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AMD launches BTCC survey
Crash.net has joined forces with AMD to give fans of the HiQ MSA British Touring Car Championship the chance to give their views on the series.

Thompson tests Tempus Chevrolet
Having been released from his contract with N.Technology, James Thompson has joined the Tempus Sport team for testing in Portugal as he evaluates his options for the 2009 season.

Croft facing closure after appeal loss.
The Croft circuit has lost its appeal against having to pay damages to three people who claim their lives have been affected by 'noise nuisance', leaving its future in jeopardy.

JHR to enter Porsche Carrera Cup GB
JHR, one of the most respected teams in the BTCC support race paddock, will enter the Porsche Carrera Cup GB this season with a multi-car team and has confirmed Derek Pearce as the team's first signing.
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PCCGB: Scholars join leading teams for `09.
Tom Bradshaw and Lewis Hopkins, the winners of the 2009 Porsche Carrera Cup GB Scholarship Programme, have confirmed that they will join two of the leading teams on the grid for the coming season.

BTCC goodies up for grabs!
With the 2008 HiQ MSA British Touring Car Championship now coming to an end, its time for us to launch our end of season giveaway - with lot's of top prizes up for grabs. Amongst the things on offer is signed merchandise, team wear and some models you won't find in any of the shops.

Accident Exchange pulls out of BTCC.
The BMW Dealer Team UK name looks set to be missing from the 2009 HiQ MSA British Touring Car Championship grid after Accident Exchange revealed it was to end its sponsorship of Mat Jackson.
Priaulx evokes at BTCC, ALMS guest races in `09.
Having been forced to finally surrender his World Touring Car Championship throne to SEAT rival Yvan Muller in 2008, Andy Priaulx has vowed to reclaim the crown in 2009 - and maybe even throw in a few guest appearances in the BTCC and ALMS into the bargain.
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Arena announces BTCC return.
Arena Motorsport has confirmed that it will return to the HiQ MSA British Touring Car Championship in 2009.

Kartworld to stick with MG.
Jason Hughes has admitted that Super 2000 machinery isn't a realistic option for Team KWR as the focus turns to getting two MG ZSs on the grid for the 2009 HiQ MSA British Touring Car Championship.

CVR secures first Leon for `09 assault.
Cartridge World Carbon Zero Racing has revealed that it has secured the first of the SEAT Leons it intends to field in the 2009 HiQ MSA British Touring Car Championship.

Top ten BTCC drivers: Andrew Jordan.
After asking you to vote for your leading drivers from the HiQ MSA British Touring Car Championship season, the time has come to start the count-down to the driver you voted the top star of 2008.
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Top ten BTCC drivers: Ninth place.
After asking you to vote for your leading drivers from the HiQ MSA British Touring Car Championship season, the time has come to start the count-down to the driver you voted the top star of 2008.

Top ten for Turner on Walter Hayes debut.
Darren Turner achieved a long-held ambition at the weekend when he took part in the Walter Hayes Trophy event at Silverstone for the first time.

Porsche reveals Scholarship winners.
Teenage pair Ton Bradshaw and Lewis Hopkins have been named as winners of the Porsche Carrera Cup GB Scholarship Programme for 2009 and will each receive ?50,000 towards racing in the series next season.
Adam impresses, Harvey on pace for Motorbase.
Jonathan Adam staked his claim to a British Touring Car Championship seat in 2009 by impressing on a test outing for Motorbase Performance - as former series champion Tim Harvey returned to the fray with a bang.
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Turner confirms Walter Hayes entry.
Having seen his time with SEAT in the HiQ MSA British Touring Car Championship draw to a close last month, Darren Turner is to fulfil a dream this weekend when he takes part in the Walter Hayes Trophy at Silverstone.

Plato: I have new respect for Yvan.
After years of bickering both on and off the track, Jason Plato has revealed that he has buried the hatchet with arch rival Yvan Muller - during filming of a new commercial for SEAT.

Adam confirmed as SEAT champion.
Jonathan Adam has been confirmed as the final winner of the UK SEAT Cupra Championship after title rival Rob Lawson elected to withdraw his appeal against a points penalty handed out at Silverstone.

VXR Driver of the Year crowned.
An accountant from Winchester has been named as the second winner of the VXR Driver of the Year competition, winning a full funded drive in the 2009 Dunlop Sport Maxx Cup in the process.
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No diesel SEAT in BTCC.
SEAT has confirmed that while the two cars raced by Jason Plato and Darren Turner in the 2008 HiQ MSA British Touring Car Championship are available for sale, the TDi engines as raced by the works team in its final year in the series are not part of the package.

George reflects on Brands shunt.
John George has spoken for the first time about the high-speed accident he suffered during the final round of the 2008 HiQ MSA British Touring Car Championship season at Brands Hatch.

Pettit takes first Ginetta Jr win.
Dominic Pettit claimed a long awaited, and well deserved, race victory at Brands Hatch Indy Circuit during the penultimate round of the 2008 Ginetta Junior Championship.

Harvey moves closer to Porsche crown.
Tim Harvey has moved a step closer to the 2008 title when he won round 19 of the Porsche Carrera Cup GB at Brands Hatch today. His victory over title rival Michael Caine gives Harvey a ten-point championship lead heading into Sunday's final round.
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