GP Masters of Great Britain SILVERSTONE RACEtrack temp: 17 degreesAmbient temp: 17 degrees
SUNDAY 13TH AUGUST 2006 (SILVERSTONE, UK): Wet tarmac, 650 horsepower and no traction control.
Today’s GP Masters race was always going to be a belter, and it delivered in spades. The lead changed seven times during the 26 lap race, with pole sitter Christian Danner surrendering his position to Stefan Johansson at the start. The lead was then seized by Eddie Cheever.
Cheever and Eric Van de Poele had an exceptional battle for supremacy, but the conditions would get the better of Eric, and he dropped back after a couple of thrilling 360s. Cheever’s racecraft was faultless throughout, giving...
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