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Power Maxed Racing excels with 1-2-4 finish in BTCC free practice

Autosport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 11:01 AM

Last updated Aug 8, 2026

Power Maxed Racing excels with 1-2-4 finish in BTCC free practice

Summary

Power Maxed Racing achieved a strong showing in British Touring Car Championship free practice at Knockhill on August 8, 2026. The team secured a 1-2-4 finish, signifying a remarkable comeback one year after losing its Vauxhall Astras to a fire that destroyed its premises. Arriving with hastily prepared Cupra Leons, the team displayed resilience and competitiveness in the session. The practice results set a positive tone heading into the race weekend.

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•Power Maxed Racing placed 1-2-4 in free practice at Knockhill.
•The team's Vauxhall Astras were destroyed in a fire a year ago.
•They fielded loaned and hastily prepared Cupra Leons at the event.
•The session took place on August 8, 2026.

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Power Maxed Racing claimed a 1-2-4 in British Touring Car Championship free practice at Knockhill on the first anniversary of its miracle return from a disastrous fire. The Midlands squad’s Vauxhall Astras were among the casualties of the blaze, which destroyed its premises 12 months ago. But the team arrived phoenix-like at Knockhill with loaned and hastily prepared Cupra Leons, with ...Keep reading
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