Jackson officially fans' favourite

BTCC.net fans have voted Mat Jackson their favourite driver of the 2008 HiQ MSA British Touring Car Championship and will present him with their own trophy on Brands Hatch's Finals Day this Sunday (21 September).

The fans, all members of the official BTCC website's hugely popular discussion forum, have funded the trophy themselves with any surplus funds generously going towards the UK's trackside marshals.

Kerry Earl, who arranged the award, said: "Two drivers really stood out - Mat and Michael Doyle. In fact it was almost a tie between them!

"It's clear from the reaction in the grandstands and on the spectator banks at any circuit we travel to just how popular they are with the fans."

Jackson, who has emerged as a real favourite among the public since joining Britain's premier motor racing championship in 2007, was delighted to discover he was the winner.

"I'm stunned!" he told BTCC.net. "To be recognised by the BTCC's fans - who are among the most enthusiastic and knowledgeable motor sport fans in the world - is a great honour. The trophy will be taking pride of place among my BTCC silverware at home!"

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