LYNCH GOES TOP WITH LYDDEN SUCCESS

Wigan racer Tony Lynch achieved his pre-event aim of securing top spot in the championship standings with a dominant performance during the sixth round of the Monster Energy MSA British Rallycross Championship at Lydden Hill.

Tony went into the Bank Holiday meeting in Kent sitting equal third in the BMW Mini class, but with confidence high that he would be able to challenge for a second victory of the year.

The Lucas Oil Team Geriatric driver was on the pace from the outset as he took class honours in each of the three heats used to determine the start positions for the all-important points-scoring final.

Those three heats saw the Mini field running alongside the Super 1600 class, with Tony able to finish ahead of one of the S1600 field in each of the heats.

Starting from pole for the final, Tony produced the perfect display to lead the race in its entirety for his second success since making the step into the Mini class at the start of the year.

Alongside his success in the heats and the final, Tony also posted the fastest time of the day to ensure a maximum score that moves him into a three point lead in the championship standings.

Even taking into the account the series' dropped score regulations, Tony still heads the standings going into the final two meetings of the year.

"Before the weekend I said it was imperative that we started to score big, and we couldn't have scored more points than we have this weekend," he said. "We took victory in each of the heats, set the fastest lap time and then dominated the final for a maximum score. After a good run in the heats, we had a plan when it came to the final on how we wanted to approach things with the joker lap, and it came together perfectly.

"This season hasn't always been easy considering how late everything was sorted, and we have been learning about the car as we go. This is the first weekend where everything came together for us and if I'm being honest, I can't recall a meeting that has gone as perfectly as this one did.

"The boys gave me a car that was absolutely perfect and I've brought it back to them without a mark on it - a quick wash and it's as good as new! We're now in the best position we could be in when it comes to the championship, but we know the last two rounds aren't going to be easy.

"However, now I'm on top, I'm not going to give up my points lead without a fight and will push hard to make sure that we stay out front until the end of the year."