Jackson and Kane for Airwaves BMW

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Mon 22nd March 2010 Mat Jackson and Steven Kane will drive for Airwaves BMW in the 2010 Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship.

Both Kane and Jackson have prior BMW experience - Jackson in 2007 and 2008 with his family-run team and Kane in 2008 with Motorbase Performance.

Mat Jackson said: "I'm looking forward to being back in a BMW with Airwaves. It will be great to do the full season this year after we missed the first round in 2009. I’m sure it will take a bit of time to get used to the car as it seems a bit different to what I’m used to.

Steven Kane said: "It's great to be back in the BTCC, especially with Motorbase Performance and Airwaves BMW. The last time I raced the BMW at Brands Hatch, I finished second twice – it's time to 'kick up a gear' and start winning!

"I tested the car at the end of last year, back at Brands, and it's very clear that the team, and car, have moved on. I have great respect for David [Bartrum], and I think he has really put a great team together. With Mat, I will have a fantastic team-mate and I'm sure we will form a good partnership both on and off the track. This will enable both of us to have a real good shout for the title!"

Airwaves BMW Team Principal David Bartrum said: "It's been a tough winter but we're here and we're on the grid with two great drivers. I challenge anybody to find a better pair of drivers to put in two BMWs in the BTCC. It's great to have Airwaves back with us again and with more support from Leyland Paints, there's no reason why we shouldn’t have an excellent season."