Entries by chrisbassett

Race Report: Bassett Reflects on Brands Triple Header

29/30 August Brands Hatch Race Report As this BARC Cannons Tin Tops season progresses, I am increasingly reminded of the development curve with the Peugeot. Last season we were new to the series and had an uphill struggle against other more established drivers, so, in a way, it’s a very similar position to that we […]

Race Preview: Ready for Brands Hatch Triple Header

Chris Bassett is preparing for a busy weekend of racing at Brands Hatch that will see him contest three races at the Kent circuit on 29 and 30 August. Chris arrives at the latest rounds of BARC SE Cannons Tin Tops following a weekend of mixed emotions last time, where he set the seventh quickest time […]

Race Report: Bassett Reflects on Brands Hatch Double

Well, what a week that was! After a last minute test session at Brands Hatch just two days before our comeback race, I am feeling pretty rung out, but, unlike last year, I have reason to smile. Following the test on Brands Hatch Indy Circuit on the Thursday before Saturday’s action, the Peugeot needed some last […]

Bassett Eager to Shine

Following an unexpected break from racing due to engine issues on the Peugeot 205 GTi from the first round, Chris Bassett is back up and running for Brands Hatch on 25th July. A great deal of work has been going on behind the scenes to find out the problems behind the engine seizure at the […]

Race Report: Bassett Reflects on Rounds 1 and 2

Race Report: Bassett Reflects on Rounds 1 and 2. It’s  my second consecutive year with the Peugeot 205 GTi and it promises to be exciting, with the introduction of the all-new engine and set-up changes from 2014, a new title sponsor in Complete Weed Control, a completely fresh approach and higher expectations, but with the […]

Bassett Eager to Show What Team Has Built in Opener

Six months after the curtain came down on the 2014 BARC SE Cannons Tin Top Championship, Chris Bassett is eager to get the new season under-way and “show what the team has built”, as the Peugeot 205 GTi is readied for the first race of the season at Brands Hatch (2-3 May). A 7-round calendar awaits Bassett and his Cannons Tin Tops counterparts in […]

2014 Season Ends Early for Bassett

With the annual trip to Brands Hatch on the famous Grand Prix circuit; Chris was certainly looking forward to his first outing on the extended track at his home event. However, after just one lap of qualifying and starting his first flying lap, the engine let go in the biggest possible way, which meant that […]