GUY SMITH made an unhappy return to American Le Mans Series race action as he retired in the closing stages at the Miller Motorsports Park in Tooele, in Utah.
The 35-year-old, of Beverley, shared his Dyson Racing Lola Coupé Mazda with regular co-driver Chris Dyson who qualified in third place on the 34-car starting grid.
Dyson was in third position overall before handing over the Castrol-sponsored Lola to Smith with an hour to run in the 165-minute sportscar endurance race.
But with only 25 minutes to run, and Smith fourth but catching the third-placed car, Smith was forced to park the Lola.
“The engine lost power which is disappointing as a top-three podium finish was definitely achievable,” he said.
Next up for Dyson is the fifth round of the American Le Mans Series at Lime Rock in Lakeville, Connecticut, on July 24.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here