17-car entry for Irish BTCC event

The British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) in association with Bord Fáilte, gets the green light in Mondello Park this weekend.

Over 15,000 spectators are expected at the home of Irish motor racing to watch the BTCC series that was secured for Ireland through sponsorship from Bord Fáilte's International Sports Tourism Initiative.

The works teams of Vauxhall, Honda, MG and Proton along with privateer Honda's, Peugeot's and Vauxhall's constitute the 17-car entry. Meanwhile, the Production Class consists of BMW, Alfa Romeo, Honda and Peugeot and their presence increases the grid to 25 cars. The Vauxhall pairing of reigning champion James Thompson and Yvan Muller start the season as championship favourites.