MARK Wakefield is hoping for a repeat of previous results at Rockingham when the Volkswagen Racing Cup resumes this weekend.
The Weaverham driver, who made his debut in a Team HARD Golf earlier this month, has fond memories of the circuit after celebrating a maiden win there in the MINI Challenge UK's Cooper class three years ago.
And he has set his sights high again following a successful test in his new machine.
“We changed the set-up and it went really well,” he said.
“My lap times on old tyres were quick, and it’s reassuring to know I’m close to the required place.
“I’m feeling a bit more comfortable behind the wheel now, and able to control the car how I like.”
Following a successful weekend at the Northamptonshire track in 2015, when he stood on the end of the podium after all three races, Wakefield took second spot there last season.
He added: “It’s a funny one, because before first drove there I didn’t think I’d like it.
“However I always seem to pick up good results and so I’ve changed my mind now!
“I’d love to get a podium there, and that’s my aim – but a top-five finish or two would be a decent marker that I’m making progress.
"We'll get some track time there on Friday, so that will give me a better idea of where I am in relation to everybody else."
A 20-minute qualifying session on Saturday is followed by two races on Sunday.
Wakefield classified ninth during the campaign opener at Silverstone over Easter before a broken diff ended early his involvement in the second sprint.
He was running seventh.
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