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The Veteran 07 March 2019 Leading from the front in Matt Neal Patron and 3 time BTCC Champion. Winner of the 60th ‘Double Diamond’ BTCC Anniversary Race “Life is short and we need to live that life to the maximum, the freedom we enjoy in the UK is in no uncertain part down to our armed forces, whether active, retired or recuperating and that is why I am so proud to be a Patron of the Sandbag Times. What you do and have done for this country goes beyond words…” 2019 BTCC Sponsorship packages now available! The British Touring Car Championship is the pinnacle of motorsportt in the UK: 385,000 ABC1 Spectators per season 1 Billion Global TV Audience – 20 Million UK TV Audience For more information contact Ben Durrell - Sponsorship Manager on: 01905 793800 | Email: bd@tdm.uk.com | www.tdm.uk.com Over 1 Million social media followers Unrivalled Hospitality & Networking opportunities. FOLLOWERS TeamDynamics @teamdynamics Team Dynamics Motorsport Ltd @team_dynamics_motorsport VAT registration no. GB 223 8311 34, Registered in England no. 7193279 6 www.sandbagtimes.co.uk
age 1 07 March 2019 The Veteran Off The Grid Team Dynamics Motorsport & SBT Patron, Matt Neal Reveal 2019 BTCC Challenger - Honda Civic Type R FK8 The Sandbag Times Patron and three times BTCC champion and Team Dynamics Motorsport revealed their contenders for the Kwikfit 2019 British Touring Car Championship at the Droitwich HQ yesterday. The Halfords Yuasa Honda Civic Type R FK8 has been given a brand new, stunning livery following the winter developments. Team Boss, James Rogers along with Steve Thompson hosted the event along with Matt and fellow driver Dan Cammish at the factory in front of a private audience of sponsors and VIP’s. Team Dynamics Motorsport have been brimming with confidence at the new package with high hopes of adding another championship winning combination, James told the audience “Last year was challenging but we have learnt a great deal and are looking to be constantly at the front throughout the new season”. Speaking of the rest of the field, Steve Thompson said “The competition is very tight this year with only a third of a second separating the top 15”. Despite the high profile event, Matt still took the time to speak to the Sandbag Times about the veterans he supports and also to catch up on the progress on the Tommy Atkins Centre, his local veterans centre which he officially opened last month in Worcester. Matt is a long time supporter of veterans with many of his friends having served in the Armed Forces. Team Dynamics Motorsport kick off their campaign on 6/7 April 2019 at Brands Hatch. For those not able to get to the circuit, full coverage will be on ITV 4 and on SBT Radio COMING SOON The SBT’s Team Dynamics 2019 Season Guide. All of the circuits, the drivers, the car and so much more... Don’t miss it! BTCC 2019 SEASON MAGAZINE Your Guide to the 2019 BTCC Season. The Team, the Drivers, the Car and the Circuits www.teamdynamicsmotorsport.co.uk The Kwikfit British Touring Car Championship 2019 A story of old and new, pain and glory and the most exciting field ever Igenuinely couldn’t be more excited for the start of this year’s racing. This year truly does have it all. Loads of new drivers, one or two old faces (present company accepted, Matt), one or two new set ups and a whole load of promise for totally exciting , off-the-wall racing. Looking at the circuits, we have one change to speak of, the old Rockingham circuit is no longer on the calender, instead, we visit Thruxton twice. For those who were stationed on Salisbury plain somewhere, will be very familiar with this classic circuit off the A303. Great news for our lads, this is one of our most successful tracks. Remember Matt breaking the qualifying record last year and then going on to a win and a second podium position. Dan also managed a little silverware here last year, just a few races into his rookie season. So what about the drivers and Teams? Well, during the past few months I have been compiling the list as the teams have released and there are one or two surprises. My first big shock was Ex-F1 driver, Mark Blundell coming across to BTCC with the Trade Price Audi. Hmm, not sure how that one will pan out. The field this year is very hot and hungry and, with respect, I don’t believe Mark will cut it but we will see. Another chatty point is that of Nicholas Hamilton, yes the brother of F1 Champion, Lewis. Nic is well accustomed to BTCC and even though he has a modified car to suit his condition, he could be one to watch. Changes have been thick and fast over the winter, not least Matt’s old rival, Jason Plato swaps rides to PMR Vauxhall along with Rob Collard. Not a surprise really following the awful season Jason had with the Suburu last year. Ash Sutton remains with Suburu, BTR, now void of Norlin changes up to the FK8, I do believe there is support from Team Dynamics, although I am not quite sure to what degree. But let’s take a look at the pointy end of the grid. In my opinion (which is normally wrong) I can see a six horse fight for the title. Matt is after his fourth, make no mistake. He want’s this. If he should win, he will be the first driver over 50 to take the title. Dan is so hungry it’s unbelievable and after his first season, he will be there or thereabouts. Challenging will be Champion Colin Turkington, Tom Ingram, Ash Sutton and Tom Chilton. I can see these being the threats for our lads but there is also a whole host of talent behind. ‘Absolutely anything can happen, and it usually does’, to quote our Murray. The first round is at Brands Hatch on the weekend of 6/7 April. Bring it on! www.sandbagtimes.co.uk 7
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