The new Next Generation Touring Car has made its public debut at Brands Hatch during BTCC Finals Day
A record crowd at Brands Hatch has been given a glimpse of the future of the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship after the public debut of the Next Generation Touring Car during the final weekend of the year.
The NGTC-car will be eligible to enter the series next season alongside the current S2000 machines, with the two having parity in performance through to 2013 when the NGTC performance will be increased.
“The feedback from current and potential teams, media and the public has been absolutely fantastic,” BTCC boss Alan Gow said. “The car has a real 'wow-factor' and, coupled with a huge reduction in running costs, it's a real win-win situation… so it's no surprise that we've had so many positive remarks and very serious enquiries from teams who see this as their ideal opportunity to join the BTCC. Seeing the car in the flesh on track for the first time at Brands Hatch has really opened a lot of eyes.”
In total, more than 42,000 people attended the Brands Hatch race weekend – the largest BTCC crowd at the Kent circuit since MotorSport Vision took control back in 2004.
