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Oulton Park Preview - WIN TICKETS!

By MJP Media | 31 May 2012

Following its early-season break, the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship heads to the picturesque Oulton Park circuit in Cheshire on June 9th and 10th for rounds 10, 11 and 12 of the 2012 season.

Championship leader Jason Plato
Championship leader Jason Plato

Set in rolling parkland, Oulton Park is popular with drivers and fans alike and with fantastic viewing areas always attracts a large and enthusiastic crowd.

After the first 3 meetings, Jason Plato is leading the championship for MG KX Momentum Racing however Gordon Shedden is only 4 points behind with his Honda Racing Team team-mate Matt Neal just 10 points further behind.

Gordon Shedden will be looking for another good result
Gordon Shedden will be looking for another good result

The prospects for close and exciting racing are very good indeed as both Shedden and Plato won races at Oulton Park last year. Furthermore, the circuit qualifying and race lap records are currently held by Plato and Shedden respectively.

For tickets to what is sure to be a thrilling event, visit the Oulton Park web site or call the Ticket Hotline on 0843 453 9000. Full race day coverage can be seen on ITV4, ITV4 HD and itv.com with regular news and updates appearing in these pages.

Matt Neal in the Honda Racing Civic
Matt Neal in the Honda Racing Civic

WIN TICKETS!
In association with MJP Media we have two pairs of weekend admission tickets for the BTCC meeting at Oulton Park to give away. To be in with a chance of winning a pair of tickets and for full entry details click here and answer a simple question based on this preview. Competition ends at 12:00 on June 5th.

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