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Brands Hatch - Preview

By MJP Media | 20 September 2011

Brands Hatch in Kent is the next stop on the BTCC calendar on October 1st and 2nd. With Matt Neal and Gordon Shedden tied at the top of the table and Jason Plato only 24 points behind, it's sure to be an exciting event.

Gordon Shedden and Matt Neal - joint championship leaders
Gordon Shedden and Matt Neal - joint championship leaders

As the battle for the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship intensifies, Brands Hatch in Kent provides the venue for the penultimate meeting of the 2011 season on October 1st and 2nd.

Following the last meeting at Rockingham, Honda Racing team-mates Matt Neal and Gordon Shedden are tied at the top of the championship table on 204 points. Silverline Chevrolet's Jason Plato is 3rd on 180 points but there are still plenty of points available in the remaining races for him to challenge for the title.

With at least 6 drivers still mathematically capable of winning the championship, the battle for the 2011 trophy is closer than ever and sure to produce the thrilling racing that the UK's premier motorsport series is renowned for.

For tickets to what is certain to be a fabulous event, visit the Brands Hatch web site at www.brandshatch.co.uk or call the ticket hotline on 0843 453 9000. Full race day coverage can be seen on ITV4.


Jason Plato is only 24 points behind the Honda Racing duo
Jason Plato is only 24 points behind the Honda Racing duo

 

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BTCC - Brands Hatch - Preview BTCC - Brands Hatch - Preview
Brands Hatch in Kent is the next stop on the BTCC calendar on October 1st and 2nd. With Matt Neal and Gordon Shedden tied at the top of the table and Jason Plato only 24 points behind, it's sure to be an exciting event.

BTCC - Rockingham - Race 3 Report - 18/9/11 BTCC - Rockingham - Race 3 Report - 18/9/11
James Nash takes his maiden BTCC victory in the last race at Rockingham. Honda Racing team-mates Matt Neal and Gordon Shedden jointly lead the championship with Jason Plato 3rd.

BTCC - Rockingham - Race 2 Report - 18/9/11 BTCC - Rockingham - Race 2 Report - 18/9/11
Gordon Shedden celebrates winning the 2nd race from 6th on the grid. Frank Wrathall finishes 2nd - his best ever BTCC result.

BTCC - Rockingham - Race 1 Report - 18/9/11 BTCC - Rockingham - Race 1 Report - 18/9/11
Jason Plato wins the first race of the day at Rockingham as Paul O'Neill makes it a Chevrolet Cruze 1-2 with a magnificent 2nd place

BTCC - Rockingham - Qualifying Update - 17/9/11 BTCC - Rockingham - Qualifying Update - 17/9/11
Jason Plato and Matt Neal have both received fines and penalty points on their competition licences following incidents both on and off the track during qualifying.

BTCC - Rockingham - Qualifying - 17/9/11 BTCC - Rockingham - Qualifying - 17/9/11
Jason Plato and Paul O'Neill make it an all Chevrolet front row for the first race at Rockingham tomorrow as they Cruze to the top of the qualifying time sheets. Jason Plato and Matt Neal battle on and off track.

BTCC - Rockingham - Free Practice - 17/9/11 BTCC - Rockingham - Free Practice - 17/9/11
NGTC specification cars dominate the free practice sessions at Rockingham as Frank Wrathall and Rob Austin top the timesheets. Jason Plato is 2nd fastest in both sessions.

BTCC - Changes to the Technical Regulations BTCC - Changes to the Technical Regulations
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Win BTCC tickets to Rockingham on September 18th!! Win BTCC tickets to Rockingham on September 18th!!
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BTCC - Rockingham - Preview BTCC - Rockingham - Preview
Gordon Shedden leads the championship as the BTCC moves to Rockingham on September 17th and 18th. Shedden's Honda Racing team-mate Matt Neal is just one point behind so there is everything to play for.

BTCC - Knockhill - Race 3 Report - 4/9/11 BTCC - Knockhill - Race 3 Report - 4/9/11
Tom Boardman from Preston wins the 3rd race from Knockhill. Gordon Shedden now leads the championship but team-mate Matt Neal in only 1 point behind.

DTM - Brands Hatch - Race Report - 4/9/11 DTM - Brands Hatch - Race Report - 4/9/11
Audi dominated the DTM race at Brands Hatch with a 1-2-3 finish and victory for Martin Tomczyk from Mattias Ekstrom and Edoardo Mortara. Gary Paffett was the highest placed Brit in 4th.