A RECORD crowd flocked to Thruxton last weekend to watch a thrilling third round of the British Touring Car Championships.

Over 33,000 motor enthusiasts from across the country descend on the Test Valley-based track for the third meeting of the 2016 BTCC season.

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Also in this week's sports section:

- Andover Thirds set Sale in win

- Teenage star Birks hits century as Amport win opener

- Perfect Penton get season off with a bang

- Longparish started league season with nine wicket win

- Reidy steps down from hot seat at Andover New Street

- Youth team win league after 7-0 win

And much much more!

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