2026 Summer Championship - Round 5: Race 4 Touring Car Recap
What a sensational final for our Touring Car championship! Ian Cowe takes the victory, crossing the line having completed 17 laps. He held a consistent gap to the rest of the field for much of the race, only relinquishing the lead briefly around lap 11 before snatching it back. Adam Gammage fought valiantly, finishing second with 16 laps to his name. He showed great pace, even setting his fastest lap of 14.34 seconds early on, but couldn't quite match Cowe's consistency across the full distance.
The battle for third was a determined effort from Ian Webb. Despite a challenging middle section of the race, Webb clawed his way back, completing 15 laps and securing a well-deserved podium finish. Martin Timms also managed 15 laps, finishing just behind Webb, showing solid pace throughout the event. Tim Halstead made a great recovery, climbing three positions from his starting spot to take fifth place overall, a testament to his steady driving.
The race also saw some truly blistering pace. James Weaver recorded the fastest lap of the entire event with an incredible 10.61 seconds! Although Weaver ultimately finished seventh with 12 laps completed, his speed was a standout feature of the night. Craig Playfoot completed 6 laps, rounding out the finishers on a night that showcased the very best of SMCC racing.