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Dave Newsham stays on at Power Maxed Racing for Rockingham

Power Maxed Racing has confirmed that Dave Newsham will continue to drive for them in the British Touring Car Championship races at Rockingham this weekend.

“I had a great outing at Knockhill, and it has made me realise that this is where my heart is. It has been a tough decision for the Power Maxed Team and I to pull out of British Rallycross, however, I need to do everything I can to get back to the BTCC,” said Newsham.

Newsham stepped in for regular driver Kelvin Fletcher at Knockhill as he was about to become a father. But due to the late arrival of Fletcher’s first child, Newsham is back behind the wheel of the #71 Chevrolet Cruze this weekend.

“We will miss Kelvin at Rockingham, but it is great to work with Dave again, seeing him perform at Knockhill was a delight and it has helped with yet more development of the car that will benefit Kelvin for the last two rounds,” said Adam Weaver, Power Maxed Racing Team Principal.

Newsham’s best result in the race weekend at Knockhill was seventh in the first race.