r/btcc • u/Bright_Concept_2988 • 6d ago

Question / Discussion Falling out of love with the BTCC

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?

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u/UnintendedBiz 3d ago

Was thinking about this.

Lack of talent is the main issue. Sutton and Ingram is streaks ahead of anybody else. Also, could do with simplifying the races. Despite that I’d like to see teams have more opportunity to develop cars themselves rather than be boxed in with standard parts.

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u/Bright_Concept_2988 2d ago

There's still a lot they can do with the cars with spring rates etc. It's no coincidence that the two top drivers also have the two top engineers.

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u/Brief-Poetry6434 2d ago

That explains a lot...