The Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship returns this weekend and it will be a fresh start for Mike Bushell.
When the series kicks off at Snetterton Bushell will be back behind the wheel of his AmD Turning Ford Focus and looking for some good fortune after what turned out to be a mixed first half of the season.
There is one thing that is for certain the reigning Clio Cup champion will come out and fighting and be hoping to show what he can do once again.
Following his points scoring debut for the team at Brands Hatch over Easter, which included a Jack Sears Trophy win as top rookie, the 26-year-old has endured a somewhat frustrating season to date; with his undoubted speed at the wheel of the Focus not being translated into results.
Mike will now hope to build on his performance in testing, where he ran comfortably inside the top ten during the morning session, with his aim being to return to the points this weekend.
Giving his thoughts ahead of the weekend, Mike said: “It’s been a long break since Croft and I can’t wait for the weekend to come around. Based on how we performed during the test at Snetterton last month, I’m feeling confident about our chances and I’m also feeling fully fit myself after the problems I had with my shoulder last time out.
“Last year, Snetterton was a real turning point for me in my Clio Cup campaign, and I’m hoping the same will apply this season. It’s been a tough year so far, but I’m viewing Snetterton as a fresh start and hopefully we can enjoy a solid weekend to get the second half of the season underway.
“The first aim is to qualify in the top 15 if we can, and then push for three strong results on race day. Points are the target, and I also want to try and come away from Snetterton with another Jack Sears Trophy to my name.”
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