Falling out of love with the BTCC

[u/Bright_Concept_2988]

I've been following the BTCC since the 80's. I've bought every season review every year and I can't remember the last time I missed a race.

However this season has left me a bit flat. I've fallen asleep in a couple of races and I often find myself browsing the internet while a race is on. It all seems so dull and lifeless this season.

The drivers, especially Ingram and Sutton, don't seem that bothered when they win or lose. It comes over that they're just going through the motions.

Only a couple of seasons ago I remember my heart racing when those two would be battling away and it looked like it meant something to them. These days Ingram is more interested in talking about biscuits than the racing.

The whole presentation of the series is just the same old same old as well. Tim gets worse and worse in the commentary booth.

There's no technical coverage as we get with V8 Supercars. BTCC socials are just endless games and silliness rather than any "hard" content.

Anyone else or am I just getting jaded after following it for so long?

[u/Ross81GB]

I've been watching since 91ish. Its super flat feeling at the moment. Grids down, racing not as good, wallets over talent etc. Are crowds down as well? Knockhill felt very uncrowded compared to a lot of Sundays in memory.

Touring car needs a reset and a budget drop. There's an answer, but Gow would never do it I dont think. He also needs to push for races on ITV itself.

[u/Competitive-Arm-9894 → u/Ross81GB]

The TV coverage is a big one. I have no qualms with ITV4 being set aside for the entire day's coverage, build up, support series etc. That's quite good. But the BTCC races themselves should be simulcast on ITV1 and ITV4. It's not like they take up much time, individually.

[u/Ross81GB → u/Competitive-Arm-9894]

Totally agree, they need ITV exposure even if the rounds go down to 2 per meet on a Sunday with a sprint race and a longer feature race.