BROCKBANK CHAMPION AFTER DRAMATIC NIGHT IN WA
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After five months of competition, the Shannons Targa Rallysprint Series has concluded with only two-hundredths of a second determining the winner.
“I made a pretty big error and nearly nailed a tyre bundle which almost cost me the win, but thankfully the results worked in my favour.”
Chong’s dramatic finish placed him ahead of Greenham in the round, effectively handing Brockbank the title by one sole point due to the standings.
In front of a large crowd at the Perth Motorplex Complex, the fifth and final round of the series saw Paul Brockbank claim the title by one point in what was a nail-biting finish.
It was the closest end to a season in the series’ nine-year history as Troy Wilson won his second round of the year, however the Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X pilot was not in title contention after missing the opening three rounds.
Remarkably, Brockbank took home the title, despite not winning one round in the series, his consistent form earning him a well deserved title.
“I drove pretty conservatively all night and just tried to play it safe,” Brockbank said. “Everyone stepped their game up so much that by the last run I had to properly send it otherwise I would have lost the championship.
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The final laps of the round saw Mark Greenham in the box seat to take the series victory after sitting in second place, however a brilliant final lap from Daniel Chong saw him jump the Mitsubishi Evo 9 driver by twohundredths of a second.
As the series continues to grow in popularity due to its Thursday night slot, more than 100 drivers took part in the Shannons Targa Rallysprint Series’ series finale to wrap up a successful season.