Power set for Brands Hatch finale

Guilsfield racing driver Ben Power scored another race victory in the MRF National Legends Car Championship at the Rockingham circuit in Northamptonshire, to set up a final-round decider at Brands Hatch.

Power, aged 27, boosted his points tally with several high-place finishes in other races. The race win was his 14th of the season.

He also overcame some setbacks - he avoided an accident in race one and had to fight back from last to 11th, while a bad tyre choice in Sunday’s second race saw him finish 9th.

“It was a very mixed weekend,” said Power. “The main thing is the title race is still wide open and it will be decided at Brands Hatch – a great venue for the grand finale.”

The final round takes place on November 4-5.

Guttercrest Racing is backed by the family-owned aluminium guttering company Guttercrest, based in Oswestry. The team has further support from Cardiff-based PR and communications consultancy Weltch Media.

Provisional points standings: 1, 04 John Mickel – 6915pts; 2, 55 Ben Power – 6705pts; 3, 66 Steve Whitelegg – 5855; 4, 13 Jack Parker – 5585pts; 5, 51 Paul Simmons – 5055pts.

PICTURE: Ben Power in action in the Guttercrest Racing Legends Car (No 55).