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BTC Racing back with the Lexus for 2008

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BTC Racing has confirmed it will carry on with its Lexus IS200s for 2008’s HiQ MSA British Touring Car Championship. The team has also announced it is in negotiations with a second driver to race alongside Stockton.
As predicted in TouringCarTimes recently as many as four Lexus should be lining-up on the grid for the start of the 2008 BTCC with the recent announcement of Xero Competition reappearing with the same manufacturer.

The Team at BTC Racing are hoping for a change in fortune after some recent tests with the car as the cars suffered numerous engine problems in 2007 with engine changes during the season going into double figures.

In a recent test at Snetterton the Lexus with a redeveloped engine ran for 60 trouble-free laps

In a short statement, team principal and driver Chris Stockton said: “We are really excited at being a part of the 2008 BTCC and the team is anticipating increased competitiveness in the forthcoming season.”

Chris Stockton had a frustrating season, only achieving two points finishes in 2007 starred in several other rounds, particularly when track conditions were wet and with the help of the reverse grid!