top of page
Search

Victory at Thruxton!

  • matthewellisracing
  • Jun 5, 2023
  • 1 min read

After a disappointing end to the open round at Snetterton; Matthew alongside his father returned to Thruxton with the classic sportscar club for round 2 of their season.

Having been two years since their last outing at Thruxton both was looking forward to a great race at one of their favourite circuits.


Qualifying saw Martyn take pole position overall, before Matthew jumped in for three laps setting a blistering 1:23:3! This took pole position by a staggering 4.2seconds over the chasing field.

Come the race and Matthew was to start, dropping into the 1:24's and pulling a command 50second lead before the half way point.

Martyn took over in the pitstop, and whilst taking a little longer to discuss the car came out some 35 seconds ahead of Alex Taylors Rx7; Himself struggling with the car overheating.

The chequered flag came out, Pole position, fastest lap and a race win by 50 seconds; well not quite... unfortunately Martyn was deemed to have speeded in the pitlane exit and hit with a 60 second penalty. This meant second overall and winning in class.

Oh so nearly perfect.


 
 
 

Opmerkingen


You can also contact Matthew by using this form:

Thanks for submitting!

ABOUT matthew

Matthew is a 29 year old from Sevenoaks, Kent; or where he is found more regularly Brands Hatch!

Matthew has been around the motorsport paddock his entire life; his routes trace back to his father Martyn’s passion for grassroots motorsport. No matter the weather or distance Matthew was always in attendance to watch Martyn sprint and Hillclimb in the now well know Ellis Talbot Sunbeam Lotus.

2022 presented the busiest calendar to date racing a number of different cars; 2023 Matthew has focused his efforts on the family Talbot Sunbeam Lotus. 

A Euro Nascar outing at American Speedfest provided some much need drama. 2023 isn't over yet and talks of one last big race weekend are in full flow.

_Chevron Favicon.png

© 2023 | Matthew Ellis

 

Proudly created by High Row Marketing

my partners

bottom of page