Irish Touring Car Championship 2011 – Rounds 1-12 of 14
WestwardEng RS500 ITCC
It’s been a hectic year so far at WestwardEng, and although some of our day to day work is documented on FaceBook, for those you who are not connected, here’s an update on our racing so far this year. The race series kicked off at Mondello Park on April 10th, for the first two rounds sponsored by www.westwardeng.com with Martin Tracey back to defend his Irish Touring Car Championship Title in the WestwardEng Ford RS500.
After the success of last years race series, it’s great to see to see so many new cars being prepared for this years championship. We’ve had a few nice ones on the dyno and in for tuning at Westward Engineering. Our engine shop has also been working its magic on some new builds for this years events.
It was a cracking day at Mondello for the first two rounds. Congrats to all Westward Eng tuned ITCC Racers; Martin Tracey (RS500) -2 podiums, Philip Burdock (Honda) -2 podiums, Dave Clarke (VW) – a superb drive & podium finish, Norman Fawcett (Honda) - first day racing & a podium finish, Eric Carroll (Honda)- on a quick lap, Keith Campbell (VW) – on blocking the blocker ! and a special mention for Mark Nangle, (Wanglie in the Subaru) – on a brilliant debut & some spectacular video footage..
We all travelled to Anglesey Race Circuit in Wales for Rounds three and four, and what a stunning track. It was a great track in that different parts of the track suited different cars, and this levelled the driving field for all participants. Where the RS500 made time on the straights, other cars were more suited to the corners and so some great racing was to be had by all. Congrats and well done on podium finishes for Westward Eng tuned cars, Martin Tracey (RS500), Philip Burdock ( Honda), Norman Fawcett (Honda).
Ready for Racing ITCC Angelsey
We returned to Mondello Park for rounds five & six, sponsored By Design Kitchen & Bedroom Studios www.bydesign.ie . Martin Tracey had a super first race. After J Brady’s Seat made contact with the Westward Eng car early in the race at Dunlop, Tracey was left at the back of the field, only to put in a stunning drive and take the chequered flag alongside the Seat for a Third place win. The grids were reversed for the second race and Martin Tracey took a First place win. Stormin Norman Fawcett (Honda) was on the podium with a First & Second place win in the Touring Car Class races on the day.
Check & Repair between races at ITCC May 2011
It was off to Kirkistown for rounds seven and eight of the series, sponsored by Pete’s Mobile Mechanic. A fantastic day’s racing for Westward Eng tuned cars with First place wins for Martin Tracey (RS500) and for Norman Fawcett (Honda). Keep a check on our website and FaceBook Page for new race dates and some new cars yet to debut.
Martin Tracey - WestwardEng - Kirkistown 2011
It was a cracking day in Mondello Park for rounds 9 & 10 of the ITCC on June 26th with two great first place win’s for Martin Tracey in the WestwardEng Rs500. The July round’s 11 & 12 were sponsored by Cutting Edge Tiles in Mondello Park. Despite a few hairy moments, including being put off at the first corner, Tracey had a brilliant drive in race one, with black beauty on a few drifts. Tracey made up some serious ground during this a nail biting race one resulting in an added bonus of a new Mondello Park lap record for Martin Tracey 59.614 & a 3rd place win. Clutch problems hampered the RS500 off the line in both races, and even with the battle scars from the earlier race, Tracey had a well deserved 1st place win in race two. Special thanks to all for your hearty congratulations and support, it was a fantastic days racing.
Martin Tracey - RS500 at Mondello Park June 2011
