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At
the Autosport Show, excitement was building ahead of the 2020 Kwik Fit BTCC
season. There were car unveilings, new driver announcements and team line-up changes
in preparation for 2020. In this blog, we take a look at how the 2020 grid is shaping up.
Laser Tools Racing
Aiden
Moffat and Ash Sutton unveiled the Infiniti Q50 which they will both be driving
during the 2020 season. Laser Tools Racing switched from the Mercedes-Benz
A-Class to the Infiniti Q50 during the summer of the 2019 season and extensive
work is planned in 2020 pre-season testing to give Aiden and Ash the best
chance of competing for podium finishes next season. Sutton tested out the
Infiniti in September 2019 and felt that the car had great potential once the
team have worked out how to unlock the potential speed of the car. Ash and
Aiden are looking forward to working together to get the best results for the
team in the 2020 season. Laser Tools Racing also announced that they will be
sponsored by RCIB as shown during the Infiniti Q50 unveiling at the Autosport
Show. This will allow significant investment by the team into making sure that
the Q50s are as competitive as possible.
Halfords Yuasa Racing
Matt
Neal has confirmed that he will be participating in a record breaking 30th
BTCC campaign. Driving for Halfords Yuasa Racing alongside Dan Cammish, Matt
will be looking to build on a consistent 2020 season. Aged 53, Matt is the
oldest driver on the BTCC grid but he is still as determined as ever to fight
for the championship title.
BTC Racing
There
were two exciting driver announcements made by BTC Racing at Autosport ahead of
the 2020 season. Michael Crees and Tom
Chilton will be joining Josh Cook driving for BTC Racing in a three man team
for 2020.
ExcelR8 Motorsport
Senna
Proctor will be driving for the team in 2020 in the Hyundai i30. 2020 marks the
first time that Hyundai will be represented in the BTCC season. Proctor’s
targets for the season are as many top 10 finishes as possible with the aim of
also finishing on the podium. ExcelR8
are hopeful that Senna’s experience will enable them to improve on their
performance in the 2019 season and that they can maximise the potential of the
Hyundai i30.
Ciceley Motorsport
Ciceley
Motorsport have confirmed that they will stick with the same driver line up in
2020 as they did for the 2020 season. Adam Morgan and Daniel Rowbottom will be hoping
to build on last season’s progress by consistently challenging for top 10
positions.
Trade Price Cars Racing
After
the retirement of ex Formula One driver Mark Blundell after his first season in
the BTCC, Trade Price Cars Racing has confirmed that James Gornall will join
Bobby Thompson in the team next season. Mark describes his season in the BTCC
as the toughest of his career as he found it difficult to pick up points. James
Gornall is the reigning MINI Challenge champion and will be hoping for a
successful first season in the BTCC. As he has experienced success already,
James certainly has a winning mentality and wants to make an impression.
AMD Tuning
Sam
Osborne has been confirmed as a driver for AMD Tuning for the 2020 Kwik Fit
BTCC season. AMD Tuning will be running Honda Civic Type Rs. Jake Hill will
remain with AMD Tuning for 2020 and Sam will hope to learn from the expertise of
AMD Tuning and his team mate next season. Sam and Jake will be looking to
achieve success as a team through as many points finishes as possible.
Pre- Season Testing
The season launch has been confirmed to be taking place on 17th March. The teams will be testing their cars out on track with the circuit open to members of the public from 9:30am with a pitlane walkabout planned. The season will start at Donington Park on the 28th March where the drivers will be looking to kick off their seasons with as many points as possible.
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Tip: Take a photo of your existing tyre sidewall to make it easier to identify your tyre size using the guide below.
The first three digits. This displays the width of the tyre in millimetres. A tyre marked 225 will measure 225mm across the tread from sidewall to sidewall.
Aspect Ratio
The fourth and fifth digits of the tyre code that immediately follow the tyre width. The aspect ratio or profile height of the tyre sidewall is expressed as a percentage of the tyre width. So an aspect ratio of 55 for example means that the profile height of the tyre is 55% of its width.
Rim Diameter
The next two digits represent the size of the wheel rim that the tyre can be fitted to. It is also the diameter of the tyre from bead to bead. So a tyre marked 16 will fit on a 16-inch wheel rim.
Speed Rating
The speed rating of a tyre is represented by a letter of the alphabet at the end of the tyre size code and indicates the maximum speed capability of the tyre. Tyres receive a speed rating based on a series of tests which measure the tyres capability to handle a set speed for a prolonged period of time.
Select your tyre speed rating to find out the maximum speed your tyres can maintain.
If you are unsure what speed rating you need, be sure to check your vehicle handbook. Choosing a lower speed rating than that recommended by your vehicle manufacturer could potentially invalidate your insurance.
Load Rating
The load index provides information on the maximum weight capability for the tyre. The load index is a numerical code that can be located just after the tyre size marking and before the speed rating.
Select your load index to find out the maximum load capability for your tyres.
Although not illegal, it is not advisable to have tyres with a lower speed rating or load index than the manufacturer recommended tyre specification for your vehicle, or to have a combination of different tyre construction types. Consult your vehicle handbook to confirm your vehicle’s tyre speed rating and load index as well as any additional requirements.
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