Broadstairs racing driver Michael Crees will be aiming to take points this weekend when Team VERTU heads to Brands Hatch.
The EXCELR8-run team makes the trip to the Kent circuit on the back of a productive opening round at Donington two weeks ago, where Tom Chilton scored victory in the final race – the first under the Team VERTU name – and team-mate Tom Ingram bagged a hat-trick of second place finishes.
With a weekend of experience in the car under his belt after the season opener, Michael hopes to impress at his home circuit, where he has scored points in all three of his previous appearances on the Indy layout.
Despite the fact he only drove his car for the first time in free practice at Donington, Crees picked up three solid race finishes with a best result of 17th, and will aim to score his first points of the year in front plenty of home support.
Michael said: “I’m really excited about the opportunity to race at my home track again this weekend and after a solid outing at Donington Park, I want to try and fight for some points.
“To qualify P17 out of 24 cars at the opening meeting was good considering I hadn’t driven the car before first practice and it’s given me something to build on this weekend at a circuit where I’ve had some good results in the past.
“I’ve always loved racing in front of the fans but there is something extra special when it’s your home circuit and you have extra support there from your family, friends and sponsors. Hopefully I can put on a good show for them all this weekend and get into that top 15.”
Justina Williams, VERTU Team Owner, said: “Donington Park was a great way to the start season but we can’t afford to relax as we head to Brands Hatch where we know the competition will be ready to come out fighting.
“Saying that, it’s a circuit where we know our package has been strong in the past and I’m confident that all four drivers will able to deliver the goods on track to maintain our early position near the head of the standings.”
Sunday’s (May 11) three races are scheduled for 11:30am, 2:05pm and 5:10pm and will all air live on ITV4 and ITVX, with viewers outside the UK able to stream the action on YouTube.
