CONFIDENCE is high at Droitwich team Halfords Yuasa Racing for this weekend's British Touring Car Championship meeting at Rockingham.

The Team Dynamics-backed Honda squad ace Matt Neal’s victory in the diamond double 60-mile race at Snetterton put him third in the drivers' standings.

With four rounds left, they head to Northamptonshire with Neal 16 points shy of the top spot while his outfit lead the teams’ championship.

Team-mate Dan Cammish is clear in the Jack Sears Trophy after a third podium of the season in Norfolk.

Rockingham suits a balanced all-round package which Neal says should favour their car.

He said: “It was a truly special feeling to make BTCC history at Snetterton and it’s a pleasure to reward the team for all of the hard work they have put in this year to make the new Civic Type R (FK8) such a competitive package.

"While we’re all certainly still buzzing and savouring the moment, we are nonetheless focused on the rounds ahead beginning with Rockingham, a track I had the honour of claiming victory at on the BTCC’s inaugural visit back in 2003.

"It’ll be tough to replicate that feat considering the success ballast I’ll be carrying but we have tested there this year and the Honda has all the attributes needed to perform well at Rockingham.

"If we enjoy a clean weekend, we’ll be in good shape overall.”

Eleventh-placed Cammish said: “We’re definitely coming to Rockingham on a roll after such a big haul of points at Snetterton.

"It’s great to see the team riding high in all of the championships at the moment and we’re certainly seeing the benefit of everyone’s hard work this year.

"I was very pleased to be back on the podium again and it just motivates me further to reach that elusive top step which I feel is getting closer with every round.

"Rockingham suits the Civic Type R with its balanced chassis and strong engine so I believe there is great opportunity to collect another set of positive results.”