TEAM BMR

Age: 24 Races: 60 Wins: 7 Poles: 3 Fastest laps: 6 Titles: 1

CAR: SUBARULEVORG

The Subaru was a potent weapon in reigning champion Ash Sutton’s hands last season, and nothing has materially changed.

While Sutton is undoubtedly a class act, Jason Plato’s 2017 campaign was blighted by mysterious car problems. He was a wounded animal last year, and that could just be the motivation he needs to bounce back.

There have been some changes in the background with technical director Carl Faux leaving, but the package is solid and a known quantity. Whether it can maintain its position at the top is open to question though. A change in engine partner to Swindon could reap rewards too.

1ASHSUTTON 28JOSHPRICE

Age: 19 Races: 30 Wins: 0 Poles: 0 Fastest laps: 1 Titles: 0

99JASONPLATO

Age: 50 Races: 540 Wins 97 Poles: 50 Fastest laps: 86 Titles: 2