Tordoff and Butcher in Pall Mall Cup action

STEFAN MACKLEY

HISTORICS Former British Touring Car Championship ace Sam Tordoff was in action last weekend at the Donington Historic Festival. The 32-year-old, who finished as runner-up in the 2016 BTCC before stepping back from racing in 2019 following the death of his infant son, was at the wheel of his father’s MGB in the three-hour Pall Mall Cup. “I’d never driven the car before,” said Tordoff, who was due to race a Ford Falcon before the engine let go in testing. “We’ve got a few classic outings lined up – the Silverstone Classic, we’ve got an entry for the Goodwood Members’ Meeting, and hopefully we’re invited to do the Revival as well. It’s a lot of fun and nice to be here without any pressure.” Sharing with Richard Woolmer, the pair qualified 39th in the near-50-car…

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