Jason Plato will start tomorrow’s opening BTCC race from pole position, having topped the timesheets during the 30 minute qualifying session this afternoon. The Racing Silverline driver will start ahead of Andrew Jordan and James Nash, with key title rivals Gordon Shedden and Matt Neal back in fifth and sixth respectively.
Ever-improving conditions saw Plato set the fastest time of the weekend so far, plus he was the only man to beat the 1:32.000 barrier throughout the session. His team-mate, Alex MacDowall, was able to place himself ahead of both Shedden and Neal, giving Plato even more breathing space as the lights go out for Race 1.
Mat Jackson and Paul O'Neill were next up at the end of the session, while Team Aon drivers Tom Onslow-Cole and Tom Chilton rounded out the top ten runners. Newcomers Ollie Jackson and Chris Swanwick finished 15th and 27th respectively.
Sunday's Race 1 begins at 11.30am local time (BST)
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| Pos. | Driver | Team | Time | Laps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |  J. Plato | Silverline | 01:31.874 | 11 |
| 2. | A. Jordan | Pirtek | 01:32.139 | 12 |
| 3. | J. Nash | Triple Eight | 01:32.316 | 14 |
| 4. | A. MacDowall | Silverline | 01:32.418 | 11 |
| 5. | G. Shedden | Honda Racing | 01:32.442 | 14 |
| 6. | M. Neal | Honda Racing | 01:32.444 | 15 |
| 7. | M. Jackson | Airwaves | 01:32.597 | 17 |
| 8. | P. O'Neill | Tech-Speed | 01:32.650 | 15 |
| 9. | T. Onslow-Cole | Team Aon | 01:32.691 | 14 |
| 10. | T. Chilton | Team Aon | 01:32.704 | 13 |
| Full results | ||||
| Silverline Chevrolet | |
|---|---|
| 1 Feb '12 | Chevrolet bows out of BTCC |
| 13 Oct '11 | Tim Harvey’s preview to the BTCC shootout |
| 2 Oct '11 | Plato takes title lead after Race 2 win |
| 2 Oct '11 | Plato wins to close in on rivals |
| BTCC: Brands Hatch 2011 | |
| 3 Oct '11 | Honda duo now focus on Drivers’ title |
| 2 Oct '11 | Neal moves back ahead with victory |
| 1 Oct '11 | Plato secures Brands Hatch pole |
| 1 Oct '11 | Plato moves ahead in second practice |
| Jason Plato | |
| 25 Jan '12 | BTCC photos: MG launches MG6 GT in Birmingham |
| 25 Jan '12 | MG returns with Plato and Neate |
| 18 Sep '11 | Plato wins opening race at Rockingham |
| 18 Sep '11 | Video: Plato and Neal confront each other |
| BTCC | |
| 30 Aug '12 | Calendar issued for 2013 season |
| 17 Aug '12 | Louise Goodman to race Mini at Knockhill |
| 5 Apr '12 | BTCC video: Multiple car pile-up at Brands |
| 19 Mar '12 | BTCC reveals 25-car entry list for 2012 |
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