ROBOTHAM WINS IN THAILAND

Jaylyn Robotham wins in Thailand – Photo: Supplied

TOYOTA 86 regular Jaylyn Robotham has had success in TA2 Asia, taking a victory in Round 3 held at the Chang International Circuit in Buriram on June 8-9.

The 16-year-old started the weekend off strongly by setting a new lap record by 0.4s to take pole position, while co-driver Paul Manuell mirrored first place giving the duo a front-row berth.

In the opening race Manuell started and led from the outset, handing the car over to Robotham in the lead, after which the young Australian kept his cool to bring home first.

“I am absolutely over the moon to have finished up on the top step. What an incredible feeling,” admitted the young teen.

“Paul did a great job and managed to get a good start and hold the lead even though his stint was cut short due to safety cars.

“I was a little nervous taking over from Paul in first place and was just focussed on maintaining position. I was able to keep my head down and managed to pull away from the guys behind. From there, I just had to focus on maintaining the tyres.

“Crossing the chequered flag in P1 was amazing.”

Robotham followed that victory with third in Race 2, after Manuell copped two drive-through penalties.

The next round of the TA2 Asia Series will be held in Thailand on the Bangsaen Street Circuit, August 28 – September 1

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