Mark Gibson Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 Hi All, I just thought I would let you know that Matthew Willoughby will be racing at Rockingham this weekend along with all of the other Graduates (Hi James and Roger et al ). I have turned my "I hate Matthew Willoughby" t-shirt inside out and I will be there cheering him on for Saturday and it would be great if you would join us Tickets are £10 for each day and 16s and under get in for free and the ticket allows you full grandstand and paddock access. The Graduates are supported ( ) by the Formula Renault series, Porsche GT3 and Pickup Trucks (Sunday only) - the full timetable is here - although subject to change etc. Matthew's Qualifying and Race 1 are at 11.45am and 3.50pm on Saturday, respectively and Race 2 is at 3pm on Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Durrant Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 Matthew Good luck this weekend and as I will be at Dunsfold on Saturday I will not be able to join you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david nelson Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 Good luck. I am having a family weekend before Gurston. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Willoughby Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 Thanks both. See you at Gurston. I can't wait to put into practice some of the lessons I learned at Donington. If anybody comes on the Sunday you will see the pick ups racing on the oval as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James_Russell Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 Can't bloomin' wait 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Willoughby Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 Qualified 7th out of 15, in the most slippery conditions that I've ever driven in, and finished in the same position on a dry track, albeit with a couple of retirements giving me a helping hand. I start in 8th for tomorrow's race and can have a nice leisurely morning as we don't go out until 3pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Willoughby Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 A great result - I'm a very proud Dad . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Willoughby Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 Race 2 went much better even though I only finished 10th. I managed to stay with the lead group for the first time and finished 3.2 seconds behind second place (the winner had a 4 second gap). I had a small off trying to get past James Russell, sorry James, but didn't lose too much time, although you don't have to lose much time to lose 2 places. It was great fun and I am getting used to driving in close proximity to other cars. The video is currently uploading and will follow shortly. I'll post race 1 another time but it isn't particularly exciting in comparison - Mark, Dad, you saw the wrong race! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa Beezer Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 Well done little bro! You're far braver than I am! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Willoughby Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 Brave or daft, you decide. Results here Today's race video here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Lynch Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 Good work fella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James_Russell Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Quoting Matthew Willoughby: I had a small off trying to get past James Russell, sorry James, but didn't lose too much time, although you don't have to lose much time to lose 2 places. It was great fun and I am getting used to driving in close proximity to other cars. It's unfortunate you couldn't get it stopped for Yentwood, call me a cynic but with that entry speed and being that you were off-line, I wasn't too surprised! To be honest, if you'd made that move stick, I'm not sure what I would've been able to do about it with the short couple of laps we had left. It's a shame you now have such a long wait before you're in the car again, but I'm sure Mark will enjoy Anglesey just as much Congratulations on a good clean drive. As you say, there was barely any time seperating you from the very front. I'm very grateful to everyone in the club for the help and support over the weekend, as for all intents and purposes after the testing crash I was lucky to be racing at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Durrant Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Matthew Great result Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Willoughby Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 David, Mark, thank you for your kind comments. Next goal has to be beating a few of the front runners rather than following them home. James, your cynicism was perfectly justified. I hadn't tried that line into the corner before and I was determined that you shouldn't be allowed to go around the outside of me. A bit too determined as it turned out! I'm not used to driving off-line. I'm really pleased with my move on Amanda at the end of the 2nd lap - I judged that rather better! I don't think she expected me to try it as she left the door very open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offspring Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Great result Matt, I've been following progress with interest :) Most envious :) Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Willoughby Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Thanks Al. Isn't it about time you bought youself a cage (and one or two other bits) and joined in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offspring Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 They're on my shopping list :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Willoughby Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 Al, it would be great if you could join in the fun I'll keep my eye out for a cage - live axle ones are getting very rare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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