Team RAC are ready for favorite track

Team RAC are confident for a strong season premiere and a strong season this year. The British Touring Car Championship starts next weekend at Brands Hatch, a track known to suit the BMW of the team well.
“Team RAC has a good history in the BMW at Brands. I claimed pole two years ago while Stephen took pole last September,” said Turkington.

“This year we have made improvements which we hope will work to our advantage on every track all of the time to give us the best possible chance.”

Team mate Stephen Jelley is equally confident and feels more comfortable in the car compared to last year.

“Pre-season has gone very well and allowed us to get some quality driving hours under our belt. Everything has been really positive and I am feeling very comfortable in the car compared to this time last year,” said Jelley.

“We have a good car which is historically quick at Brands Hatch. All the boxes appear to be ticked – now we have just got to go out on the track and show our quality.”

While team boss Dick Bennetts shares the feelings of his two drivers, he thinks that Vauxhall and rival BMW-team Airwaves BMW (Motorbase Performance) is going to provide stiff competition.

“It’s going to be a really tough season for Team RAC, there is no doubt about that. It is Vauxhall’s third season with the Vectra while Motorbase have clearly lifted their game. However, I am confident the team can have a very successful season again,” said Bennetts.