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        • Trade Price Cars Racing's Hill slithers to superb points scoring finishes in BTCC Thruxton battle
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        • Fenn and Hill take stunning Win at Silverstone Classic Thriller
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        • Another Top-Ten qualifying for new BRDC Member Hill.
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More points for Hill in Thruxton BTCC Blast

​"A solid weekend" was how 25 year-old Jake Hill described rounds 7, 8 & 9 of the Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship at Thruxton in Hampshire, having taken points in two of the three races for Trade Price Cars Racing, ending the weekend moving up to 4th in the Independent Driver's Category.

After strong performances in both free practice sessions, finishing 4th and 7th, a session interrupted by Red Flags saw Hill qualify 14th, optimistic of progress forward.

A strong opening lap saw a place gained passing Smiley, then soon after Stephen Jelley and Josh Cook, gaining a further place when Oliphant was handed a drive-through penalty, Hill now up to 10th, and 3rd Independent runner.

Hill focussed on a series of quick, and error free laps as Cook was less than 0.5 away for 12 of the 16 laps, however an impressive drive saw Hill maintain 10th place at the flag.

"Really tough race, so much pressure from Josh, but really pleased with P10 and a great job by AmD Tuning and Trade Price Cars Racing to give me a car to fight with"

Starting P10 in race two, with some set-up changes made, Hill began battling with Ingram, the new Toyota Corolla edging past on the opening lap, before a long-battle resumed with rival Josh Cook, Hill holding the BTC Honda behind for half the race before Cook slipped through, Hill then maintaining 12th position to the end of the race.

With rain threatening for race three, Hill charged into the 'Complex' on Ingram's tail, with Morgan pushing him into the braking zone. A spin by Collard meant Hill had to call on his lightening reactions to miss the stationary Vauxhall, being forced across the grass in the process, and being bundled down to 15th place, but hugely fortunate to avoid a collision.

"Suddenly the cars parted and Rob (Collard) was there! I'm still not sure how I missed him, and it was a wild ride across the grass after that - I nearly collected Jordan re-joining"

After a lengthy Safety Car period, Hill moved ahead of Simpson and Smiley and up to 13th, when a tangle between Jelley and Jordan saw him again forced wide, losing several places, and later a recovering Collard and Jordan passed, Hill ultimately finishing 18th - finishing all three races for the first time in 2019.

"That was wild! How I finished that in one piece is beyond me! I missed two potentially huge shunts, but somehow my little Audi S3 kept going and we got home together safely. Huge thanks to everyone at Trade Price Cars Racing and AmD for their amazing work as always, and to our guests from Aston Lark, Danfoss, ABGO, Smarrtrams and Logicall for joining us, and for Seaton Tramway for their support at Thruxton this weekend."

Next weekend Hill will partner Rob Fenn at the Master's Historic event at Brands Hatch, racing in a 1965 Ford Mustang and a 1965 Lotus Elan 26R.

"Looking forward to a change of pace next week, I love driving these cars with Rob, and for the first time at my home circuit Brands Hatch GP. Should be fun!

Next BTCC Event; Croft 15th/16th June

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  • Home
  • About
  • News
    • JAKE HILL CLAIMS 3RD IN THE DRIVERS' CHAMPIONSHIP
    • JAKE HILL CLAIMS VICTORY AND BIG POINTS AT SILVERSTONE
    • SOLID POINTS HAUL FOR JAKE HILL AT THRUXTON
    • TWO PODIUM FINISHES FOR HILL AT SNETTERTON
    • THREE TOP-FIVE FINISHES FOR HILL AT CROFT
    • TOUGH WEEKEND FOR JAKE HILL AT OULTON PARK
    • PODIUM BRACE FOR HILL AT THRUXTON
    • PODIUM-SCORING PERFORMANCE AT BRANDS HATCH FOR ROKiT MB MOTORSPORT
    • POLE AND VICTORY FOR JAKE HILL AT THRILLING DONINGTON PARK BTCC SEASON-OPENER
    • New Archive 2021 >
      • BTCC Rounds 4, 5, 6 - Snetterton
      • BTCC Rounds 1, 2, 3 - Thruxton
    • News Archive 2020 >
      • Hill rounds out 2020 BTCC season in style at Brands Hatch
      • Hill takes superb debut Independant BTCC Win for MB Motorsport
      • Superb Double-Podium for Hill in BTCC blast at Croft
      • HILL TAKES MORE POINTS IN SILVERSTONE SCRAP
      • Hill battles through at Thruxton to take more BTCC points
      • Other >
        • Hill qualifies in the top-half of BTCC grid at Brands
        • HILL FLYING AT KNOCKHILL BTCC
        • PODIUM AND POINTS FOR HILL AT OULTON PARK BTCC
        • Points and Pace for Hill at Blistering Brands Hatch BTCc
        • HILL FRUSTRATED AT DONINGTON PARK BTCC OPENEr
        • MB Motorsport accelerated by Blue Square back on track at Snetterton
        • Hill achieves ambition in Historic Action
        • MB Motorsport's Hill stars at Silverstone BTCC Season Launch
        • MB Motorsport welcome Blue Square to 2020 BTCC Programme as Hill enjoys Brands Hatch testing
        • Hill thrilled with MB Motorsport BTCC Debut run
        • 'Crazy' 24 Hours for BTCC Star Hill
        • Hill selected as British Racing Driver's Club Superstar for 2020
        • Jake signs for AmD Tuning for 2020 BTCC Campaign
    • News Archive 2019 >
      • Hill ends on a high in battling Brands Hatch BTCC finale
      • Season-Best Qualifying for Hill at Brands Hatch BTCC Finale
      • Hill splashes to more BTCC points at Silverstone
      • Hill ready to charge forward at Silverstone BTCC
      • Hill takes Stunning Debut BTCC Win at Knockhill
      • Other >
        • Hill ready for Knockhill BTCC Challenge
        • Hill gets 'Dream Drives' in Holden V8 Supercar and Nissan Skyline GTR at Oulton Park Gold Cup and Mini magic at blazing Brands Bank Holiday
        • 'Dream come True' for Hill to race Calsonic Nissan at Oulton Park Gold Cup AND Mini at Brands Hatch
        • Trade Price Cars Racing's Hill slithers to superb points scoring finishes in BTCC Thruxton battle
        • Points, Pace and Pain for Hill in Snetterton BTCC Thriller
        • Trade Price Cars Racing's Hill qualifies in top-half of BTCC Grid at Snetterton
        • Fenn and Hill take stunning Win at Silverstone Classic Thriller
        • Red Rooster on Pole Postion at Silverstone Classic
        • Trade Price Cars Racing's Hill bang on the Pace at Snetterton BTCC test
        • Victory then Heartbreak for Hill in Oulton Park BTCC Thriller
        • Another Top-Ten qualifying for new BRDC Member Hill.
        • Hill ready to bounce back in BTCC blast round the 'Park
        • Points and Pain for Hill in chaotic Croft BTCC battle
        • Season best qualifying for Hill at Croft
        • Hill heading to Yorkshire for more BTCC action
        • Fenn and Hill take Victory in Pre 66 Touring Car race at Brands Hatch Masters Historic
    • News Archive 2017/18 >
      • Hill's Tough Times at Croft BTCC
      • Hill back to where his BTCC Journey began
      • Hill Battles to BTCC points in the Park
      • Hill Shows Fighting Spirit at Thruxton
      • HILL WINS JACK SEARS TROPHY AND DUNLOP FOREVER FORWARD AWARD IN DONINGTON PARK THRILLER
      • Hill Wins Independent Class and Takes Debut Podium in Brands BTCC Thriller
      • 2018 Season
      • Hill ready for BTCC Brands Hatch opener
      • BTCC 2018 Media Day (2018)
    • News Archive 2016/17 >
      • Jake Hill 2017 VW CC Scalextric Model
      • Hill and Wheeler Take Double Win in Brands Hatch CSCC Finale
      • HILL TAKES POINTS IN BRANDS BTCC FINALE
      • Hill Strong in BTCC Qualifying at Brands Hatch finale
      • HIGHS AND LOWS FOR HILL AT SILVERSTONE BTCC
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    • Gallery 2019 Archive
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