RUNNERS AND RIDERS

Matt James assesses the 2016 tin-top entry list for the battle ahead

Apacked out grid, new manufacturers and 30 door handleto-door handle battles mean this season’s British Touring Car Championship is set to deliver.

Subaru coming in as a works outfit will undoubtedly be the major talking point. But for all their optimism, it will be tough to knock Honda from the top of the pile.

There will be some interesting subplots too. Andrew Jordan’s switch to Motorbase should breathe fresh life in to his attack, and there is a promising line up at WSR.

Add in a sprinkling of up-and-coming racers, and the stage is set for another nail-biting season.