H-Engineering
Press Release 11th July 2006
H-Engineering Triumph in the Zolder SuperPrix
Against all the odds the H-Engineering Team won both rounds of the EuroBoss Masters series at last weekends Zolder SuperPrix in Belgium. Driving the ex Michele Alboretto Footwork Arrows A11B, driver Anthony Hansford fought off strong opposition in both races to finish 5th overall in the main race and 1st in the EuroBoss Masters category for pre 1990 Grand prix cars. These victories now place Anthony and the H-Engineering team in a strong 1st position in the championship.
24hrs earlier all thoughts of achieving two victories seemed very remote. Following a spectacular clutch and flywheel failure in qualifying, the team were contemplating an early return to England on Sunday morning after all attempts to source new components in Belgium failed. However, following a valiant overnight dash back to England by two of the team members, new parts arrived and were duly fitted, resulting in the car taking to the track in the final four minutes of the morning warm-up.
One hour later Anthony was forced to start Race 1 from the back of the grid having failed to complete the requisite number of qualifying laps. He soon, however, was able to make his way through the field despite losing 4th gear and finally led the class after passing Henk de Boers Coloni with a few laps to go.
Between Races 1 and 2 the team inspected the gearbox to ascertain the loss of 4th gear only to find a number of stripped ratios. With insufficient time to effect repairs Anthony started race 2 from 5th on the grid with only 1st, 2nd, 5th and 6th gear. Despite this handicap and a race long duel with a Dallara Nissan and Larousse Lola he again finished 1st overall in the Masters class.
Next Round: EuroBoss SuperPrix, Zandvoort, Netherlands, 5/6th August 2006
Current EuroBoss Masters Championship Table
1. Anthony Hansford (GB) 36 points
2. Roger Kilty  (GB) 21 points
3. Henk de Boer (NL) 13 points