BTCP - British Touring Car Podcast

20/12/2025

It was the last weekend before Christmas and the question was asked:
‘When will be the next podcast?’
We are happy to say without hint of delay
The awards show will be out on Christmas Day!

A gift from the BTCP lads to you
Make sure to like share and review
Best liveries, moments, shocks and more
Laughs a plenty and awards galore

That will be us done for the year
But no need to be down or shed a tear
We will back for 2026 full of sunshine
Who will we see on the grid this time?

All that is left is to say is; thank you to you
The fans who support us and all that we do
Merry Christmas to you all and a happy new year
Now. Where’s a pub? It’s time for a beer

❤️❤️

04/12/2025

So. We have our TBL list for 2026!

PMR have 3, One seem to be returning and WSR drop to 3

Just because they’ve been issued doesn’t mean they will be used of course!

03/12/2025

Look. I know we say it a lot. But we are genuinely absolutely blown away by your support

The fact anyone listens beyond our parents (who kinda have to right - heck even some of our mates don’t!) stuns us and these numbers are amazing

We aren’t backed, we aren’t funded, we are just two blokes who love touring cars

Thank you all. We are so proud to be a part of this community

Russ and Sam ✌️

01/12/2025

Ho Ho Ho - it’s feeling quite festive over in British Touring Car Podcast HQ - well, Russell’s side anyway - Sam is one of these that doesn’t really do Christmas…

We are hard at work on our awards show which will be coming out later this month

As we move into 2026 we’d really value your feedback for what you’d like to see next season - any changes? And additions? We’ve discussed the possibility of more games/quizzes on the channel - would you like to see those?

Have a think and let us know!

Now. That’s crank up those Xmas songs! ‘Spaceman came travelling’ is the best in my opinion - if you know, you know!!

27/11/2025

Sensible and exciting all at the same time!
Felt that Gordon was getting to grips with the car in the second half of the season so will be interesting to see what he can do in ‘26 💪

🚨 Three-time BTCC champion Gordon Shedden joins Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport for 2026

"I am thrilled to be joining the Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport team for 2026 - there’s something that just feels right about a Scotsman donning those iconic blue and white colours!" - Gordon Shedden

👉 Click here for more: https://btcc.net/three-time-btcc-champion-gordon-shedden-joins-laser-tools-racing-with-mb-motorsport-for-2026/

26/11/2025

🚨 we discuss the latest qualifying changes ahead of the 2026 campaign

Fair warning. It’s a spicy one 🌶️

Apologies for Russell’s hair. This was an emergency pod and he was dragged out of bed and onto his soapbox

Watch or listen now

25/11/2025

Decent start to the Toyota Laser era
Could this be Aron’s big break at the top?

🚨 Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport welcomes Árón Taylor-Smith for 2026 season

"I am so proud to be flying the Laser Tools Racing flag this coming season and I cannot wait to push myself to the next level. This is the start of a new journey and one that excites me beyond belief." - Taylor-Smith

👉 Click here for more: https://btcc.net/laser-tools-racing-with-mb-motorsport-welcomes-aron-taylor-smith-for-2026-season/

24/11/2025

Honestly? I think this is dreadful. Your thoughts?

Quick overview

One 40-minute Free Practice session to take place at approximately 10:30
One Official Qualifying Session set to take place at approximately 14:00, split into Two Qualifying Groups of 15 minutes each
The group that includes the fastest set lap time overall will set the odd numbers of the grid for the Qualifying Race and the other group will take the even numbers
There will be a ten minute gap between the end of the Official Qualifying Session and pit lane opening for the Qualifying Race
Qualifying Race Distance to be approximately 15 minutes in duration (set in advance to the nearest lap count at each particular circuit)
No Option Tyres permitted to be used in the Qualifying Race – only that event’s standard dry/slick tyre and/or wet tyre may be used
Throughout the Official Qualifying Session and Race, each car will have the permitted TOCA Turbo Boost (TTB) available as per Championship order
Half points from a Championship Round to be awarded as per the finishing order of the Qualifying Race (rounded up to the nearest whole point where applicable):
Pos 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Pts 10 9 8 7 6 5 5 4 4 3 3 2 2 1 1
No Manufacturers’/Constructors’, Teams’, Independent Drivers’, Independent Teams’ or Jack Sears Trophy points will be scored in the Qualifying Race
No extra point will be awarded for leading the Qualifying Race or Fastest Lap
No extra point will be awarded for securing Pole Position for Race 1

📰 BTCC Qualifying Race regulations ratified

TOCA has today ratified the full regulations surrounding the recently announced BTCC Qualifying Race, set to be introduced from the 2026 season.

The final classification of each Qualifying Race on Saturday will determine the grid positions for Sunday’s opening contest, whilst significant Drivers’ Championship points have also been made available as part of this innovative development.

👉 Click here for the full regulations: https://btcc.net/btcc-qualifying-race-regulations-ratified/

23/11/2025

Very interesting collab between 2 very successful teams

Will be interesting to see how this one plays out

🚨 Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport launch two-car programme for 2026 season

An exciting new collaboration with Speedworks Motorsport sees the team take to the grid in two British-built TOYOTA Corollas for next season

“We are delighted to be unveiling the next chapter in the Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport journey. It has been a long-held ambition to increase our programme to two cars - we are proud to be making that step in 2026 and are thankful to the continued support of our partners who have made this progression possible." - Mark Blundell, Founder and Sporting Director - Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport

👉 Click here for more: https://btcc.net/laser-tools-racing-with-mb-motorsport-launch-two-car-programme-for-2026-season/

22/11/2025

You wanted it (for some reason) so here it is!
Sam has spent all season trying to shake up the championship - has he cracked it?

14/11/2025

We take a look at the drivers from the 2025 season and give our assessments!!

Watch or listen now!