Expanded Speedworks programme headlines 2021 TBL list
3 months ago
BTCC organisers TOCA have revealed that all 29 TOCA BTCC Licences (TBLs) for 2021 have been allocated.
What should have been a 30 car field last year ultimately dropped down to 26 cars as a full season entry after Simpson Racing ended its programme, and both WSR and Power Maxed Racing were forced to amend plans as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
With TOCA electing to retain the Simpson Racing licence, the remaining TBLs will all be used for the upcoming campaign in a 29 car entry that features a number of changes compared to 2020.
The headline news is that Speedworks will expand to a two-car programme having acquired a second TBL from AmD Tuning after it merged with Motorbase, with AmD’s second 2020 licence being added to the three already held by Motorbase for a new four-car programme.
Jack Butel makes EXCELR8 switch for 2021
3 months ago
Jack Butel will switch to the EXCELR8 Trade Price Cars team for his second season in the BTCC after being named as the first driver for the expanded Hyundai programme.
Butel made his debut this year with Ciceley Motorsport, finishing third in the Jack Sears Trophy with a single overall points finish in a Mercedes A Class.
The Jersey-based racer will switch to EXCELR8 as the third year team expands for 2021 after going into partnership with Trade Price Cars Racing.
“To say that I am incredibly excited to be racing for EXCELR8 Trade Price Cars and Justina Williams in 2021, would be a serious understatement,” he said. “I am grateful to Ciceley Motorsport for giving me the opportunity to race in the BTCC this year. I learned a lot from the team and Adam Morgan, and I wish them all the best for the future.