BTCC

The MG KX Momentum Racing squad made the strong start they hoped for in first practice at Snetterton, with Jason Plato leading team-mate Sam Tordoff as the BTCC field returned to action.

The BTCC this weekend makes the trip down to Norfolk and the Snetterton 300 circuit, a venue that has always been one that produces a classic touring car race almost every season it seems. So we at thecheckeredflag decided to recap some of those thrillers to whet your appetite for this weekend’s action…

Current Jack Sears Trophy Cup leader Lea Wood says he feels ‘fatanstic and pressured’ to be holding the top position in the BTCC’s new class for 2013, expecting a tough fight with Liam Griffin all the way.

Championship leader Matt Neal admits that Honda may have a tough task on their hands to beat MG at Snetterton this weekend, but aims to keep them honest all the way on Sunday.

Reigning champion Gordon Shedden is certain that he will launch himself back into the title fight with one strong weekend during the second half of the season, although expects a hard-fought contest this weekend at Snetterton.

MG KX Momentum Racing drivers Jason Plato and Sam Tordoff are full of confidence as they head to the sixth round of the 2013 British Touring Car Championship at Snetterton, following the team’s domination of July’s Dunlop test.

Tom Onslow-Cole claimed that the development of Team HARD’s Volkswagen Passat is moving quickly during its debut season in BTCC, having already claimed two podium finishes in 2013.

Snetterton will see Andy Neate finally return to the British Touring Car Championship grid this weekend, marking the first appearance of the year for the Club 44 team and their NGTC Chevrolet Cruze.

Speedworks Motorsport driver Ollie Jackson is looking to put his Croft woes well behind him this weekend at Snetterton, the home circuit for the Toyota driver.

Adam Morgan says that he aims to undo the damage of his final race at the previous round at Croft, and hopes to be competitive once again at a Snetterton circuit which he impressed at last year in qualifying.

Frank Wrathall is hoping that he can repeat his qualifying heroics of 2012 at Snetterton when he returns to the Norfolk track this weekend, the Toyota man looking for a more encouraging second half to the season.

The summer break is finally over, and the waiting stops here as the British Touring Car Championship rolls back into life this weekend for it’s second half, the always-entertaining visit to Snetterton commencing part two of the 2013 season.

Andrew Jordan says that he needs to remain consistent as the second half of the 2013 BTCC season kicks off this weekend at Snetterton, but admits he is prepared to take risks if needs be.

The 2013 British Touring Car Championship season sparks back into life this weekend at Snetterton with just 40 points separating five drivers at the halfway stage of the year, so how do those involved in the title fight feel about their prospects heading into the next 15 races?