Michel Nykjaer ecstatic to be winning again

Former European Touring Car Cup winner Michel Nykjaer enjoyed his last minute appearance in the ETCC at Salzburgring, taking both wins at the circuit.

Nykjaer drove into the lead on the rolling start from second place in race one, and went on to take the victory relatively unchallenged. In the reversed grid second race, the Dane was leading after starting eighth in less than half a lap, and went on to take a perfect score from the weekend.

“It was nice finally to get a victory, especially when you beat a world class driver like James Thompson” said Michel Nykjaer.

“Yesterday I was very disappointed with qualifying. With that weather I could not fight for the pole.” explained Nykjaer in the post race press conference.

“Today, on the dry track, I could really push to the maximum and my car had a very quick pace. Obviously my priority remains the WTCC, but I hope we can find the way to take part in the ETCC finale at Franciacorta.”

James Thompson was happy with two second places considering the circumstances:
“Today I could not do anything more than two second places. I tried to chase Michel, but after the first laps it was impossible for me to keep his pace. With the weight we have now we cannot beat the diesel cars. However I accomplished the mission to score points and stretch my leading margin.”

European Touring Car Cup Standings after Salzburgring