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WILLIAMS BACK TO METRO CUP AS MG CUP CHANGES

- MARK PAULSON

Reigning MG Cup champion Mike Williams has switched back to the Metro Cup, which he won in 2017, after a regulation change outlawed his previous chassis/engine combinatio­n.

Until last year, the MG Cup’s Class C, for race-modified cars, allowed Rover Metros to use the 1.8-litre VHPD version of the K-series engine. But for 2021, Williams had to switch to the more standard VVC derivative. A further rules update for 2022 requires race-modified Metros to use the 1.4-litre powerplant.

“I could run [modified] cams and this, that and the other, but it’s just stress on the engine, loads of money to try and get the power out of it,” he said.

“It’s just spending money to not really change anything.

“I’m happy to come and fight with the guys in the Metro Cup. I want to turn up without any stress and have some fun.”

Williams was third – having initially been declared the victor amid safety car confusion – and first in last weekend’s Metro Cup opener at Brands Hatch.

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The 2017 Metro Cup champion made a triumphant return

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