A ‘what could have been’ weekend in witnon

Round 2 of the Porsche Carrera Cup Australia championship returned to Winton in rural Victoria.

For Team Porsche New Zealand driver, Callum Hedge, it was a weekend that could have been. Hedge finished both practice sessions inside the top 2, showcasing the pace of his EBM Porsche.

Starting Race 1 from the front row, Callum was pushed wide at Turn 1, and having to rejoin at the back of the pack. A great drive through the field moved Callum to finish Race 1 in 16th. The progressive grid made the final 2 races a challenge.

The impressive 18 year old fought back strong in Races 2 and 3, finishing 10th and 9th. Callum was one of few drivers to gain positions throughout the races, and prove that passing is possible at Winton.

Hedge rued the first race incident, but was pleased with the pace from his Team Porsche New Zealand Porsche.

“It was definitely a challenging weekend. We showed some really good speed in the car, and I was quickest in almost every session. I qualified on the front row, then got ran off in Race 1.

That sent us to the back, and it was a fight to move forward. Finished 10th and 9th in the final two races. It was disappointing to have been run off, I know we had the pace to win if we are at the front.

Positive is, the car was super mega fast, just super tough to pass around Winton. I’m learning heaps, and keen for Round 3 in Darwin.”

Porsche Carrera Cup returns to the top end, for Round 3 at the Hidden Valley Darwin circuit on the 17th-19th June.