Thompson’s joy

A competitive seventh place finish in the opening race of the weekend meant that Team Hard Cupra R racer Bobby Thompson was assured of the Jack Sears Trophy, which was contested between drivers who had yet to stand on the overall podium at the beginning of the 2022 campaign. The Essex racer, a VW Racing Cup champion, rounded out a strong season during which he did take his first rostrum finish with third place at Brands Hatch in the middle of May. He finished the JST chase clear of Ciceley Motorsport’s George Gamble (BMW 330e M Sport). Ash Hand was third in the Power Maxed Racing Vauxhall.