Listen Again: Tin Top Tuesday - Donington Park GP

Donington Park set the scene for a sensational trio of races as the BTCC returned to the very place where this current season started for the eighth event of the 2025 season!

As the season-long stories continue to unfold, take a listen to the latest instalment of Tin Top Tuesday, which was aired earlier this week (Tuesday, 2 September).

The podcast opened with Daniel Rowbottom (NAPA Racing UK), who reflected on how his car is now “reacting the way I want” and shared his thoughts on just how challenging it is to secure a championship win.

Alan Gow (BTCC Chief Executive) was the next guest on the show, speaking on how pivotal Silverstone will be to shaping this year’s championship battle. He also touched on the upcoming changes to the 2027 Technical Regulations.

Alan Hyde also caught up with Charles Rainford (LKQ Euro Car Parts Racing with WSR), speaking on his eventful opening season in the BTCC and how the BMW 330i M Sport has felt since its upturn in form at Croft. Along with Rainford, Matt James also joined the show as the Motorsport News Editor, giving his season takeaways with two events to go.

Listen to the full show below...

Listen Again: Donington Park GP Race Day

The best way to keep up to speed with any BTCC weekend is by listening to our live audio commentary via the LIVE section on the BTCC website, where the circuit commentators, spearheaded by host Alan Hyde, bring you the latest action from FP1 all the way through to the final race on Sunday.

If you missed last weekend's racing, then we have you covered, or of course, if you simply want to listen again, then this is the post for you... Below are our audio podcasts of every race from Donington Park GP.

Listen Again: Tin Top Tuesday - Knockhill

Knockhill set the Scottish hills alight with a scorching, blockbuster return to action as the BTCC roared north for its seventh event of the 2025 season!

As the season-long stories continue to unfold, take a listen to the latest instalment of Tin Top Tuesday, which was aired earlier this week (Tuesday 19 August).

The podcast featured several familiar voices, with Jake Hill (Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport) first up on the show, reflecting on not only his return to racing after illness sidelined the reigning champion at Croft, but also his two victories at Knockhill and what it means for the rest of his campaign.

Mikey Doble (Motor Parts Direct with Power Maxed Racing) was the next guest on the show. The Jack Sears Trophy holder spoke on the amazing turnaround that saw him race a Cupra Leon for the first time after the devastating fire that destroyed its facility a week prior.

Alan Hyde also caught up with Dr. Paul Trafford (TOCA Medical Director), speaking on "An absolutely stunning weekend" in the Scottish hills and pre-empting the festive edition of the show. Along with Dr. Trafford, Nicki Shields also joined the show after the ITV Sport presenter's debut event, speaking about the 'special' task at hand and giving some insights behind the scenes of the ITV team. Next on the show is Jillian Shedden, Managing Director at Knockhill Racing Circuit, reflecting on another year of BTCC action in the Fife hillside.

Listen to the full show below...

Qualifying in Quotes: Knockhill

The WSR trio of Charles Rainford, Daryl DeLeon and Jake Hill mastered the tight, twisty and undulating Knockhill circuit during qualifying as the BMWs took a clean sweep of the top three positions.

The BTCC Media Team caught up with Charles, Daryl and Jake to get their thoughts on qualifying and the race day ahead...

Charles Rainford, LKQ Euro Car Parts Racing with WSR, said:

Daryl DeLeon, WSR, said:

Jake Hill, Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport, said

Listen Again: Tin Top Tuesday - Croft

Croft set the scene for what was a blockbuster return to action as the 2025 BTCC season got back underway in North Yorkshire!

As the season-long stories continue to unfold, take a listen to the latest instalment of Tin Top Tuesday, which was aired earlier this week (Tuesday 5 August).

The podcast featured several familiar voices, with Tom Ingram (Team VERTU) first up on the show, reflecting on not only his record-breaking qualifying lap record, but also his race one win and, for the first time this season, walking away in the championship lead.

Jake Hill (Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport) is the next guest on the show, speaking on his illness that kept him from racing across the sixth event of the year, the first missed event of his 16-year racing career.

Alan Hyde also caught up with Árón Taylor-Smith (TOYOTA GAZOO Racing UK with IAA), speaking on not only becoming a Father for the second time and what he and the team are expecting for the rest of this campaign. Along with Taylor-Smith, Max Buxton (TOYOTA GAZOO Racing UK with IAA) also joined the show after his debut event, joined by his Father, Danny Buxton, to discuss racing in the BTCC. Last but not least, Duncan Vincent joins the show to pre-empt our annual trip north of the border as the championship races at Knockhill (16–17 August).

Listen to the full show below...

Oulton Park: Tin Top Tuesday

Oulton Park set the scene for what was an exhilarating bookend to the first half of the 2025 BTCC season this past weekend in Cheshire!

As the season-long stories continue to build, take a listen to the latest instalment of Tin Top Tuesday that was aired earlier this week (Tuesday 24 June).

The podcast featured a number of familiar voices, with Steve Rider first up on the show reflecting on not only his final broadcast before retiring, but also his entire career spanning several decades that was marked with consistent success.

Gordon Shedden (TOYOTA GAZOO Racing UK with IAA) is the next guest on the show speaking about Steve and his distinguished career along with the #52's first victory in the series for the first time in 1092 days.

Alan Hyde also caught up with Chris Smiley (Restart Racing) the standout performer on Saturday topping both Part 1 and Part 2 and qualifying and taking his first front row for many years. Along with Smiley, James Dorlin (TOYOTA GAZOO Racing UK with IAA) also joined the show in his debut season after his first trip to receive a trophy in the UK's premier motorsport series.

Listen to the full show below...

NAPA celebrate 100 races in the BTCC

NAPA Racing UK marked its 100th race in the Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship during Race One at Thruxton in the 2025 season. Over the course of just three seasons, the team has claimed three Teams’ Championships and won an impressive 27% of its first 100 races—before going on to win both races held since that milestone.

As the Alliance Racing-run outfit chases further glory in the current campaign, NAPA Racing UK has already won half of the races contested so far in 2025.

To reflect on the journey through those first 100 BTCC outings, listen to Team Owner Pete Osborne as he shares insights into NAPA's role in the UK’s premier motorsport series.

Listen Again: Tin Top Tuesday

Thruxton set the scene for what was another exhilarating BTCC weekend after a torrential time-attack for qualifying turned into a sunny Sunday come race day!

As the season continues to build into life and ahead of our trip to Oulton Park (21-22 June), take a listen to the latest instalment of Tin Top Tuesday that was aired earlier this week (Tuesday 10 June).

The podcast featured a number of familiar voices, with Josh Cook (One Motorsport) reflecting on his high-speed, rain-soaked qualifying crash on Saturday — and the impressive effort it took for him and the team to bounce back and stand atop the podium in race one on Sunday.

Nick Halstead (Motor Parts Direct with Power Maxed Racing) is the next guest on the show, after being unable to partake in the race day action. The #50 talks us through his season so far and the inflamed ribs that kept him out of racing at Thruxton.

Alan Hyde also caught up with Dan Rowbottom (NAPA Racing UK) the second man to take two victories this campaign. Along with Rowbottom, Senna Proctor (Team VERTU) also joined the show on his return to the UK's premier motorsport series.

Listen to the full show below...

Qualifying in quotes: Thruxton

The BTCC experienced one of its wettest qualifying sessions in recent years and it all came at the ultra-fast Thruxton circuit on Saturday.

We had thrills and spills throughout the field, but when the chequered flag fell it was Ash Sutton's who secured his 14th career pole and his first P1 since his title winning 2023 campaign.

Title rival Tom Ingram will line-up alongside Sutton on the front row for today's opener, whilst Dan Cammish will start third on the grid... we caught up with the top three drivers to get their thoughts:

Ash Sutton, NAPA Racing UK, said:

Tom Ingram, Team VERTU, said:

Dan Cammish, NAPA Racing UK, said:

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Snetterton set the scene for what was another exhilarating BTCC weekend as we have now seen eight winners in the first nine races of the year.

As the season continues to build into life and ahead of our trip to Thruxton (7-8 June), take a listen to the latest instalment of Tin Top Tuesday that was aired earlier this week (Tuesday 27 May).

The podcast hosted a number of familiar voices with Mikey Doble (Motor Parts Direct with Power Maxed Racing) reacting to his maiden victory in the BTCC after a stellar contest with Ash Sutton, being the first guest on the show.

Dan Lloyd (Restart Racing) is the next guest on the show, after his strongest outing to date in the sophomore year teams' Hyundai i30 N. The #123 talks us through his season so far and the trajectory in which it is taking him.

Alan Hyde also caught up with Dan Cammish (NAPA Racing UK) the man with two out of three pole positions this season now with his first victory of the campaign. Along with Cammish, Adam Morgan (Team VERTU) also joined the show with Motor Parts Direct with Power Maxed Racing team boss Adam Weaver.

Listen to the full show below...