P1racenews AI automatic summary:
BTCC ace Sutton and Davies claim Gordon Spice Trophy win at Goodwood
In the Group 1 Saloon Cars race between 1970 and 1982, Davies started their Ford Mustang Boss 302 in eighth, quickly advancing to third by the first lap. Davies overtook the Chevrolet Camaro of James Thorpe on lap three and followed Timo Bernhard’s Mustang closely. After a pit stop and driver change, Sutton took the lead from Shepherd and controlled the race until a safety car incident with 24 minutes remaining. Despite a strong challenge from Shepherd, Sutton maintained his lead, ultimately winning by 2.6 seconds. Gordon Shedden impressively climbed to fifth place in the Camaro after the pitstops, passing Andy Priaulx to secure a podium finish by the end. Marino Franchitti and Oliver Bryant’s Camaro rounded up the top six in the American V8-dominated race. British Touring Car champion Tom Ingram held off Jake Hill in a Rover SD1 and Ford Capri battle to take seventh place in the event.
