AUTO Trader British Touring Car Championship returns to Oulton Park for a final showdown this weekend, September 11 and 12. The Cheshire circuit is hosting the penultimate meeting of the BTCC season.

Eyes will be on the Nissan team (pictured) as their two drivers battle it out for the championship. Laurent Aiello in his Vodafone Nissan Primera GT currently leads the championship but faces tough opposition from team mate David Leslie.

However, Globe sponsored James Thomspon, of Racing Team Honda could take first place on the podium, although mathematically it is now impossible for any driver other than Nissan to claim the driver's crown. James Thompson is third in the drivers' championship and team mate Peter Kox, also sponsored by the Globe, is sixth. See competition for a chance to win a VIP trip for two to Oulton.

Touring Cars is supported by Formula Ford, Ford Fiesta, Formula Renault Sport, Formula Vauxhall plus Vauxhall Vectra racing. Top Touring Cars warm up on Saturday and the first

Touring Car Race at Oulton on Sunday starts at 12.50 p.m.

On two wheels, Globe sponsored motor cyclist 'Flying' Scott Davies, of Wallasey, has just won more silver cups in his championship race series. See story elsewhere.

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