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Omologato®​ joins Jake ‘just in time’ for Donington BTCC debut

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After an ‘eventful’ start to his 2016 BTCC campaign with RCIB Insurance Racing at Brands Hatch, 22 year-old Jake Hill is excited to be racing for the first time in the BTCC at Donington Park.

Exciting news this week is that Jake has become a brand ambassador for one of the most exciting and innovative new range of motorsport-inspired timepieces, Omologato.

Hill will proudly wear his stylish new ‘722’ piece which pays tribute to Sir Stirling Moss’ legendary victory aboard his Mercedes-Benz - start number ‘722’ - in the 1955 Mille Miglia.

“Omologato®​ are a brand I instantly fell in love with when I saw their watches on line. I met Shami (OMOLOGATO founder and CEO Shami Kalra) at the Autosport show and when I got my deal for BTCC this year he was keen to be involved and I am delighted to join forces with a brand that I know will only become more and more proliific” said Jake.

PictureOmologato® CEO and founder Shami Kalra with Jake Hill on Tuesday 12th of April
“Omologato®​ are a young brand with big ambitions and an exciting future, and Jake mirrors those qualities as a driver. I love motorsport and BTCC is the pinnacle of the sport in the UK. I have no doubt that Jake will be a great ambassador for us and we will move forwards together” said Shami Kalra on his association with Jake.

Focussing on the weekend ahead Hill is looking forward to racing at the sweeping Leicestershire  circuit for the first time  since taking victory in Ginetta G50 back in 2011, but enjoyed a promising performance at the season launch last month, running in the top ten for much of the session, ultimately finishing the day in 14th place.

“Donington is one of my favourite circuits. I did a lot of testing here when I started racing in Ginetta Juniors back in 2009, and have Won here in both Juniors and G50’s. The Season Launch went really well and I think our Toyota Avensis should be well suited here” smiled Hill.

Brands Hatch showed that BRDC Rising Star Hill is completely at home with the frantic action that the BTCC brings. Hill pulled off some feisty moves to progress from 19th on the grid to 13th in race one, then running confidently and quickly in race two - fighting off eventual podium finisher Sam Tordoff - before a fuel pressure sensor failed and forced the Kent-based driver to retire in lap 17.

“I made a great start in both races and had a mega first lap in race one, passing four cars, and was on for a top-ten finish in race two. In fact on lap times I think we may have been able to make a couple more places up which would have put us well up on the grid for race three. As frustrating as it was to retire at least it showed we have some real potential and the pace is there.”

Race three at Brands saw Hill forced to start 29th after retirement in race two, again making a strong start and quickly working his way up to 20th, followed by former Ginetta rival and race one winner Tom Ingram, which resulted in some thrilling racing, with Hill driving defensively and Ingram determined to find a way past. Eventually contact ensued resulting in a scary high-speed spin for Hill  at Hailwood Hill and a fine and penalty for Ingram for the incident.

“It was a really good battle with Tom. We were fighting for position and obviously Tom wanted to get past and unfortunately there was contact. It was a pretty wild ride - I spun through 720 degrees pretty close to the barriers - but fortunately didn’t hit anything and managed to finish.​

I know BTCC is always pretty crazy which is why the drivers and the fans love it. I’m just focusing on Donington and getting more points and making more progress” smiled Hill.

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  • 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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