And may a Touring Cars Championship be a possibility
now?
By now Y’all know that former IndyCar Driver
Robert Wickens has just claimed His first motor racing victory in some five
years at Watkins Glen. Where Wickens was competing in the IMSA Watkins Glen Six
Hours Undercard Michelin Pilot Challenge race.
As Wickens who started third in the two Hours
race aboard the #33 Brian Herta Autosport (BHA) Hyundai Elantra TCR racecar,
drove His way to the lead before handing over to teammate Mark Wilkins with
57mins remaining. As Wilkins then Held off a late race charge by the Alfa Romeo
Giulietta Veloce of Tim Lewis, with thee Young Wicky’, nee Robert Wickens
watching from His Wheelchair in Pitlane behind the Timing Stand.
And like All Racers, Wickens Hopes this is the
first of many victories to come, even if now utilizing Hand Controls in a
Touring Car while being paralyzed. As who knows how far Wickens will go?
As I still say it would be Awesome to see
Wickens, His Best Friend thee Mayor ‘O Hinchtown, nee James Hinchcliffe and I
Dunno? ‘Ol Sugar Ray Tracy’, aka Paul Tracy contest the 24 Hours of Daytona in
the GTD Pro Class, although No clue what Manufacturer they could drive for…
https://racer.com/2022/06/26/the-beginning-of-whats-going-to-come-wickens/
Update
Naturally, After I finished this story, things
got Massively better for Robert Wickents. As His Wife Carly called and said their
first Child was expected sooner than expected, like in 24 Hours! So Wickens drove from Trois-Rivieres late
Night “Back Home Again” to Indianapolis in order to be on Hand for the Birth of
His Son Wesley. And then having not only missed Thursday’s Track Walk, but
Qualifying too; for which the Qualifying Driver Starts the race. Wickens
started Dead last on race morning with Zero laps in the Car, since the team’s
determined it’s easier pulling Robby’ outta the car then trying to “Insert” Him
during the Pit Stop! So Wickens summarily Hauled His #33 Hyundai Elantra TCR
racecar up to third in class before handing over to teammate Mark Wilkins.
As Wilkens carved His way forward with the pair winning their second consecutive race in a week’s time! With the win Not only being Sweet for the pair ‘O Hosers’ winning Up Norht Eh! But also being only a couple of Hours from Wilkins Home city of Toronto. With His Wife and Children being on Hand to witness their win!