WSR News: Race Report - Brands Hatch - Rounds 1, 2 & 3



A natural amphitheatre bathed in sunlight greeted the opening round of the 2007 Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship at Brands Hatch. In front of a bumper crowd Colin Turkington secured double podium success whilst teammate Tom Onslow-Cole scored two top ten finishes on his BTCC debut.

The WSR team, sponsored by RAC, leave the Kent circuit leading the Independents Team Trophy with drivers Colin Turkington and Tom Onslow-Cole third and joint ninth respectively in the overall driver standings.

Race 1

Having qualified his WSR built BMW 320si E90 on pole, Colin Turkington was all set for a dream start to the 2007 BTCC season. Whilst taking the chequered flag in second place and collecting his first piece of silverware, Colin was a little disappointed not to claim first prize.

Colin explains: “I ve got to feel happy with that result. To finish on the podium on the first outing with the BMW which is still only six days old is fantastic. I still feel there s still huge potential in the car. I managed to achieve some good lap times but my race was really lost from the start-line. I didn t get away off the line well and it s something I need to practise. “

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