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Silverstone - Race 2 Report - 16/10/11
By MJP Media | 16 October 2011
After 29 races, the BTCC championship will be decided in the last race of the day. Matt Neal is only 6 points ahead of Gordon Shedden with 17 points available.
Gordon Shedden celebrates victory in the penultimate race
In another thrilling race from Silverstone, Honda Racing once again took a 1-2 victory in the penultimate race of the 2011 Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship.
Starting on the front row of the grid, both Hondas got away well however Gordon Shedden soon passed his team-mate and pole-sitter Matt Neal to take the lead. Tom Onslow-Cole also started well from 4th on the grid and passed Matt Neal to move into 2nd place. Neal re-took the lead on lap 4 and despite putting pressure on Shedden could not find a way past. The Honda pair held their positions to the end of the race with maximum points going to Gordon Shedden.
With Tom Onslow-Cole taking 3rd for Team Aon, Dave Newsham finished in an excellent 4th place for Special Tuning Racing from 6th on the grid. Andrew Jordan finished 5th for Pirtek Racing with Tom Boardman completing the top 6.
Frank Wrathall had an unfortunate start to the race when, after a collision, he was forced into the pits twice in 3 laps with his passenger door flapping open. Jason Plato drove a brilliant race from 25th on the grid to finish 7, however with the Honda drivers in dominant form, the Silverline Chevrolet driver is now out of the championship battle.
After 29 races on 10 circuits, the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship will be a two horse race between the Honda Racing drivers, decided in the final race of the year later this afternoon. Matt Neal is only 6 points ahead of team-mate Gordon Shedden with 17 points available. The reverse grid system will see Neal starting the deciding race 8th on the grid with Shedden only one place behind in 9th. It's going to be another thrilling climax for the British Touring Car Championship!
Dave Newsham finished an excellent 4th in the 2nd race
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BTCC - Silverstone - Race 2 Report - 16/10/11
After 29 races, the BTCC championship will be decided in the last race of the day. Matt Neal is only 6 points ahead of Gordon Shedden with 17 points available.
BTCC - Silverstone - Race 1 Report - 16/10/11
Honda Racing celebrates a 1-2 victory in the 1st race from Silverstone as Plato and Jackson suffer punctures. James Nash secures the 2011 Independents Trophy after a 3rd place finish.
BTCC - Silverstone - Qualifying - 15/10/11
Matt Neal steals the show in Silverstone qualifying, claiming provisional pole amid warning flag controversy as rival Jason Plato struggles in qualifying a disappointing seventh.
BTCC - Silverstone - Free Practice - 15/10/11
Tom Chilton and Mat Jackson head the time sheets in free practice at Silverstone as Jason Plato finds the going tough ahead of the qualifying session this afternoon.
BTCC - Silverstone - Preview
The Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship is all set for a final showdown to decide who will be the 2011 BTCC champion as Silverstone plays host for the final meeting of the year on October 15th and 16th.
Win BTCC tickets to Silverstone on October 15th and 16th!!
We are giving you the chance to win tickets to the BTCC Finals Day meeting at Silverstone on October 15th and 16th and see who will be crowned 2011 BTCC champion. Closing date is 12:00 on October 11th.
BTCC - It's the final countdown!
With only 12 days to go to the final 3 races of the 2011 Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship, fireworks are guaranteed as no fewer than 5 drivers can still win the coveted title.
BTCC - Brands Hatch - Race 3 Report - 2/10/11
Matt Neal and Gordon Shedden take a 1-2 victory for the Honda Racing Team in the 3rd race at Brands Hatch. Neal now leads the championship on 225 points with Shedden and Jason Plato joint 2nd just 5 points behind.
BTCC - Brands Hatch - Race 2 Report - 2/10/11
Jason Plato takes another victory in the second race at Brands Hatch and now leads the championship by 7 points over Matt Neal. The reverse grid system means Plato will start race 3 from 10th on the grid with Neal starting in 4th.
BTCC - Brands Hatch - Race 1 Report - 2/10/11
Jason Plato wins the first race of the day from Brands Hatch as championship leaders Matt Neal and Gordon Shedden both suffer punctures. Plato is now only 6 points adrift in the championship battle.
BTCC - Brands Hatch - Qualifying - 1/10/11
Jason Plato secures pole position for the first race tomorrow from Brands Hatch. Andrew Jordan and James Nash qualify 2nd and 3rd as championship leaders Gordon Shedden and Matt Neal struggle in 5th and 6th.
BTCC - Brands Hatch - Free Practice - 1/10/11
Matt Neal and Jason Plato top the time sheets in free practice as the NGTC cars suffer in the sweltering conditions.