ROB Austin will team up with father Richard in a bid to win touring car racing’s prestigious Gerry Marshall Trophy at Goodwood next March.
The Evesham duo will share their Faberge Brut 33 Ford Capri in the 45-minute event at the circuit’s 73rd Members’ Meeting.
Each car, such as their 3.0-litre Capri, must be built to touring car regulations of the late 1970s to early 80s era.
Rob Austin said: “I’m a huge fan of 1970s and 80s motorsport and I guess the Gerry Marshall Trophy is me down to a tee. I think we can be somewhere near the front.”
Richard Austin, team manager for Rob Austin Racing in the British Touring Car Championship, said: “I’ve won quite a few races in the Capri and know we will be there or thereabouts, but I might have to rein in my speed to avoid embarrassing Rob!”
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