Hill Wins Independent Class and Takes Debut Podium in Brands BTCC Thriller

“Oh my word that was CRAZY! We decided last-minute to go to slicks, it was always going to be sketchy, but very early on I knew we’d made the right choice. The car was mega, I had a look at passing both Proctor and Moffat but they were so defensive so it wasn’t worth the risk. I am beyond happy! I am so, so grateful to so many people who have helped me get to this point - obviously the legendary Tony Gilham and the boys at Team HARD, especially Geoff (Kingston) and Jamie, Josh, Carl, Nathan and Gary who have been on my car... My amazing supporters. I have to say I would not be racing in anything - let alone BTCC - without their help.

 

“I’m worried I will forget anyone - but my 2018 partners Rolec Racing, Trade Price Cars,  the awesome Richard Wheeler from Brisky Racing, Ecoflam, Danfoss, Bill Rawles Classic Cars, AWS Appliance Spares, Scoria Tech, Zynth, Jakob Ebrey Photos, Spine Optics, P1 Nutrition, Tech Max Pro Gear, Torq, Luke at the BRDC,….but the one person who has been with me since the beginning, from Ginetta Juniors in 2010 to now and has never, ever let me down is my ‘Papa Smurf’…John Miskin from Sportif Motor Group…..I am so unbelievably grateful for everyone’s love and support ……Tony Gilham and the whole Team HARD crew have believed in me since 2016, I love this team, I love Tony, Gary, Jamie, Sam and everyone…David Boor and Andrea and the Fantham family and the whole crew are amazing! I am so HAPPY!!!!!!’

 

Final word to team principle Tony Gilham “Jake joined us in 2016…I was sure he had the talent to get us results…he very quickly proved us right and today has shown we made the right decision sticking with him. He is a fantastic talent, he’s great in and out of the car, and it means so vey much to all of us, our partners and all the boys and girls working with us to get a result like this. We have worked so incredibly hard to get here…Mike, Bobby and Cainey have done so well too….but Jake has got us our first Independent Win in 2018. It means the world. So happy. So very, very happy!”

 

Next race - Donington - 29th April

 

Story provided by Simon Hill

Image courtesy of Jakob Ebrey Photography