Alain Menu had another strong weekend in his Chrome Edition Restart Racing Volkswagen, with two fifths and a podium finish with third in Race 2. The Swiss is happy with the outcome of the Silverstone event, but believes he could have done more in the third heat. “I just wanted a good weekend, which I … More »
Luke Hines had nothing but positive words to say about his touring car return at Silverstone, and says he’s “got the bug back” for racing in the BTCC. Hines was brought in to replace Glynn Geddie at United Autosports for the final two rounds of the 2014 season, and turned in a solid performance which … More »
Jason Plato said he and Triple Eight “couldn’t have done much more” after an outstanding Silverstone weekend, which saw him net two wins and a fourth place. Plato will once again head into the final weekend at Brands Hatch with a mathematical chance of taking the championship, although he trails West Surrey Racing’s Colin Turkington … More »
Championship leader Colin Turkington says the third Silverstone race could be a “season defining” moment, as he escaped a huge battle to take his third podium of the day and close on a second BTCC title. The West Surrey Racing driver finished second to closest rival Jason Plato in the first two races, before pipping … More »
Motorbase Performance’s Mat Jackson took a classy win in a thrilling final race at Silverstone, with Team BMR’s Aron Smith second, and Colin Turkington surviving an almighty six-car scrap to finish third and move ever closer to a second BTCC crown. In a vintage race three, Jackson took the lead from pole man and team-mate … More »
Triple Eight’s Jason Plato says he hopes title rival Colin Turkington “comes to play” on raceday at Silverstone, after qualifying just ahead of the championship leader on pole position. Plato, who now trails Turkington by 54 points after taking the point for pole, needs to prevent the West Surrey Racing driver from extending his lead … More »
The inaugural season of the HSCC Super Touring Car Championship went down to the wire, with both title contenders involved in dramas at the final round. Having previously been run as the successful Super Touring Trophy – a non points scoring series – in 2013, the HSCC awarded the series championship status for 2014, while … More »
The British Touring Car Championship heads to the high-speed Silverstone National circuit this weekend, with the very real possibility of the title being won before the final round for the first time in 17 years. Series leader Colin Turkington has a 55-point lead over nearest challenger Jason Plato, and the 2009 champion will secure a … More »
Luke Hines is set to race in the British Touring Car Championship for the first time in nine years, replacing Glynn Geddie at United Autosports for the final two rounds of the 2014 season. Hines replaces the suspended Geddie, who was stood down by the team after being charged with drink-driving last month, and will race at both Silverstone … More »
British Touring Car Championship driver Glynn Geddie has been charged with a drink driving offence in his home town of Aberdeen last month on August 19th. The 24-year-old has entered a plea of not guilty. It is alleged the United Autosports driver was found driving on Westhill Drive with 52 microgrammes of alcohol in his … More »