Matt Neal: ‘Cammish ticks all the boxes’

Matt Neal says that new team-mate Dan Cammish ‘ticks all the boxes’ after the multiple Porsche champion was named as the second driver for Honda’s 2018 BTCC programme.

Cammish will take the place of Gordon Shedden within the Team Dynamics-run squad after the Scot elected to leave the series in search of a new challenge.

The 28-year-old is no stranger to BTCC fans having raced on the support package for a number of years, and has long been linked with a place on the BTCC grid.

Speaking after news of the deal brought to an end weeks of intense speculation, Neal said he felt sure that Cammish would prove to be a worthy addition to the team and insisted that he ‘ticked all the boxes’ when it came to replacing Shedden in the line-up.

“This is a great signing for us,” he said. “Dan has been very successful in every Championship he has competed in over the years. He’s incredibly difficult to pass and knows how to defend a position.

“We needed someone with his standing to help the team challenge for overall honours in all three championships this year. The goal for 2018 is to come away with as much silverware at the end of the season as possible. I’m really looking forward to him being my new team-mate and to us battling away together this season.

“One thing is for sure with Dan, he will be able handle himself in this highly competitive championship, he conducts himself with professionalism and is good on camera, he really ticks all the boxes as a replacement for Flash and I wish him all the best for the coming season, it’s great to have him on board.”