Phil Glew has announced that he is set to miss the second round of the season at Rockingham amidst sponsor issues.

Glew said, “I’m devastated to be out of the car at this early stage in the season. My main efforts are now focused on putting together a concrete package which suits WD-40, myself, and our other sponsors to enable us to begin racing again and continue our fantastic relationship.”

Despite this Phil Glew and sponsors WD-40 vow to return to the BTCC. The Head of Marketing for WD-40, David Whittome said “We have supported Philip Glew for the last two years, first in the Renault Clio Cup, which he won, and now in the BTCC. We fully support Philip and recognise his fantastic potential in motor sport and will be working hard to find ways in which we can continue to work with him in the future.”

This news comes just a week after it was announced that championship leader, Fabrizio Giovanardi, will pull out of the championship.

James Nash has taken Giovanardi’s place and will continue to race this weekend despite Uniq backing out. Nash will race a black Avatar liveried Vauxhall Vectra this weekend.

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