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Team HARD confirms Jake Hill in RCIB Insurance Racing Toyota Avensis for 2016 BTCC campaign

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22 year-old BRDC ‘Rising Star’ Jake Hill will campaign a full season in the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship this year, joining Chris Smiley in a Team HARD-run Toyota Avensis.

Kent-based Hill made his BTCC debut race at Croft in 2013, winning the Jack Sears Trophy, also racing at the final meeting at Brands Hatch in both 2013 and 2015. Having impressed in the handful of races he has done so far, Hill is delighted to have now secured a full-time drive in the UK’s premier series thanks to the support of RCIB Insurance.

Hill said: “I am so excited to have been given this fantastic 
opportunity thanks to Tony Gilham at Team HARD, RCIB Insurance and of course our long-term supporters Sportif Motor Group and our other fantastic partners. I have loved the BTCC races I’ve done so far and now hope I can show what I can do with a full programme – my first in any series since 2011 – now I’m gearing up for the media day in a couple of weeks and testing soon.”

Team Principle Tony Gilham has long been a fan of Hill’s and is excited at the prospect of him joining the team. “With Jake joining Chris [Smiley], we have one of the most exciting pairings of young talent in the series. As soon as it became apparent we were in a position to run a second car then Jake was my absolute first choice. I really couldn’t have asked for a better line-up, and having seen how quick Jake is in everything he’s ever raced so far, it’s fantastic to finally have him as part of our family.”

Hill will begin testing soon and will run at the BTCC media day at Donington Park on 22 March, before further running leading up to the series opener at Brands Hatch on Easter weekend,  both Hill and Team HARD’s home circuit. He said: “Both the team and I are based in Kent so I know we will have lots of local support, especially from family and friends, which makes things even more special. I really can’t thank everyone who has helped make this happen enough – I just can’t wait to get started!”

Mike Joseph Managing Director of RCIB Insurance enthused: “Jake is a great young prospect and we had many people asking us to help him get a drive, it’s exciting to be part of this reborn team and we believe the team can surprise a few people this year and be competitive. We love working with the guys at Team HARD and have enjoyed working together since they first entered BTCC.” 

Source : www.team-hard.com

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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
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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
    • 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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