Tip-top tin-tops

The Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship burst back into life at a sunny Thruxton over the Easter weekend, with two wins for 2007 and ’08 champion Fabrizio Giovanardi plus a maiden victory for Steven Kane. Former Spice Girl Melanie Chisholm was spotted in the Dunlop hospitality paddock – the singer and actress was there to support her half-brother, BTCC racer Paul O’Neill. Fifth Gear presenter and former tin-top racer Tiff Needell was also in attendance with his son Harry, as were former World Rally Champion Stig Blomqvist and his son Tom, who is contesting the 2010 Formula Renault Championship as part of the BTCC support race programme.