Andrew Richardson looking for maiden win as Richardson Racing heads for Rockingham

Richardson Racing will aim for double success at Rockingham this weekend, with rising star Andrew Richardson looking to secure his maiden win in the latest rounds of the Michelin Ginetta GT Supercup.In what will be something of a home meeting for the team, Andrew will seek to build on an impressive run of form in recent events which has seen him vault up the championship standings to lie fourth in the G55 class. Andrew heads to Rockingham, where he secured a double podium last season in the G50 class, on the back of top three finishes at both Snetterton and Knockhill since racing resumed after the summer break.With confidence on a high, the 21-year-old will now hope to secure his breakthrough victory to once again showcase his talents in the highly-competitive battle at the head of the field.Im looking forward to Rockingham a lot, he said. Knockhill last time out was different to any other circuit on the calendar and it took us a bit of time to dial the car in but Rockingham is a more standard track and we found a good set-up at Snetterton that should mean we are right up to speed as soon as we hit the track.Weve been able to build some momentum with our performances since Croft before the summer break, and I want to add to the podium finishes from the last two meetings. The aim is to qualify strongly and get ourselves up near the front of the grid. If we can do that, then I think there is no reason why I cant challenge for a victory.In the G50 class, Hudderfield-racer Mark Davies will hope to continue his charge towards the championship title as he looks to return to form after a difficult end to his weekend at Knockhill last month.A heavy accident at the start of the final race, where he was unsighted when a car ahead failed to move when the lights went out, left his car nursing substantial damage, although Mark was able to escape from the incident without injury.Hard work from the Richardson Racing team, and a new sponsorship deal with Cardowan Creameries for the final three rounds of the season, has ensured that he is able to take his place on the grid at Rockingham as he looks to add to an impressive tally of twelve victories, which has seen him build a 115 point lead in the standings.Rockingham is probably my favourite circuit on the calendar and Im looking forward to the weekend, he said. I love the high-speed run round the oval as you head to turn two and then I enjoy the technical bits on the infield as wellthere is a lot of time to be gained there if you can get it all right. I cant wait to get back behind the wheel and Ive already put the accident at Knockhill firmly behind me.Its great to have support from Cardowan Creameries again and it has played a big part in getting the car repaired after the accident in Scotland. I have to say thank you to them for coming onboard again and also to the team for getting the car fixed after the accident. Theyve given me a good car all season and Im sure they will do again this weekend so we can continue the work weve been doing and fight for more victories.

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