Ups and downs for Volvo Polestar Racing

Volvo Polestar Racing had mixed fortunes in the second Scandinavian Touring Car Championship races at Knutstorp this weekend. Tommy Rustad climbed to third in the drivers championship after one podium finish.
“I am pleased with the weekend overall, we have strengthened our position in the championship and the car is better than ever,” said Rustad.

Rustad closed in on leading Fredrik Ekblom towards the end of the first race, despite carrying full penalty weight of 40 kilos compared to Ekblom who had a reduction of 20 kilos.

“I am really pleased with the balance of the car; it has never been that good throughout the entire race despite carrying maximum ballast weight. I was faster than Ekblom and that is promising for the rest of the season, especially as Knutstorp is not a good track for our car,” said Rustad.

Team mate James Thompson was far from pleased. The Brit failed to score any points this weekend after qualifying 12th due to technical problems, retiring from the first race and finishing 11th in the second race after starting last.

“It has been a tough weekend, I was of course hoping for better results. The positive thing is that we have a strong car and that we are making progress with settings that fit my driving style,” said Thompson.