Dave Messenger (left) zooms round Brands Hatch before his last-lap drama
Eynsham’s Dave Messenger overcame a series of mishaps to finish fourth in class in the ninth round of the Alfa Romeo Championship at Brands Hatch.
Messenger ended up at the back of the field after a start-line multi-car crash. He then fought his way through the field to third in class.
But while fighting to hold on to that position the final lap , he ended up in the gravel trap at Paddock Hill bend. Messenger managed to drive out and bring home his damaged car in fourth place.
Team Darnells have plenty of time to repair the car for Messenger’s next race at Castle Combe on October 7.
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