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Henry Neal

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“GS Battery Racing is delighted to unveil the Honda Civic FK2 Type R that Henry Neal will
race in the Dunlop Touring Car Trophy (TCT) for 2019. In a dramatic change of skin, the ex-Halfords Yuasa
Racing British Touring Championship Car, now features an eye-catching black and blue livery.”

enry Neal is definitely a chip off the old block. After said, it wasn’t through driver fault or lack of trying.
competing in his fourth season in the Mini Challenge,
Hhe has made the move to the Dunlop Touring Car I believe it is only a matter of time before Henry hits the big
Trophy,in the FK2 with sights firmly set on following in his league alongside his dad, hopefully he will be one of two
fathers footsteps. ‘Neals’ to grace the BTCC scene. He has the motivation, the
passion, the confidence and certainly, a full pedigree.
There is no doubt, that the challenge laid before him in the
coming year, has that great mix of excitement and Profile: Henry Neal
responsibility.
Nationality – English
Date of Birth – 22nd June 1995
At the unveiling of the car Henry said:
Place of Birth – Birmingham, England
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‘It looked great in its old livery, but in my opinion, this blows it
out the water! I’m absolutely thrilled to be back racing with the Racing Debut – 2015
Current Car – Honda Civic FK2 Type R
support of GS Battery for our second year, looking to build on Driver Number – 42
the great progress we made in the MINI Challenge. To be Mini Challenge Races – 52
driving a Type R is extra special given the success we’ve had
Mini Challenge Podiums – 6
in the BTCC with it – I’m hoping I can keep the trend going in
the TCT!’ Mini Challenge Fastest Laps – 2
Looking at his previous four seasons it is east to see the
natural progression of this young driver, In the 2015 Power
Maxed MINI Challenge Cooper Class, Henry had two
podiums, including a win and finished 5th in his series. Fast
forward to 2018, three podiums and finishing the season in
5th again.

So on to 2019. At the writing of this article, Henry has already
competed in two 24hr Endurance races. Both, with brother
Will, although race success has not shone on the Neal clan as
of yet. But after following
the team through
it has to be

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