Team RAC warmed up for the sixth round of the HiQ MSA British Touring Car Championship round at Snetterton on Sunday (13 July) with a successful testing session at the Norfolk circuit last week.
Team RAC warmed up for the sixth round of the HiQ MSA British Touring Car Championship round at Snetterton on Sunday (13 July) with a successful testing session at the Norfolk circuit last week.
Colin Turkington and Stephen Jelley each completed two full days of testing at Snetterton (24-25 June) and are now full of confidence ahead of the next round.
Turkington drove superbly to secure the fastest Independents time of the day with 1m 11.4s whilst team-mate Stephen Jelley was not far behind on 1m 11.9s.
Team RAC enjoyed great success before the mid-season break, with a brilliant double win for Turkington and some valuable points for Leicester-born Jelley and are hopeful they can repeat their success.
Colin Turkington said: "It was a very productive couple of days for Team RAC. It is unusual to get two full days of testing and it's a great opportunity to try things you wouldn't normally get the time to do on a race weekend.
"The last round at Croft was fantastic day, for myself and for Team RAC. It was the first time in my BTCC career that I've won two races and is a day I won't forget. After a six-week break I can't wait to get back in the car and try to repeat my success."
Stephen Jelley added: "Testing at Snetterton was great preparation for the next round. We learnt a lot more about the BMW made some real progress. I was pleased with my performance at Croft and am hoping to bring success for Team RAC at the next round."
Dick Bennetts, WSR Team Principal, commented: "We were happy with the performance of the drivers and the BMW 320si at testing. It was great to be the fastest petrol engine. However the Seat Turbo Diesel was in a league of its own and we have no chance against them.
Team RAC lead the Independent Teams with 162 points, with Turkington in fifth place (98 points) and Stephen Jelley in 15th (4 points) in the individual standings.
RAC will continue its season long promotion to win a BMW. Fans can go online at teamrac.co.uk for a chance to win a car and a host of other top prizes.
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About BTCC
The British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) was formed in 1958 and is the UK's most popular motor racing spectacle. Its race season comprises ten events at top circuits across the UK. It is contested by professional racing drivers in competition versions of every day road cars, giving it tremendous public appeal. Around 300,000 watch the BTCC trackside each year. www.btcc.net
About RAC
RAC is one of the UK's most progressive motoring organisations and a provider for both private and business motorists. Whether it's roadside assistance, windscreen repair and replacement, learning to drive, vehicle inspections, legal and financial services or up-to-the-minute traffic and travel information - RAC is able to meet motorists' needs.
About HiQ
HiQ (part of Goodyear Dunlop) has become the BTCC's new title sponsor in 2008 in a new three-year agreement. It provides a fast-fit car care service at its 150 centres across the UK. In the next two years, that number will rise to 250 as HiQ embarks on revolutionising the fast-fit industry. It has already taken the lead by offering a unique online service www.hiqonline.co.uk for motorists to buy tyres and arrange a fitting appointment.