Rob Lewis entrusts EBC braking components in his Ford Focus ST170
For 2024, Rob Lewis is once again competing in the Modified Ford Series in his Mk1 Ford Focus ST170 (Class B).
Lewis has successfully campaigned within this championship for some years now, entrusting EBC Brakes Racing’s RP-X™ motorsport brake pads for the front axle of his race car, and EBC Brakes’ Bluestuff NDX pads on the rear axle throughout this time.
Following a successful first half of the season, which included Lewis’ first podium finish, the latter part of the year was equally as successful, with the driver racing at multiple venues as well as showcasing his car at some popular shows.
Read how the last few months have panned out for Rob in his own words below.
Donington Park
“Following on from promising pace at Castle Combe, I headed to Donington Park with three races to do in one day and a lot of high hopes! After a reasonable Qualifying, the car made sure I got knocked down to earth in Race 1 with a bump: a two-race-old genuine ford Turbo solenoid hose failed, putting me to the back of a 40-car grid once again!
“In Races 2 and 3, I battled my way back through the pack to respectable finishes in Class (4th and 5th) and more lessons learned with the new turbo engine.”
Snetterton
“We then headed to Snetterton with some confidence; it’s a circuit I always test at and one of my favourites to drive. Qualifying was awesome – I qualified 3rd in Class and 10th overall on a 41-car grid… and fastest FWD on the grid!
“Race 1 then produced some hard racing including a very bum-twitchy moment heading into Murrays – Neil Argrave lost his Escort on the gearbox oil dropped on the outside and made for some superb photos! Needless to say, I was rather happy to come out unscathed! 4th in class and 17th overall after some of the big power cars made it past, I was happy with that! Race 2 resulted in an early retirement after a driveshaft failed.”
The British Motor Show
“I am both lucky and privileged enough to represent and be an ambassador for a brilliant mental health charity called Driven Minds, the car was on display at the British Motor. Show in the Motorsport area right next to Petrolheadonism! I had a great time over the show talking about the racing and spreading the word about Driven Minds and the superb EBC Brakes.”
Brands Hatch Ford Power Live
“This was the highlight event of the Modified Fords calendar, including a very busy grid walk! Both races were in front of a 20,000-strong crowd as part of the Ford Power Live show. After a reasonable qualifying putting me 14th overall and 7th in class, before working my way through in Race 1 and 2 to 10th/7th overall (and 5th/4th in class finishes). These results then earned me the overall Driver of the Day award presented by the series sponsor Scalextric. Really proud to earn that at the series highlight event.
“That rounds up my 2024 racing exploits. As for 2025… the plan is a full rebuild of the car with some fresh chassis work, some potential gearbox tweaks and of course… EBC Brakes stopping me!”
RP-X™ Track/Race Pads
Following the hugely successful launch of RP-1™, EBC Brakes Racing increases its motorsport brake pad range with the introduction of our latest ultra-high-performance track & race material, RP-X™.
Bluestuff NDX Brake Pads
Bluestuff NDX is a high-friction sport and race pad that now has R90 approval on almost all fitments for the EU and is therefore totally street legal. Ideal for road-going sports cars and club-level racing events.
