GT3 Series : FFSA GT3 - Victory and panel damage for Lamborghini

The 2008 race season opened for First Racing and James Ruffier Racing in Nogaro. A total of 23 cars appeared with the aim of scoring the first points of the year. However, the race was over in the first corner for the most successful Lamborghini Gallardo team Dubreuil / Briche (First Racing). In qualifying the two drivers were able to clinch a slot on the front row, unfortunately, however, Bruno Dubreuil’s race on Saturday ended in retirement after an accident.
David Tuchbant in the sister First Lamborghini Gallardo took the role and held position in the leading group. After Antoine Leclerc took the controls he increased the pressure on the leader and eventually took victory for Lamborghini in the opening FFSA GT3 race of the season. The Ruffier Lamborghini Gallardos finished the race in 14th place (Miloe / Miloe) and 19th (Cabanne / Sourd).
In race two it appeared as if Antoine Leclerc would repeat his win. However, after race long hard but fair battles the First Racing driver lost four places to the strong competition. Tuchbant / Leclerc claimed fifth place in the 20 strong GT3 field at the flag. The James Ruffier Lamborghini Gallardos of Miloe / Miloe and Cabanne / Sourd took the chequered flag in 18th and 20th positions respectively.
Championship standings after two races:
1st Ruffier / Peyroles Dodge Viper 36 points
2nd Campbell / Jakubowski Ferrari 430 34 points
3rd Leclerc/ Tuchbant Lamborghini Gallardo 34 points
4th Rosier / Morel Dodge Viper 30 points
5th Largere Roux / Brandela Ferrari 430 30 points











