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Regular Momo Rollcentre driver Stuart Hall’s Aston Martin commitments mean that Gregor will definitely contest the upcoming Knockhill round on June 13/14.

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Fisken takes second British GT victory of ’09 at Rockingham 

Gregor Fisken made it two British GT victories in consecutive rounds at Rockingham on Sunday after he and team mate Dan Brown’s storming recovery drive. 

Fisken had qualified the Momo-backed Rollcentre Mosler MT900 ninth during Saturday’s session despite running with a damaged steering rack and front wishbone. Taking the first stint where he would race against his rival teams’ “gold class” drivers, the Scot was able to spar with the main pack until the Safety Car was deployed as the remnants of MTECH’s fire-gutted Ferrari were removed. 

When it peeled off after six laps, Fisken was again able to maintain his position in the lead group comfortably. Saturday’s race had shown that the Mosler’s tyre wear was high however and, with Brown waiting in the pits, it was decided that Gregor would hand over at the first available opportunity. 

As soon as the pit stop window opened he was in and good work by the Rollcentre crew ensured that Brown was back out in no time at all. Thanks to Gregor’s competitive pace before the stop, he returned within striking distance of those ahead and duly picked one off after another as each made their mandatory driver change.  

With the round of pit stops out of the way and still revelling on his reasonably fresh rubber, Brown found himself third. He soon dispatched Hector Lester for second before setting off in pursuit of David Jones’ Ascari. The pair enjoyed a terrific battle along with the Invitational Class Ginetta G50 over the last ten laps, although it was only on the final tour that Brown made his move stick on the Ascari to take GT3 class honours.  

Those ten points, added to the five that the pair scored for a hard earned fourth place in Saturday’s first race, saw the duo leave Rockingham as the highest points scorers of the weekend. Despite missing the opening round at Silverstone, Gregor now lies sixth in the standings, just eight points adrift of team mate Brown at the top. 

Following his British GT victory at the last round in Spa two weeks ago, Gregor was just as delighted with the Rockingham result. “It was another great weekend and my thanks go to the Rollcentre guys who all did an excellent job, as always,” he said. “We had some dramas after qualifying but they worked well to give us a car that we could at least hussle around the track, even if it wasn’t 100%, in race one. 

“I’ve also got to say a big thanks and well done to Dan. Despite being just 17, he’s got a very experienced head on young shoulders. We learnt from our mistakes on Saturday, changed the car accordingly and used it intelligently and to good effect on Sunday. Obviously I’m delighted.”        

Fisken scores victory and podium on British GT debut

Gregor Fisken marked his British GT Championship debut with a superb win, followed by a fine podium, alongside Martin Short in the Rollcentre Racing Mosler MT900 at Spa-Francorchamps at the weekend.

Fisken, who has returned to modern racing for the first time since a one-off outing in the American Le Mans Series last season, followed up his podium finish in the Britcar championship at Rockingham last weekend with race 1 victory at the legendary Belgian circuit, while third in race 2 leaves him and Short just nine points adrift in the British GT Championship standings, despite missing the opening round at Oulton Park.

“It has been a dream weekend,” said a delighted Fisken after the two races. “I’d hoped for a top five finish, or maybe a podium, on my debut, so to win the first race and back that up with a race 2 podium are fairytale results.”

The race 1 win came after an exciting tussle with the Preci Spark Ascari KZ1R of brothers Godfrey and David Jones, which turned into the lead battle when the second Rollcentre Mosler of Stuart Hall and Daniel Brown was handed a penalty.

“We had some luck when our sister car got the penalty, but we were well placed to capitalise,” said Gregor. “I handed the car over to Martin in a good position, after battling with the Ascari throughout my stint, and he did a great job to get past and give us the win.

“It was a very hard fight, but very fair and one of the best I’ve ever had. To come home first was wonderful.”

Fisken and Short had been set to finish second in race 2, although a clash with a Belgian GT Championship runner, which shared the grid with its British championship counterparts, resulted in the pair settling for another strong result in third.

“Martin handed me the car in second place and although my lap times were good, I was punted off by a Ferrari 430,” explained Gregor. “Thankfully I avoided the gravel trap and managed to keep it going in third. I was under a lot of pressure from the Barwell Motorsport Aston Martin DBRS9 in the closing stages, but got my head down and secured the podium.

“It’s been a superb weekend and full credit to Martin who drove really well. I’d also like to thank the team who prepared us a fantastic car and were incredibly professional.”

Team owner Short, an experienced British GT racer, was also delighted with the results and the contribution of his debutant team-mate. “Gregor performed over and above what was expected of him,” he said. “He did a remarkable job, in very difficult circumstances. To finish first and third is something that both of us can be extremely pleased and proud of.”

For more information on Gregor Fisken and his historic automobile dealership Fiskens, please visit www.fiskens.com.