Ash Sutton Promises Race Day Comeback After DNF Setback
Ash Sutton will regroup for tomorrow’s opening race at Donington Park after failing to finish the inaugural British Touring Car Championship Qualifying Race. The Alliance Racing driver lost the opportunity to score early points when his outing ended on lap two.
Qualifying clash at Donington
Sutton had placed his Ford Focus Titanium on the front row of the grid. He spent the opening lap pressuring pole sitter Tom Ingram before sliding across the grass. The move pitched him across the track and into the gravel, forcing a DNF on lap two.
Starting position and immediate consequences
The incident leaves the four-time champion set to begin the first race of the season from the back of the field. That will make overtaking and point scoring a significant challenge in race one.
Driver reaction and targets
Sutton said he did not want to dwell on the contact. He felt the door had been closed on him during the manoeuvre, and he preferred not to expand further.
Plans for recovery
He insisted the team has the car well prepared and remains confident about performance. Sutton signalled a clear intent to mount a race day comeback and erase the effects of this DNF setback.
His short-term goal is to reach the top five in race one. He added he would race aggressively to regain positions and aim for a strong points haul. Filmogaz.com will follow the action at Donington Park and report on Sutton’s progress tomorrow.
