BTCC 2010

I think there's enough talent in the field that Plato won't have it all his way, and with the new NGTC rules bringing costs down, I hope we may see some big names returning the UK over time.

Wouldn't it be great if Plato and Chevy do come out this year with a works team? Fight all the way to the end of the season, then pull out that old trick of running extra cars to take points away from other teams? Chevy turn to their WTCC team for help... and draw on Huff, Menu or even Muller?

Well I got my tickets for the opening meeting at Thruxton. Cant wait

Rob Collard has defected from Motorbase to WSR! Never saw that one coming... neither did Dave Bartrum, who's really peeved!

http://www.thecheckeredflag.co.uk/2010/03/collard-switches-to-wsr-leaving-motorbase-disappointed/

OP updated

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Wouldnt bet against him this season as hes a seriously quick guy and will now have the Technical support needed to make the most of his skills!

I think were looking at the dark horse for the titla right there

Im going to be booking tickets for the BTCC at Silverstone. If anyone else if going let me know.

Anyone going to Brands? I've never been to a live race (yes I know) and am making the first round at BH my first. Would be nice to share the experience with someone!

Nah, silverstone is a stones throw away. So i just go their and watch the race. hopefully this year im going to stay for the whole of the LMS 1000km.

Im too poor to, hoping to have some money by Snetterton though (plus its the closest track to me)

Tickets dont cost alot, i think Silverstone you can buy em for £11.

yes but i'd then have to drive to Silverstone and back, thats what'l cost me!

i'm probably going to Oulton maybe Croft as well

http://www.silverstone.co.uk/events/BTCC1/?tab=Book-now

Prices for BTCC Silverstone.

Apparently (I say that cos I've not seen the article), today's Autosport reports that Plato was set to enter with Volvo this year until the deal fell through this week, with Volvo deciding that they would concentrate efforts on the STCC instead.

Shame it didn't come off, apparently the deal was closer to completion than we knew.

Matt Hamilton confirms his return - http://www.touringcartimes.com/article.php?id=4502

Grid now has 13 confirmed drivers.

Including teams and drivers we know will return but have not announced line-ups, that takes us to approx 20 cars on the grid.

Updated OP.

From: http://www.touringcartimes.com/article.php?id=4511

Whilst other Teams and drivers have committed to run in the 2010 Championship, listed below is what we expect to be seen during the coming season.


RML, Chevrolet Cruze:
Jason Plato and Alex McDowell.

Dynamics, Honda:
Matt Neal.

AON, Ford Focus LPG:
Tom Chilton and Tom Onslow-Cole.

WSR, BMW 320Si:
Rob Collard and Andy Neate
Possible Colin Turkington 3rd car.

Motorbase, BMW 320Si:
Mat Jackson, Steven Kane, James Nash.
Only two cars expected.

Pirtek Racing, Vauxhall Vectra Turbo:
Andrew Jordan.

Pinkney Motorsport, Vauxhall Vectra Turbo:
David Pinkney.

Techspeed, Honda Integra:
Paul O'Neill and John George.
Hoping to run a third car.

Special Tuning UK, SEAT Leon:
Tom Boardman.

TH Motorsport, Honda Civic R:
Matt Hamilton.

AMD, Volkswagen Golf:
Shaun Hollamby

Forster Motorsport, BMW 320Si:
Martin Depper and Arthur Forster.

Woods Motorsport, Honda Integra:
Lea Wood.

Boulevard Racing, Vauxhall Astra Coupe:
Martin Johnson.

888, Vauxhall Vectra:
Phil Glew and Dean Smith.
Hoping to run at least one car.

Intune Racing, Honda Civic R:
Micky Doyle.
Hoping to join during the season.

There are a few other rumours of teams and drivers joining, but at the moment nothing definite.

Team Dynamics reveal their Livery (especially for you CK )

http://www.touringcartimes.com/article.php?id=4520

and the AMD Golf.....

http://www.touringcartimes.com/article.php?id=4515

And Plato tests the Cruze (but with no livery yet )

http://www.touringcartimes.com/article.php?id=4514

Enjoy.....

Slider S15 wrote:Team Dynamics reveal their Livery (especially for you CK )

http://www.touringcartimes.com/article.php?id=4520

That's getting painted tomorrow. All I need to hear now is that Gordon Shedden is back in the Civic...

and the AMD Golf.....

http://www.touringcartimes.com/article.php?id=4515

Started painting that, will finish it after doing the Civic

And Plato tests the Cruze (but with no livery yet )

http://www.touringcartimes.com/article.php?id=4514

Enjoy.....

Plato and McDowall for the Chevy works team.

I really like that Cruze. Grill is different and a little refreshing to see something different. Also, seeing as i own a Vectra ill be rooting for the vectra

I do like the look of the Civic quite interesting to see the amount of Honda sponsorship on the car

SO what are peoples opinions on liveries this year so far? (i know its not important but im bored! lol)

I think the Pirtek Vectra of Andy Jordan is the best looking so far...

What do you guys think?

Gordon Shedden was testing the Honda Civic at Oulton Park yesterday. Woo, and indeed, hoo!

By my reckoning, we have 18 confirmed (or practically confirmed) cars on the grid, with another 3 likely to confirm. We also have 11 different makes of car, with 3 teams eligible for the constructors championship.

OP updated.

Oh, and a rebuilt Motorbase BMW was shook down at Oulton by none other than Steven Kane.

2010 is shaping up to be a cracking year!

Andy Neate must of missed this 1, excelent news for Andy, rember awful crash he had at brit car 24 2years ago

Great to see him racing once more

Andy for the win

http://motoring-news.com/motorsport/auto-windscreens-signs-up-as-team-aon-sponsor-in-2010-btcc/

Tom Onslow-Cole confirmed at Team Aon according to this press release.

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/82242

Team Dynamics sign Neal and Sheddern