British Touring Cars back on ITV
March 16, 2011 · 0 Comments
The Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship is set to return with the first round of the series taking place at Brands Hatch on Sunday, 3rd April.
Ten different motor manufacturers are set to be represented on the grid for 2011, including Audi, BMW, Chevrolet, Ford, Honda, Proton, SEAT, Toyota, Vauxhall and VW.
For 2011, the BTCC gets extra TV coverage courtesy of ITV Sport, which will be broadcasting live from all 10 rounds of the series on ITV4 and ITV4 HD, its new high definition channel. The broadcaster will also screen highlights programmes on ITV1 and ITV4, as well as online via ITV Player.
Speaking of the new season, defending champion Jason Plato said : “Will I win the championship again? I wouldn’t be here if I didn’t think it was possible – but there are some other good teams out there who have come on leaps and bounds since last year, meaning we’re in for one of the most competitive seasons ever – great news for fans of the best racing series in the UK, and for the drivers who compete in it. It’s going to be a thriller.”
The first round of the series takes place on Sunday, April 3, at Brands Hatch, Kent – the venue of Jason Plato’s 2010 title victory, with ITV4 coverage from 11.30am.
BTCC coverage on ITV in 2011:
- Live coverage on ITV4 from 11.30am to 6.00pm each race day
- Live coverage on ITV4 HD from 11.30am to 6.00pm each race day
- Highlights programme on ITV1
- Highlights programme on ITV4
- Live-streaming of race day coverage via the itv.com website
- Replays of each highlights programme for 30 days after via the ‘ITV Player’
Tags: Brands Hatch, BTCC, ITV4, Jason Plato
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