06/07/2026
How mega was that !!!
A huge thank you to commentator Dave Goddard for the kind words, it really meant a lot.
We arrived at Thruxton knowing we were around 50hp down on the competition at the fastest circuit in the uk, and having only been there once before, we knew we had to be brave ! We qualified P3 before an engine misfire appeared and we discovered one cylinder had lost compression. We made some adjustments, took a gamble, and headed to the grid.
The race was incredible. We battled at the front, briefly ran P2, then a slow pit stop left us 25 seconds off the podium with just 19 minutes remaining.
But we kept pushing, taking around 3 seconds a lap out of third place before making the pass for P3 in the closing stages.
To stand on the podium with a car already 50hp down whilst carrying an engine issue, makes this result even more special. It’s the Triplex Capri’s first Group 1 podium since Gerry Marshall’s 2nd place at Silverstone in 1978.
Now it’s time for an engine refresh… and hopefully to find that missing 50hp.
Thanks for all the support, and see you next time 🏁
