Touring at the Rock

16 June 2003

Britain’s premier road race saloon car series makes it debut at Europe’s fastest race circuit this weekend when the British Touring Cars visits Rockingham, near Corby, for the first time in the tracks two year history.

Vauxhall aces James Thompson and Ivan Muller will arrive at the Northamptonshire circuit fresh from their victories at Silverstone two weeks ago, with Muller pulling out a 19 point advantage of his English teammate in the overall drivers championship. However, Matt Neal (Honda), Anthony Reid (MG), Alan Morrison (Honda) and Paul O’Neill (Vauxhall) will be looking to gain the initiative at a new track, where circuit knowledge doesn’t count and provides a level playing field for all the teams.

BTCC racing machines are based on their road going equivalents such as the Vauxhall Astra Coupe, Honda Civic Type R, MG ZS, Proton Impian and Peugeot 307. However, underneath the body work these cars are out and out racing machines and provide plenty of door-to-door racing action.

Rockingham provides every spectator the opportunity to watch all of this high powered racing action in comfort and style. Every ticket entitles the bearer to an unreserved grandstand seat (there are 52,000 to choose from) from which they can watch the entire race without interruption. Every ticket also includes a paddock pass so you can get close to the cars, ideal for getting a few autographs from the easily accessible race drivers. You can even watch the race from the top of the pit garages and stand 30 feet from the cars as they complete the mandatory pitstops in the two BTCC races this weekend.

A full programme of support races, including Formula Renault, Porsche Carrera Cup, Formula Ford, Renault Clio and Legends ensure an action packed day out for the whole family.

See series calendar for British Touring Car Championship 2003

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