PCCGB Rounds 11 & 12 Donington (GP) Race Report
Century Motorsport Score Wins and Fastest Laps at Donington (GP) Porsche Carrera Cup GB Rounds 11 & 12
The Porsche Carrera Cup GB returned to action last weekend (29th–31st August) at Donington Park Grand Prix Circuit, where Century Motorsport once again showed their strength with wins, fastest laps and more crucial championship points.
Qualifying
Saturday’s qualifying session was tight at the front, but the team delivered solid grid positions across all categories:
- Andrew Rackstraw (Pro) – 1:29.295 – Overall: P2 (Class: P2)
- Angus Whiteside (Pro) – 1:29.501 – Overall: P4 (Class: P4)
- George Gamble (Pro) – 1:29.628 – Overall: P6 (Class: P6)
- Henry Dawes (Pro-Am) – 1:30.333 – Overall: P14 (Class: P3)
- Carl Cavers (Am) – 1:30.678 – Overall: P16 (Class: P2)
Race One
Saturday’s qualifying session saw Will Martin (Eden Motorsport) secure pole position, but at the start of the opening race on a slightly damp track, wheelspin cost him dearly. Rackstraw pounced immediately, seizing the lead before the first corner. Rackstraw worked to extend his advantage keeping his rivals at bay to convert his front-row start into a stunning victory along with the fastest lap of the race. Gamble was locked in battle, following closely in P4, while Whiteside came home in P7 after a track limits penalty dropped him down. In Pro-Am, Dawes battled hard to take P6. Over in Am, Cavers dominated his class after an unfortunate retirement for his championship rival Jonathon Beeson (Duckhams Yuasa Racing by Graves Motorsport), claiming P1 along with the fastest lap to secure maximum points and bring himself further into the Championship fight.
- Andrew Rackstraw (Pro) – Overall: P1 Fastest Lap (Class: P1)
- George Gamble (Pro) – Overall: P4 (Class P4)
- Angus Whiteside (Pro) – Overall: P7 (Class: P7)
- Henry Dawes (Pro-Am) – Overall: P15 (Class: P6)
- Carl Cavers (Am) – Overall: P14 (Class: P1 Fastest Lap)
After the race, Rackstraw drew the number four ball, inverting the top four grid positions for the next encounter, handing Gamble pole for Round 12.
Race Two
The second race of the weekend brought more drama and another podium. Gamble initially held his lead from pole but a 3 way battle formed by Lap 10 with Sid Smith (Team Parker Racing) and Will Martin (Eden Motorsport) challenging Gamble running side by side before eventually having to concede and dropping to 3rd. Whiteside, having started 7th, would unfortunately retire from the race, calling the Safety Car into action. The race restarted with only a few laps remaining, Gamble came under pressure from Rackstraw on the road and on the last lap on the last corner, Rackstraw made the overtake to solidify 3rd place. At the flag, Rackstraw added to his championship haul with another podium while Gamble would unfortunately drop to 8th after a track limits penalty. Dawes stayed consistent in Pro-Am repeating his 6th place finish from Race One. In Am, Cavers impressed again, taking P2 having pressured Jonathon Beeson early on in the race. Despite the P2 finish, Cavers took yet another fastest lap, making it a perfect weekend for his pace.
- Andrew Rackstraw (Pro) – Overall: P3 (Class: P3)
- George Gamble (Pro) – Overall: P8 (Class: P8)
- Angus Whiteside (Pro) – DNF
- Henry Dawes (Pro-Am) – Overall: P14 (Class: P6)
- Carl Cavers (Am) – Overall: P15 (Class: P2)
Championship Update
With four rounds left to race, Century Motorsport’s drivers are firmly in the title fight:
- In Pro, Rackstraw sits P2, just 10 points behind the championship leader.
- In Am, Cavers is also P2, trailing by 20 points, while holding a comfortable margin over third.
- Whiteside, Gamble, and Dawes remain in strong contention for points across their categories, keeping the team well placed for the final push.
- Andrew Rackstraw (Pro): 88 Points – Class: 2nd (10 points off lead)
- George Gamble (Pro): 63 Points – Class: 4th
- Angus Whiteside (Pro): 62 Points – Class: 5th
- Henry Dawes (Pro-Am): 29 Points – Class: 6th
- Carl Cavers (Am): 110 Points – Class: 2nd (20 points off lead)
Team Championship Points:
- Rosland Gold by Century Motorsport: 310 Points – 1st
- Century Motorsport: 161 Points – 5th
Looking Ahead
With Donington (GP) in the books, the team now looks forward to travelling to the Silverstone National Circuit, where Rounds 13 & 14 of the Porsche Carrera Cup GB will take place on the weekend of 19th – 21st September. With the championship battles heating up, every point will count.
