Following a month’s break, the BTCC returned at Oulton Park as the series added another two winners to this season’s races.Astonishingly, one of those winners was former double champion Colin Turkington, who drove his Subaru home for a first ever BTCC win for the manufacturer. The win came in only their seventh BTCC race after…
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BTCC 2015 – Snetterton | Reviewed and Rated
The British Touring Car Championship returned to action on Sunday, following the mid-season break, at Snetterton and it continued the entertainment seen at Croft in the previous round. Our BTCC Correspondent gives us the low down. Colin Turkington re-ignited his title challenge following a disastrous weekend for Honda’s Gordon Shedden who relinquished top spot to…
BTCC 2015 – Croft | Reviewed and Rated
With the British Touring Car Championship at ESM’s home circuit, there was never any doubt as to whether we would be in attendance. But, would it be a Sunday to remember, or another snooze-fest like Oulton Park? Our BTCC Correspondent tells the story below: After Oulton Park, things could only get better for the BTCC and they…
BTCC 2015 – Donington Park | Rated and Reviewed
Although we’ve already discussed ITV’s coverage of the BTCC, our Touring Car Correspondent gives his opinions on whether the races at Donington Park were worth getting so worked up over. After 5 rounds of the BTCC, I still didn’t have that excitement about the championship that I’ve had in previous seasons. However, in one race that…
BTCC 2015 – Brands Hatch Indy | Rated and Reviewed
After a long break, the British Touring Car Championship was back this weekend for the first rounds of the new season. What did our BTCC Correspondent make of proceedings? Read on for his views and driver ratings. As the dust settles on the first BTCC weekend of the season, it has certainly raised a few interesting…
2015 British Touring Car Championship Preview
After what seems like a very long winter, the British Touring Car Championship is finally back this weekend. With a huge grid and new faces, our resident BTCC Correspondent gives us his views on the season ahead. BTCC 2015 – A few thoughts… The Easter weekend sees the return of the BTCC to the track and our…
EngageSportMode Awards 2014 – Part Two
If you’ve read part one of our 2014 Awards, you’ll be ready for part two. This instalment concentrates on motorsport and media, compared to the purely mechanical slant of the first instalment. So, providing you’ve appropriately recovered from New Year’s Eve, here we go. There’s another five awards to be dished out, so without any further delay,…
BTCC 2014 – Brands Hatch GP – Rounds 28/29/30 – Review
Slightly later than planned*, our BTCC correspondent gives his take on the final rounds of the 2014 season. Turkington Crowned Champion Colin Turkington was crowned the 2014 Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Champion at Brands Hatch after a fantastic final round of racing. Turkington, ironically, had his worst weekend of the season, but still came…
BTCC 2014 – Rockingham – Rounds 22/23/24 – Review
Turkington Extends His Championship Charge! It was another great weekend for the BTCC championship leader, Colin Turkington, in the latest rounds held at Rockingham. Turkington took the chequered flag in the first two races of the day with Rob Austin making a popular climb to the top of the podium for the final race. Turkington’s…
BTCC 2014 – Knockhill – Rounds 19/20/21 – Review
Trio of New 2014 Winners at Knockhill! The British Touring Cars made their annual trip north of the border to Knockhill on August Bank Holiday weekend. There were several strong performances from the drivers and teams, as three drivers won for the first time this season. It was also the first time since soft tyres…
BTCC 2014 – Snetterton – Rounds 16/17/18 – Review
Plato and Turkington Shine at Snetterton Jason Plato arrived at Snetterton in desperate need of a good points haul following some average weekends. Plato couldn’t have wished for much better, as he re-ignited his championship challenge following two victories and a fourth place. However, championship leader, Colin Turkington, was also on-song with a brace of…
BTCC 2014 – Croft – Rounds 13/14/15 – Review
You’ve already seen the galleries (one, two), but here’s the review from our Correspondent as the British Touring Car Championship hit the North East. Turkington Maintains Championship Advantage In the latest rounds of the British Touring Car Championship held at Croft Circuit in North Yorkshire, 2009 champion Colin Turkington maintained his lead at the top…
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