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Balfes hoping for another Fun weekend

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May 10, 2025

LEICESTERSHIRE'S Shaun Balfe and his son Tom Balfe are taking part in the second round of the Fun Cup Endurance Championship this weekend

- writes Peter Scherer.

The Balfe Motorsport duo had a top 10 finish as their target in the opening round at Brands Hatch so were delighted to finish eighth on their debut.

Both had the chance to test the car yesterday before today's morning qualifying session and the start of the race at 12.45pm at Oulton Park in Cheshire.

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