Chevrolet’s Alex MacDowall believes a first win could be in order at Knockhill – and is looking to build on his strong showing at the Scottish circuit in 2010.
MacDowall, 20, took his second career pole position at the circuit last year and followed it up with his best result of the season with 2nd in the first race. Although he then went on to finish in 9th and 7th in races two and three, MacDowall is sure that he has the pace around the undulating circuit.
“I know I can go a step further than last year and achieve my first win,” said MacDowall. “The track suits my driving style and the Chevrolet Cruze is the best handling chassis in the field so it’s pole or bust!”
Currently 7th in the championship, MacDowall has a 40-point gap to sixth in the standings. And with three drivers within 20 points behind him, MacDowall will have to work hard to improve his position.
“I’m seventh in the championship but it’s still quite tight behind so I need another good points scoring weekend to give me a safe gap.”
The Carlisle ace also acknowledges the importance of qualifying well around Knockhill.
“Last year was great so we know the car will be good around Knockhill,” added MacDowall. “We had a test at Donington last Thursday which went really well – me and Jason (Plato) were both there so we got through a lot of set-up changes. Qualifying will be more crucial than ever next weekend with so few places to overtake at Knockhill.”