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Stat Attack: BTCC Rounds 1-3, Brands Hatch Indy
The new Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship season burst into life at Brands Hatch, with three winners from the opening three rounds of the year and the promise of a fascinating championship battle through the rest of the campaign. Whilst the season is still young, there were a number of interesting statistics thrown up … More »
Josh Cook impressed with MG performance at Brands Hatch
Josh Cook was pleased with the performance of both himself and team-mate Ashley Sutton in the first round of the 2016 BTCC season, as both proved themselves as front-runners right from the start. Cook took fifth place in the opening race of the weekend, setting himself up for what looked like a strong weekend. However, … More »
Four drivers handed penalties after Brands Hatch opener
Four drivers were given penalties after the dust had settled at Brands Hatch for the season opener. Both Alex Martin and Tom Ingram were given £500 fines and three points on their licences, while Ollie Jackson and Ashley Sutton both received official reprimands. The penalties were as follows: Race one: Ollie Jackson – official reprimand … More »
Matt Neal leaves Brands Hatch with five point lead
Matt Neal enjoyed a solid run of points at Brands Hatch and leaves the season opener with a five point lead over team-mate Gordon Shedden in the Drivers’ championship. The three-time BTCC champion finished third behind Tom Ingram and Shedden, before following his team-mate home for a 1-2 in the second race. Despite carrying 66kgs … More »
Adam Morgan holds off BMWs to win Brands Hatch race three
Adam Morgan held off a strong charge from the BMW pair of Sam Tordoff and Jack Goff to take his first win of the 2016 season in the final race of the day at Brands Hatch. Andrew Jordan narrowly avoided a huge crash on the opening lap, sliding across the track on the exit of … More »
Reigning champion Gordon Shedden wins Brands Hatch race two
Gordon Shedden took the second win of the 2016 BTCC season in what looked like a calm sunday drive for the reigning champion. A lightning start from Collard saw the BMW driver jump from sixth to second off the line. Collard went for the lead the following lap at Paddock Hill Bend, but some door … More »
Lights-to-flag maiden victory for Tom Ingram in Brands Hatch opener
Tom Ingram took a lights-to-flag victory in a frenetic opening round of the 2016 BTCC series as the theme for the morning appeared to be inter-team incidents. The Speedworks Motorsport driver put in a stellar performance from the top spot on the grid, holding off a strong early race charge from Team Dynamics’ reigning champion … More »
Soft tyre choices announced for Brands Hatch opener
Exactly half of the field will start the final race at Brands Hatch on the soft tyre, with the majority of the expected title contenders opting for the latest option. Only five cars will line up on the race one grid with soft tyres, the highest profile of which is the in-form man of the … More »
Speedworks “comfortable” ahead of Brands Hatch opener
Speedworks Motorsport boss Christian Dick says he’s pleased with the team’s progress on their Toyota Avensis over the winter and the momentum gained towards the end of 2015 will stand them in good stead at Brands Hatch this weekend. Tom Ingram has signed for a third year with the Cheshire-based squad off the back of a hugely … More »