Champion Turkington makes speedy Argos visit

Fresh from winning his second Dunlop British Touring Car Championship this season, eBay Motors driver Colin Turkington returned to the wheel of his BMW 125i M Sport to surprise unsuspecting shoppers at an Argos store.

Turkington, was back at West Surrey Racing to shoot a teaser video for his homecoming visit to Argos on William Street, Belfast this Friday.

Turkington will be at the store from 09:00 GMT  to launch a new initiative between eBay and Argos.

The video sees Turkington, in full racesuit and helmet, back at West Surrey Racing factory as he browses eBay’s website for a new product to collect from Argos. The Northern Irishman selects a new toaster to replace the one he famously destroyed at WSR at the end of the season; an incident famously filmed by ITV.

Having made his purchase, Turkington wastes little time in getting into his iconic racecar before making his way to the nearby Argos store in Weybridge. Shot in a fully functioning Argos store, Turkington is seen to bring some BTCC stardust as he performs a variety of turns and doughnuts before parking right outside the main entrance. Still in full racesuit, Turkington steps out of the vehicle and makes his way into Argos to collect his product from the counter whilst under the watchful eye of bemused shoppers.

“It seems like ages ago since I have been in my eBay Motors BMW so today has been a lot of fun,” said Turkington.

“I’ve always been one for new challenges and driving at top speeds around a small Argos car park is definitely a big test.”

Not only will Turkington be bringing his BTCC championship trophy, but his racecar will be on display along Williams Street for the morning.

“I always get Northern Irish fans asking when I am going to bring the car back for them to see so I am delighted we are going to be able to make it happen. The support I get back home across the season is overwhelming so it’s a great feeling that I am going to be able to repay the fans and I can’t wait to see them.”

Fans in Belfast can meet Turkington from 09:00 on Friday at Argos, 19 William St S, Co. Antrim BT1 4AR.

You can view the video below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsFFsUQLqt0&feature=youtu.be