Calum Lockie and Bo McCormick scored a remarkable victory in the two-hour EERC Britcar race at Brands Hatch on Saturday (16 April). Racing McCormick's Ferrari 360 against more powerful opposition, the duo had a perfect run to win the race overall.

McCormick started the race and was able to avoid a multi-car accident at Druids on the opening lap that sidelined several leading cars. The casualties included the BMW M3 of David Leslie/Harry Handkammer and so immediately one of the Ferrari's major class rivals was out.

McCormick pitted in tenth place just before the half-way mark and Lockie got down to business. With less than ten minutes to go, the Ferrari was leading its class by a comfortable margin and was running second overall to the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup of Bill Cameron/Kelvin Burt. With the Porsche more than half a lap clear, Lockie was now concentrating on getting the car safely to the finish. But, with just six minutes to run, the Porsche suffered mechanical problems and was forced to retire, giving the Ferrari the lead!

Craig and Elliott Cole were second overall in their 360. Less fortunate was David Back, running solo in his 360. He retired on lap 95 after a trip into a gravel trap, however he had been up to fourth place at one stage.

Pirelli Maranello Ferrari Challenge sponsor and driver Witt Gamski, partnered by Keith Robinson were 11th in their 355 Challenge.

McCormick and Lockie will team up again to race the Ferrari in the Britcar five-hour race at Snetterton on 21/22 May.

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Lockie and McCormick were surprised and delighted to win

Back was less fortunate, but ran well

Gamski & Robinson's 355/Ch

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