2024 Touring Car Thread - BTCC, TCR, and more.Touring Cars

[Clark]

I’m gutted about Colin, he’s my idol. I’ve followed his career and been a fan for over 20 years.

 

[05XR8]

Macau Grand Prix confirmed as final round of 2025 TCR Australia Series - TCR Australia

The WSC Group and TCR Australia have confirmed today that the final round of the 2025 season will be a points-paying round at the Macau Grand Prix, one of the most spectacular events in world motorsport

tcraustralia.com

 

[MagpieRacer]

Sounds like VortX Racing won't make the grid this season in BTCC. No seat for Scott Sumpton.

 

[05XR8]

Five races. Pretty much a winter series. Oh well.

 

[Fezzik]

Charles Rainsford moves up from the Carrera Cup to take the final BMW spot on the BTCC grid.

Still waiting for news of Aaron Cook and Rob Huff.

 

[Michelin Man]

One Motorsport have now officially confirmed their return to the grid for 2025.

One Motorsport Confirm Return To BTCC Action • BTCC

One Motorsport is delighted to officially confirm that it will make its eagerly-anticipated return to the Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship for the

btcc.net

They'll be once again fielding a pair of FK8 Type R's, but with significant developments since they last raced in '23.

 

[Har1MAS1415]

Unlimited looking at potential 3rd drivers, according to this video.


(Not holding my breath)

 

[Michelin Man]

Josh Cook confirmed as returning to One-Motorsport.

Josh Cook Re-joins One Motorsport To Spearhead BTCC Charge • BTCC

One Motorsport has today (4 March) announced the return of multiple race-winner and double Independent Drivers’ champion Josh Cook back to the team for the

btcc.net

 

[05XR8]

 

[Michelin Man]

Gordon Shedden makes his return back to the BTCC once again, as he signs for Speedworks Toyota.

Triple Champion Shedden Back In The BTCC With TOYOTA GAZOO Racing UK • BTCC

Speedworks-run squad snaps up former title-holder for 2025 tin-top campaign

btcc.net

 

[Michelin Man]

Great news as Power Maxed will be on the grid after securing new title sponsor 🔥

Motor Parts Direct Becomes Joint Title Partner To Power Maxed Racing • BTCC

It has been announced today (17 March) that multiple title-winning squad Power Maxed Racing will contest the 2025 Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship

btcc.net

Also, EXCELR8/Team VERTU have released their livery for this season

Team VERTU Reveal 2025 Livery • BTCC

Team VERTU has taken the wraps off its challenger for the 2025 Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship season in a special event held alongside Birmingham

btcc.net

 

[Har1MAS1415]

One have signed their 2nd driver.

 

[05XR8]

BTCC always have cool vibrant liveries. Digging those Hyundais.

 

[Har1MAS1415]

Stephen Jelley returns with One!

Stephen Jelley Completes 2025 One Motorsport Line-up • BTCC

Stephen Jelley will make a popular return to the Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship this year, with the multiple race-winner completing One

btcc.net

 

[Har1MAS1415]

Un-Limited Motorsport Partners With ROKiT For 2025 Season • BTCC

Un-Limited Motorsport has partnered with ROKiT for the 2025 Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) season. ROKiT will support both Dexter Patterson

btcc.net

They've sponsored Nic Hamilton in the past and there was a possibility of a 3rd Cupra.

Mikey Doble Re-signs With Power Maxed Racing For Third Successive BTCC Campaign • BTCC

Mikey Doble is set to embark on his third successive season in the Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship after re-signing with Motor Parts Direct with

btcc.net

Hardly surprising

 

[Balazs Toldi]

Cyan Racing's 350HP Lynk & Co 03 TCR Testing at Monza Circuit!​

 

[Har1MAS1415]

No Bobby Thompson in BTCC 2025 by the sounds of it.

https://tentenths.com/forum/showthread.php?t=158746&page=118

 

[Har1MAS1415]

No Bobby Thompson in BTCC 2025 by the sounds of it.

https://tentenths.com/forum/showthread.php?t=158746&page=118

Confirmed

Bobby Thompson rules out possibility of BTCC drive in 2025

Bobby Thompson has confirmed that he won't compete in the British Touring Car Championship this season, instead focusing his attentions on making a return to t

www.touringcartimes.com

What a bummer!

 

[Michelin Man]

Big shame really, a very capable driver but given the huge task funding has been for him, focusing on '26 is probably a good thing 🤞

 

[Har1MAS1415]

Big shame really, a very capable driver but given the huge task funding has been for him, focusing on '26 is probably a good thing 🤞

Can't imagine the 4th Toyota happening now with so little time before the season starts...

...unless Crees has something up his sleeve still...

 

[Har1MAS1415]

Can't imagine the 4th Toyota happening now with so little time before the season starts...

...unless Crees has something up his sleeve still...

I say that because out of all the anything-close-to-resembling-realistic options, he's the only one I can think of.

Well, Crees, or possibly Proctor.

In other news, Turks may not be racing this year, but he did get to test Jake Hill's 2025 Beemer yesterday in Jake's absence.

Not a bad way to spend his 43rd birthday!

Happy birthday for yesterday, Turks!