Ashley Sutton is “90%” done with a deal for the 2017 season, and he hopes to have something announced in the next few weeks.

Sutton made his British Touring Car debut with MG last season. The Jack Sears Trophy winner is yet to have anything confirmed for this year, but told Overtake Motorsport he was close to securing the deal he wants.

When asked how close to signing he was, Sutton said: “on a percentage wise, probably about 90%. Hopefully in the next couple of weeks we can get something signed off and done and dusted.”

Sutton revealed that he hasn’t had any disappointments over the winter break, but has been slowly chipping away to get into the seat he’s had his “heart set on”.

“We’ve been working hard at it over the winter trying to piece together what we want to be doing,” Sutton said at Autosport this weekend.

“The hardest part of a race season is when you’re not actually racing. One keeping yourself in shape and two making sure you have the budget for the season. With the people that I’ve got around me – family, current sponsors, Warren Scott as my manager – I’ve got a great little circle there, helping me make this happen.”

One possibility for Sutton is Team BMR. The 23 year old has links with the team, whilst BMR currently have two free seats at their four car team. Sutton did not confirm any talks with the team, though.

An announcement is expected soon.

Feature image credit: Caroline Rhea

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