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Tony Gilham to run ex-Dynamics Honda Racing Civic in 2012

By MJP Media | 17 February 2012

Tony Gilham will be contesting the 2012 Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship in a turbo-charged Honda Civic having acquired the ex-Dynamics Honda Racing Civic driven in 2011 by Gordon Shedden.

Artist's impression of how Gilham's Honda Civic may look
Artist's impression of how Gilham's Honda Civic may look

Gilham will continue to use the same Neil Brown-tuned Honda engine that took Gordon Shedden to 6 race wins in the 2011 season, however he has yet to announce which team will run the car for him.

The 32-year-old racer from Dartford impressed many people in his 2011 debut season with a number of outright top ten points in his first few meetings and hopes to build on the lessons learnt last year, saying "Obviously I'm massively excited to have got my hands on one of the title-winning Hondas. Last year was a huge learning curve for me with a number of low points, but now I'll be in a proven car and can't wait to get going." He added "I'll also have technical support and advice from Dynamics and the reigning champion Matt Neal which is going to be invaluable."

Gilham hopes to make an announcement soon with details of which team will be running his Honda Civic in 2012, so watch this space!


Gordon Shedden's 2011 Honda Civic, now acquired by Tony Gilham
Gordon Shedden's 2011 Honda Civic, now acquired by Tony Gilham

Tony Gilham in his 2011 BMW 320si
Tony Gilham in his 2011 BMW 320si

 

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