Ash Sutton took a lights-to-flag victory in the opening Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship contest at Brands Hatch GP, as the NAPA Racing UK star moved into an unassailable lead in the race for the title.

"It feels phenomenal, I don’t know what to say, I genuinely don’t know what to say," said Sutton. "I can’t thank NAPA Racing UK enough and everyone that’s involved. Four-time BTCC champion... come on!

"I felt like a puncture was coming on at the end, I could hear a lot of tyre noise coming so I had to play it safe. But the car hung in at the end and I think we’ve done the best job possible this weekend and I just can’t thank everyone enough.

"That would be mega (winning the next two races) but I'll take whatever comes to me now I've got what I wanted."

It was a fitting race win for the undisputed star of the 2023 BTCC season, and equally fitting that he was chased home all the way by his main championship challenger – Tom Ingram.

"Ash [Sutton] and I have a huge amount of respect for each other," confirmed Ingram. "We both want to beat each other more than anything else – of course we do – but I think there is a lot of respect there on-track as well, which is a really nice place to be!

"Ash has been phenomenal this year, I don't think we have ever seen anything like it before and hopefully he can stop it now and it is out of his system!

"But a good result for us too and full credit to Ash – this will be a really special one."

The BRISTOL STREET MOTORS with EXCELR8 man kept Sutton honest throughout the race and had one final attack at victory following a late safety car period, but it remained unchanged until the finish as wild celebrations ensued in the NAPA Racing UK garage.

Huge celebrations also took place at Team HARD as Essex man Bobby Thompson grabbed a fantastic podium for Go-Fix with Autoaid Breakdown, with his friends, family and even his neighbours cat in attendance!

"It's amazing to have got this at my home track – I think I have my neighbours cat here! Everyone from Essex is here!" said a delighted Thompson.

"Good to get that result in race one and not in a reverse grid – i'll take one in a reverse grid, but to do it in race one or two really shows you have the pace to be here. To be alongside these names shows that we have made this Cupra fast. Now we have a couple more chances to get it done again!"

All four BMWs were inside the top ten, with Colin Turkington, Jake Hill, Stephen Jelley and Adam Morgan finishing fourth, sixth, eighth and tenth respectively.

Dan Cammish and Dan Rowbottom joined in the NAPA Racing UK celebrations with fifth and seventh, whilst Ricky Collard provided some respite for TOYOTA GAZOO Racing UK with ninth.

All the action throughout the day is now live via ITV4 with the second BTCC race due to commence at 1440.

2023 Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship – Race 1 – Brands Hatch GP 

1. Ashley Sutton, NAPA Racing UK 18 Laps
2. Tom Ingram, BRISTOL STREET MOTORS with EXCELR8 +0.603s
3. Bobby Thompson, Go-Fix with Autoaid Breakdown +2.236s
4. Colin Turkington, Team BMW +2.993s
5. Dan Cammish, NAPA Racing UK +4.569s
6. Jake Hill, Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport +4.839s
7. Daniel Rowbottom, NAPA Racing UK +6.428s
8. Stephen Jelley, Team BMW +6.617s
9. Ricky Collard, TOYOTA GAZOO Racing UK +6.783s
10. Adam Morgan, Team BMW +7.263s
11. Árón Taylor-Smith, CarStore Power Maxed Racing +8.350s
12. Josh Cook, One Motorsport with Starline Racing +8.537s
13. Tom Chilton, BRISTOL STREET MOTORS with EXCELR8 +8.550s
14. Andrew Watson, CarStore Power Maxed Racing +9.118s
15. Daniel Lloyd, Autobrite Direct with Millers Oils +9.118s
16. George Gamble, TOYOTA GAZOO Racing UK +10.657s
17. Dexter Patterson, Re.Beverages and Bartercard with Team HARD +11.059s
18. Sam Osborne, NAPA Racing UK +11.207s
19. Jade Edwards, One Motorsport with Starline Racing +12.681s
20. Ronan Pearson, BRISTOL STREET MOTORS with EXCELR8 +13.493s
21. Daryl DeLeon, Re.Beverages and Bartercard with Team HARD +15.467s
22. Nick Halstead, BRISTOL STREET MOTORS with EXCELR8 +16.939s
23. Rory Butcher, TOYOTA GAZOO Racing UK +1 Lap
24. Michael Crees, Autobrite Direct with Millers Oils +1 Lap
25. Aiden Moffat, One Motorsport with Starline Racing +4 Laps
25. Mikey Doble, CarStore Power Maxed Racing +7 Laps
27. James Gornall, Go-Fix with Autoaid Breakdown DNF

Yesterday (7 October), NAPA Racing UK’s Ash Sutton secured pole position at Brands Hatch, in the final qualifying session of the 2023 Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship.

Ash Sutton
The session concluded a sensational season of qualifying for Sutton and NAPA Racing UK, as his sixth pole position equalled James Thompson’s modern day record from 2003 and unsurprisingly was good enough to win this year’s Goodyear Wingfoot Award – awarded to the driver with the best qualifying record during the campaign.

Rory Butcher
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing UK's Butcher secured his best qualifying finish of the 2023 campaign, and will now line-up for Round 28 on the front row.

Tom Ingram
Ingram (BRISTOL STREET MOTORS with EXCELR8) settled for third, and will be on the hunt for points in race one in order to keep his championship fight alive.

Today (7 October), NAPA Racing UK's Ash Sutton claimed his maiden Goodyear Wingfoot Award at the Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship finale at Brands Hatch.

Goodyear — Official Tyre Partner of the BTCC — introduced the accolade back in 2020, with the aim of rewarding drivers for their qualifying success across the season.

It therefore follows that the consistency and speed of the NAPA Racing UK Ford Focus ST outfit has been rewarded, with Sutton only qualifying outside the top three on one occasion across the whole season. In fact, Sutton has secured six pole positions across the 10-event campaign – a feat that has equalled James Thompson's record from 2003.

This will be the first time BMW has missed out on Wingfoot honours across the prize’s history. Jake Hill clinched his first Wingfoot Award at the finale last year, outscoring his team-mate and two-time Wingfoot Award winner Colin Turkington.

Take a look at the final standings here.

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Standings leader stars in BTCC qualifying at Brands Hatch

NAPA Racing UK's Ash Sutton proved to be the class of the field once more as the #116 Ford Focus secured pole position at Brands Hatch in the final qualifying session of the 2023 Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship.

Sutton set the pace early on and then went even better later on as the three-time champ clocked a number of laps good enough for P1.

The session concluded a sensational season of qualifying for Sutton and NAPA Racing UK, as his sixth pole position equalled James Thompson's modern day record from 2003 and unsurprisingly was good enough to win this year's Goodyear Wingfoot Award – awarded to the driver with the best qualifying record during the campaign.

The opening ten minutes of running also belonged to Sutton as he edged out a competitive lap from Rory Butcher (TOYOTA GAZOO Racing UK) in the early running.

Just as the clock ticked towards 20 minutes remaining there was a significant crash for George Gamble (TOYOTA GAZOO Racing UK), as he ran wide out of Sheene Curve before hitting the barrier at high speed. Although Gamble’s Toyota was able to hobble back to the pitlane there was a session stoppage for the tyre wall to be repaired.

With Goodyear soft tyres at a premium, a number of drivers struggled to improve following the restart, but Butcher held on to second from title challenger Tom Ingram (BRISTOL STREET MOTORS with EXCELR8).

Daniel Rowbottom (NAPA Racing UK) was fourth, whilst Bobby Thompson (Go-Fix with Autoaid Breakdown) completed a fantastic day with sixth, following on from competitive performances in the earlier practice sessions for the Essex driver.

Dan Cammish made it three NAPA Racing UK cars in the top six, whilst BMW stablemates – Colin Turkington (Team BMW) and Jake Hill (Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport) – will have been slightly frustrated with seventh and eighth.

Mikey Doble (CarStore Power Maxed Racing) was ninth as he backed-up his Silverstone pole position with another impressive display. Doble is 18 points behind team-mate Andrew Watson in the fight for this year's Jack Sears Trophy with a battle for honours set to ensue tomorrow.

Team BMW's Adam Morgan edged out team-mate Stephen Jelley to take tenth.

The final day of the BTCC season commences on the legendary Brands Hatch Grand Prix circuit tomorrow, with beautiful autumnal weather forecast for the tens of thousands of spectators in attendance, whilst many many more can watch the action LIVE on ITV4 from 1045.

Ash Sutton said: "We had three laps good enough I think for pole, but I knew there was a bit more there and I wanted it – whether we needed it or not, I just wanted to prove what we were capable of doing. Never dangle me a carrot because I'll go for it!

"NAPA Racing UK have done an absolutely mega job this season, delivering this car and achieving six poles together – I can't thank them and all my partners enough.

"We laughed and joked on Friday that if there are some more records to be had I'll have a go at them – and that was one! I'm glad we have achieved it."

Rory Butcher said: "Practice wasn’t so straight forward; I think a lot of people struggled with the way the track is today, it’s been really edgy, so it’s been hard to piece a lap together. But, that lap just felt so smooth and comfortable. I didn’t know where it would put me, but I knew it was good. He (Sutton) just has to go and pip me doesn’t he, it would’ve been nice to get pole. 

"It’s great to be between the two championship protagonists, it would’ve been nice to be in the championship myself but it wasn’t to be this year. We’ll come back stronger in 2024. 

"My goal is to finish the season on a high. I want to get a good start off-the-line and get racing. Let’s see if I can give Ash a race, he’ll be the man to beat so I've got to be fast on the first lap."

Tom Ingram said: "When it's (qualifying) like that you've got to give it everything you can. I didn't get it quite in the sweet spot, the car's feeling alright but not quite what we’re after.

"We’re still producing good times, we’re right at the sharp end.

"You’re never satisfied, even if you’ve got the perfect car you can still find something else. There’s more to find, I'm sure everyone will find something else, we’ll go for tweak of the week and see if we can find it.

"The plan for tomorrow is maximum attack, go hard at the start and go hard all the way through."

2023 Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship – Qualifying – Brands Hatch GP 

1. Ashley Sutton, NAPA Racing UK 1:29.823s
2. Rory Butcher, TOYOTA GAZOO Racing UK +0.253s
3. Tom Ingram, BRISTOL STREET MOTORS with EXCELR8 +0.307s
4. Daniel Rowbottom, NAPA Racing UK +0.326s
5. Bobby Thompson, Go-Fix with Autoaid Breakdown +0.330s
6. Dan Cammish, NAPA Racing UK +0.365s
7. Colin Turkington, Team BMW +0.368s
8. Jake Hill, Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport +0.498s
9. Mikey Doble, CarStore Power Maxed Racing +0.510s
10. Adam Morgan, Team BMW +0.525s
11. Stephen Jelley, Team BMW +0.620s
12. Ricky Collard, TOYOTA GAZOO Racing UK +0.707s
13. Andrew Watson, CarStore Power Maxed Racing +0.756s
14. Ronan Pearson, BRISTOL STREET MOTORS with EXCELR8 +0.794s
15. Árón Taylor-Smith, CarStore Power Maxed Racing +0.829s
16. Josh Cook, One Motorsport with Starline Racing +0.844s
17. Tom Chilton, BRISTOL STREET MOTORS with EXCELR8 +0.894s
18. Daniel Lloyd, Autobrite Direct with Millers Oils +0.938s
19. Dexter Patterson, Re.Beverages and Bartercard with Team HARD +0.994s
20. Aiden Moffat, One Motorsport with Starline Racing +1.008s
21. Sam Osborne, NAPA Racing UK +1.011s
22. George Gamble, TOYOTA GAZOO Racing UK +1.213s
23. Daryl DeLeon, Re.Beverages and Bartercard with Team HARD +1.261s
24. Michael Crees, Autobrite Direct with Millers Oils +1.481
26. Jade Edwards, One Motorsport with Starline Racing +1.692s
27. Nick Halstead, BRISTOL STREET MOTORS with EXCELR8 +2.352s

Josh Cook was the front-runner in the second BTCC free practice session at Brands Hatch, as the One Motorsport with Starline Racing man headed a much-changed leading order.

"We have just been focusing on the balance of the car really," said Cook. "We're still trying to understand our pace out on track. We put the soft tyres on and it felt as I know the car can be. However, on the harder compound of tyres that we commonly run it doesn't feel like that.

"It means there is a bit of head scratching in the garage, but it is nice to know that somewhere in the car there is pace. I am not sure whether it will translate to anything more in qualifying as everyone will go a bit quicker, but we focus on making our car better and on our day."

Ricky Collard (TOYOTA GAZOO Racing UK) and Bobby Thompson (Go-Fix with Autoaid Breakdown) backed-up their impressive FP1 performances with a further improved second and third respectively, whilst Silverstone pole-sitter Mikey Doble (CarStore Power Maxed Racing) was fourth.

Aron Taylor-Smith continued his decent run of form and that of CarStore Power Maxed Racing's with fifth, whilst Team BMW's Colin Turkington rounded out the top six.

BRISTOL STREET MOTORS with EXCELR8's Tom Ingram and Tom Chilton were seventh and eighth respectively, ahead of Adam Morgan (Team BMW) and Dan Cammish (NAPA Racing UK).

Ash Sutton was a surprising omission from the top ten as the NAPA Racing UK star produced the 18th quickest lap time, whilst it was a challenging start to the run for Aiden Moffat (One Motorsport with Starline Racing) as his Honda Civic Type R slid into the gravel.

Qualifying for Round 28 of the Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship commences at 1540, with the latter session being streamed live via the ITV Sport YouTube channel.

2023 Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship – FP2 – Brands Hatch GP 

1. Josh Cook, One Motorsport with Starline Racing 1:30.784s
2. Ricky Collard, TOYOTA GAZOO Racing UK +0.004s
3. Bobby Thompson, Go-Fix with Autoaid Breakdown +0.095s
4. Mikey Doble, CarStore Power Maxed Racing +0.135s
5. Árón Taylor-Smith, CarStore Power Maxed Racing +0.0.147s
6. Colin Turkington, Team BMW +0.183s
7. Tom Ingram, BRISTOL STREET MOTORS with EXCELR8 +0.204s
8. Tom Chilton, BRISTOL STREET MOTORS with EXCELR8 +0.241s
9. Adam Morgan, Team BMW +0.245s
10. Dan Cammish, NAPA Racing UK +0.285s
11. Rory Butcher, TOYOTA GAZOO Racing UK +0.313s
12. Andrew Watson, CarStore Power Maxed Racing +0.316s
13. George Gamble, TOYOTA GAZOO Racing UK +0.406s
14. Daniel Rowbottom, NAPA Racing UK +0.410s
15. Stephen Jelley, Team BMW +0.414s
16. Daniel Lloyd, Autobrite Direct with Millers Oils +0.483s
17. Jake Hill, Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport +0.581s
18. Ashley Sutton, NAPA Racing UK +0.700s
19. Aiden Moffat, One Motorsport with Starline Racing +0.790s
20. Ronan Pearson, BRISTOL STREET MOTORS with EXCELR8 +1.070s
21. James Gornall, Go-Fix with Autoaid Breakdown +1.181s
22. Sam Osborne, NAPA Racing UK +1.275s
23. Daryl DeLeon, Re.Beverages and Bartercard with Team HARD +1.456s
24. Dexter Patterson, Re.Beverages and Bartercard with Team HARD +1.503s
25. Jade Edwards, One Motorsport with Starline Racing +1.668s
26. Michael Crees, Autobrite Direct with Millers Oils +1.822s
27. Nick Halstead, BRISTOL STREET MOTORS with EXCELR8 1.865s

Title contender Tom Ingram fired in a late flyer to set the pace in the opening Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship Free Practice session around the legendary Brands Hatch GP circuit.

Ingram – 45 points behind standings leader Ash Sutton – had only clocked a number of out/in laps for the first 35 minutes of running, as his BRISTOL STREET MOTORS with EXCELR8 squad continued to tweak the car for a final flurry.

The first fast lap set by the #1 Hyundai was good enough for second, before Ingram immediately bettered that effort to hit the top.

"So far so good," said Ingram. "We will make a few changes for the next one and let's see where we end up."

Local light Jake Hill (Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport) led the way for much of the session, with BMW even holding a 1-2-3-4 at one point during the early stages, but the Kent racer eventually had to settle for second – just 0.018s off the summit.

NAPA Racing's Sutton kept his title rival in his sights, ahead of what seemed to be an impressive run by Ricky Collard (TOYOTA GAZOO Racing UK), although the man himself suggested otherwise.

"I love the GP circuit," said Collard. "I actually don’t think I drove very well in the session, and definitely dropped some time coming out of the last corner on my quickest run. P4, with more in the tank, is definitely a good start.

"I’m really enjoying it – I would just like to be a bit more competitive out on track. It would be great if we could try and get a podium, while a win would be mega. To come back here and win would be so special."

All three Toyotas were inside the top ten after solid showings for Rory Butcher and George Gamble, whilst Stephen Jelley and Colin Turkington ensured there was also a trio of BMWs in the leading order.

It wasn't all good news for the Bavarian marque, however, as Adam Morgan's #33 BMW 330e M Sport ground to a halt midway through the session.

Go-Fix with Autoaid Breakdown's Bobby Thompson enjoyed a good run, as the Essex drive fired his Cupra into the top six.

FP2 commences at 1215 before the final Qualifying session of the season commences at 1540, with the latter session being streamed live via the ITV Sport YouTube channel.

2023 Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship – FP1 – Brands Hatch GP 

1. Tom Ingram, BRISTOL STREET MOTORS with EXCELR8 1:30.712s
2. Jake Hill, Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport +0.018s
3. Ashley Sutton, NAPA Racing UK +0.172s
4. Ricky Collard, TOYOTA GAZOO Racing UK +0.203s
5. Stephen Jelley, Team BMW +0.251s
6. Bobby Thompson, Go-Fix with Autoaid Breakdown +0.278s
7. Colin Turkington, Team BMW +0.312s
8. Rory Butcher, TOYOTA GAZOO Racing UK +0.463s
9. Dan Cammish, NAPA Racing UK +0.505s
10. George Gamble, TOYOTA GAZOO Racing UK +0.759s
11. Josh Cook, One Motorsport with Starline Racing +0.840s
12. Tom Chilton, BRISTOL STREET MOTORS with EXCELR8 +0.852s
13. Árón Taylor-Smith, CarStore Power Maxed Racing +0.883s
14. Daniel Rowbottom, NAPA Racing UK +1.067s
15. Aiden Moffat, One Motorsport with Starline Racing +1.077s
16. Adam Morgan, Team BMW +1.089s
17. Mikey Doble, CarStore Power Maxed Racing +1.318s
18. Daniel Lloyd, Autobrite Direct with Millers Oils +1.352s
19. Ronan Pearson, BRISTOL STREET MOTORS with EXCELR8 +1.440s
20. Sam Osborne, NAPA Racing UK +1.472s
21. Andrew Watson, CarStore Power Maxed Racing +1.518s
22. Dexter Patterson, Re.Beverages and Bartercard with Team HARD +1.656s
23. Daryl DeLeon, Re.Beverages and Bartercard with Team HARD +1.837s
24. Michael Crees, Autobrite Direct with Millers Oils +1.892s
25. Nick Halstead, BRISTOL STREET MOTORS with EXCELR8 +2.939s
26. Jade Edwards, One Motorsport with Starline Racing +4.166s
27. James Gornall, Go-Fix with Autoaid Breakdown +5.287s

This weekend (7/8 October), the Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship will close out the 2023 season at Brands Hatch, with reigning champion Tom Ingram chasing down a 45-point gap to standings’ leader, Ash Sutton, for the most coveted motorsport prize in the country.

Listen below to hear what the pair have to say about Rounds 28, 29 and 30...

Ash Sutton
NAPA Racing UK's Sutton has produced a sensational performance throughout the campaign, but now the focus is on finishing the job.

Tom Ingram
Ingram (BRISTOL STREET MOTORS with EXCELR8) may have an uphill battle ahead, but the Hyundai i30N driver is ready to put up a fight.

The three final rounds of the 2023 campaign are set to get underway at 1130, 1440 and 1725 on Sunday (8 October), while LIVE coverage on ITV4 will begin at 1045.

Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport head to Brands Hatch this weekend (7/8 October) to contest the final event of the 2023 Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship, and aim to end the campaign on a high at the Kent circuit. 

The team, and their WSR-run BMW 330e M Sport, will make the trip to the 2.43-miles Grand Prix configuration of the iconic Brands Hatch circuit. Famed for its combination of dips, cambers, fearsome corners and hills, the circuit is still considered one of the world’s most renowned racing venues. 

This year's campaign has been one to remember for the Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport team and their driver, Jake Hill. Five race wins and eleven trips to the podium across the season mean they head to the finale 3rd in the Drivers' Championship standings.

With second place in the standings up for grabs this weekend, Hill currently sits 23 points behind reigning champion Tom Ingram (BRISTOL STREET MOTORS with EXCELR8) and if Hill achieves the runners-up spot, it would be a career-best finish in the BTCC – but third place would still equal his highest finish, 3rd (2022). 

Last time out at Silverstone (23/24 September), the team collected their fifth victory of the 2023 BTCC season in the opening race before technical issues, whilst leading in race two, means Hill and the team departed the circuit with a feeling of 'what might have been' and head to Brands looking for redemption. 

With nothing to lose this weekend, Hill and the team will be looking to end the season on a high and add to their tally of wins and podiums.

“I can’t believe we're already at the final round of the season," said Hill. "It's been a year to remember, with my most amount wins in a year and some fantastic races along the way. It hasn't been without its challenges though but these have taught us some valuable lessons which can only make us stronger. 

"Brands Hatch is my home event and a circuit I love to race at – it's my goal to finally get a win here in front of my home support! We go into this weekend looking to end the season in style so we'll be going full attack from the get-go and try to score some more wins and podiums. 

"A huge thank you to Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport and West Surrey Racing for their efforts all year at the circuits and behind the scenes – my 330e M Sport has been on rails recently so I'm extremely excited for this weekend."

The action on track will begin on Saturday with a pair of free practice sessions being followed by the usual qualifying format at 1540, which is available to watch live on Youtube and ITVX. 

Being 3rd in the standings, Hill's hybrid allows him 5 seconds (per lap) in qualifying and three laps of hybrid use through race one – with the results of races one and two setting the hybrid allowance for the following race. 

All three races take place on Sunday, with live coverage available on ITV4 and online at ITVX. The three races are scheduled for 1130, 1440, and 1725 respectively. Live timing across the weekend is available here.

The Crazy Cart Championship will be coming to the iconic Brands Hatch Kart Circuit this weekend (7/8 October). This unique event, which has brought an additional layer of excitement to the BTCC all season, is set to display two fun and action-packed races after BTCC qualifying.

Initiated as a venture by Nick Halstead – supported by manufacturer Razor and courtesy of the Crazy Cart XL – the championship has gradually been drawing attention across the BTCC race weekends. These adult-sized carts, fitted with a single motor, four casters, and a specialised handle for multidirectional drifting, have presented an entertaining spectacle, allowing fans to see their favourite BTCC drivers out of their typical racing environments.

BTCC competitors Tom Chilton, Dan Rowbottom, Michael Crees, and the event’s progenitor, Halstead, will engage their racing prowess alongside Porsche champion Adam Smalley and MINI CHALLENGE leader Dan Zelos. The grid will also be joined by the renowned drift car aficionado, Steve (Baggsy) Biagioni, who promises to set up a huge battle against his BTCC competitors.

Fans in attendance can look forward to an evening of fun competition, hosted at the Brands Kart Circuit. Scheduled to commence at 1715 on Saturday 7th, this event guarantees a lighthearted addition to the action-packed finale weekend. The racing will be narrated by the beloved BTCC commentator, Alan Hyde, promising an immersive and memorable experience for all in attendance.

“The Crazy Cart Championship was born out of a simple desire: to give fans an opportunity to see the BTCC drivers in a lighthearted and exciting new competition," said Halstead. "Collaborating with Razor and receiving immense support from the race circuits has allowed us to gradually elevate this event, creating a fun-filled racing spectacle that complements the intensity of the BTCC.”

The Brands Hatch GP circuit will bring to an end another action-packed season of racing in the Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship (7/8 October). For the first time in this campaign, teams will be able to decide their own tyre allocation split between Goodyear’s soft and medium compounds. 

This season has featured thirty races over the course of ten thrilling and diverse weekends, which could end with a record-equalling fourth BTCC title for NAPA Racing UK’s Ash Sutton, who has created a 45-point gap to nearest rival, BRISTOL STREET MOTORS with EXCELR8's Tom Ingram.

Sutton is also in the lead for the overall Goodyear Wingfoot Award – which awards drivers for their qualifying performances – after securing five pole positions in 2023 so far. 

Teams given free rein on tyre choice 

Going into the action this weekend, each driver will receive one set of soft, two sets of mediums, and a free choice of a further three sets of soft or medium tyres. Both compounds must be used at some point during the three Sunday races. 

In qualifying, drivers can use whatever they like, however, no mixing of sets will be allowed.  

Michael Butler, Goodyear’s BTCC Event Leader: “As we end another season, I’d like to thank our impeccable team that travels to each race and ensures our operation runs smoothly.  

“We’re all excited to see the action on track this weekend. A final showdown to decide the championship always gets the crowd going. Unlike every other round this season, teams will be given the freedom to decide which compounds they use, which adds another layer of strategic variety.  

“On track, we’re looking forward to the drivers’ championship being decided. Both Sutton and Ingram have driven fantastic seasons. All the best to them as they write another chapter of BTCC history.”