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Tech-Speed looking forward to Thruxton

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Tech-Speed are looking ahead to Thruxton with a part new driver line-up, with John George joining Paul O’Neill in the Honda Integra.

Paul O’Neill, in his second full season for the team, but has worked with the team on and off since 2006, said:
“We’ve got to be confident heading to Thruxton after the way it went last year – we just need to hope we don’t have a repeat of the tyre issue we suffered in race three!” he said. “I’m sure we’ll be qualifying inside the top ten and hopefully we can knock on the door of the top six.

“Three top six finishes on race day has to be the aim with at least one of those being a podium finish. It won’t be easy but we can certainly do it.”

John George spoke to TouringCarTimes earlier about his new drive at Tech-Speed
“It looks very good so far, very happy with the car” – In regards to moving from TH Motorsport to Tech-Speed, George said “My old car was heavily damaged and it was in a very sorry state…that was the whole reason for the move, it’s also really good having a team mate as well, I’ve not had one since Clio days”

Team boss Marvin Humphries is delighted with the work the team have done:
“The boys can be proud of the work they have done on the cars over the winter; they have been busy working to improve them and the new livery has come out looking great,” he said. “The competition is strong but we are taking a positive attitude into the weekend. We ran well at Thruxton last season and hopefully we will again this year. We’ll be giving it our best shot.”

Team sponsor Sunshine.co.uk is also looking for good results at effectively their home circuit. MD Chris Brown said:
“We’re looking forward to seeing what we can do this weekend after Paul’s performance last season,” he said. “Tech-Speed has worked hard on the car over the winter and Neil Brown has been working on the engines, so we are looking forward to seeing the impact that those changes have.

“It’s nice to start the season with our home race and at a circuit where the car will be strong. We know it will be quick round Thruxton and we can show what we are capable of. We are starting the year at a circuit that really suits the Honda and it would be brilliant if we can pick up some top five finishes. If we can get on the podium, it would be even better!”