We took a McLaren 12C to Rockingham Motor Speedway to face its toughest
challenge yet. Could it outpace a Honda Civic BTCC racer driven by
former champion Gordon Shedden and the pairing of 2013 British Superbike
champion Alex Lowes and his Samsung Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade? Which
would set the fastest lap? Would the Civic's superior grip make up for
the power deficit? Would the McLaren be too much to match on the
straight? Or would the 'Blade offer a blend of light weight and high
performance impossible to match? Steve Sutcliffe referees.
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