Tom Ingram reveals BTCC 2018 challenger at Donington Park

Hansford Sensors-sponsored British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) driver Tom Ingram has revealed the new livery for his #80 Toyota Avensis saloon at the Season Launch for 2018.

This season marks a fifth year with Speedworks Motorsport, after stepping up to the world’s most fierce tin-top competition in 2014. Year on year, Tom has improved his performance, enjoying his most successful BTCC period to date in 2017, completing a stunning season of racing with third place in the championship.

The 2018 BTCC season officially kicked off at pre-season testing at Donington Park on Tuesday 27th March. Tom revealed the all-new livery for his Toyota Avensis in front of the media in the pit lane, before taking the car out on track for testing. Tom enjoyed a moment on top of the timesheets with a 1:10.633, but was knocked off from top spot by by Rob Austin in the all-new Alfa Romeo Giulietta’s. Tom ended the day ninth fastest.

Commenting on the Season Launch, Managing Director, Chris Hansford, said: “It’s something special seeing the new livery revealed at Donington as well as watching Tom out on track for pre-season testing. We’re proud to be supporting Tom again in 2018, with his focus on clinching the BTCC title, it looks set to be another extremely exciting season.”

The opening rounds of the season will take place at Brands Hatch on 7-8 April 2018. You can watch all the action on ITV4 or live stream at www.ITV.com/BTCC. Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter for special updates on Tom’s performances.