The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X race car had its debut in this weekend's Britcar 24-hour race at Silverstone and the team declared it was a success. The only maintenance they had to perform on the car during the race was the routine changing of tires and brake pads.
The 400 bhp Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X race car prove to be very reliable and it managed to get in the top 20 after starting the race from position 46. Eventually finished the race fifth in class and 25th overall.
At the finish, Team Principal and Ralliart General Manager, Paul Brigden said:
“We have achieved what we came here to do and
I am delighted. The car performed so well – without any significant pre-race testing – for all 24 hours. It’s a credit to the whole team: the engineers, drivers and pit crew.”
Lead Driver James Kaye was also pleased with the outcome:
“It’s a tremendous achievement that we’ve completed one of the toughest races in the UK calendar without any major problems. There’s great potential in the Lancer Evolution X and I’m looking
forward to being able to do some test and development work which will make it even more competitive.”
The three other drivers were also complimentary about the car:
“It’s great to drive and is very well built, with excellent delivery of power and forgiving handling”, said Andy Barnes.
Mark Lemmer commented:
“It’s an easy car to drive and, with a little
more development, there is at least two-seconds a lap to be gained. It’s a great package.”
Jay Wheals, who was drafted in just a few days before the race said:
“I was able to get used to the car very quickly. It felt good from the word go and I had no problem adapting to four-wheel-drive.”
