Colin Turkington has won three races in the 2007 BTCC series

The Ulsterman, who currently stands fifth in the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship, has impressed at the Kent circuit this season.

"It's a fantastic opportunity for me to race against the best touring car drivers in the world," said Turkington.

"I'm confident of being right in the thick of the action."

The Portadown driver has secured pole position on both occasions the BTCC has been held at Brands Hatch along with two second placed finishes in April and a victory last month.