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2012/13 MSC New Zealand F5000 Tasman Cup Revival Series
Rnd 7
Evolution Motorsport Classic Speedfest
Teretonga
Invercargill
Fri-Sun
Feb 15-017
2013
16-02-13
DAY 1 REPORT
HIGGINS IS LATEST MSC F5000 SERIES RACE WINNER
Andrew Higgins (Lola T400) is the latest MSC NZ F5000 Tasman Cup Revival
Series race winner, the young second-generation racer from Auckland
getting the better of both recent series paceman Clark Proctor (March
73A)and defending series champion Steve Ross (McRae GM1) in the first
race of the weekend at the final round of the 2012/13 series at the
annual Evolution Motorsport Classic Speedfest meeting at Invercargill's
Teretonga Park today.
After showing pace but being hobbled by mechanical problems at the
penultimate round of the 2012/13 MSC series at the Skope Classic meeting
in Christchurch a fortnight ago, Higgins - eldest son of New Zealand
Porsche series stalwart Paul Higgins - could hardly have had a better
start to the final series round this weekend, pipping 2012/13 series
champion-elect Ross for pole position in the qualifying session in
the morning then pulling away from both Ross and Proctor in the race.
Having been the only other driver - with Higgins - to break the 55
second barrier in the qualifying season, a determined Steve Ross got
a jump on both Higgins and Proctor off the rolling start but Higgins
was back in front before the end of the first lap.
It took Proctor a little longer - until near the end of the eight
lap race in fact - but persistence eventually paif off and he too
found a way past Ross, crossing the finish line in second place.
Behind Higgins, Proctor and Ross, British driver Michael Whatley (Surtees
TS8) was the first of the visiting internationals home in fourth place
with compatriot Greg Thornton (McRae GM1) and Australian Paul Zazryn
(Lola T332) fifth and sixth respectively.
Monaco-based Brit Peter Dunn (March 73A) was next home three second
back in seventh with Australian Bryan Sala eighth, David Banks - who
recovered from a spin exiting the last corner on the last lap - ninth
and former series champion Ian Clements driving fellow Christchurch
man Lindsay O'Donnell's Begg FM5 tenth, the field rounded out by series
guest Phil Mauger driving the ex Denny Hulme McLaren M23 Formula 1
car and Australian Bill Hemming in his Australian-made Elfin MR8A-C.
On Friday a serious accident in testing claimed two cars, sending
the driver of one to hospital in a serious but stable condition and
leaving the other unable to repair the damage in time.
The MSC F5000 Tasman Cup Revival Series is organized and run with
the support of sponsors MSC, NZ Express Transport, Bonney's Specialized
Bulk Transport, Mobil Lubricants, Pacifica, Avon Tyres and Exide
2012/13 MSC NZ F5000 Tasman Cup Revival Series Rnd 7 Evolution Motorsport
Classic Speedfest Teretonga Invercargill Fri-Sun Feb 15-017 2013
Qualifying
1. Andrew Higgins (Lola T400) 00:54.350
2. Steve Ross (McRae GM1) 00:54.591
3. Clark Proctor (March 73A) 00:55.685
4. Gregory Thornton (McRae GM1) 00:56.470
5. Michael Whatley (Surtees TS8) 00:57.371
6. Paul Zazryn (Lola T332) 00:57.675
7. Peter Dunn (March 73A) 00:58.174
8. Bryan Sala (Matich A50) 00:58.223
9. Peter Sundberg (Lola T332) 00:58.277
10. David Banks (Talon MR1) 00:59.135
11. Phil Mauger (McLaren M23 F1) 01:02.650
12. Bill Hemming (Elfin MR8 A-C) 01:03.848
Race 1
1. Andrew Higgins 7.26.061
2. Clark Proctor + 6.037
3. Steve Ross +6.177
4. Michael Whatley +23.983
5. Greg Thornton +25.165
6. Paul Zazryn +25.40
7. Peter Dunn +28.840
8. Brian Sala +32.207
9. David Banks +54.028
10. Ian Clements +54.408
11. Phil Mauger +59.587
12. Bill Hemming 1 lap
Prepared by FAST COMPANY of behalf of the New Zealand Formula 5000
Association www.F5000.co.nz For more information about the 2012/13
MSC New Zealand F5000 Tasman Cup Revival Series contact Ross MacKay
on 021 677 919 or via e-mail on ross@fastcompany.co.nz
EDITOR'S NOTE: Hi-res jpgs of cars and drivers competing in the 2011/12
MSC New Zealand F5000 Tasman Revival Series are available by e-mailing
Ross MacKay at ross@fastcompany.co.nz
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