After strong performances under very challenging conditions at Donington, Team RAC are looking forward to a return to Snetterton on 29 July, with another opportunity to pick up points and silverware at the Norfolk circuit.
After strong performances under very challenging conditions at Donington, Team RAC are looking forward to a return to Snetterton on 29 July, with another opportunity to pick up points and silverware at the Norfolk circuit.
Team RAC are fourth in the Team Championship, with Colin Turkington in fifth place (105 points) and Tom Onslow-Cole in 10th with 61 points in the overall Drivers' Championship.
Colin Turkington said: "After some very tough racing at Donington under some of the wettest conditions I have ever seen, I'm looking to move further up the field at Snetterton and hopefully get back on the podium."
Tom Onslow-Cole commented: "Snetterton is renowned as one of the fastest circuits in the championship, with two long straights which should hopefully suit us. At Donington it was difficult for the cars to reach their potential because of the amount of water on the track, so I'm hoping for better conditions at Snetterton."
Team manager, Mike Ewan, commented: "The drivers did well to pick up some points under very difficult circumstances at Donington Park, and we will be looking to build on this at Snetterton and aim to win some silverware for RAC in front of their home crowd.
"Luckily, despite the slippery track conditions at Donington, we brought both cars home from all three races with the least damage we've had all year. I'm confident that the cars will be ready for Tom and Colin to build on their success in previous rounds this season."
RAC will be continuing their "RAC to the rescue" campaign at Snetterton, which provides benefits to enhance the race day experience of fans at every round of the championship.
Tying into RAC's latest advertising campaign, featuring Vinnie Jones, the activity will see RAC coming to the rescue of families across the country by giving them the chance to win packages which include access to the exclusive RAC family area, where over 1,000 Norwich RAC staff will be supporting Team RAC.
Alastair Pegg, RAC director of marketing, said: "Team RAC did well under treacherous conditions at Donington and I'm sure the support of over 1,000 RAC staff at their ‘home circuit' will drive the team forward. We felt it only right to give away places in the family area for fans to come and enjoy the additional race day entertainment we're providing.
"RAC have many exciting initiatives planned for the remaining rounds in 2007 so supporters should log onto teamrac.co.uk, look out in the media and at the rounds themselves during the season for details of our activity and how they can take part."
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Aviva announced its acquisition of RAC in 2005. The acquisition brings together RAC's powerful brand and customer base with the expertise and leading position in motor insurance of Norwich Union Insurance (part of Aviva). Norwich Union is the UK's largest insurer, insuring one in seven motor vehicles and with a market share of around 15%.