HHC Motorsport once again proved its pace in the cut-throat world of the Ginetta Challenge, where it recorded three top six finishes at Brands Hatch at the weekend.

Richard Sykes qualified second for the opening 20-minute race and ran in second place over the early laps until he was knocked into a spin at Graham Hill Bend by a forceful Sean Huyton. Richard’s fightback was a highlight of the race as he worked his way back into fifth spot, but a late-race safety car period interrupted his challenge for the podium. The race restarted but as the cars charged through Paddock Hill Bend, a number slipped off into the gravel trap and the race was stopped. That left Richard a frustrated fifth, confident that he could have been better placed had the race run its course.

One of those drivers ensnared by the gravel was HHC Motorsport’s Rick Parfitt but he was to be the star of race two. From 10th on the grid, Rick kept out of trouble and fought his way up to sixth place for a career-best finish in Ginetta racing, while Sykes led the race having started on the front row. Once again, though, the pack battled into contention and muscled Richard down to fifth place.

HHC Motorsport’s Charlie Kemp said: “We were a bit unlucky this weekend. Richard again proved to have the pace to run with the leaders but was unfortunately bundled out of the lead in the opening race after some robust racing. Rick made up for his drama in race one by a really good drive in the second race and to be in the top six in a championship as competitive as the Ginetta Challenge is very impressive. We can take a lot of positives away from Brands Hatch.”