TRACKSIDE TRACKSIDE BTCC 2016 • Snetterton Jack Goff bounces back with treble points at Croft issue ruled Goff out of proceedings as he failed to complete the second formation lap. Superb work by the Team IHG Rewards Club and West Surrey Racing mechanics saw Jack take to the grid for the final race mere hours later, albeit in 26th. Whilst stablemate Sam Tordoff was forced to retire with a similar issue to Goff, the latter took a stunning ten positions on the first lap alone and eventually scored three points with 13th at the checkered flag in another fine display of why many tip Goff as a champion in waiting. Jakob Ebrey Photography The end result of the triple header at Snetterton sees Jack Goff claimed a brace of points finishes behind Goff slip to 10th in the Drivers championship, with a the wheel of the Team IHG Rewards Club BMW fifty point margin to other WSR driver Rob Collard last weekend at Snetterton [30th-31st July], as the at the summit of the standings. West Surrey Racing second half of the 2016 Dunlop MSA British Touring maintain their 36 point advantage over Honda in the Car Championship season got underway in Norfolk. Manufacturers table, whilst Team IHG Rewards Club Despite carrying 39 kilograms of success ballast on now sit 8th in the HiQ Teams Championship, joint board the striking white and orange liveried BMW on points with WIX Racing in front. Significantly, 125i M-Sport during the thirty minute qualifying this means the team are still the joint-best single car session on Saturday afternoon, Goff was able to outfit in the standings. secure a midfield position, starting 16th in the 31-strong grid of NGTC machines. The BRDC Superstar continued to make progress in the first of three races screened live on ITV4 on the Sunday, culminating in an 11th placed finish that not only marked the pace and potential of both driver and car around the 2.99 mile circuit, but also rid his car of the success ballast for the next encounter. The second race had to be started twice, both with contrasting fortunes for Goff. At the first attempt he Jakob Ebrey Photography continued his rise through the time sheets, claiming The Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship two positions within the opening half a lap to move next makes it’s annual trip north of the Scottish in 9th, before a multi-car pile-up further down the border to Knockhill, a circuit that has favoured the order brought out the red flags, and necessitated a BMW 125i M-Sport and it’s previous incarnations in restart. However, misfortune struck and a prop shaft recent seasons. With four meetings to go in the 2016 season, a strong weekend for Goff could see him return to the championship frame as the business end of the season draws nearer. Jack Goff said: “It was just one of those weekends that you have in motorsport. We had a bit of ground to make up after qualifying, but I was sure that three top-10 finishes were possible. Eleventh in race one was a good start from 16th on the grid, but then we had the issue pre-race and that was that. I made a good start in race three and was into the points after Jakob Ebrey Photography Issue 5 2016 jackgoffracing.com TRACKSIDE MERCHANDISE JGPS Polo Shirt £55.00 .. .. .. .. .. .. Jakob Ebrey Photography a lap – from 26th on the grid – but it was difficult JGH Hoody (embroidery as others) £60.00 to make progress; the BMW is fantastic through the corners, but some of the other cars were able to re- pass on the straights, so 13th was as high as I could manage.” Dick Bennetts, Team Principal, said: “Today didn’t work out quite as we’d hoped for Team IHG® Rewards Club as there were a couple of things that didn’t quite click as they might have – and that could JGTT Soft Shell £75.00 have made a big difference to our weekend. Jack was very unlucky to have an issue that prevented him from taking the start of race two. He’d likely have finished in the top 10 and from there, could have found himself at the front – and on soft tyres – for the reversed-grid race. The points situation is very tight from fourth down to Jack in 10th, so Knockhill provides him with plenty of opportunities to make JGTJ Team Jacket £100.00 up ground.” For more information about sponsorship, contact Jack’s Manager, Jonathan Walters: [email protected], 07768 605571 You can keep up to date with Jack and his racing at @jgmotorsport JGBC Baseball Cap £15.00 jackgoffracing.com JGBH Woolly Hat £15.00 JGNW Neck Warmer / Hat £15.00 JGST Ladies Strappy Top £15.00 Sizing Guide: Men’s Chest (to fit): S (35/37) M (38/40) L (41/43) XL (44/46) XXL (47/49) XXXL (50/52) Ladies: Jakob Ebrey Photography S (10) M (12) L (14) XL (16) XXL (18) If you know anybody else that would like to receive the lastest news and information regarding Jack Goff Racing please email us at [email protected] Issue 5 2016 jackgoffracing.com TRACKSIDE FUTURE EVENTS Please find details as follows for Round 19, 20 & 21 at Knockhill, 13th & 14th August 2016 CIRCUIT DETAILS Knockhill Racing Circuit, Dunfermline, Fife, KY12 9TF Scotland Tel: 01383 723337 www.knockhill.com If traveling from the South - after crossing Forth Road Bridge continue on A90/M90 to junction 4 for Kelty and Dollar. At T junction turn left on B914. At Y junction with white cottage in middle, take right hand fork continuing on B914 signposted Saline. Turn right onto A823, the circuit is 2 miles. If traveling from Glasgow or the West, M8 onto the M80 then M876 over the Kincardine Bridge. At mini roundabout turn left onto A977 signposted Perth. At roundabout go straight over following Perth/Tay RACE CALENDAR & RESULTS Bridge A977 to village of Powmill. Having entered Race dates for this year are as follows... put them Powmill and passing Gartwhinzean Hotel on you in your diary...! left, turn next right onto A823 and follow road for Brands Indy 2nd & 3rd April P6 5 miles. Donington 16th & 17th April P3 Thruxton 7th & 8th May P6 Oulton Park 4th & 5th June P8 Croft 18th & 19th June P5 Snetterton 30th & 31st July P10 Knockhill 13th & 14th August Rockingham 27th & 28th August Silverstone 17th & 18th September Brands GP 1st & 2nd October TICKET INFORMATION Adult Weekend £37 Weekend Concession £20 Family Weekend £94 Adult Saturday £14 Saturday Concession £7 Saturday Family £35 Jakob Ebrey Photography Sunday Adult £30 Sunday Concession £18 Family £78 TV COVERAGE Prices shown above are advanced tickets prices. Sun 14th August, 11.00am-6.00pm, ITV4, & ITV4 HD On the day ticket prices are higher. Issue 5 2016 jackgoffracing.com TRACKSIDE PARTNERS PREMIUM SPONSORS SPONSORS Issue 5 2016 jackgoffracing.com.