MASTERFUL MAGALHAES
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Epynt expert Willett strikes in his Escort
Organiser: Herefordshire MC When: June 3 Where: Epynt Ranges, Powys Championship: King of Epynt Championship; RAC Historic Asphalt Championship Stages: 10 Starters 67. Following a problem-free run, Dave Willett/john Davies made it a hat-trick of wins on the Welsh Marches Mini Epynt Stages in their Ford Escort Mk2.
It was no easy victory, as they were forced to push hard all day in order to secure the win. Initially, Huw Reed/anthony Hackett held a slender lead before retiring their Darrian GTR with fuel pump failure.
After taking their maiden fastest stage time on Epynt, Roger Moran/keaton Williams finished second in their Escort, while third-placed Damian Cole/jamie Edwards were left to rue a slow start as Cole reacclimatised to Escort Mk2 driving, having used his Fiesta RS WRC on other events this year.
Having retired on the last seven events, Tomas and Eurig Davies were pleased to make the finish in fourth place in their Escort Mk2, a wrong tyre choice midway through the event costing some time.
Just three seconds behind were Ray Horton/paul Williams, who lost time starting the final stage and they were followed home by fellow Darrian GTR crew Tony Rees/lloyd Morgan.
Nick Elliott/dave Price were first of the historic crews home as rivals Neil Williams/peter James retired their Escort with differential problems.