Brands Hatch hosts 2010 BTCC media day

Wed 27th January 2010 The 2010 Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship will be launched at Brands Hatch on Tuesday 23 March when the Kent circuit hosts the annual pre-season media day.

A revised format for 2010 will see increased track time for the BTCC's teams and drivers, with test sessions scheduled for both morning and afternoon.

The media day traditionally provides the first glimpse of many of the cars that will take to the track during the season ahead, and often brings confirmation of who will be behind the wheel.

Brands Hatch has also confirmed it will open its gates free of charge for the public to watch the testing action from the trackside spectator enclosures.

BTCC Series Director Alan Gow said: "We're delighted to be launching our 2010 season at Brands Hatch which remains one of the most famous and demanding motor racing circuits in the world. It will make for a great backdrop for our teams, drivers, sponsors, partners, media and fans as the BTCC begins a new decade in its proud and illustrious history."

Following Media Day, the BTCC's teams will have just 11 days to prepare before the opening round of the 2010 season at the high-speed Thruxton circuit in Hampshire on Easter Sunday 4 April.