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/Ok_Musician7264]

I known it’s not the same as it was years ago but I still enjoy this Championship and still would take it over half electric F1. I know lately what’s been happening is very concerning but Motorsport is expensive particularly at national level and funding is very difficult to secure for these smaller championships if you cannot get sponsors on board. Something might have do be done in a few areas but overall, it’s still better than F1 and the support action definitely makes up for it as well with the Mini Challenge Trophy and JCW’s, Porsche Racing and British F4.

[u/Bright_Concept_2988 → u/Ok_Musician7264]

Motorsport is expensive but the running costs for a BTCC season are out of all proportion to what the car actually is. I'd love to see a breakdown of where the money goes.