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    • Stunning Win for Hill and Tilley in TVR at Donington Historic Festival
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      • Hill rounds out 'Busiest Year Ever' on a High in Dubai
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      • ​Jake Hill collects good points at Thruxton
      • Historic Touring Car Heaven for Hill
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      • ​JAKE HILL KICKSTARTS 2023 CAMPAIGN WITH A PODIUM & HEALTHY POINTS HAUL
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      • JAKE HILL CLAIMS 3RD IN THE DRIVERS' CHAMPIONSHIP
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      • 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
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      • BTCC Rounds 1, 2, 3 - Thruxton
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      • 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
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        • 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
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      • 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
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        • 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
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      • HILL WINS JACK SEARS TROPHY AND DUNLOP FOREVER FORWARD AWARD IN DONINGTON PARK THRILLER
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HILL STORMS TO BEST BTCC WEEKEND YET

TAG Racing’s BRDC ‘Rising Star’ Jake Hill returned to Dunlop MSA BTCC action in emphatic style after the six-week summer break, taking a season’s best P6 in race one, and scoring his best-ever haul of points across three races.
 
After technical issues in practice limited Hill’s #24 VW Passat CC to only a handful of laps, a huge effort saw him qualify an excellent P11, just 0.010 seconds ahead of team-mate Michael Epps, and fifth of the ‘Independent' drivers.
 
Race one saw an excellent start and a strong opening lap, diving past Rob Collard’s BMW at the hairpin, then holding a solid pace and as leader Turkington spun, Morgan hit trouble and then Austin hit Ingram, Hill ended lap six in a superb P6
 
Maintaining a strong pace Hill was being caught by former champion Turkington, but held his nerve and took his season’s-best finish of Sixth, to the delight of his TAG Racing guests, and those of Rolec and Brisky Racing.
 
“Mega start, great move on Rob at the hairpin, car had good pace and we had a bit of fortune with others hitting trouble ahead. We’ve had our fair-share of bad luck so to have it work our way seemed only fair! Can’t thank the TAG Racing lads Kingsley, Ian, Alex and Brad plus my engineer Dan and as always Tony Gilham for giving me a great car!”
Race two saw an outstanding start and first corner, sweeping past the BMW’s of Collard and Turkington and getting alongside Neal and Goff and briefly into 4th place! However as Jordan and Plato tangled ahead, Hill was forced into Neal and was to pick up damaged rear suspension, causing the car to ‘crab’ from that point onwards.
 
Dropping to 8th place after the first-lap contact, Hill had to manage his race with a combination of the ‘Soft’ option tyre and 33kgs of success ballast after finishing 6th, and the damage causing his front tyres to work more than usual.
 
“The damage at the rear meant we almost had TOO much rear grip, so the front tyres were getting fried. I managed it a best I could, but it was frustrating ‘cos I think we would have gone forwards without the damage” said Hill.
 
Late in the race the works James Cole was able to capitalise on the superior power and traction of his works Subaru and just edge past, Hill having put up an impressive defence in his damaged car for several laps, and after being held up at turn one by Matt Neal, a charging Tom Ingram pulled off a well-judged move to sneak past at turn two.
 
This meant Hill brought the TAG Racing machine home a well-earned P11, impressive in the circumstances, and take further points for his overall and his Independent driver’s championship challenge.
 
The final race saw Hill having the 33kgs ballast removed, and back on the ‘Prime’ tyre, and again an excellent start saw him maintain position, and then move into the top-ten when Sutton retired, then an opportunist move at the final corner moved him ahead of Pole-man Jack Goff, moving up to 8th a lap later when Neal was punted off ahead.
 
A great battle with Ingram saw the Speedworks Toyota edge past, but when leader Jordan hit trouble Hill was able to fend off a charging Goff to the end and take a fantastic P7, and with it take a career-best BTCC points haul.
 
“Another battle, another great race, and what an awesome weekend! TAG Racing have done an amazing job, we’ve had loads of guests from TAG, ROLEC, Brisky Racing and friends and family too, and to top it all my good friend and team-mate Will Burns won his first Jack Sears Trophy for BTCC Rookies this weekend! Fantastic!”
 
“As ever I want to say a massive thanks to everyone for their support - TAG Racing, Rolec Racing, Brisky Racing plus Sportif Motor Group, Ecoflam, Danfoss, AW Supply Services, Bill Rawles Classic Cars, Zynth and everyone else who makes this possible. I think we will be strong now for the rest of the year so hopefully I can keep making progress - I’m 6th in the Independent Drivers championship and think we can move up further”
 
Next race - Knockhill - qualifying live on itv.com/btcc on Saturday 10th August with all races live on ITV4 HD on Sunday 11th August.
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  • Home
  • About
  • News
    • 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
  • History
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    • Gallery 2019 Archive
    • Gallery 2017/18 Archive
    • Gallery 2016 Archive
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