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Hill takes treble-points finish in Brands Hatch BTCC Finale

BRDC Rising Star Impresses in debut season in the btcc

With a remarkable eight of the thirty-one entrants still in with a chance of winning the 2016 Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship at Brands Hatch, 22 year-old Jake Hill from nearby Goudhurst in Kent came to ‘my favourite circuit’ aiming to finish the season on a high after an impressive first-full season in the UK’s premier series.
 
Hill’s RCIB Insurance Toyota Avensis was strong in the two wet-weather practice sessions, topping the times for much of session one and again running well in session two before heading into the afternoon qualifying session.
 
Running well initially before the session was stopped after Aron Smith rolled spectacularly - the Irishman unharmed but out for the day - Hill progress was halted when the rain returned, but late on was improving his times as the track dried, only for a fuel-surge issue to cause a loss of momentum and leave Hill a frustrated 20th on the grid.
 
“The car worked really well in practice but qualifying just didn’t work out. I’m sure the boys will get things sorted for race-day and I will be on a mission to make progress” said Hill.
 
Race one started well and Hill immediately moved ahead of Simpson and Depper before a Safety Car intervened when Abbott was spun and an unsighted Andrew Jordan slammed into the stationary Chevrolet. Later Hill gained more places after his team-mate Mike Epps ran wide and he also passed Ollie Jackson’s Audi S3 and later Ashley Sutton’s MG.
 
Ultimately Sutton re-passed as did a recovering Tom Ingram but problems for Jeff Smith meant a hard-earned points scoring finish for Hill in 15th place.
 
“I’ve learned a lot in BTCC this year and finishing race one solidly is crucial, so to move up and score points in race one is always the target, so I’m pleased with that and can build on that for the next couple of races. The car felt good but I was on the ‘soft’ option tyres and they were losing performance from mid-race so I was really pleased with 15th.
 
Starting race two in 15th place and  now on the ‘medium’ tyres Hill  had made a solid start  moving ahead of the BMW’s of Goff and Collard when the Safety Car was deployed after Matt Neal was spun hard into the wall exciting Druids Hill bend.
 
As the triple champion carefully extricated himself from his car, Hill judged the re-start well and was fighting with Collard and Morgan, gaining a place when Austin hit problems.
 
As the race progressed Hill was fighting with Jeff Smith, when the No.55 Honda slammed into the Toyota at Surtees, pushing Hill wide and resulting in Smith getting a verbal warning from the officials and Hill recording a battling 12th place.
 
“I had some good fights with Rob, Adam and Tom (Ingram) but when Jeff caught me he got a bit physical, hitting me at Druids and Surtees and pushing me out of the way which was unnecessary. But still a good result and we can move forward in race three.”
 
As Hill sat on the grid a problem was detected with the cars electronics which caused concern that the car may stall, but ultimately Hill got a strong getaway and was immediately in the fight with the cars around him, passing race two rival Smith early-on.
 
After a short Safety Car Hill gained a place as he passed race one and two winner Turkington moving Hill into the top-ten, before closing and challenging on Rob Collard . As Subaru’s Jason Plato was edged out, Hill concentrated on lapping smoothly, and one final twist saw another Safety Car late on.
 
At the restart - with just two laps left - Hill charged after Collard and also pulled away from Plato, coming into the final turn of the lap, the race and the season on the BMW’s tail, forcing Collard into a small mistake and getting past at the line to snatch 8th place by just 0.095 seconds!
 
“What a way to finish a fantastic season! That’s my fifth top-ten finish and rounds of the day so well, fighting up from 20th on the grid for race one steadily up the order. I have to say a huge ‘thank you’ to the boys on my car - Kingsley, Ian, Peter, Kieran, Gary and everyone in Team HARD. Also of course team-manager Gary Allen, Debbie Gilham and the man himself, Tony Gilham for believing in me and giving me this amazing opportunity; and RCIB Insurance, AutoAid Breakdown and TAG Industries for supporting us all of course. Likewise all my personal supporters. Some the amazing people who have supported me in every way - morally and of course financially - cos without them I couldn’t race at all. I’ve been proud to race with the BRDC Rising Stars logo on my car, and hope I can continue in BTCC in 2017. So the work starts now on raising the budget and I’m sure we can continue to progress” smiled Hill.
 
Hill’s focus is now on 2017 and securing the requisite funding to continue in BTCC.
“What a way to finish a fantastic season! That’s my fifth top-ten finish and rounds of the day so well, fighting up from 20th on the grid for race one steadily up the order. I have to say a huge ‘thank you’ to the boys on my car - Kingsley, Ian, Peter, Kieran, Gary and everyone in Team HARD. Also of course team-manager Gary Allen, Debbie Gilham and the man himself, Tony Gilham for believing in me and giving me this amazing opportunity; and RCIB Insurance, AutoAid Breakdown and TAG Industries for supporting us all of course."
"I’ve been proud to race with the BRDC Rising Stars logo on my car, and hope I can continue in BTCC in 2017. So the work starts now on raising the budget and I’m sure we can continue to progress”

- Jake Hill.
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    • 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)
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      • 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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