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Best-Ever BTCC Weekend for TAG Racing’s Jake Hill at Oulton Park


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Qualifying a superb tenth, and charging to top-ten finishes in all three Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship races saw TAG Racing star Jake Hill record his best-ever weekend results.
 
After a tough weekend at Thruxton, Hill’s Team HARD-run VW Passat CC looked strong from the outset, taking 10th in a chaotic qualifying session, and giving Hill confidence for the races.
 
“Practice was in mixed conditions so we were a bit unsure how the car would be for qualifying. It was incredibly close but I am delighted to have qualified in the top-ten again, and with a car that feels very balanced and consistent so should be good for the races” said Hill.
 
Choosing to run the ‘Option’ softer tyre for race one, Hill made a strong start and instantly began battling with Josh Cook, squeezing past before Cook came back through. Running at a solid pace throughout, a late-race issue for Turkington meant Hill was now in 9th, but as the soft tyre lost performance late on Handy Motorsport’s Rob Austin edged by, Hill taking a solid 10th place.
 
“That’s the first time I’ve finished race one this season! It’s been my mission to get through this race safely because if you finish badly in race one the rest of the weekend is sort of ruined. The car and the Option tyres were really good, it’s a shame I lost out to Rob late-on but I am delighted for TAG Racing and the whole team to have brought it home safely, and score some more points.”
 
Starting 10th and now back on the ‘Prime’ tyres, another good start saw Hill battling with Austin and Subaru’s Jason Plato, settling into a good rhythm which also saw Hill’s Team HARD colleague Mike Epps on his tail. When Aiden Moffat dropped back Hill and Epps ran quickly and consistently to the end of the race, taking 9th and 10th places, and add more points to their tally.
 
“Another great race, and more points, plus for the first time ever I am in the draw for Reverse-Grid Pole Position for race three - in fact if they draw Mike’s number we will start 1st and 2nd!”
 
In fact it was Josh Cook who got Pole Position in the reverse-grid draw, so Hill started 9th, a row behind Mat Jackson. When Jackson’s Ford Focus began to leak fluid it meant Hill accelerating off the line though the oil, and cause huge wheelspin and lose out to Epps and Plato off the line.
 
Jackson’s retirement put Hill up to 10th, and Early on a charging Colin Turkington came past and soon Aron Taylor-Smith was through, both in manufacturer cars, but when Cook retired and Plato hit problems it looked like 10th place was going to be Hill’s reward. However Taylor-Smith hit problems on the final lap, the TAG Racing Passat took 9th and three points-scoring finishes.
 
“What a fantastic weekend! Top-ten in qualifying and three top-ten finishes, that’s a great way to say ‘thank you’ to the team and our partners for their hard-work and support. I got a big hug from Sam Cowan fro TAG Racing and our team-principle Tony Gilham, and our guests from Sportif Cars, Ecoflam and ICLWM (I can’t live without my…) here - and as always am so grateful to them, Rolec, Brisky Racing, AW Supply Services, Bill Rawles Classic Cars, Zynth, JEP, RCIB and Auto Aid for their support. We’re at Croft next and I love it there, so here’s to more of the same.”
 
NEXT RACE - Croft, qualifying live on itv.com/btcc at 3.55pm on Saturday 10th June, with all three races LIVE on ITV4 at 11.15 am on Sunday 11th June.

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    • RETURN TO WINNING WAYS FOR LASER TOOLS RACING WITH MB MOTORSPORT AT BRANDS HATCH
    • News Archive 2024 >
      • Pace and Promise for Hill and Era Motorsport in the Michelin 6 Hours of Abu Dhabi
      • Hill shines in 24 Hours Dubai debut with Era Motorsport
      • JAKE HILL CROWNED 2024 BTCC CHAMPION
      • WINNING WEEKEND AT SILVERSTONE FOR LASER TOOLS RACING WITH MB MOTORSPORT
      • Victory and Podiums as Hill entertains at the Goodwood Revival
      • HILL TAKES THE CHAMPIONSHIP LEAD AT DONINGTON PARK
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      • TESTING WEEKEND AT CROFT FOR LASER TOOLS RACING WITH MB MOTORSPORT
      • Hill stars again at the Goodwood Festival of Speed
      • VICTORY AND CHAMPIONSHIP LEAD FOR LASER TOOLS RACING WITH MB MOTORSPORT AT OULTON PARK
      • Double victory delight for Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport at Thruxton
      • BONANZA DOUBLE VICTORY WEEKEND FOR JAKE HILL & LASER TOOLS RACING WITH MB MOTORSPORT
      • FRUSTRATING WEEKEND AT BRANDS HATCH FOR LASER TOOLS RACING WITH MB MOTORSPORT
      • Stunning Win for Hill and Tilley in TVR at Donington Historic Festival
      • DOUBLE PODIUM FOR JAKE HILL WITH MB MOTORSPORT AT DONINGTON PARK
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      • Hill rounds out 'Busiest Year Ever' on a High in Dubai
      • Double victory and points bonanza for Jake Hill with Laser Tools Racing & MB Motorsport
      • ​Jake Hill collects good points at Thruxton
      • Historic Touring Car Heaven for Hill
      • MIXED EMOTIONS FOR JAKE HILL AT BRANDS HATCH
      • ​JAKE HILL KICKSTARTS 2023 CAMPAIGN WITH A PODIUM & HEALTHY POINTS HAUL
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      • JAKE HILL CLAIMS VICTORY AND BIG POINTS AT SILVERSTONE
      • SOLID POINTS HAUL FOR JAKE HILL AT THRUXTON
      • TWO PODIUM FINISHES FOR HILL AT SNETTERTON
      • HILL ENJOYS BEST EVER BTCC WEEKEND WITH DOMINANT KNOCKHILL PERFORMANCE
      • 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
    • News 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)
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      • 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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