Chilton dominates BTCC race three at Knockhill
Autosport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 6:07 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Tom Chilton led the final race of the British Touring Car Championship at Knockhill on August 9, 2026, following a strong start from reversed-grid pole position. His Excelr8 Motorsport Hyundai i30 N Fastback was among only seven cars utilizing soft-compound Goodyear tyres, giving him a competitive edge. Chilton's command of the race was evident, and he was positioned as a favorite throughout. The event showcased his skill and strategy on the track.
- •Tom Chilton took pole position due to the reversed grid.
- •He drove an Excelr8 Motorsport Hyundai i30 N Fastback.
- •Chilton was one of seven drivers on soft-compound tyres.
- •He dominated the final race at Knockhill on August 9, 2026.
- 6:07 PMAutosport — BTCC Knockhill: Chilton sweeps race three
"Tom Chilton made no mistake from his gift of reversed-grid pole position by dominating the final race of the British Touring Car Championship round at Knockhill. Chilton was always the favourite, bearing in mind his Excelr8 Motorsport Hyundai i30 N Fastback was one of just seven of the 23 cars able to use soft-compound Goodyear tyres in this race – and the next-highest starter doing the same ...Keep reading
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