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The race started off with Plato in pole position, in front of his team mate […]","datePublished":"2014-10-14","dateModified":"2014-10-14","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. 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Honda Yuasa Racing’s Gordon Shedden was in third, while Turkington began in fourth.It was a race that saw three different leaders in the opening lap and a huge multi-car accident at the start.Plato was immediately overtaken by Tordoff but was quickly overtaken by Turkington, who blasted around the outside as the pack headed into Paddock Hill Bend.For some time it seemed as though Plato was going to win, with Tordoff in second. However, Turkington stayed in close pursuit and managed to overtake them in the end and take his second BTCC title.Speaking about his victory, Turkington explained that he was “over the moon” and added: \u201cI wanted this more than ever and I was prepared to do whatever it took to win the title.\u201cI suppose the main feeling is relief. We were ready to do battle until race three so I really wasn\u2019t expecting to clinch the title so early in the day. I actually thought I was a point short when I crossed the line so I didn\u2019t want to celebrate until I was absolutely sure.”Turkington’s team and family were ready to celebrate with him at the end of the race, which Turkington said was a proud moment for him. He also said that one of the main reasons he got into BTCC was because his son, Lewis, was not old enough to remember his first title.Speaking about how he felt in the race, Turkington said that there had been as much pressure as when he raced in 2009. He praised the car he was given this year and said that there had not been a track where his team did not make the podium."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Colin Turkington is BTCC champion","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/colin-turkington-btcc-champion\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]