As we approach 50 days to go until the 2024 Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship kicks off, we thought we would look back at a different half century celebration.

Four-time BTCC champ Colin Turkington scored his 50th career success at Oulton Park back in 2019 - a circuit where he has many fond memories - and here’s how the tin top legend made it happen… 

Team BMW star Turkington notched up a fantastic half century of BTCC victories after producing a dynamic double at Oulton Park.

The reigning champion scored two lights-to-flag wins as he further extended his impressive advantage at the top of the standings, in a year that would lead him to clinch his record-equaling fourth title. 

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Turkington ran relatively untroubled in the opener to convert pole position into his third victory of the season.
 
Dan Cammish kept the leader honest throughout, but the Halfords Yuasa Racing man had to settle for second at the finish, while Andrew Jordan’s BMW completed the podium positions.
 
Colin’s milestone moment came in the second encounter as the Northern Irishman swept to his 50th BTCC victory with another commanding triumph.
 
The trio of manufacturer-backed BMWs stormed into a 1-2-4 off the line as Jordan relegated Cammish’s Honda down to third, whilst Tom Oliphant also hauled his fast-starting 3 Series into contention.
 
Two safety car periods interrupted proceedings, but the lead positions remained unchanged until the chequered flag as Turkington led home Jordan, Cammish and Oliphant.

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Colin Turkington said: "Qualifying on pole with maximum ballast was way beyond my expectations, and to then convert that into two race wins and cap it off with my 50th career BTCC victory will unquestionably be one of the highlights of my career. I’m really proud about that – it’s a great moment for us all. 
 
"I can only win these races with the support of a team like WSR who consistently give me the equipment to do the job."

Following a hugely challenging off-season, Team HARD. Racing has today (4th March) confirmed a two-car entry into the 2024 Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship, continuing its 13-year history already formed in the UK’s premier motorsport championship.

Thanks to its ongoing partnership with Aiden Moffat Racing, Team HARD. will utilise the two TBLs – required in order to compete in the BTCC – already held by the former and both organisations will continue to work together over the course of the season.

The winter has seen many changes for Kent-based Team HARD., including a full reset and restructure, culminating in a much downscaled but focussed operation.

Lessons have been learned along the way – both on and off-track – and as such Team HARD. believes it to be more beneficial to concentrate on a two-car entry, rather than continuing to run up to six cars in the BTCC.

A huge effort has been undertaken to keep the team moving forwards, with a lot of work still to be completed behind-the-scenes. Team HARD. will operate from a smaller premises in Kent with a family focussed effort, which team boss – Tony Gilham – believes is the beginning of a new and exciting future for the squad.

“I have made many mistakes over the years, some poor business decisions and ultimately over ambition has had a huge negative impact on us as a team,” said Gilham. “TOCA and Alan Gow have been very supportive, and I want to thank each and every person that has been there for me during these tough times. We have lots to repair, the rebuild has begun and I will continue to fight to get us back to where we should and need to be.

“We have helped many people over the years and will need the loyal support of trusted friends, colleagues and partners moving forwards to achieve what we are setting out to do.

“There has been lots of online and social media activity – both good and bad – and we will do everything possible to rebuild our team, reputation and any damaged relationships that have happened as a result. We most definitely tried to take on too much and were let down by what the team thought were some trusted allies, whilst also suffering from the effects of both Covid and the economic climate.

“We are excited about what lies ahead and everything possible will be done to ensure the business looks forward to a brighter future.”

Team HARD. has launched and supported the careers of many drivers and partners over the years and has already secured and signed its first driver for the 2024 BTCC season, which will be announced over the coming days, whilst discussions continue with regard to the final seat.

After two consecutive third place finishes in the BTCC championship, Jake Hill has everything in place earlier than ever for his attack on the title. That may seem straight-forward but there is a long road that got Jake to where he is today.

We talk to Jake on his path to today, his newborn son, his love for historic cars and what a worry-free pre-season looks like ahead of the 2024 season.

While official testing ahead of the 2024 Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship doesn’t get underway until early April there will be a number of teams hitting the track over the coming weeks.

Teams can organise exclusive, semi-exclusive or even open test days at this time of year, and several will be taking advantage of the opportunity as UK temperatures continue to rise with Spring edging ever closer.

Alliance Racing will be travelling to Snetterton on 21 March, whilst Power Maxed Racing will also visit the Norfolk venue on 27 March.

There will also be an unofficial test day at Brands Hatch on 2 April as a number of teams have chosen to combine for two days of action, with the likes of Alliance Racing and EXCELR8 Motorsport being joined by Speedworks Motorsport and Restart Racing.

It should be noted that the details above are subject to change and may not include all test days scheduled, as a number of teams may also organise behind-closed-doors exclusive runs.

The first of three official test days takes place at Brands Hatch on 3 April, which will be the first time we will see the full 2024 line-up on-track together, before the BTCC circus moves to Croft in North Yorkshire on 10 April.

The final test day will be part of the BTCC’s official Season Launch at Donington Park on 16 April, with another six hours of running scheduled.

Under the regulations testing is not permitted after 5pm on Friday 19 April.

The 2024 Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship will then commence at Donington Park with Rounds 1, 2 and 3 taking place on 27/28 April.

More information and updates will follow right here on the BTCC website and across the championship’s official social channels.

Enjoy our exclusive interview with Dan Rowbottom as he talks about his motorsport journey so far and his hopes for the 2024 BTCC season.

Dan is preparing to contest his fifth campaign in the UK's premier motorsport championship, and having taken the Jack Sears Trophy, pole positions and race wins during the first four years, we asked him if a title challenge is next on his list...

As we build towards the much-anticipated 2024 Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship Season Launch we thought we would take a look back at one of our previous iconic events.

It's ten years since this particular launch at Donington Park and it turned into another classic season as first-time champion Andrew Jordan attempted to defend his crown.

Colin Turkington would eventually go on to claim the title in a championship campaign that also included the likes of Jason Plato, Matt Neal, Alain Menu, Gordon Shedden and Fabrizio Giovanardi.

The 2024 edition is now less than two months away with the event taking place at Donington Park once again, with the 16 April date expected to attract a good crowd at the legendary venue.

Gates will open to the public from 10:00, with Circuit Owner MSV opening its food and refreshment outlets, whilst spectators can get up close and personal with the latest line-up in the open paddock area throughout the day.

Keep an eye across the BTCC, MSV and BARC channels for further information on each event nearer the time.

Nick Halstead will embark on a second full season in the Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship after re-signing with Bristol Street Motors with EXCELR8 for the 2024 campaign.

Halstead took part in his rookie campaign last year at the wheel of one of the team’s Hyundai i30 Fastback N machines, scoring a fine seventh-place finish during the season's opening meeting at Donington Park.

That would be one of two overall points finishes for Nick during the season, with a 15th-place coming later in the year at Knockhill.

Both of those results would come in challenging mixed weather conditions and helped Nick to finish seventh in the Jack Sears Trophy; the competition for drivers who have yet to score an overall BTCC podium.

With a season in the series now under belt, Nick will head into 2024 eager to make progress up the order and will do so with the added support of Razor as a result of a major new partnership agreed over the winter.

Razor is synonymous for its expansive list of rideables, which includes kick and electric scooters and a wide range of hoverboards.

BTCC fans will best know Razor for being the driving force behind Crazy Carts, the award-winning drift carts that Halstead introduced to the paddock last year. A selection of races with fellow drivers were held across the season, drawing in ever-increasing crowds as fans embraced the new initiative.

Nick’s new partnership with Razor will not only see him adopt the moniker of 'Mr Crazy Cart' on track but will also see his Hyundai rebranded as the Crazy Cart XXXL - with a unique and eye-catching livery to be revealed prior to the new season getting underway at Donington Park in April.

Nick Halstead said:

"I’m delighted to not only announce my return to the BTCC grid this season with EXCELR8, but also to announce a new partnership with Crazy Carts that is going to be bigger and better than ever before! 

"The way that fans and my fellow drivers embraced Crazy Carts last season was fantastic, and the events we put on proved to be hugely popular. People started to call me Mr Crazy Cart as the season wore on, so the logical thing was to speak to the team at Razor and see what we could do to make it official for 2024.

"The livery of the Crazy Cart XXXL is going to look fantastic and will really stand out on track, where I’m hoping I can push for some strong results as the season goes on. It was a big challenge for me last year, but I felt I made good progress behind the wheel, and towards the end of the season, I was regularly displaying pace comparable with the top 15.

"What held me back was a lack of experience, and generally on a weekend, it was race two or three before I would say I really felt comfortable in the car and was able to push. Now I’m going to be heading into events with knowledge already under my belt, and even though the grid looks like being a lot tougher in 2024, it leaves me feeling optimistic about what can be achieved.

"Obviously, I want to try and fight for overall points finishes, but I’d also love to try and get a Jack Sears Trophy win during the season and take Crazy Carts onto the podium!"

James Dobson, EMEA Sales and Marketing Director at Razor, said: 

“We are incredibly excited to work alongside Nick Halstead and the brilliant EXCELR8 team, and increasing Razor’s involvement in the BTCC presents an enormous opportunity to introduce new fans to its events.

“The 2023 Crazy Cart Championship was a massive success, and we are looking forward to building on last year’s popularity and introducing the races across the entirety of the BTCC season.” 

Justina Williams, EXCELR8 Team Owner, said:

"We’re delighted to have Nick onboard again in 2024 and are keen to see what he can achieve in his second full season in the Hyundai. Last year was a big learning year given how different the BTCC is from what he had done before, but he worked hard with the team and that was reflected in the way his pace improved as the season went on.

"Off track, he had a huge impact in the paddock with the Crazy Carts Championship, and it’s great to see that initiative now grow as a result of the increased partnership with Razor.”

In case you've missed it... tickets for all events on the 2024 Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship calendar are now on sale.

The eight circuits visited represent the very best of what UK motorsport has to offer. From Fife to Kent to Northamptonshire, with the trackside viewing and facilities guaranteeing fans get the best experience possible.

Motorsport Vision – circuit owners at Donington Park, Brands Hatch, Oulton Park and Snetterton – were the first to launch availability for all of its events.

BARC will be hosting two BTCC race weekends in 2024 – at Thruxton and Croft respectively – and tickets for both are available to purchase online, whilst Knockhill then added its name to the list of venues selling its tin-top tickets for next season. 

Silverstone completed the 2024 line up by releasing their BTCC tickets just in time for Christmas. The iconic British circuit will host the penultimate race weekend, once again running the National layout.

A full weekend programme from the BTCC includes Free Practice and the all-new Quick Six Qualifying format on Saturday, before a high-octane triple header of races taking place on the Sunday. There will also be a full support programme too, so these events are not to be missed for any British motorsport fan!

Here is the full calendar for the 2024 season with further information and ticket booking hyperlinked. We look forward to welcoming you next year!

2024 Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship 

Rounds	Date	Venue/Circuit/Tickets
1, 2, 3	27/ 28 April	Donington Park (National)
4, 5, 6	11/ 12 May	Brands Hatch (Indy)
7, 8, 9	25/ 26 May	Snetterton (300)
10, 11, 12	08/ 09 June	Thruxton
13, 14, 15	22/ 23 June	Oulton Park (Island)
16, 17, 18	27/ 28 July	Croft
19, 20, 21	10/ 11 August	Knockhill
22, 23, 24	24/ 25 August	Donington Park (GP)
25, 26, 27	21/ 22 September	Silverstone (National)
28, 29, 30	05/ 06 October	Brands Hatch (GP)

One Motorsport can today (21 February) announce that it will take a planned pause from competing in the Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship for the 2024 season, with the aim of returning to the grid to fight for outright honours in 2025.

Having spent a number of years operating as a successful and totally independent front-running team in the UK’s premier motorsport series, Team Owner Steve Dudman has made the difficult decision to press pause on the outfits immediate involvement in the championship this year.

While the team may not be lining up on the grid this year, the team aims to undertake an extensive development programme and testing on its fleet of Honda Civic Type Rs, before a planned return to the entry list in 2025.

Since debuting in the BTCC, the Brackley-based outfit - formerly known as BTC Racing - has enjoyed tremendous success, with back-to-back Independent Drivers’ and Teams’ with a total of 19 wins and 52 podiums.

The highlight of earning the aforementioned Independents crowns in 2022 and 2023 showed the strength, dedication, and professionalism of every member of the race team, in particular the contribution and leadership of Paul Hartley.

“This has been an extremely difficult decision to make however it has been made for the betterment of the team and guaranteeing our future success in the sport,” said One Motorsport Team Owner, Steve Dudman.

“It goes without saying that everyone shall be facing their own challenges this year, from drivers to sponsors alike, and we are no different to that. There has been a lot of back and forth in regard to what our 2024 plans would be, but when I finally made this decision after discussion with TOCA, I knew deep down it was the right one at this time.

“We won’t be downing tools as we have clear programme of work that we want to carry out on both our chassis’, aero and cooling systems together with our engine programmes this year with our highly respected partners NBE. With what we hope will be a year on the sidelines, we can come back next season in a strong position and hit the ground running and with a fresh look in everything we do. We’ll be sure to keep everyone posted as things progress.

“I have to say a massive thank you to every team member, each supplier and race partner supplying us with such strong support in the championship that has been with us on this journey so far, as without them all, we wouldn’t have achieved anywhere near the amount of the success we have done in the series.

“A heartfelt thank you also goes to our three drivers from last year - Josh Cook, Aiden Moffat and Jade Edwards - for their unrelenting hard work and commitment. I’m sure they will enjoy plenty of success in their endeavours this year. A special mention to Bob & Donna Moffat, Phil & Sue Hartley, Debbie & Chris Palmer and the rest of the whole hospitality team, as well as our media team for their support in 2023. Also, a massive thank you to all of our friends, fans and supporters, you are all very special people to us.

“Finally, I’d like to thank Alan Gow and TOCA for their understanding and guidance on this matter. It goes without saying that we’ll be keeping a keen eye on the Championship this year and we wish the other teams and drivers the very best of luck for the forthcoming season."

Prior to the NAPA Racing UK announcement we caught up with Dan Cammish to talk about his BTCC journey and his hopes for 2024 and beyond.

From his six full seasons in the BTCC and his seven plus years in the TOCA paddock, Cammish gives un an insight into life as a driver a part of a champion team.

The 12-time winner also talks about his future, what to expect during the 2024 season and what could come after.

To watch the full video head over to the BTCC YouTube channel or Facebook page.