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      • Hill takes superb debut Independant BTCC Win for MB Motorsport
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Hill rounds out 2020 BTCC season in style at Brands Hatch 

On a day where conditions ranged from torrential rain to winter sunshine, MB Motorsport accelerated by BlueSquare's Jake Hill took points in all-three races on the compact Brands Hatch Indy Circuit, battling his way to a sixth podium finish of the year, and taking 7th overall in the Championship.

The day's opening race held in torrential rain saw Hill lose out to Matt Neal at the start, but quickly battle back past the former champion in to P6.

Catching and challenging Ollie Jackson's Ford Focus, a Safety Car saw Hill pick up a misfire courtesy of the engine running cooler.

However the 26 year-old dug deep and managed to hold on to P6  and even set his best lap on the final tour.

"The car worked really well, but the misfire and a slight handling issue meant I was really pleased to hang on for P6.

Again starting P6 - with 24kgs of success ballast on board - Hill made a superb start on a mainly dry circuit in which almost every driver started on slick tyres, charging into Paddock Bend alongside the Ford Focus duo of Butcher and Jackson.

However as all three cars squeezed into the corner they all tangled and slithered sideways into the gravel, scrabbling out but losing several places - Hill now down in P20 at the end of lap one.

The local ace now used all of his circuit knowledge and skill to battle quickly up to P13, then edging past the two Exelr8 drivers in one move at Clearways to move up to P11.

Frantic action as cars battled the tricky conditions saw Hill set fastest lap, and pass Morgan for what was now P6 as both Chilton and Neate dropped back on their wet-weather tyres.

Hill had picked up damage in the first-corner incident,  the front-splitter breaking and causing handling issues and a lack of airflow to the brakes, meaning Hill ran wide and allowed Morgan back through.

Manging the brake and tyre degradation Hill held, having had to battle back from 20th to 7th place at the end - then benefitting from the reverse-grid draw to start the final race of the day - and the 2020 season - in P6 on the grid.

"Typical! I made THE best start, and it probably cost me in the end! Without that tangle (at turn one) I feel we could have challenged for the win, but to make up so many places in these conditions, and with a badly damaged cars, is really satisfying.

With the overall championship still open between Sutton, Turkington and Cammish, the rain once again fell heavily prior to the final 24 laps of the season.

Another strong start saw Hill immediately pass Proctor, then battling hard with Morgan around the opening lap, and with Pole-man Moffatt and Smiley tangling he quickly made his way up to 4th overall.

Charging after Morgan's Mercedes, Hill passed the #33 car on lap 5, now into the podium positions and closing on Cook.

Slicing past in a decisive move at Druids and now up to P2, Cook countered and barged Hill wide at Graham Hill and back down into P3.

A determined Hill caught the BTC Honda and once again applied the pressure, forcing Cook to make a mistake at Surtees and get sideways, giving Hill a gap on the inside of Clearways on lap 9.

Cook decided to close the door very late, the pair making contact and both running wide, allowing Morgan, Ingram and Cammish past, and demoting Hill back to P5.

Cammish and Hill quickly closed on Morgan, with Cammish nudging Morgan wide at Druids, passing and taking Hill with him.

Hill now set about closing down Cammish, and in a committed move at Clearways on lap 17, dived past and up to P3.

Pulling away calmly, Hill then capped a strong weekend with his 6th podium finish of the year, and with it consolidated P7 in the overall BTCC Championship and P5 in the Independant Category.

"Another frantic race which pretty much sums up the BTCC! So pleased to have taken another podium, and to finish P7 in the points - after being only P24 after six races, shows what a mega job we as a team have done. To have scored points in 20 of the last 21 races, taken 6 podiums and an Independant Win, plus qualifying in the top-ten at every race - an amazing year.

"It's been great working with Mark (Blundell) and Alex Watts from MB - plus Mikey and Tom - and the team's partners this season.

"Plus a massive thanks to everyone for the work at the track and behind the scenes - Shaun, Rob  T and  my brilliant crew; Craig, Ben, Rob O, Dan, Mick and Charlie, and of course my fantastic partners who have been so supportive in this most challenging of years. Thanks so very much.

"I'm already looking forward to 2021 - the plans behind the scenes are incredibly exciting - and I know I am in the best possible place for a very strong year next season.

"For now though it's time to regroup, and make sure I am in the best place mentally, physically and every possible way to do even better next year. I have proved I can win, qualify well, fight back if needs be, score points, and am ready for more. Come on 2021!

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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
      • VICTORY AND BIG POINTS FOR LASER TOOLS RACING WITH MB MOTORSPORT AT KNOCKHILL
      • 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
    • News Archive 2023 >
      • 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
    • News Archive 2022 >
      • 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
      • 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)
    • 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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