, however, as Redline Racing secured the Team title. Fellow team member Charlie Eastwood laid claim to the 2016 Rookie title, while Euan McKay (IN2 Racing) battled his way to an unassailable lead in the Pro-Am1 category. Round thirteen Cammish made a perfect start and was never troubled after he surged ahead, posting the fastest lap on his way to taking his 10th win of the season. Before the lights had even turned green, Tom Sharp (IDL Racing) dashed to the pits on the formation lap with possible clutch issues. A bitter disappointment for the 2015 Rookie champion, as despite posting the second fastest lap he could improve no further than to 16th. Behind Cammish battles raged, Stephen Jelley (Team Parker Racing) briefly taking second place from Tom Oliphant (Team Redline) before a signature move from Oliphant around the outside saw him reclaim the place. With one more challenge from Jelley at Brooklands rebuffed, Oliphant strode to a strong second place and a long-overdue podium finish for the rapid newcomer. Porsche Cars GB 1 of 6 Public Relations and Motorsport Bath Road, Calcot Communications Reading, Berkshire, RG31 7SE Rob Durrant phone +44 (0)7342 084 853 email
[email protected] Rounds 13 & 14: Silverstone – Races 18 September 2016 Despite starting from 11th due to a seriously flat spotted front tyre in qualifying, a series of impressive overtakes saw Porsche GB 2016/2017 Scholar Charlie Eastwood sweep through the field and displace Jelley to complete the podium in third.