“But our very well-balanced technical regulations have also allowed the BTC-spec cars to remain competitive and five of the six on the grid in 2007 achieved outright top ten finishing positions – indeed, one, in the hands of Mike Jordan, very nearly won the Independent drivers' title and was an outright podium finisher on four occasions. Those cars still offer potential privateers with a very cost-effective way of entering the BTCC.
“S2000 was the right way to go as borne out by the excellent entry list in our first season of using those sporting regulations and which have also enabled us to locally homologate cars, making it easier and more cost-effective for our teams to enter the series.
“I'm not one for believing every rumour I hear in the paddock, but I know for a fact that 2008, when the BTCC celebrates its 50th anniversary, is shaping up to be one of the greatest ever years in this championship's long and illustrious history. I have already pledged my alliance to the BTCC until 2010 at least and I am very proud to be leading this great British championship.”
