PODIUM JOY FOR FREDDY NORDSTROM

Weybridge Racing Driver Freddy Nordstrom Takes 2nd Place At Snetterton For His Debut SEAT Podium.

Freddy Nordstrom (Weybridge) put in a superb performance to take 2nd place, and his first podium finish of the season, in the first race of the SEAT Cupra Championship's triple header at Snetterton at the weekend. The weekend was boasting an extra race than the usual two round format due to a round being cancelled at the last meeting due to weather conditions.

Driving the PlumberTraining.com backed SEAT Leon, he started 5th on the grid for the first race of the day. 19 year old Freddy, the youngest driver in the Championship, drove a flawless and determined race to take the second step of the podium behind local winner, Carl Breeze.

"It was great to be on the SEAT podium for the first time" said a delighted Freddy afterwards. "The car ran very well and I really enjoyed the race. Carl was just 0.4secs in front of me but I am more than satisfied with the 2nd place."

The second race of the afternoon saw Freddy take 6th place, and more valuable Championship points. But, it was to be disappointment in the third race which was shown live on ITV4. Locked in a superb battle with 3 other cars, Daniel Rowbottom's car lost control, cut across the grass and back onto the track collecting Freddy on its way. The front of Freddy car was damaged and he sadly had to return to the pits and retire.

"That was a disappointing end to a great day" said Freddy "but I don't believe it was malicious on Dan's part. We can leave knowing we are capable of podiums which makes me all the more excited for the next race."

His points haul from Snetterton sees Freddy rise to 8th in the Championship standings.

Freddy's next race will be at Oulton Park, Cheshire on 26-27 July.

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