ADAM Morgan is on home territory this weekend as he aims for a hat-trick of top three finishes in the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC).

The Blackburn driver has hit a rich vein of form with two consecutive appearances on the podium at Donington and Thruxton, propelling the Mercedes driver up to sixth overall in the driver standings.

This weekend, the BTCC pitches up at Oulton Park, and the picturesque Cheshire track is hoping for one of the biggest crowds of the year, with 40,000 spectators expected.

“Thruxton was one of the best days I’ve had and to be on the podium twice in a dayis fantastic” said Morgan.

“It would be nice if we can do the same at my home track, there will be loads of fans there to cheer me on which always helps.

“I know the circuit like the back of my hand, but it is completely different to Thruxton. Oulton is bumpy, there are off-camber corners and it’s narrow. It makes for great racing.”

Morgan scored his first ever BTCC podium at his home track back in 2013 for his family-run Ciceley Motorsport team, and he’s sure to have plenty of support when racing commences on Sunday.

“Oulton usually attracts the biggest crowds of the year – it’s a great venue, the track itself is fantastic to drive and I really can’t wait for it,” Morgan added.

“The usual suspects will be up there – both Hondas are looking good and Jason [Plato] is normally really quick there, but we’ll keep pushing for more podiums and wins.”

Morgan is 16 points off current championship leader Gordon Sheddon in sixth place.

The Blackburn star added: “It is a great feeling to be so close to the top of the championship.

“I think there is always a little extra pressure when you are at your local track. It’s where most drivers gained their race licence, where they took part in their first race and where they’ve driven the most laps.

“As the local boy there is that expectation from others that you will go well, and of course that adds to the pressure. You always want to do well at your local track.”