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Textar to join forces again with Newell and Wright Motorsport for 2022 British Truck Racing season

Date: Friday 18 March 2022

TMD Friction will once again partner Newell and Wright Motorsport in the British Truck Racing Championship (BTRC) via its Textar brand.

Newell and Wright Motorsport is headed up by veteran driver John Newell, who after starting in the BTRC in 2001, is tackling his third season back in the BTRC following a long break.

Sheffield-based driver Newell will be running Textar brake pads and discs on his 1,200 horsepower MAN TGS truck, which has been developed over the winter with an upgrade package from MAN’s racing division.

John Newell said:

“I’m itching to get back in the truck and on the circuit again. We had some success in 2021 and this year we’re looking to build on that momentum and really challenge for the title.”

Newell, competing in the BTRC’s premier division, finished fourth in the drivers’ standings in 2021 after taking several wins throughout the year.

The 2022 season of the BTRC takes place at some of the UK’s premier motor racing venues, with five, 15-minute races at each. The championship kicks off at Brands Hatch on 16th April, before rounds at Pembrey in South Wales on 7th/8th May, Hampshire circuit Thruxton on 9th/10th July, Donington Park on 20th/21st August, and Snetterton on 17th/18th September, before returning to Pembrey on 8th/9th October for the penultimate event, and the championship finale, back at Brands Hatch on 5th/6th November.

Sue McKay, commercial vehicle category manager at TMD Friction, said:

“We’re delighted to extend our partnership deal with Newell and Wright Motorsport and supply Textar’s renowned quality brake pads and discs to the team. We’ve enjoyed plenty of success together already so we’re looking forward to seeing what 2022 brings.”

Textar brake pads and discs are the perfect braking friction partner throughout each race weekend enabling later braking and shorter stopping distances, providing Textar-equipped drivers with the competitive edge.

By fitting Textar braking products, the Newell & Wright Motorsport race truck has the perfect combination of superior braking performance, long service life and low disc and drum wear.

Fleet operators can find Textar’s latest brake disc range via Brakebook, the brand’s online catalogue. This virtual platform allows users to search for multiple part numbers, create their own personalised catalogue and offers weekly updates.

Visit https://textar.com for the latest news, updates and product information from Textar.