Team HARD retain RCIB backing for 2020

Team HARD Racing has announced that RCIB Insurance will remain a primary sponsor of the Volkswagen team for the 2020 British Touring Car Championship season.

The two cars of Jack Goff and Howard Fuller – who will start the season in place of Mike Bushell due to his ongoing medical issues – will race this season with backing from RCIB and are currently testing in Spain alongside the Rokit-backed VW CC of new signing Nicolas Hamilton.

“[RCIB managing director] Mike [Joseph] and I have a great working relationship and have been friends for ten years now,” team boss Tony Gilham said. “Mike has supported the team and helped us grow to where we are today. It’s great to have his full backing for the 2020 season, it’s a great compliment to our team’s business hub and marketing capabilities.

“It was important to retain Mike and RCIB as a partner to the team as we finally feel that we are ready to capitalise on our potential. I can’t thank Mike enough for his support over the last ten years and I’m excited to repay his trust as we kick on from a positive end to the 2019 season!”

Goff – who has been backed by RCIB for a number of years – was also pleased with the news of a new deal.

“It’s brilliant to have RCIB back onboard, they were with me in my first season with Team HARD Racing in 2013 where I achieved my first podium in the BTCC,” he said. “They were then with us again in 2019 when we had the first win for Team HARD Racing so you could say the three of us have a very special relationship.

“Their support means a huge amount to me and the team and I am incredibly proud to carry their logos on my car once again in the 2020 BTCC season. I am looking forward to a successful season on and off track together as we push harder then ever before to mix it at the sharp end!”