BTCC Thruxton Programme.qxp_Layout 1 08/08/2019 11:26 Page 1 2019 BRITISH IN THIS ISSUE BATTLING WEEKEND FOR TOURING CAR BLUNDELL AT CHAMPIONSHIP SNETTERTON THRUXTON | 17-18 AUGUST ROUNDS 19, 20 & 21 FEATURING DOUBLE TOP TEN FOR TRADE PRICE CARS RACING AT SNETTERTON BTCC Thruxton Programme.qxp_Layout 1 08/08/2019 11:26 Page 2 Looking for a new car? LOOK NO FURTHER. Multi Award Winning Over 250 Cars on Site CALL US NOW RAC and Trading Standards Approved 01268 766 722 Over 2500 Customer Reviews Online Low Prices, Great Savings Car Finance For All WHY DEAL WITH Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram Trade Price Cars @TradePriceCars_ tradepricecars ANYBODY ELSE? 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From franchise dealers to recovery operators, auction houses to independent motor trade professionals, we provide insurance for motor traders of every shape and size. Call Jem Emirali on 01732 386784, or email [email protected] YOUR WORLD IS OUR FOCUS www.astonlark.com/business/motor-trade Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. BTCC Thruxton Programme.qxp_Layout 1 08/08/2019 11:26 Page 6 BTCC Thruxton Programme.qxp_Layout 1 08/08/2019 11:26 Page 7 INFORMATION WELCOME Welcome to Thruxton for round 19, 20 & 21 of the Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship. The familiar faces of the BTCC paddock looked refreshed after the Summer break, but not even a month long spa retreat could have prepared us for our eventful weekend which is fast becoming a Trade Price Cars Racing speciality. ust when we thought we couldn't get any We return to Thruxton this weekend, our second closer to our first race win at Oulton Park, visit to the fastest circuit in the UK. Last time here JJake delivered arguably the best drive of his we endured our most low key weekend since BTCC career in race 3 resulting in an almost joining the BTCC, however after the last two perfect fairy tale ending at Snetterton. Sadly it rounds we can build on the strong showing and wasn't to be, as Jake suffered a gear box issue continue to show people what TPCR is all about. which put him out of the final race of the day. As always we have to give huge thanks to our Similarly Mark had a similar issue resulting in technical team at AMd. Thank you to all of our a disappointing end to what was a strong sponsors and staff, all of what we are achieving weekend for the team. could not be done without you! Whilst desperately disappointing it continues to We hope you all have a fantastic day with us here reinforce the belief within the team for what we at Trade Price Cars Racing! can achieve. We came into the season as the "new kids" and we are becoming regulars at the front end of the grid. Dan Kirby 7 BTCC Thruxton Programme.qxp_Layout 1 08/08/2019 11:26 Page 8 NEWS | WRITTEN BY ZAK HASAN SNETTERTON - THE FRONT WHEEL FIGHT BACK Snetterton served up a norfolk drama to rival anything that Midsomer Murders has ever produced as the Summer break did not interfere with the reliable excitement and intensity of the BTCC. he BMWs coming into the weekend were the Cammish in a battle for second. Somehow cars to beat. Mr Turkington had increased his Cammish held onto second place with one of the Tlead at the top of the table last time out at most impressive drives of the season. Oulton Park with two race wins. Andrew Jordan was Race 3 however is where the action really unfolded! also looking very consistent. However, while Plato and Sutton were involved in an almighty Snetterton saw the reigning champion, Turkington, scrap for 1st place, Sutton being on a softer tyre and win Race 2 at Snetterton, we saw Tom Ingram and Plato on the hard. Rather inevitably it ended up with Rory Butcher take Race 1 and Race 3 respectively. one of them crashing out, and unfortunately it was Tyre choices were the sub-heading for all the drama Sutton that paid the price and he made his on track, each team making tactical choices as thoughts pretty clear on the matter after the race. they had to employ all three options throughout the Plato was hit with a retrospective penalty for his day. The grid being a mixture of hards, mediums part in the collision. Jake Hill was on softs and was and softs made for incredible racing. sitting in third place looking to pounce, however a gear box issue put the mockers on what would have It was so hard to pick the most enthralling race, been a certain podium. Rory Butcher then pulled an because each one had a gripping storyline extremely brave move, which has been a staple of unfolding from start to finish. Race 1 saw Ingram his driving this season, to go from third to first and leading from the front from dan Cammish with claim his second race win of the campaign. Sam Tordoff holding off Turkington and Jordan for third place. Two Front wheel drives in the top 3! Back to Thruxton now for some straight line speed, but as a fan we do not want the overtaking to stop. Race 2 saw a certain familiarity restored as Front Wheel drive has made a come back, but expect Turkington took to the front and didn't yield, and the BMWs to be angry as they look to dominate again. then saw Jordan putting intense pressure on 8 BTCC Thruxton Programme.qxp_Layout 1 08/08/2019 11:26 Page 9 1Ă«éĉĂÕģ«Ă«éĉí¾Ď«µÛé«Ă«éĉÈÛ¡ `Ą­ëĝĠċ­ëïÝ·­Ċé­ëÀ­×¤­×ªÍ×ÝąÐ­ª¸­ =ë­­|RÖÀ×Ðתª­ÐÀĄ­ëċ 0­ªÀ¤õ­ª¤¤Ýù×õZ׸­ë Ħx`xTT[rĦ*`Ħ|R ěĝěĞĜģĤĜĤģĤ BTCC Thruxton Programme.qxp_Layout 1 08/08/2019 11:26 Page 10 NEWS | PRESS RELEASE, 5TH AUGUST 2019 POINTS, PACE AND PAIN FOR HILL IN SNETTERTON BTCC THRILLER In yet another strong weekend in the Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship, Trade Price Cars Racing's Jake hill moved up to 5th in the Independant's drivers Series, taking two hard fought 10th place finishes, but also feeling the pain as a superb drive in race three was curtailed with gearbox issues. rustrated that Red Flags in qualifying Starting P10 in race two and now on the meant his best lap was hampered, Hill 'medium' tyre, Hill immediately gained a place Fstarted race one in P14, and using the as Collard hit trouble, then maintained position 'hard' tyre - the slowest of the three compounds chasing Plato for much of the race. Late on that the drivers would use at Snetterton - the Smiley and Sutton edged past, but when first time BTCC have used all three compounds Ingram also had issues it left Hill once again to in one race weekend.