2016 British Touring Cars Calendar
The British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) is one of the world's most celebrated and long-standing motorsport series, featuring highly competitive racing between production-based saloon and hatchback cars across the United Kingdom. Utilizing the "Next Generation Touring Car" (NGTC) technical regulations, the series balances performance between various front- and rear-wheel-drive models from brands like BMW, Ford, and Hyundai, all while incorporating hybrid power to enhance overtaking opportunities. The championship is famous for its action-packed "door-handle-to-door-handle" racing style, a unique three-race Sunday format that includes reverse-grid starts, and a passionate fan base that makes it a cornerstone of British motorsport culture.
| Event | Location | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Season Launch | Donington Park | 22 Mar |
| Rounds 1, 2 & 3 | Brands Hatch Indy | 02 Apr - 03 Apr |
| Rounds 4, 5 & 6 | Donington Park | 16 Apr - 17 Apr |
| Rounds 7, 8 & 9 | Thruxton | 07 May - 08 May |
| Rounds 10, 11 & 12 | Oulton Park | 04 Jun - 05 Jun |
| Rounds 13, 14 & 15 | Croft | 18 Jun - 19 Jun |
| Rounds 16, 17 & 18 | Snetterton | 30 Jul - 31 Jul |
| Rounds 19, 20 & 21 | Knockhill | 13 Aug - 14 Aug |
| Rounds 22, 23 & 24 | Rockingham Motor Speedway | 27 Aug - 28 Aug |
| Rounds 25, 26 & 27 | Silverstone | 17 Sep - 18 Sep |
| Rounds 28, 29 & 30 | Brands Hatch GP | 01 Oct - 02 Oct |