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Philip Forsman to WestCoast Racing for Mantorp Park finale

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Philip Forsman is going to make his STCC debut this weekend at Mantorp Park for WestCoast Racing.
“I have been in touch with WestCoast Racing since we did a test last year and we have finally got things together for me to drive the finale,” said Forsman.

The 25-year-old is going to drive a third BMW SR alongside regular drivers Richard Göransson and Fredrik Larsson.
“It is important that we get new drivers to STCC and I am very happy that we could get Philip onboard for this weekend. He has completed two tests for us in the new car, one last year and one a couple of weeks ago. He has done a great job both times,” said team manager Dick Jönsson-Wigroth.

Forsman has previously raced single seaters and most recently Porsche Carrera Cup Scandinavia where he finished second overall last year.
“The most important for me is to show that I can be on pace all weekend and post competitive times. I am going to meet the best drivers in Sweden whom all have driven a lot with this car. But no one has yet raced with the new car at Mantorp, so it feels like a good opportunity to make my debut on and I like Mantorp as a circuit,” said Forsman.

Information to TouringCarTimes suggests that WestCoast Racing could run four cars at Mantorp Park, with a possible return of Robin Rudholm.