Bricknell – What a Difference a Week Makes                                                            22-3-2010

Within the space of just a week Jamie Bricknell has went from disappointment to elation and it has also got his Farmers Union Sprintcar Series Title aspirations back on track.

Last Saturday night (March 20) at Hobart’s Mountain Dew Ice Raceway Bricknell picked up his fourth feature race victory of the 09/10 season and in the process extended his advantage in the overall Farmers Union Series point standings.

After dropping from second spot back to fourth in the early stages of the feature race, Bricknell fought his way back to second place and chased after pole sitter and leader Tim Hutchins. On the 16th lap Hutchins got together with a lapped car and crashed out and this handed command over to Bricknell. Once in the lead Bricknell was able to pace the field all the way through to the chequered flag.

“This was the perfect way to bounce back after last weekend’s disappointment and it has certainly given us a good haul of points towards our Farmers Union Series chase,” Bricknell said, who was consistent throughout his two heat races by finishing in third and second place. “We had a bit of luck go our way in the feature race with Tim [Hutchins] crashing out but I felt confident I had enough car speed to challenge him had he not struck misfortune.”

Photo: Angryman Photography

With two rounds remaining in the Farmers Union Series, which includes this Saturday night’s (March 27) double points round at Carrick Speedway, Bricknell holds a steady lead but he knows that this weekend’s round is either going to make or break his series chances.

“There isn’t too much between Tim [Hutchins] and I in the point standings and the driver that has a strong result this weekend is going to put themselves in the box seat heading into the final round the following weekend,” commented Bricknell. “Getting through this Saturday night is going to be vital, especially since there are double points on offer, even if that means playing it safe and just finishing, if I have to do that then I will.”   

For the 09/10 Season Jamie Bricknell is proudly supported by the following organisations:

Montile Tile Boutique – Launceston, Devonport and Hobart

A.B.E.L Landscape Supplies

Precision Autos

Longford Bodyworks

All Sorts of Treats

DOC Signs

PM Race Engines