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Lipscomb Abarth Return to Racing for Home Event at Brands Hatch
Kent motor dealer Lipscomb Abarth and its motorsport partner Pulce Racing have recruited a title-winning driver for their return to the Zing Trofeo Abarth 500 race series this weekend.
Reigning Historic Formula Ford champion Darren Burke has joined the team for the 6th round of the championship at Brands Hatch – home turf for both Darren and Lipscomb Abarth.
A successful test session at Brands Hatch this week saw Darren immediately on the pace in the front-wheel-drive Abarth 500, further boosting the team’s confidence of a successful debut result.
"The Abarth 500 is a complete change for me – one that requires a totally different style of driving to the rear-wheel-drive race cars I’m used to. In fact, I’ve never raced a front-wheel-drive car on slicks before, so it’s an exciting new challenge," said Darren.
"I adapted quickly to the car during the test session this week, and showed I was immediately on the pace, so I’m confident we can get a good result. Being a local lad, I know Brands Hatch very well too, so we will get the added benefit of a home race advantage."
Darren originally tested the Lipscomb car before the start of the season, but was unable to take up his seat with the team due to his commitments in the Historic Formula Ford championship – the title he went on to win. Darren has now joined Lipscomb and Pulce Racing for the final two races of the Zing Trofeo Abarth 500 championship, following Gareth Howell’s withdrawal from the series.
Mark Stevens, Sales Director at Lipscomb Abarth, said: "Darren’s arrival is great news for the team and after two races away from the track, we’re really excited to be returning to the action this weekend.
"He’s adapted incredibly quickly to the car and demonstrated impressive pace during the test session, so we’re confident of a great result this weekend."
The 6th round sees the little Abarths joined by the giants of the German DTM race series for a thrilling weekend at Brands Hatch.