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Mat Jackson

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Mat Jackson

2009 BTCC driver

Nationality

English

Nickname

The Peoples Champion

Car #

Team

Car

Championships

0

Wins

7

Podium finishes

16

Poles

1

Fastest laps

4

Debut season

2001

Best championship result

2nd in 2008

2008 position

2nd (226 points)

Mat Jackson (born June 10, 1981 in Henley-in-Arden) is an English racing driver.

Jackson and his family-ran team contested the British Touring Car Championship in 2007 and 2008, in each case using the BMW Andy Priaulx used to win the previous year’s World Touring Car Championship. Jackson run under the Jackson MSport banner in 2007, and as BMW Dealer Team UK in 2008. This support was from a network of BMW dealers rather than BMW themselves, so the team was still classed as an independendant.

Jackson previously won the SEAT Cupra Championship in 2006. He has also made an appearance on BBC’s Top Gear, racing a motorhome.

Early Racing Career

Jackson driving at the Oulton Park of the 2006 SEAT Cupra Championship.

Jackson driving his family-run BMW 320si at the Snetterton round of the 2007 British Touring Car Championship season.

He started racing in karts in his teens, before finishing 4th in the 2000 Renault Clio Cup, his first attempt at tin-top racing. For 2001 he moved to the production class of the British Touring Car Championship with the GR team’s Ford Focus, finishing 4th in his class. He struggled for funding in subsequent years, and was something of a forgotten man when he entered the SEAT Cupra Championship in 2005 with a family-run team. He was a revelation however, finishing as series runner-up, with a series-high 8 race wins, and a tally of 8 poles and 8 fastest laps. After being considered by SEAT for a BTCC drive , he remained in Cupras for 2006, taking the championship lead after a double victory at the season opener. A string of 9 wins in the first 12 races made him strong championship favourite, and he went on to clinch the title.

2007

Jackson was a frontrunner in the 2007 BTCC season, clinching many podium places before his first victory at Oulton Park in race three . Thruxton did not go well for him, a crash and an engine failure leaving him with no points . His home round at Donington saw him start 4th and briefly lead race one, before fading down the order as the wet conditions did not suit his rear-wheel drive BMW . At the second Brands Hatch meeting he made a wild overtaking move at the first turn and spun, triggering an 11-car pile-up, leaving two drivers in hospital . At the final rounds at Thruxton, Jackson showed pace and won the final race of the series. While everyone was focusing on the Fabrizio Giovanardi v Jason Plato title battle, Jackson sneaked inside Tom Coronel at the start of the third race and wowed everyone with his pace and superb defensive driving. He managed to hold Team RAC driver Colin Turkington behind him, and managed to gain a lead and win his second BTCC race of the season.

2008

At the first round at Brands Hatch, Jackson started at the pole position and led for over 3/4 of the race until rain started to fall and he lost grip in his BMW. He was overtaken by VX Racing’s Giovanardi shortly before the end and had to settle for second place. In the second race he battled for a good fourth place, and in the third race he fought his way through the field for a second place finish behind the Team RAC BMW 320si of Turkington.

At Rockingham, Jackson started the weekend with a disappointing 10th on the grid but managed to fight his way up to 6th place. The second race was arguably the best of his BTCC career so far; with a brilliant start he quickly took the lead after mistakes by SEAT driver Darren Turner and Giovanardi, and recorded his third career victory to date. In the third race, which was delayed by rain, Jackson managed to fight his way up to second behind Turkington, despite his RWD BMW 320si slipping in the conditions. All was going well, with Jackson closely following Turkington, until an ambitious overtaking move around the outside resulted in him being pushed out wide and into the gravel trap. Jackson recorded a DNF and lost his chance of taking the championship lead.

After a good showing at the first two meetings of the season, Jackson followed it up with a less successful meeting at rounds 7, 8 and 9 at Donington Park. After qualifying 14th on the grid for the first race, Jackson drove brilliantly through the field, quickly making his way up to an incredible 5th place. His speed and possible top 5 finish was ruined though, as when Team Dynamics driver Tom Chilton challenged him for position, Chilton drove his Civic Type R straight into the back of…(and so on) To get More information , you can visit some products about bmw car mats, long shower curtains, . The Candles Holders FS4445 products should be show more here!



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Cheap Car Insurance Quotes Online – Make Your Life Easier By Using The Internet

Monday, March 16th, 2009
Gen Wright asked:


is the best place to obtain cheap car insurance quotes online. The amount that you will be quoted depends on many factors such as your driving record, location where you park and drive the car, age, type of car you drive, the purpose of you driving the car and many others.

Besides that, you will also be given discounts if you happen to fall into some special categories. For example, if you drive a car fitted with safety and anti-theft devices have enrolled in defensive driving courses or by consolidating multiple policies. A lot of people tend to forget to park their car in the garage, thinking that it is just as safe parking the car outside. However, parking your car in a safe location is one of the important factors which determine the amount you will be quoted when it comes to your driving habit. Since there are so many factors affecting the quote which you will be getting, it is advisable for you to get free insurance quotes due to the time taken to analyze the factors and in order to save your costs. The best tool which you can make use of is no other than the Internet.

Using insurance comparison website to get cheap car insurance quotes is an easier and faster way. There are lots of website which can make a comparison on the free quotes for you. You just have to find a reliable comparison site. By using this website, you do not have to go to every of the official websites anymore. Furthermore, you only have to fill one form instead of filling forms for every website you visit. This shows that this alternative is much more convenient than the first one.

Cheap car insurance quotes online are offered by insurance companies nowadays in order to attract more prospective clients. Before there is Internet, other forms of advertisement methods are used such as the radio, television or the newspaper. However, with the advent of Internet, the companies can offer free quotes 24 hours a day 7 days a week to everyone in the world.

Feedback would also be received by the companies in just a matter of minutes to find out about their prospective clients. This is a very useful tool for companies who wish to expand their business. They can also correct the flaws if there are any. Besides that, free quotes make customer’s life easier too because they are able to compare and contrast multiples quotes from different companies without having to leave the comfort of their home. They just have to fill in their details and submit them to get the quotes.

Besides that, if you go for free car insurance quotes online, you can avoid dealing with agents who will try to influence you into getting a policy which might not be what you want.

Jim

 

Defensive Driving Tips: Seat Belt Safety Facts

Thursday, March 5th, 2009
Jean Littman asked:


Defensive driving techniques are not restricted to technical driving skills and tactics. One of the simplest and most effective defensive driving techniques to protect yourself as a driver or a passenger is to ALWAYS wear a seat belt. It is well proven that seat belts save lives, and drivers should learn all they can about seat belt safety facts.

Research has shown that vehicle occupants have a 40 percent better chance of surviving a crash if they are wearing a seat belt (this statistic is dependent upon the severity of the crash – some crashes are so severe that survival is impossible). However, in many crashes seat belts play a major role in reducing injuries. Each year around 20 per cent of all road fatalities were people not wearing a restraint. Hundreds of other people are disabled for life in road accidents where they were not wearing a seat belt.

SEAT BELT SAFETY FACT #1

Seat belts protect drivers and passengers in a number of ways, such as:

1. Decreasing the time it takes an occupant to come to a stop upon impact

2. Minimizing a person’s contact with the interior of the vehicle

3. Spreading the force of the impact over a greater area of the body

4. Preventing ejection from the vehicle.

SEAT BELT SAFETY FACT #2

If you are the driver, before the car starts moving you need to make sure of the following:

1. Your own seat belt is properly fastened and adjusted to fit firmly

2. Your passengers’ seat belts are properly fastened and adjusted firmly

3. Children traveling in the car are properly restrained.

If you are a passenger, before the car starts moving make sure you have:

1. Properly fastened and adjusted your seat belt

2. Encourage the driver and other passengers to buckle up.

SEAT BELT SAFETY FACT #3

Being pregnant is no reason not to wear a seat belt. Wearing a seat belt means you are protecting both yourself and your unborn baby if you are involved in a crash. Here are a few tips for comfortably and correctly wearing a seat belt whilst pregnant:

1. Place the lap sash part of the belt under the baby bulge, as low as possible. The lap part of the seat belt should sit over the upper thighs, not across the bulge.

2. It is often possible to adjust the angle of the seat belt by using a seat belt locator.

3. Make sure the sash part of the belt is in between the *******.

SEAT BELT SAFETY FACT #4

Children must be restrained in a restraint suited to their size and weight. The restraint must be correctly and securely fitted to the car. In certain cars it is possible to fit an additional lap belt to accommodate a fourth small child in the back seat. Lap belts are not recommended on their own, but are safe if used in conjunction with a properly fitted child harness.

Before moving children from a booster seat into an adult seat belt, certain conditions should be met.

1. The adult seat belt fits correctly. The lap part is low over the pelvis (not the stomach) and the sash does not touch the child’s face or neck and all slack is removed.

2. Lap/sash seat belts offer much greater protection than lap belts. Where possible put your child in a seating position with a lap/sash belt.

3. Children riding in school buses must wear a seat belt if one is available. Only one seat belt per person must be used.

SEAT BELT SAFETY FACT #5

Seat belts must always be kept in good condition. Car owners should check the condition of seatbelts in their vehicle as a standard part of vehicle maintenance routine. The following things should be checked:

1. The seat belts themselves are not twisted, cut or frayed.

2. The buckles are in good working order, engaging and releasing properly.

3. The retractors work properly. The seat belt should pull out smoothly and be fully retracted when not in use.

In many countries, such as Australia, it is illegal not to wear a seat built. By law, every person travelling in a car must wear a seat belt if one is available. Tough penalties apply for those who break the law. More and more countries around the world are embracing this fact, and the message about the importance of “buckling-up” is being spread loud and clear.

Wearing seat belts is clearly one of the easiest defensive driving techniques a driver or passenger can employ, and learning all the seat belt safety facts is the best place to start.



Suzanne

 

Yellowstone National Park Tours: Travel Tips

Wednesday, March 4th, 2009
Shawn Collin asked:


Yellowstone National Park is one of the best reasons for living in and visiting the United States. The vast natural forest is home to a wide variety of flora and fauna and it’s been preserved so well that pleasant and exciting surprises await the adventurous visitor. If you’re planning a trip to Yellowstone soon, here are some travel tips you can use for your safety and security:

Be aware of prevailing conditions but be ready for anything

Yellowstone is like a whole different world in itself. Conditions vary here, changing easily from calm to stormy within just 24 hours. When traveling to Yellowstone, always check weather conditions in the area and use precautions to ensure your safety for the trip.

Practice defensive driving. The area going to and within Yellowstone is often used by both humans and animals. Be especially aware of distracted drivers, animal crossing and other related incidents. These will result to travel delays, so be very patient.

Bring all necessary gear and supplies

When traveling to Yellowstone, bring all the basics with you in terms of food, water, clothing and survival gear. Having sufficient supply of clean water is essential since water from the park itself is not guaranteed safe. Drinking water from streams, lakes, ponds or creeks that have not been boiled or treated could put you at risk of intestinal infestations and infections.

Even water from thermal pools isn’t safe for consumption. They have been known to cause serious burns in numerous visitors over the years.

As for equipment, think of worst-case scenarios. Bring a tent, weather-resistant clothing and other survival equipment such as lighters, all-purpose knives, flashlights, first aid kits, etc. to ensure your personal safety and protection.

Take care of your trash

Food, food scraps, containers, tissues and other materials that end up in your trash should be disposed of properly. During travel to Yellowstone, be aware that the trash you leave behind could have a negative impact not just on the environment but also on the animal residents of the area.

Think safety, regardless of where you are

When entering Yellowstone, know that you are at the mercy of Nature. Your only defense is correct information and common sense. When traveling to Yellowstone or participating in the numerous activities available there, be aware of animal activity. Bears, for example, are just a few of the natural threats that you have to watch out for. When driving, walking, hiking or camping, be aware of your surroundings and keep an eye out for signs of animal activity that might expose you to danger unnecessarily.

Follow regulations

Yellowstone maintains a strict system for its camps and backcountry areas. Be aware of all regulations that are in place not just to ensure you don’t violate any rules but also for your own personal safety.

Certain activities also require permits. Camping, for example, is allowed only in certain designated areas. Permits for overnight stays have to be obtained personally in advance, so check with the administrative office for information.

Enjoy yourself

Yellowstone is too beautiful to ignore. When traveling, bring a camera to capture the scenic routes and spectacular views. As long as you keep safety and security measures in mind, you can be assured of a very enjoyable trip to Yellowstone again and again.



Catherine
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