What Hyundai is in BTCC?
i30 Fastback N
The EXCELR8 Motorsport team has confirmed that it will switch to a bespoke Hyundai-based engine for the 2022 BTCC season. EXCELR8 announced it was to explore the feasibility of a new engine for its i30 Fastback N cars mid-way through last season, with an R&D programme being carried out alongside Swindon Powertrain.
What car does Ash Sutton Drive in BTCC?
Sutton spent the past two seasons at Laser Tools Racing, claiming back-to-back titles in a rear-wheel-drive Infiniti Q50. The move to Motorbase means Sutton will be driving a front-wheel-drive car for the first time since racing an MG 6 in his maiden BTCC season in 2016.
What engines are used in BTCC 2022?
The Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship has confirmed that it has awarded a five-year contract for the supply of a new ‘TOCA BTCC engine’ to global motorsport industry leader M-Sport.
How old is Ashley Sutton?
28 years (January 15, 1994)Ashley Sutton / Age
Why did Ash Sutton leave Infiniti?
Sutton known for his all action style won in 2017, 2020 and 2021 and has become one of the greatest Touring Car drivers of the modern era and will switch to front wheel drive in 2022 in the Ford Focus ST after an imperious run in the Infiniti Q50 as he leaves Laser Tools Racing for pastures new.
Who does Ash Sutton Drive?
NAPA Racing Ford Focus squad
Three-time British Touring Car champion Ash Sutton has made a shock switch to the Motorbase Performance-run NAPA Racing Ford Focus squad for the 2022 season.
Who is Ashley Sutton?
Ashley Sutton (born 15 January 1994) is a British racing driver, and three time British Touring Car Champion, who currently competes in the British Touring Car Championship with NAPA Racing UK. Sutton in 2017.
What make of car is Ash Sutton driving?
Sutton won his 2020 and 2021 titles in an Infiniti Q50 entered by Laser Tools Racing, but which was effectively operated by members of BMR Racing, the team run by his manager Warren Scott and with which he claimed his first BTCC crown in 2017 with the Subaru Levorg.
Why do they put ballast in touring cars?
Ballast weight is something that is added to a race car to alter its performance. In most racing series, cars have a minimum weight. Often, the actual weight of the car is lower, so ballast is used to bring it up to the minimum.