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BTCC to star at Autosport International 2013

By MJP Media | 18 December 2012

Autosport International heralds the start of the 2013 motorsport season and the British Touring Car Championship will feature strongly along with the cars and stars from other motor racing series both past and present.

Current British Touring Car Champion Gordon Shedden

After the 2012 BTCC season went down to the wire at Brands Hatch in October, the excitement of the UK's premier motor racing championship will come to Autosport International this January. With their own display stand, the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship is to be a key feature at the event to be held at Birmingham's NEC. Top drivers and cars from the BTCC will appear at the show on 12-13 January 2013, joining a star-studded line-up at Europe's biggest motorsport event.

Reigning BTCC champion Gordon Shedden will be joined at the show by Honda Yuasa Racing Team team-mate and triple BTCC champion Matt Neal to meet fans, sign autographs and provide an insight into the competitive series. Former double champion Jason Plato and the 2012 Independents Trophy winner Andrew Jordan will also be on hand with further names to be announced.

Gordon Shedden's 2012 championship winning Honda Civic

Visitors can also check out the spectacular 2.0-litre 300hp turbo-charged race cars from the BTCC in the flesh. A total of seven cars from seven different teams will be present, led by the title-winning Honda Yuasa Racing Team Honda Civic. Also appearing will be the MG KX Momentum Racing MG6 GT of Jason Plato along with the Rob Austin Racing Audi A4, eBay Motors BMW 320si, Welch Motorsport Proton Persona, Speedworks Racing Toyota Avensis and the Team HARD. Vauxhall Insignia.

"The 2012 Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship was one of the most exciting and competitive in history, with nine different race winners and a three-way title fight at the final round." said Alan Gow, BTCC Series Director. "We can't think of a better way to kick off 2013 than giving fans the opportunity to experience this phenomenal display at Autosport International."

The 2012 Speedworks Toyota Avensis

Ian France, Autosport International Show Director said: "The popularity of the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship has never been in question and we're excited about showcasing such a comprehensive collection of cars from the series at the show along with giving fans the opportunity to meet top-line drivers including champions Gordon Shedden, Matt Neal and Jason Plato."

Cars driven by three-time Formula 1 World Champion Sir Jackie Stewart and 2001 World Rally Champion Richard Burns will recognise the careers of the British legends. Stewart will be joined by current racing legends Paul Di Resta from Formula 1 and multiple Le Mans 24 Hour victors Derek Bell and Allan McNish. Another massive name from the world of motorsport will be newly-crowned FIA World Touring Car Champion Rob Huff and three-time WTCC Champion Andy Priaulx who is currently racing in Germany's DTM for BMW.

Tickets for the show are on sale now. Adult tickets are available from £31 and children's tickets available from £20. For more information call 0844 581 1420 or visit www.autosportinternational.com.

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