The 2016 Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship is almost here, as teams and drivers are gearing up for the Season Launch at Donington Park next Tuesday, 22 March.

Following a busy winter of testing for many, the event is the first time the entire grid comes together, with the morning devoted to all the media duties required to bring the UK’s biggest racing championship bursting into life, the afternoon is the first opportunity for fans to see the entire grid assembled in one place before battle commences in two weeks’ time at Brands Hatch for round one.

Gates open to the public from 12:30 on Tuesday, with free admission and free parking for everyone. Fans are kindly requested not to queue up before 12:00 to avoid congestion during the media activities.

Access to the paddock area will be open, just as it is at every single BTCC race weekend, offering a great chance to meet familiar faces and new challengers. From 13:00 the track will be open for a full afternoon of testing concluding at 17:00, with all of the outfield and the infield grandstand area open to spectators.

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