Samuel Gill, Author at The Checkered Flag

Hill pleased with start of BTCC test campaign: "There's a really positive feeling throughout the squad"

By Samuel Gill

April 1, 2021

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Jake Hill began his BTCC test campaign last Tuesday and was delighted with a strong start in his maiden Ford Focus ST outing with MB Motorsport.

Taylor-Smith after test return in new Team HARD. CUPRA - "It feels weird being back at the BTCC but I’ve settled in really quickly"

By Samuel Gill

March 24, 2021

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Aron Taylor-Smith was glad to be on the pace on his return to BTCC during Team HARD. Racing’s CUPRA Leon test debut at Brands Hatch on Tuesday.

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Geddie reflects after opening Team HARD. CUPRA Test Day at Brands Hatch - "The car ran seamlessly"

By Samuel Gill

March 24, 2021

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Glynn Geddie reflected after his opening day of testing in the new Team HARD. Cupra Leon at Brands Hatch as preparation continues ahead of the 2021 BTCC season.

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Lloyd begins BTCC pre-season testing at Donington Park

By Samuel Gill

March 24, 2021

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Daniel Lloyd began his BTCC pre-season testing campaign at Donington Park alongside Jason Plato for Power Maxed Racing and reflected on his first outing in the Vauxhall Astra.

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Toyota Gazoo Racing UK unveil Corolla challenger for 2021 BTCC season

By Samuel Gill

March 22, 2021

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Toyota Gazoo Racing UK have unveiled their brand new BTCC Corolla challenger for the 2021 season set to be piloted by Rory Butcher and Sam Smelt.

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Hamilton remains with Team HARD. Racing for 2021 BTCC season to complete CUPRA charge

By Samuel Gill

March 19, 2021

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Nic Hamilton will remain with Team HARD. Racing in the fourth CUPRA Leon backed by ROKiT/ABK Beer with the 2021 BTCC grid now fully confirmed.

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Honda ends partnership with Team Dynamics after 17 seasons

By Samuel Gill

March 18, 2021

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Honda have confirmed their partnership with Team Dynamics in the BTCC has ended after 17 successful seasons.

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Team BMW launch new livery ahead of 2021 BTCC season

By Samuel Gill

March 18, 2021

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WSR revealed their livery for their trio of Team BMW 330i M Sport challengers piloted by Colin Turkington, Tom Oliphant and Stephen Jelley ahead of the 2021 BTCC season.

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Rowbottom completes Team Dynamics line-up as Neal takes sabbatical

By Samuel Gill

March 18, 2021

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Dan Rowbottom will complete Team Dynamics’ line-up for the 2021 BTCC season as Matt Neal takes a sabbatical for the first time since 1991.

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Taylor-Smith impressed as new Team HARD. CUPRA Leon launched - "You can see how this car is the perfect fit for the BTCC"

By Samuel Gill

March 15, 2021

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Árón Taylor-Smith called the new Team HARD. Racing CUPRA Leon ‘a perfect fit for the BTCC’ at the launch of their new 2021 challenger.

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Jack Goff reacts to Team HARD CUPRA Leon unveiling - "I genuinely think this is the best looking Touring Car I've seen"

By Samuel Gill

March 15, 2021

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Jack Goff has called the new Team HARD. Racing CUPRA Leon ‘the best looking Touring Car’ after the unveiling of their new challenger for the 2021 BTCC season.

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Team HARD launch brand new CUPRA Leon ahead of 2021 BTCC season

By Samuel Gill

March 15, 2021

1 Mins read

Team HARD. Racing have launched their CUPRA Leon with the livery revealed ahead of the 2021 BTCC season.

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INTERVIEW: Rick Parfitt Jr on BTCC move, returning to racing and the 'Parf Army'

By Samuel Gill

March 15, 2021

4 Mins read

Rick Parfitt Jr will head onto the BTCC grid for the first time in the 2021 season with EXCELR8 Trade Price Cars. The double British GT champion caught up with us to discuss the move, returning to racing and his legion of fans the ‘Parf Army’.

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BTCC calendar changes maximises opportunity for fans to attend races

By Samuel Gill

March 15, 2021

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Minor tweaks have been made by TOCA, organiser of the BTCC to the 2021 Calendar following the announcement of the government roadmap to ease lockdown restrictions.

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Lloyd seals BTCC return with Power Maxed Racing

By Samuel Gill

March 11, 2021

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Daniel Lloyd is set for a return to the BTCC ahead of the 2021 season with his first full campaign in the championship coming with Power Maxed Racing alongside double champion, Jason Plato.

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Bobby Thompson set to sit out 2021 BTCC season due to budget issues

By Samuel Gill

March 5, 2021

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Bobby Thompson will not be taking any of the final seats available on the 2021 British Touring Car Championship grid and will sit out the season due to budget issues, it has been confirmed.

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Triple BTCC champion Shedden returns after three-year hiatus

By Samuel Gill

March 5, 2021

1 Mins read

‘Flash’ is back! Three-time BTCC champion Gordon Shedden will return to the championship after a three-year hiatus and will be back as part of Team Dynamics line-up.

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Hill pleased with start of BTCC test campaign: "There's a really positive feeling throughout the squad"

Taylor-Smith after test return in new Team HARD. CUPRA - "It feels weird being back at the BTCC but I’ve settled in really quickly"

Geddie reflects after opening Team HARD. CUPRA Test Day at Brands Hatch - "The car ran seamlessly"

Lloyd begins BTCC pre-season testing at Donington Park

Toyota Gazoo Racing UK unveil Corolla challenger for 2021 BTCC season

Hamilton remains with Team HARD. Racing for 2021 BTCC season to complete CUPRA charge

Honda ends partnership with Team Dynamics after 17 seasons

Team BMW launch new livery ahead of 2021 BTCC season

Rowbottom completes Team Dynamics line-up as Neal takes sabbatical

Taylor-Smith impressed as new Team HARD. CUPRA Leon launched - "You can see how this car is the perfect fit for the BTCC"

Jack Goff reacts to Team HARD CUPRA Leon unveiling - "I genuinely think this is the best looking Touring Car I've seen"

Team HARD launch brand new CUPRA Leon ahead of 2021 BTCC season

INTERVIEW: Rick Parfitt Jr on BTCC move, returning to racing and the 'Parf Army'

BTCC calendar changes maximises opportunity for fans to attend races

Lloyd seals BTCC return with Power Maxed Racing

Bobby Thompson set to sit out 2021 BTCC season due to budget issues

Triple BTCC champion Shedden returns after three-year hiatus

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