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Sunday, 03 September 2017 00:03

BORKOVIC’S MIRACLE IN THAILAND – FROM 11THSTARTING POSITION TO PODIUM Featured

The best Serbian race car driver despite qualifying problems made an amazing undertaking by reaching  the 2nd place from the 11th starting position in race 1 and 6th place in race 2 on Chang International circuit in Thailand. 

The best Serbian race car driver Dusan Borkovic showed his talent again by finishing on the podium in the 2nd place in race 1 of TCR International series in Thailand.  

Due to the decision of stewards in the qualifying on Saturday Borkovic started race 1 from the 11th position but with the spectacular racing he finished the race in the 2nd position. He finished the second race in the 6th position, starting from the 13th place.

Borković was great in qualifying on Saturday but due to tire puncture he hit the barrier, broke a subframe and had to be towed to the pit, after which Borkovic was not let to compete in Q2 and that is why he started from P11 and P13 on Sunday. 

Despite a tough situation in qualifying, Borkovic promised a show in the races. And it was a quite a show! Nobody could have imagined what Dusan was going to do.  

Borkovic reached 10th place at the start of race 1. By the 2nd lap he was in the 8th position. 

He was following Altoe for 3 laps and when he passed him he continued improving his position, passing Nash, Vernay and Tassi.

The real drama happened in the last 2 laps. First Homola had a tire puncture and had to return to the pit, and after Pepe Oriola had to go out in the final lap and Borkovic finished in the 2nd position. 

Borkovic was fantastic on Chang International circuit in Thailand. Invest in Serbia banner with the Serbian flag was also on the track. Another way that Borkovic is promoting his country around the world.  

In race 2 Borkovic started from the 7th row. He continued his overtaking mission in the second race as well. He gained 3 positions in the first lap. After he passed Homola, Rob Huff and Nash. When Michelisz had to return to the pit due to engine problems, Borkovic ended up 6th. Borkovic scored 26 points in total in Thailand. 

"I am very happy. P2 and P6 after the decision in qualifying yesterday are great success. I started both races in the back and I was losing tires quicker while passing competitors. I was lucky my tires and my car held out till the end. I am overwhelmed that Serbian flag is on the podium again and I showed what I can do. I am grateful to everyone who believed in me, starting with my team, fans and sponsors ", Borković said after the races. 

Dušan Borković after 16 TCR International races is in 6th position,  in overall standing with 108 points only two less than Pepe Oriola in the 5th position. Next TCR International weekend is on 7th and 8th of October in China.