Australian Harri Jones and Kiwi Hunter Robb enjoyed a highly successful weekend in the Australian IRC Racing Series at The Bend Motorsport Park in South Australia, claiming a clean sweep of class victories and securing the IRC SD class round win.
Their combined qualifying results placed the pair eighth on the grid for the opening race, starting from the fourth row.
The first race of the weekend began with a rolling start with Jones making progress through the field and crossing the line sixth overall securing the IRC SD Class victory.
Robb took over driving duties for the second race, a 50-minute encounter, and delivered another strong performance. He again finished sixth overall while comfortably taking victory in the IRC SD category, maintaining the team’s unbeaten run in class competition.
The third race of the weekend was ultimately declared a no result following a red flag incident in which Daniel Stutterd struck a concrete wall, and his car caught fire. Fortunately, the race was halted immediately, and no injuries were reported.
Robb returned to the cockpit for the final race of the weekend, lining up seventh on the grid alongside fellow IRC SD competitor Treigh Maschotta and crossing the line in fifth overall while once again taking victory in the IRC SD class, ensuring the team completed a perfect weekend in their category.
With three class wins from the races contested, Jones and Robb secured the IRC SD class round victory.
“Round winners at The Bend! It was great to share the Innovation Race Cars SD car with Hunter this weekend, taking three class wins and having some great battles with the faster GT cars,” said Jones.
“Love the cars, love the category, and excited for more in the future!”
The result capped off a dominant class performance for the duo, who consistently ran inside the top ten overall while proving unbeatable in the IRC SD category throughout the weekend.
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