Upminster Racing Driver, Ryan Hooker Takes Another Podium Finish In VdeV UK
Ryan Hooker (Upminster, Essex) and driving partner Sarah Reader scored a second successive podium finish in the VdeV Championship at Snetterton. The duo finished in 3rd place in the 6 Hour endurance motor race in the TFL prepared Juno to add to their 2nd place finish at the last round.
The 6 Hour event was always going to be gruelling, racing at speeds of over 150mph, but the weather also decided to play a part. The race started in the dry but at the three quarters mark a tremendous downpour tested the driver's wet weather driving skills.
Ryan started the race for the team putting a solid hour and half stint in which was echoed by Sarah. For his second stint Ryan raced an hour and a quarter, continuing to make up places from their 11th place start. As his second stint came to a close the rain started to fall and as he handed over to Sarah for her final hour it was a full on downpour.
It was Ryan's duty to race the final 45 minutes which were set to be a thriller.
"By my final stint everything was beginning to ache I have to admit!" said Ryan, "but the best way to ignore the pains is to concentrate even harder on the racing. We had got up to 4th position and I had the 3rd place car in my sights. The track began to dry and I was able to get past Tony Freeman and pull out to ensure the 3rd place. I'm thrilled we were on the podium again."
It was a superb result for the fledgling TFL team and as Ryan commented, testament to their excellent preparation.
Their next VdeV UK race will be Ryan's 'home' circuit, Brands Hatch on 9th August.
Ryan Hooker (Upminster, Essex) and driving partner Sarah Reader scored a second successive podium finish in the VdeV Championship at Snetterton. The duo finished in 3rd place in the 6 Hour endurance motor race in the TFL prepared Juno to add to their 2nd place finish at the last round.
"By my final stint everything was beginning to ache I have to admit!" said Ryan, "but the best way to ignore the pains is to concentrate even harder on the racing. We had got up to 4th position and I had the 3rd place car in my sights. The track began to dry and I was able to get past Tony Freeman and pull out to ensure the 3rd place. I'm thrilled we were on the podium again."