Jory "can't believe" stunning Evolution debut

Saturday 10 May 2008

#77 Lucas Oil's Shelley Jory celebrates her second place in the Italian Endurance race

Rookie Evolution class pilot Shelley Jory of the #77 Lucas Oil team has said that leading her first race in the class in this weekend’s Italian Grand Prix of the Sea endurance race was a dream come true.

Although Jory and #77 Lucas Oil throttleman Nigel Hook were pipped at the post by the reigning champion #99 Fountain Worldwide pairing of James Shepperd and Craig Wilson and had to accept second place, it was an exceptional debut for the new pairing.

“I couldn’t believe it,” a delighted Jory admitted after the race. “To be out in front for the first race was absolutely amazing. The Fountain team did an exceptional job and drove really well. We tried to hold them off, but sadly it wasn’t to be. I’d like to do better tomorrow, but – for today – I’m just happy to keep smiling.”