EASON PROMISE GROWS FOR HILLSPEED AT SILVERSTONEWintry temperatures and gusty conditions didn’t make for the most enjoyable of test days at Silverstone National Circuit yesterday, Friday, 29th February, but Hillspeed duo Ahmad Al Harthy and Menasheh Idafar helped heat things up a little with stunning pace.The Formula Renault BARC drivers, both of whom head into the upcoming 2008 season with a great chance of FR2000 Class podium success, took to the Northamptonshire track during a general test session and produced impressive lap times.Focused on solidifying its status as one of the foremost teams in the championship, Hathersage based Hillspeed is in the midst of an important pre-season test programme which is certainly going from strength to strength.Reflecting on the day’s action, team principal Richard Ollerenshaw said: “It’s been another excellent test for us and I’m delighted with the pace both Ahmad and Menasheh produced today. They were very evenly matched during all of the sessions and very quick with it.“Both drivers were running comfortably in the 57 second bracket which shows they certainly have the capability to run at the sharp end this season. One of things I’m most impressed with is the way Ahmad and Menasheh were immediately up to speed today, that has given the team a lot of confidence.”Although missing from today’s test outing, Essex 16-year-old Michael Lyons will make his track return at Snetterton in Norfolk on Tuesday, 11th March.Forming an integral part of Hillspeed’s exciting three-car line-up for the 2008 Formula Renault BARC campaign, Lyons has already made good progress in earlier tests and will undoubtedly be a driver to keep an eye on throughout the year.Hillspeed will next be in action this coming Tuesday, 4th March, at Brands Hatch Indy Circuit in Kent alongside teams and drivers from the Formula Renault UK series.