BTCC Crazy Archive

Archive of articles on the BTCC, supporting races, and drivers.

2018

• Sam Tordoff Salvages Points On Luckless Weekend [30 Apr 2018]
• Five Drivers Penalised At Donington Park [30 Apr 2018]
• Tom Ingram over the moon with unexpected race two win [29 Apr 2018]
• Tom Ingram leaves Donington Park in control of points lead [29 Apr 2018]
• Senna Proctor issued third penalty strike for Colin Turkington incident [29 Apr 2018]
• Josh Cook ‘Chuffed To Bits’ after scoring maiden BTCC win [29 Apr 2018]
• Chris Smiley delighted to secure maiden front row start [29 Apr 2018]
• Brett Smith delighted with career best finish of fourth [29 Apr 2018]
• Breakthrough BTCC podium leaves Chris Smiley elated [29 Apr 2018]
• Ashley Sutton hails BMR hard work after salvaging qualifying [29 Apr 2018]
• Andrew Jordan focused on moving forward following qualifying woes [29 Apr 2018]
• Aiden Moffat keen to repeat 2017 heroics [29 Apr 2018]
• Team BMW duo targeting points on race day [28 Apr 2018]
• Sam Tordoff feeling confident after bagging third place in qualifying [28 Apr 2018]
• Matt Neal & Aiden Moffat penalised for incidents at Brands Hatch [28 Apr 2018]
• Josh Cook: I feel like myself and the team have earned this [28 Apr 2018]
• Josh Cook rejoins Power Maxed Racing [11 Jan 2018]

2017

• Power Maxed Racing To Hand Aussie Young-Gun Alex Rullo Maiden BTCC Test [16 Nov 2017]
• AmD Tuning targeting independent titles in 2018 [26 Oct 2017]
• Warren Scott Proud Of Ashley Sutton Following BTCC Title Win [6 Oct 2017]
• Andrew Jordan Taking Positives From Maiden Season With West Surrey Racing [3 Oct 2017]
• Jason Plato Hails New BTCC Champion Ashley Sutton “A Superstar” [2 Oct 2017]
• Ashley Sutton Ready For Final BTCC Battle As He Chases Maiden Title [28 Sept 2017]
• Matt Neal: We’re Still In The Hunt [8 Aug 2017]
• Rory Butcher joins Motorbase Performance for remainder of the season [7 Aug 2017]
• Rob Austin Left Frustrated By Incident-Packed Race Day Limiting Points Potential [1 Aug 2017]
• Adam Morgan Laments Weekend To Forget [1 Aug 2017]
• Jason Plato ready to ‘rock and roll’ after recent two car test [27 Jul 2017]
• Mat Jackson hoping for incident free weekend at Oulton Park [17 May 2017]
• Team BMR ‘leaving no stone unturned’ to resolve ongoing issues [9 May 2017]
• Matt Neal elated to equal Andy Rouse on 60 BTCC wins [7 May 2017]
• Jack Goff brimming with confidence heading into Brands Hatch triple-header [29 Mar 2017]
• Dick Bennetts: There’s definitely a sense of unfinished business [14 Feb 2017]

2016

• Ollie Jackson Re-Signs With AMD Tuning For 2017 [23 Nov 2016]
• Vauxhall makes BTCC return with Power Maxed Racing [22 Nov 2016]
• Sam Tordoff confirms BTCC departure [21 Nov 2016]
• AMD Tuning looking into expanding to two cars for 2017 [5 Oct 2016]
• Fellow drivers praise Gordon Shedden on capturing third BTCC crown [3 Oct 2016]
• Champions crowned at blockbuster 2016 Brands Hatch GP season finale [2 Oct 2016]
• Halfords Yuasa Racing duo ramp up title charge [30 Aug 2016]
• Mark Howard issued suspended race ban amongst Rockingham penalties [28 Aug 2016]
• Tony Gilham replaces injured Michael Caine at Team HARD [23 Aug 2016]
• Drivers & cameraman escape injury following race three crash [31 Jul 2016]
• Jason Plato and Colin Turkington left sharing differing views on Croft clash [21 Jun 2016]
• Plato and Triple Eight boss Harrison hit out at RWD advantage [9 Jun 2016]
• Matt Neal delighted with second win after patiently playing the ‘long-game’ [7 Jun 2016]
• Warren Scott hopeful race one fire won’t end Oulton Park weekend [5 Jun 2016]
• Sam Tordoff delighted with near-perfect weekend to take points lead [5 Jun 2016]
• Jason Plato: “We’re back in the game now” [5 Jun 2016]
• Five drivers and one team issued penalties at Oulton Park [5 Jun 2016]
• Team BMR beginning to turn a corner in performance following opening practice [4 Jun 2016]
• Matt Simpson switches to RML kit from Oulton Park onwards [4 Jun 2016]
• Jason Plato: “Pole position was there for the taking” [4 Jun 2016]
• Colin Turkington takes maiden pole position for Subaru at Oulton Park [4 Jun 2016]
• Colin Turkington: “Three top ten finishes would be mega” [8 May 2016]
• James Cole out of remaining two races after Subaru Levorg fire [17 Apr 2016]
• Daniel Welch targeting trio of points finishes as Proton progress continues [16 Apr 2016]
• Halfords Yuasa Racing Split From Andy Neate After One Round [13 Apr 2016]
• Team BMR launch 360 degree mock-up video of Subaru Levorg ST [7 Mar 2016]
• Team HARD secure second TOCA BTCC Licence for 2016 [29 Feb 2016]
• Dave Newsham exits BTCC to join British Rallycross [22 Feb 2016]
• Matt Simpson Excited For Maiden BTCC Campaign With Speedworks Motorsport [22 Jan 2016]
• Ian Harrison remaining coy on MG Triple Eight Racing line-up [14 Jan 2016]

2015

• West Surrey Racing Become Latest Team To Test RML Technical Package [12 Dec 2015]
• Andrew Jordan impressed with RML parts [6 Nov 2015]
• Andrew Jordan joins Motorbase Performance for 2016 [28 Oct 2015]
• Race two grid format changed for 2016 [26 Oct 2015]
• Four teams complete Dunlop tyre and RML parts test at Donington Park [22 Oct 2015]
• Penalty round-up - 24 drivers penalised in 2015 [13 Oct 2015]
• Nicolas Hamilton with mixed emotions despite positive end to penultimate meeting [2 Oct 2015]
• Josh Cook to trial RML parts at Brands Hatch GP [28 Sept 2015]
• Nicolas Hamilton looking to continue exceeding expectations [24 Sept 2015]
• Team HARD Switch To Swindon TOCA Engine After Reliability Woes [5 Sept 2015]
• RML Group awarded TOCA Technical Partner contract [28 Aug 2015]
• Jason Plato: “We’re back in the game now” [23 Aug 2015]
• Andrew Jordan & Jack Goff maximising MG performance [23 Aug 2015]
• Andrew Jordan reveals celebratory one-off Pirtek livery [8 Aug 2015]
• Nicolas Hamilton eyeing further progress on second BTCC outing [6 Aug 2015]
• Goodwood Revival grids to boast BTCC race winners and champions [1 Aug 2015]
• Nicolas Hamilton clocks further miles ahead of Croft debut [16 Jun 2015]
• Thruxton delighted with BTCC event & safety changes [13 May 2015]
• Bruising weekend leaves Andy Priaulx left to fight another day [13 May 2015]
• Organisers scrap plans for BTCC to race at Macau [27 Apr 2015]
• Regulation reminder - what’s changed for 2015? [30 Mar 2015]
• Nicolas Hamilton relishing BTCC future [26 Mar 2015]
• WSR-BMW confirmed as constructor entry [24 Mar 2015]
• Marc Hynes takes BTCC sabbatical to concentrate on Manor F1 [18 Mar 2015]
• A new era dawns for Triple Eight Racing and MG [1 Mar 2015]
• BTCC drivers past and present to star at Goodwood 73MM [1 Mar 2015]
• Robb Holland Aiming To Compete In Selective Rounds During 2015 [26 Feb 2015]
• BTCC 2015: Confirmed Entries & Rumours [9 Feb 2015]
• Can Árón Smith Be A Title Contender In 2015? [25 Jan 2015]
• Powerhouse Line-Up Yet To Be Confirmed By West Surrey Racing [16 Jan 2015]
• Warren Scott remaining coy on Team BMR driver line-up [9 Jan 2015]
• Jason Plato To Announce 2015 Plans Sooner Rather Than Later [8 Jan 2015]
• Aiden Moffat reveals Laser Tools Mercedes Benz A-Class [8 Jan 2015]
• Andrew Jordan, 888 & The Potential For A Devastating Partnership Of Success [7 Jan 2015]
• Andrew Jordan Signs For Triple Eight Racing [7 Jan 2015]

2014

• West Surrey Racing to confirm first 2015 driver imminently [5 Dec 2014]
• eBay conclude sponsorship with West Surrey Racing [5 Dec 2014]
• Josh Cook Planning To Graduate To BTCC With Newly-Formed #RacingforHeroes [1 Dec 2014]
• Jayde Kruger & Jack Mitchell impress Motorbase at Snetterton [31 Oct 2014]
• Mike Bushell focused on BTCC graduation [29 Oct 2014]
• 2015 rule changes explained: RWD, ballast, grid order and boost rules overhauled [28 Oct 2014]
• Silverstone – Timetable, TV Times, Weather & Event Info [21 Sept 2014]
• BTCC champions gear up for Goodwood Revival [11 Sept 2014]
• Alain Menu highlights a lack of respect between drivers surrounding on-track incidents [26 Aug 2014]
• Nicolas Hamilton outlines 2015 BTCC ambitions [18 Aug 2014]
• 2015 BTCC Calendar released [18 Aug 2014]
• Oulton Park Super Tourers to be screened live [2 Jun 2014]
• Super Touring meets NGTC at Oulton Park [1 Jun 2014]
• Honda Civic - Hatchback vs. Tourer [31 May 2014]
• Codemasters Announces GRID Autosport: ToCA “Descendant” Featuring Touring Cars [22 Apr 2014]
• Menu insists the best is yet to come from BMR V [4 Apr 2014]
• eBay Motors Reveal 2014 Livery [14 Mar 2014]
• Robb Gravett Reportedly Eyeing BTCC Return [13 Mar 2014]
• Honda Duo Remain Coy on Testing Performance [13 Mar 2014]
• Clarke Looks to Become Part of BTCC 'Furniture' [13 Mar 2014]
• Title Defence Leaves Jordan Unfazed [12 Mar 2014]
• No Andy Neate For 2014 [15 Feb 2014]
• Ollie Jackson Joins Welch Motorsport [9 Jan 2014]
• Red Bull Partner Jordan In 2014 [8 Jan 2014]

2013

• Thruxton Replaces Silverstone In Clio Cup [17 Nov 2013]
• Red Phoenix Racing Announce Volvo S60 Intentions [20 Oct 2013]
• Pirtek Racing Set For Two More Years [18 Oct 2013]
• Farewell to S2000: A Retrospective for a Super Specification [12 Oct 2013]
• BTCC Greats - Vauxhall Astra Coupe [4 Oct 2013]
• 2014 Porsche Carrera Cup GB Calendar Confirmed [23 Sept 2013]
• Track Guide – Rockingham [13 Sept 2013]
• BTCC Greats - Paul Radisich [13 Sept 2013]
• Thorney Motorsport Deal Falls Through/ [29 Aug 2013]
• BTCC Greats - David Leslie [30 Jun 2013]
• BTCC Greats - Tommy Sopwith [20 Jun 2013]
• Track Guide – Oulton Park [7 Jun 2013]
• BTCC Greats - Gabriele Tarquini [6 Jun 2013]
• BTCC Greats - Andy Rouse [27 May 2013]
• BTCC Greats - John Cleland [13 Apr 2013]
• BTCC Greats - Yvan Muller [5 Apr 2013]
• Track Guide – Brands Hatch Indy [29 Mar 2013]
• BTCC Greats - Jack Sears [19 Mar 2013]
• Meet the New Voice of the BTCC [1 Mar 2013]
• David Addison Confirmed as ITV’s Lead Commentator [28 Feb 2013]
• Five Car Attack For Pyro [18 Feb 2013]
• 2014 Porsche Carrera Cup GB Calendar Confirmed [16 Jan 2013]
• John Cleland Eyeing Return to Touring Cars in HSCC Series [13 Jan 2013]
• Super Touring Car Series Announced by HSCC [11 Jan 2013]

2012

• Two Vauxhall Insignias For Team Hard In 2013 [16 Oct 2012]
• Bumper 2012 AirAsia Renault Clio Cup Entry List Revealed [20 Mar 2012]

2011

• Allison To Miss Remainder Of Season [25 Aug 2011]
• Wood Thrilled With Points Scoring Finish [8 Jun 2011]
• Harvey Leaves Porsche Carrera Cup GB [31 May 2011]
• Allam Returns To BTCC As Driving Standards Advisor [16 May 2011]
• Newsham To Switch To STR [27 Apr 2011]
• Luke Wright signs with new Scuderia Vittoria team [3 Mar 2011]
• Ex-BTCC Star Allison To Mount Clio Cup Title Assault [10 Feb 2011]

2010

• Exclusive Interview with Steve Soper [17 Dec 2010]
• Hamilton Receives Champagne Moment Award [26 Aug 2010]
• Matt Hamilton’s Blog - Brands Hatch GP [6 May 2010]
• Full NGTC Spec Announced [12 Apr 2010]
• Matt Hamilton’s Blog - Thruxton, Round One [7 Apr 2010]

2009

• NGTC Rules In Depth [18 Nov 2009]
• RWD Restricted for 2010 [12 Nov 2009]
• Sarah Moore Nominated for BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year [11 Nov 2009]