Sam Tordoff expects tough challenge at Rockingham

Sam Tordoff says he expects a tough challenge this weekend at Rockingham as the WSR man attempts to maintain his position at the head of the British Touring Car Championship standings.

Tordoff secured the points lead with a solid weekend at Knockhill last time out, and he sits nine clear of Matt Neal going into the eighth meeting of the year.

The Rockingham meeting was one of Tordoff’s worst of the season twelve months ago, although he has secured podium finishes at the Northamptonshire venue in the past during his time with MG.

It is those kind of results the Yorkshireman will now hope to replicate to maintain his advantage at the top, although he admitted it would be far from easy.

“We’ve had a good run but I’m sure Rockingham will be an extremely tough challenge,” said Tordoff. “It was important that we took points at the circuits which really suited the BMW, which we did, and next weekend will be no different in terms of our approach.

“We need to just keep scoring points consistently as that’s what winning championships is all about.

“We’re fast, the car’s good and we’re good on weight. I’m feeling strong but there’s a long way to go.”