The British Touring Car Championship rolls into Brands Hatch this weekend.

Colin Turkington (Team BMW), Ash Sutton (Laser Tools Racing) and Tom Ingram (Ginsters EXCELR8 with TradePriceCars.com) all reached the top step of the rostrum at Snetterton last time out as the BTCC’s big guns bounced back from an indifferent opening weekend at Thruxton.

Such were their performances in Norfolk, the leading trio have now hit the summit of the overall standings, with Sutton leading Ingram by two points and Turkington a further three in arrears.

The emerging talent in the packed BTCC field are chasing hard, however, with BTC Racing’s Josh Cook and MB Motorsport accelerated by Blue Square’s Jake Hill close behind in the order.

Hill, in particular, will be looking for glory at Brands Hatch as the Kent driver returns to his local track.

The Ford Focus racer arrived at Snetterton leading the championship before numerous challenges saw him drop to fifth overall during a scorching weekend.

Hill’s pace was never in doubt, however, and now he aims to highlight his title credentials in front of his home fans.

“Snetterton was mixed but we left with our heads held high knowing we gave it everything we had,” said Hill.

“As always, the team have been fantastic so we will regroup before we head to Brands Hatch.

“Brands is both mine and the team’s home circuit, and I look forward to going there so very much. I know we can be very strong so let’s see what we can do.”

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