Managing Director of Hughes Safety Showers, Tony Hughes blogs on the realities of his other major passion, racing as a member of the G50 Cup Team Champions.

Last year was the debut season for the the Ginetta G50 Championship and I managed to drive in all 10 races.

It was a support race for GT Cars, Formula Ford and Formula 3. This year it takes a step up and becomes a support race for the British Touring Car Championship which attracts 30,000 plus crowds and live TV coverage at circuits such as Brands Hatch, Oulton Park and Silverstone.

Tony started the year well by taking second place in the gruelling Sebring Challenge in Florida

This year, I’ve cut back to 5 drives in the Championship so that I can drive on some of the classic race circuits around the world.

We did Sebring earlier in the year and hopefully have Daytona lined up for November.

Anyone who was at Oulton Park on 31st May or watched the race on TV will know it can get a little hairy.

Quick reactions are vital to keep out of trouble.

For a driver’s view check out the footage from my on board camera. Sit tight, strap yourself in and wait for the action.

 

 

Carl Breeze who slewed across the track just after Old Hall Corner ended up with a broken leg but the guy who ran into him, Mark Proctor, broke his back and has decided to retire from racing.

Out of car view of the incident: