Vauxhall back in the BTCC!
Official manufacturer involvement with Power Maxed Racing will see Astras back on next year's grid

So the return of Vauxhall for the 2017 BTCC is a pretty big deal actually. The Astra you see here will be raced with Power Maxed racing, which have been racing Chevrolet Cruzes since 2015. It will be powered by the standard BTCC 2.0-litre engine and we'll guess it will be front-wheel drive too, although that's not yet confirmed.
Vauxhall will join MG, Subaru and Honda in the battle for the BTCC Manufacturers' title, although drivers for the new Astra haven't yet been announced. Power Maxed Team Principal Adam Weaver said "We are incredibly pleased and proud to be working with Vauxhall and to be the team that brings this iconic and highly successful brand back to the BTCC."
The shells have now been supplied, with work and testing due to commence very soon. Expect a driver line up before next year as well. Oh yes, and the BTCC/Haymarket tie up has been extended, so we will continue to bring you race reports and highlights until the end of 2018 at least.
So welcome back Vauxhall, good to have you racing again. See below for classic Vectra carnage with Derek Warwick and John Cleland, just to set the mood. Fancy a return chaps?
BTCC 1998 video here.
[Source: BTCC.net]
I suppose it keeps the marketistas in work.
"This landmark deal will see Automotive Brands run a fleet of Vauxhall vehicles as well as leverage its relationships with commercial partners who operate fleets totalling over 25,000 light commercial vehicles. The deal will enable Vauxhall to increase its share of this highly valued market."
Full story - http://www.btcc.net/2016/11/22/power-maxed-racing-...

The astra fits the ngtc regs way better than the insignia.
I suppose it keeps the marketistas in work.
Oh and pistonheads this was announced last week you think you be quicker to announce news like this considering your paymasters are sponsoring the btcc.
Good to see Vauxhall back in the BTCC.
The Honda/Dynamics set up is the closest to that i would like to see.
So just how healthy is BTCC when one strips out all the fluff and bulls


I can't think of a single major professional championship where every competing team is in rude health, doesn't have any issues and is profitable - can you?
So just how healthy is BTCC when one strips out all the fluff and bulls

Dynamics has more than likely the biggest manufacture input with Honda but they still need Halfords sponsorship this year not that sure on the Subaru deal but the 888 mg deal is similar to this Vauxhall deal.
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