In the last 25 years we have been blessed with some outstanding moments, not least that final lap in Brazil 2008. The disappointment to elation in 20 seconds really underlines the greatness of motoracing. Our friends on 2 wheels in the BSB went 1 better with the most exciting final lap of a season ever at brands hatch in 2011. A day that saw Tommy Hill Snatch the tilte at the line. But I have gone for something more personal to me for my highlight.
The 4th of October 2009 was the final round of the BTCC that year and was the first title decider that I would watch unfold. It was also my first visit to Brands Hatch and to this day the best. The season was the first since the infamous 2000 season to bring 3 drivers to the last round that could take away the title. I looked like Turkington was safe but the reason it is my highlight? Jason Plato's never say die attitude. The 3 wins in a day was amazing. The closest finish in BTCC history set the tone that Jason wasn't giving in, he later raised the proverbial roof of Brands Hatch when he went around the outside of Turkington and Giovanardi at the corner where you can't overtake around the outside, Paddock Hill Bend.
It all went down to the final race of the day where Turkington had to find a way around Matt Neal. Which with a chear from the fans and a slight 'Touring car nudge' he did at druids.
5 points was the margin after Plato's charge but the consistent Colin held on to be crowned a worthy champion after withstanding Jason Plato's bid for glory I've been hooked ever since.
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