“It’s
exciting
getting yourself into the points and onto the podium,” said Thompson,
currently seventh in the WTCC points. “It gives you a great buzz
and it’s what we’re here for. It’s the fulfilment of your career so
it’s hard not to get excited about
that!
“Valencia
was fantastic.
It’s very rare you achieve that sort of thing especially at world level
so it was very satisfying and special for me; it’s something
I’ll treasure throughout my career.
“Brands
Hatch has given me
some similar moments though, like when I went from last on the grid to
win in the BTCC in 2002 I think it was. The competition wasn’t what it
is in WTCC, which is outstanding, and I had the best car at the time,
but I still had to get past all those cars!”
The third most dynamic
overtaker in the WTCC top ten drivers is SEAT’s Yvan Muller, currently fourth in the standings.
Adult admission to Brands Hatch on Sunday 23 September costs £30, but only £24 if you book online at www.motorsportvision.co.uk,
with an online weekend ticket costing £34.
Children aged 12 and
under go free.
Grandstand
seating
starts at £5 and the Race Day Pit Walkabout, which opens at 09:00 on
Sunday, costs £12. Advance booking is available from the Ticket
Hotline on 08709 509000 and closes at noon on Tuesday 18 September.
For more information please visit
www.fiawtcc.com
UK
fans are in for a special treat at Brands Hatch later this month if the latest overtaking statistics are anything to go by.