The British Touring Car Championship returned to action at Croft after a six week rest to recharge the batteries. Ash Sutton had been the star of the opening half of the season and he held a six point lead over Tom Ingram in the standings. However, the previous meeting at Oulton Park had been the first time this season that a NAPA Ford had not won a race, after they had won nine of the previous twelve, with a BMW taking the chequered flag each time. Would NAPA return to form in North Yorkshire?
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BTCC 2023 – Oulton Park Recap
Ash Sutton arrived at Oulton Park with an incredible record of winning six of the previous eight races: something unprecedented in modern touring cars. The weather at Oulton Park was glorious, with a chance of rain for the final race, but would Sutton continue his imperious form?
BTCC 2023 – Thruxton Recap
Following two wins in each of the last two meetings, Ash Sutton arrived at a sun-drenched Thruxton as the man in form. The use of three different tyre compounds improved the racing at Snetterton, but as Thruxton is the fastest circuit in the UK and has an abrasive surface, only the hard tyre was on offer for the latest set of races.
BTCC 2023 – Snetterton Recap
With a change in track meeting order for 2023, it meant an earlier than normal visit to Snetterton than we have been accustomed to in recent years. At Brands Hatch Indy, there were two wins and a second for a dominant Ash Sutton, but would his pace continue in Norfolk where all three tyre compounds…
BTCC 2023 – Brands Hatch Indy Recap
There was a lively opening to the BTCC season at Donington Park a couple of weeks ago, with the weather certainly helping to spice up the entertainment. With conditions sunny and dry at Brands Hatch Indy on race day, would the series produce another blockbuster day? Qualifying – Dan Cammish, Colin Turkington, Jake Hill, Ash…
BTCC 2023 – Donington Park National Recap
After months of driver and team changes, the anticipation for the latest British Touring Car Championship season was higher than ever. The opening round came at Donington Park and it produced a variety of entertainment throughout the weekend, not least helped by some tricky weather conditions on race day.  Qualifying – Dan Rowbottom, Ash Sutton,…
BTCC 2022 – Round 10 Brands Hatch GP Recap
Ash Sutton arrived at Brands Hatch with a slender five-point lead over Jake Hill, with Tom Ingram a further two points behind, as he looked to secure a third successive crown and fourth overall. Although highly unlikely after a disastrous weekend at Silverstone, Colin Turkington also had a mathematical chance of winning a fifth title, but he would need more than just miracles to secure it.
BTCC 2022 – Round 9 Silverstone Recap
Four drivers arrived at Silverstone for the penultimate round of the season with a realistic chance of being crowned 2022 drivers’ champion. Colin Turkington started the weekend with a slender six-point lead from reigning double champion Ash Sutton, with Tom Ingram and Jake Hill 18 and 23 points behind respectively. Qualifying – Rory Butcher, Jake…
BTCC 2022 – Round 8 Thruxton 2 Recap
Sunny conditions greeted the BTCC parade as they made their second visit of the season to Thruxton. Sweltering conditions at Snetterton gave the BMW drivers an unplanned advantage last time out, but would they continue to dominate at the high-speed Hampshire track?Â
BTCC 2022 – Round 7 Snetterton
Following a summer of hot temperatures, the formerly green grass at Snetterton resembled the colour you’d expect from a wheat field. At Knockhill, the West Surrey Racing BMWs ramped up the heat on the rest of the title challengers with Colin Turkington taking a slender championship lead, but would the pattern continue?
BTCC 2022 – Round 6 Knockhill Recap
A sizeable trackside crowd enjoyed the BTCC’s annual trip to Scotland and they were treated to three very watchable races, which hasn’t been the norm for much of the season. At Croft, Tom Ingram took over at the top of the standings from Josh Cook, but how would he fare on a track notorious for…
BTCC 2022 – Round 5 Croft Recap
Croft hosted the fifth meeting of the season, where after race three, the mid-point of the season was reached. A bumper crowd was at the circuit to enjoy the sunny, yet windy, conditions, but would the racing be as enjoyable?
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