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Maltese racing driver Rodren Vella wins his class at Royal Purple Hot Hatch Championship

Tuesday, 9 October 2018, 11:11 Last update: about 9 years ago

Oliver Attard

Racing Driver Rodren Vella member of 360 Motorsport Club Malta won his class in the Royal Purple Hot Hatch Championship in his Honda Civic EP3.

The championship, made up of 3 classes and 14 races in 7 weekends is organised in the most popular tracks in the United Kingdom like, Brands Hatch, Croft Circuit, Pembrey Circuit, Cadwell Park, Silverstone International, Donnington Park and the final 2 races at Snetterton 300. Out of 14 races Vella finished first in 6 races and second in another 5 races. Vella arrived at Snetterton 300 for the two final races with an advantage of 7 points.

After a weekend of wet races Vella crossed the line 2nd in class and winning the championship with 19 points ahead of Phil Wright who also was racing a Honda Civic EP3.


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