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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)
    • 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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BTCC 2016 Season Review

BRDC Rising Star Impresses in debut season in the btcc

BRDC Rising Star Jake Hill…debut full season in the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship - RCIB Insurance Racing Toyota Avensis with Team HARD
 
Qualified 10th at Donington and 11th at Croft and Silverstone
 
Took points in 17 of 30 races - finished 8th in the Independent Drivers Championship.
 
Finished 5th at Silverstone, 6th at Croft, 8th at Rockingham and Brands Hatch GP, 9th at Oulton Park and 10th at Thruxton
 
WON the DUNLOP #ForeverForward award at Oulton Park for most places gained over the race weekend.
 
WAS Voted ‘HiQ Fans Favourite ‘Driver of the Day’ for his performance over the race weekend at Silverstone.
 
Out qualified his team-mates 19 - 1 over the season….(he was only out qualified once and that was when he had car issues)
 
Was featured in ‘AUTOSPORT’ Magazine after his Rockingham performance and was praised for his ‘race craft and sheer pace’
 
All in the oldest car on the grid (if it was a road car it would need an MOT!) ….
 
And a message from Jake….
 
A huge ‘thank you’ to Tony Gilham and everyone at Team HARD and also RCIB Insurance for giving me this fantastic opportunity….TAG Industries, Auto Aid Breakdown, ETMS Highways, Boxo, Perry Engineering, ABS, Jordan RV, Lawford Exhibits  - and of course all of the fantastic people who helped me get on track and stay on track….there are simply too many to mention and at the risk of missing anyone I just want to say this has been my dream come true and I am beyond grateful to everyone for believing in me and supporting me - be it morally, emotionally or of course financially….
 
In no particular order… (and I hope I haven’t missed anyone….)

Richard Wheeler…BRISKY RACING
John Miskin at Sportif Motor Group..(and John Boardman of course!)
Andy Willey at AWS Appliance Spares
Alan Baker at BAK Cladding
Stuart Hopewell from Fujifilm
Shami from Omologato Oro

Robin Austin
Kevin Hayes
Mark Bingley from Ecoflam
Richard Taylor from Taylors Tool + Fixings
Phill Trott at Cathedral Pallet Trucks
Graham Saul at Cloud 9 Consultants
Roger Burgess at BTS 
Jon and Brian from Thunder Toffee Vodka
Mike Jarvis from Borderland Fencing
Tim Gray from Online-Media
Dean Walker
Mario Ferrari from Cairngall Motor Services
Patrick Forman - Forman Industrial Doors
Ben Warner at The Ultimate Car Company
Marc Cardno at Ellon Timber
Derek Pierce from J&D Pierce
Bill Rawles from Bill Rawles Classic Cars
Alex Reade from Alex Reade Motorsport
Fabian from Octane Mens Hairdressing (Hawkhurst)
Marcus Gray from Zynth
Jakob Ebrey Photography….JEP …..worth 2/10s……

Bonfiglioli
Tony Rodriguez
Peter Ferrigno
Alex White
Mike Willey

And Everyone who bought a raffle ticket back in May! Thank you so much!!!!
 
Thanks so much to my ‘boys’ who were on my car - Kingsley, Ian, Peter, Kieran, Gary, Rob, Greg and everyone else for your hard work and belief - you NEVER let me down - I love you all so much….!
 
All of the Team HARD crew - all the other ‘boys’ and the data and tech team…you know who you are!
 
To my team-mates Mike Epps, Chris Smiley, Michael Caine and Tony Gilham for making me work hard!
 
My fantastic grid girls Michelle and Florence for giving me such lovely bums to look at!!!!
 
All the hospitality and management - Gary Allen, Ben Kattenhorn, David Boor, Steve Knightly, Mark Eakin, Richard and Gareth…
 
The always awesome Debbie Gilham, the fantastic Andrea and Debbie, Lynn, Vicky and the rest of the catering team….
 
My mates for their love, support and piss taking!
 
Gillian, Luke, Sue and the rest of the team at the BRDC for their support and for keeping me on the BRDC Rising Stars programme…I’m honoured and so grateful.
 
The fantastic team at TOCA - Mr. Gow, Dan, Peter, Sam, Phil, Ian, Jeff and everyone else for making this the best series in the country.
 
Scott, Peter and everyone in the Safety Car and Medical Car team - thanks Traff, Nick and the medical team…hope I never need you!
 
Micky and everyone at Dunlop - especially my mega technician Adrian Hawkins who has been fantastic and so supportive.
 
The team at  Swindon especially my funny and supportive mate Marco - Merci mon ami!!!
 
Everyone at ITV Sport - Steve Rider, Owy and of course the always awesome David Addison, Tim Harvey and Louise Goodman…plus the production team - Tim, Crossy, Dave, Lewis,  Shari and everyone….just superb!
 
Simon Melluish and his team for always being on it…
 
Matt James for saying it how it is…and most importantly saying he thought I was doing well…...
 
…..And for working well with the legend that is Alan Hyde - thanks for my Tin Top Tuesday experiences Hydey…..!
 
Mike and Matt at Creative Media for the fabulous interviews….I’m on iTunes!

The circuit commentators for all their kind words…..miss you Titch!
 
Jakob Ebrey and his mega team and Phil and Lucy Laughton for always making me look good...
 
All the officials and especially the fantastic marshals for your dedication and commitment - so appreciated!
 
The BTCC fans - especially lovely people like Neil, Rach and the boys, Jonathan and Zak, Rich, Spence, M, Kevin and everyone who has been kind enough to support me. I really am so grateful.
 
My mega website design and management from Marcus Gray and the team at Zynth - always looks superb.
 
Alex Reade for my racewear….Joe Tanner for my super-cool helmet.
 
My lovely girlfriend Hannah for putting up with me and always being there for me….
 
And my family…my crazy but lovely little sister Ellie…my Mum Tina…literally the BEST person in the world…love you lots…My Grandad Rod and Nan Sheila. Then there’s my Dad Simon…. We started this journey together and he has always been there for me, and has never ever given up. He has made this happen for me and will always be grateful and always love him. He was a proper driver and he has made me the driver and the man I am. No one has ever tried harder than him. You’re funny, determined and always there for me.….as you  say…’It’s not the size of the dog in the fight it’s the size of the fight in the dog’…….Thanks Dad….Love you lots x

We WILL be back in 2017 - please get in touch if you want to be involved.
 
Thank You!
 
-Jake x
“And my family…my crazy but lovely little sister Ellie…my Mum Tina…literally the BEST person in the world…love you lots…My Grandad Rod and Nan Sheila. Then there’s my Dad Simon…. We started this journey together and he has always been there for me, and has never ever given up. He has made this happen for me and will always be grateful and always love him.
He was a proper driver and he has made me the driver and the man I am. No one has ever tried harder than him. You’re funny, determined and always there for me.….as you  say…’It’s not the size of the dog in the fight it’s the size of the fight in the dog’…….Thanks Dad….Love you lots"

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  • News
    • 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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