At the action-packed, rain-hit Season II T1 Prima Truck Racking held at the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida yesterday,
16 Mar 2015 | 5205 Views | By Autocar Professional Bureau
At the action-packed, rain-hit Season II T1 Prima Truck Racking held at the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida yesterday, Stuart Oliver of Team Castrol Vecton captured glory once again. Starting second on the grid in Super Qualifying, he went on to clinch the title for the second time, in ...
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At the action-packed, rain-hit Season II T1 Prima Truck Racking held at the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida yesterday, Stuart Oliver of Team Castrol Vecton captured glory once again. Starting second on the grid in Super Qualifying, he went on to clinch the title for the second time, in the 16-lap final race, helping Team Castrol Vecton grab the team title. Steve Thomas of Team Allied Partners, who qualified fastest on Saturday, was the first runner-up, with Steven Powell of Team Tata Technologies Motor Sports clinching the second runner-up spot.
The intensely fought race between 12 Prima trucks proved to be a treat for motorsport fans. Over 45,000 spectators enjoyed edge-of-the-seat action involving overtaking and high-speed corners.
Twice winner Stuart Oliver said: “It was an amazing experience. A big huge thank you to all the fans coming out all this way – they made such a difference this weekend. Steve Thomas and Steven Powell were phenomenal competitors and did an amazing job today of keeping me on my toes, pushing me all the way up to the podium. The Tata Prima race trucks were fantastic. It's been an amazing championship, with so much improvement to the truck that it just goes to show the capability of the vehicle and how the sport can be scaled up, with more power and speed, a delight for every motorsports fanatic.
Commenting on the successful weekend, Ravi Pisharody, executive director, Commercial Vehicles, Tata Motors, said, “We have had a tremendous day here for the truck racing with a really pumped-up atmosphere and we have been delighted by the response received today. The Prima race trucks proved their racing prowess and build quality in this high-intensity race. We are extremely delighted with the performance of T1 teams and drivers who have been supportive throughout the event. We would like to congratulate the winning team, sponsors and all participants for making this first of its kind, debut racing event, a historic day and all of the audience for a wonderfully electric atmosphere.”
All 12 modified, 370bhp, Tata Prima race trucks were built for the purpose and driven by experienced international truck racing drivers from the British and European Truck Racing championships. This year’s trucks boasted 10 percent more speed (upto 130kph), a new aerodynamic design with 10 percent increased acceleration and 10 percent weight reduction, over Season I
For Season II of the championship, Wabco, JK Tyres, Cummins, Castrol and Tata Technologies were the main sponsors, while Setco Automotive and Tata Motors Finance were the sponsors of Team Allied Partners.
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