How big can the BTCC be?

[pink69]

In recent years we have upto 7 different manufactures of car racing in the series at one time [ Ford , Volvo , Renault , Audi , Vauxhall , Honda , Nissan] Since then however the numbers have rapidly declined dur to high costs , leaving us with just two works teams [ Vauxhall and Peugeot] Withe the costs reduced , many new manufactures are being linked with a return but how many does the series need to be back where it was in 1997 / 98? I'd say we need at least 5 or 6 to be as good as in recent years , however having more would be great also. Also , If you look at the Aussie V8's , there are two main manufactures and they have over 30 cars on their grids so surely we need something near to those totals.

[hunttheshunt]

2003 will be when it bnecomes truly big again-by then i can see at lkeast six manufacturers, + satellite teams and privateers (lots of them) making grids of 25-30 in the BTCT alone! Next year will be another 'transition' year, with Vauxhall, Pug, MG ang probably Volvo involved. Alos, a lot depends on the way the ETCC rules go.

[Sodemo2]

Talking in a different context about the BTCC becoming "BIG". I always thought that the BTCC could be huge, I mean with the right marketing, and advertising BTCC could rival other sports. I don't think the public has fully discovered it yet, and i just think its a wasted opportunity. Isn't Touring Cars huge in Sweden?