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BTCC Media Day looks forward to a fantastic 2014 season

By MJP Media | 18 March 2014

With a capacity field that will feature no fewer than 7 former champions, there were further announcements and car launches at the BTCC Media Day at Donington Park today to keep the fans riveted.

The BTCC Class of 2014

In his introduction to the season, series director Alan Gow was full of enthusiasm as he outlined the plans for the year ahead. "With a full grid of 30 cars, all of which are now to the same specification, it is going to be a classic year" Gow said. "I think that in 20 years' time, we will look back on this as a golden era of British motorsport."

After the introduction there was an announcement from Dunlop that there has been a change in the soft compound tyre to promote better racing this season. Whilst keeping the same compound, a different construction technique will mean a bigger difference in performance between this and the standard tyre. In a separate change there will also be an announcement at 10:00 on race days outlining which races each driver will be using the soft tyres. This will allow fans more chance to compare the cars in the races.

The huge 2014 grid lines up for the Season Launch at Donington Park

Motorbase were finally able to confirm their second driver alongside Fabrizio Giovanardi at Airwaves Racing. After much speculation, Mat Jackson was confirmed for his 4th season in the car. "We have been talking to Mat all winter and are delighted to have him back." said team boss Dave Bartrum. Although it was a very late announcement Jackson was able to get to Donington Park and shake the car down in the afternoon session.

After the announcements, attention turned to the pit lane where several teams unveiled their new livery including Aiden Moffat's Laser Tools Racing Chevrolet Cruze, Rob Austin's Exocet Racing Audi A4 and Rob Holland's Rotek Racing Audi S3 Saloon.

Aiden Moffat launches his Laser Tools Racing Chevrolet Cruze

After the morning's media activities, the afternoon was devoted to an official BTCC test session and we will bring you the news from that tomorrow, together with the chance to win a pair of weekend admission tickets to the season opener at Brands Hatch on March 29th and 30th.

With a capacity grid including 7 former BTCC champions, several new teams and drivers and all cars built to the same specification, the 2014 Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship is set to be one of the greatest yet - don't miss any of it!

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