Media Release: Walkinshaw Has Podium Hopes Dashed At Thruxton
Thruxton, Hampshire – Sunday, April 29, 2012; Fergus Walkinshaw’s hopes of returning to the Michelin Ginetta GT Supercup podium were ruined on Sunday, April 29, when the 21 year-old was forced to record non-finishes in rounds eight and nine at Thruxton.Constant heavy rain and blustering high winds contributed to the appalling conditions at the Hampshire circuit, yet Walkinshaw welcomed the wet weather, hoping the rain would help him repeat yesterday’s front-running qualifying pace.
A brilliant start from fifth on the grid propelled Walkinshaw up to fourth place into Allard, with Tom