‏Pierce wins Michelin award in Carrera Cup GB at Knockhill

Derek Pierce is the seventh Porsche Carrera Cup GB racer of the season to benefit from Michelins on-going support of the championship by winning a set of tyres ahead of this weekends rounds 13 and 14 at Knockhill (25/26 August).In his third full season in the Carrera Cup GB, the Scottish racer is a leading contender in the Pro-Am1 category. Racing for Team Parker Racing, he headed to his home track of Knockhill with seven Pro-Am1 podiums in the first 12 races. He currently lies second in the Pro-Am1 standings.Having been the control tyre supplier for the Carrera Cup GB for ten seasons since the championship was created in 2003, Michelin is once more supporting the teams and drivers with the award of a complete set of slick racing tyres at each event. Before the start of testing, a name is drawn from a hat to receive the tyres, with a value of more than 1200.

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