Hill steals the show in Chevron B26
British Touring Car Championship racer Jake Hill was one of the stars at Donington Park over Easter when he raced Simon Watts’Chevron B26 for the first time in the Masters Historic Sports Cars contest.
Hill had tested Watts’ newer Endurance Legends Lola but had not driven the 1974 Chevron until qualifying. He shared the car with Roberto Giordanelli in what was effectively his first race in an open top car.
“It’s great seat time before the BTCC starts,” said Hill. “I really enjoy these cars. It’s racing the type of cars I’ve always dreamt of.”
In the race, Hill turned in a fantastic performance and was on target to finish second overall to Tom Bradshaw when the clutch failed late on. “I loved it but I’m so gutted. I fell in love with it when I drove it in qualifying and I hope I get another go,” said Hill.