Nov 2008: Daly Claims Magnificent Walter Hayes Trophy for Team Aspin

Silverstone, England (November 2nd, 2008) – Connor Daly capped an extraordinarily successful Team Aspin foray to England by winning the Walter Hayes Trophy this afternoon at Silverstone, the Home of British Motor Racing. The victory came two weeks after teammate Josef Newgarden won the Formula Ford Festival at Brands Hatch.

Daly, who started fourth on the 36-car grid for the 15-lap Grand Final, which was held in cold, wet and extremely treacherous conditions, took the lead at half distance when Scottish Formula Ford Champion Graham Carroll slid off the road at Luffield Corner. Newgarden also had made a mistake after leading the opening lap.

Daly, 16, from Noblesville, Indiana, controlled the remainder of the race and set the fastest lap for good measure. He became the youngest driver ever to scoop the Walter Hayes Trophy, which is named after one of originators of Formula Ford. The presentation was made by Walter Hayes’ widow, Elizabeth, in the Clubhouse of the famed British Racing Drivers Club.

“It’s been a great experience,” said Daly. “I would like to thank everyone for making this possible for Josef and me.” The Team Aspin was founded in 2002 and is proudly supported by Aspin Group, Terminal Velocity Processing, Road Racing Drivers Club, Highcroft Racing, Integrated Performance Technology, PitFit Training and Speedstar Management.

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