Forgive me if this is a stupid question.

I’ve followed the BTCC for years on & off but I’m a total outsider industry-wise and a bit clueless.

Just wondering what happens to the teams during the lengthy off-season.

Do they trim staff? Do they shutdown for months? Or is building & preparing the car for next season, seeking sponsorship, recruiting drivers…etc a year-round thing?

Hello, I’m researching people’s involvement and interest in motorsport for a branding project, exploring their experiences, motivations, and what attracts them to the sport. Will only take 5 minutes max; I'd really appreciate it if you could complete it. Thank you

Only 19 minutes in, and Daryl has been making some MOVES so far!

From 45th starting position, up to 28th right now.

For anyone who wants to claim that BTCC isn't competitive like it used to be, or that it's some kind of "farmer's league" racing, just point them to this opening stint from De Leon.

Important to note that 100 more points were on offer this year from the qualifying races.

Some drivers did not complete all rounds: Ricky Collard 9/10, Sam Osborne 9/10, James Dorlin 6/10, Dan Lloyd 4/10

Interested To See Your Thoughts, Thanks Everyone 👌

https://www.instagram.com/p/Dej_OUNDGzY/?rpxt=MTU3bWMwbGxlc2puZA==

Matt Neal popped up on my Instagram feed - in the background, what appears to be Spencer Aldridge leaning into the Hyundai, Young on the side? Any ideas fellas?

New Dan Lloyd DLRTV Vlog is up and live-

I would like to highlight the records Ashley Sutton set in this year's British Touring Car Championship:

5 Titles

516 points (468 if qualifying races are excluded)

21 podiums (25 if qualifying races are included)

13 Fastest Laps

A winning margin of 129 points over Tom Ingram (145 if qualifying races are excluded)...

...but only 9 wins (10 if qualifying races are included) so not quite as successful as 2023 in this respect.

MSV and Knockhill have launched their early bird ticket offers for the 2027 BTCC season

Main race day tickets at MSV circuits start from £35, with the offer running until the end of December. Knockhill is also freezing its prices until January 2027.

The 2027 calendar includes Donington Park, Brands Hatch, Snetterton, Oulton Park, Thruxton, Knockhill, Croft and Silverstone, with the new PM Junior Championship joining the support package next season.

More information is provided in the linked article above!

Credits: BTCC.net/news/

They even mentioned Reddit

Sutton contracted to NAPA until the end of 2031 obviously.

Anything else?

Thought I'd do a little round up of all the champions from the package this year: congratulations to all of the winners!

KwikFit British Touring Car Championship

Drivers Champion - Ash Sutton - NAPA Racing UK

Independent Drivers - Mikey Doble - Power Maxed Racing

Manufacturer/Constructors - NAPA Racing UK/Ford

Teams Championship - NAPA Racing UK

Independent Teams Championship - LKQ Euro Car Parts with Power Maxed Racing

Jack Sears Trophy - Dexter Patterson - Steel Seal with Power Maxed Racing

POWER MAXED MINI CHALLENGE

Drivers Champion - Tom Ovenden - Excelr8

Rookie Championship - Sam Gornall - Pro Alloys Racing

Directors Championship - Will Crooks - Excelr8

JCW Sport Drivers Champion - Alfie Garford - Wera Alliance Racing Academy

Teams Championship - Excelr8

WERA TOOLS F4 BRITISH CHAMPIONSHIP

Drivers Champion - Dries van Langendonck - Rodin

Rookie Cup - Dries van Langendonck - Rodin

Teams Cup - Hitech

PORSCHE CARWOW CARRERA CUP GB

Drivers Champion - Callum Voisin - Rosland Gold by Century Motorsport

Pro-Am Drivers Champion - Stephen Jelley - Team Parker Racing

Masters Drivers Champion - Carl Cavers - Century Motorsport

Porsche Talent Pool Champion - Isaac Phelps - Rosland Gold by Century Motorsport

Teams Championship - Rosland Gold by Century Motorsport

PORSCHE CARWOW SPRINT CHALLENGE GB

RS Pro Drivers Champion - Joe Marshall - Team Parker Racing

RS Am Drivers Champion - Daniel Lewis - Race Car Consultants

Clubsport Drivers Champion - Gabe Fairbrother - Graves Motorsport

Porsche Talent Pool Champion - Christopher Bingham - Raceworks Motorsport

RS Teams Championship - Team Parker Racing

Clubsport Teams Championship - Graves Motorsport

What a rollercoaster 😂

Now also on BTCC.net

https://btcc.net/ash-sutton-signs-new-long-term-btcc-contract/