The 21-year old once again stated his intent on challenging for the Pro-Am honours on his maiden season, battling his way back from a 17th grid place spot in the opening race to take P7 at the chequered flag, claiming 3rd in class on his second visit to the rostrum so far this year.

Starting in 7th for round six on the iconic Italian track, the A E Graphics-backed racer demonstrated mature race craft in the mid-pack. Piloting the #55 Porsche 911 GT3 cup car up into 6th overall, Vaughan claimed 2nd in the Pro-Am class, marking his third podium from the last four races and the fastest Pro-Am driver on track.

The weekend’s results have helped to establish the New Forest-based driver as a serious Pro-Am title challenger this season, with Vaughan having closed the gap to the current Championship leader down to just 11 points after six races.

The Porsche Carrera Cup GB now has a four week break before reconvening at Oulton Park in Cheshire on June 9/10 for rounds 7 and 8.

Quotes: 

Team Principal David Bartrum: 
“Monza turned out to be a very enjoyable weekend with great results. Dan did a brilliant job. We arrived on the back foot carrying the penalty from Donington but he was determined to work hard to get the best from the weekend.

“He studied the circuit and put a lot of time in with the engineers and the team and took on board everything he needed to do. As a result of that hard work he had a really positive couple of races and was rewarded with two podiums and has moved himself up into contention for the Championship.

“I’m very proud and very pleased with Dan and the team from Monza, the whole group did an excellent job.”

Dan Vaughan #55: 
“It was a good solid weekend for us in Monza. We had to take the penalty from Donington into race 1 so starting from P17 was less than ideal, but I got my head down and managed to avoid the incidents in the race and it paid off with another podium.

“Race 2 was another good race for us, not as much overtaking, but I’m learning all the time. I was happy with my pace and race craft out on track with it being my first time racing there, so to get P2 and another podium was a great result.

“A big thanks to the guys at Motorbase for all of their hard work and for giving me the car to do the job! Monza was mega and I can’t wait to get back out in the car at Oulton!”

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The only overseas event on the eight weekend calendar, the single marque series is set to make its Italian debut supporting the European Le Mans Series (ELMS) on the world-famous 3.6mile track.

Motorbase Performance heads into the weekend in confident form following Dan Vaughan’s maiden Pro-Am class win last time out at Donington Park. The 21-year-old has already made his mark in the highly-competitive field on his rookie season, and currently lies 2nd in the Pro-Am Championship standings.

“Monza is one of my all-time favourite circuits, so I’m really looking forward to this weekend;” commented Team Principal David Bartrum. “It always delivers exciting, close racing. We’ve raced there a number of times in the Blancpain, but never made the podium so hopefully we can turn that around this weekend and Dan can close the gap in the Pro-Am Championship.

“Dan is coming into the weekend in the right frame of mind off the back of a great weekend at Donington Park. Racing in Europe is great experience for him and last weekend played a perfect hand in getting him ready for Monza.”

“I can’t wait for Monza;” added Vaughan. “It’s a track that I’ve always dreamed of racing at so to get the chance now is really exciting.

“I think the circuit will suit us well and hopefully we can carry the momentum from Donington Park into this weekend. We’ve shown we have the pace; I just need to iron out a few rookie errors and keep my nose clean this weekend and I’m sure we can get back onto the podium.”

Rounds 5 and 6 of the Porsche Carrera Cup GB get underway on the Monza Nazionale circuit on May 12/13. Following Friday’s free practice sessions, qualifying takes place at 11:00 local time on Saturday 12th May before round 5 – a 30 minute contest – at 15:00.

Sunday 13th May plays host to the final 45 minute race at 10:20am local time, with live streaming of both races available via: www.porsche.co.uk/Monza

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