More Podiums for EBC-Equipped Caterham Racer at Thruxton

“This weekend, the fastest circuit in the UK, Thruxton, played host to the second round of the Caterham 310R Championship, and it delivered high-speed chaos, drama, and brilliance in equal measure. For Charlie Lower and Team Perry Motorsport, it was a weekend to remember, filled with bold moves, breakout performances, and hard-earned podiums.”

Qualifying: A Tactical Approach Pays Off

“Heading into qualifying, Charlie made the smart call to keep track time to a minimum. With Thruxton’s abrasive surface chewing through rubber, he kept his cool and executed just three push laps, and that was all he needed. Charlie secured P5 for Race 1 and an even stronger P4 for Race 2. A confident and calculated start to the weekend.”

Race 1: Brave on the Brakes, First Podium Secured

“Race 1 was a classic Thruxton scrap: drivers constantly swapping positions, with barely a tenth separating them in the slipstream battles. But Charlie showed he wasn’t just there to follow. With supreme confidence and pinpoint braking on his EBC brakes, he pulled off the move of the weekend. going later and harder into the corner to sweep past his competitors and snatch the lead.

“It was a gutsy move that turned heads. With more wheel-to-wheel action to follow, Charlie fought hard for the rest of the race, ultimately crossing the line in P3 – his first podium of the weekend.”

Race 2: Grit, Control, and a Tough Blow

“Race 2 was always going to be tougher. The aggression levels rose, and several drivers pushed the limits and in some cases, crossed them. Charlie had to call on his racecraft and awareness more than ever, avoiding dangerous moves and taking evasive action through the chicane multiple times to protect both himself and his competitors.

“He crossed the finish line in an impressive P2, but the result was later stripped after a protest over one of the chicane cuts, judged to have offered an advantage. A frustrating outcome that left Charlie classified P6, but it didn’t dull the fire heading into the final race.”

Race 3: Raw Talent on Full Display

“With the reverse grid format putting Charlie in P3 for the start of Race 3, it was time to attack. From the lights out, he showed blistering pace, out-braking his rivals and charging toward the front. For a time, it looked like victory was in his grasp.

“But motorsport can be cruel. Contact from another driver forced part of Charlie’s wheel arch into his tyre, sapping speed and putting him on the defensive. Despite the damage, he held off faster cars to secure another hard-fought P3 finish and his second weekend podium.”

Final Thoughts: Momentum Builds

“Thruxton tested everything: pace, patience, bravery, and resilience, and Charlie Lower rose to the occasion. With two podiums, a race lead, and more valuable championship points, this weekend was a breakthrough.

“Team Perry Motorsport continues to give Charlie the tools to shine, and as the season moves forward, it’s clear he’s becoming a real force in the 310R Championship.

“Next stop: Anglesey, and Charlie is more ready than ever.”