List of BTCC champions

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The title of BTCC champion is awarded to the driver who scores the most points overall in a British Touring Car Championship season. From 1992 to present a separate championship was awarded to the winning 'independent' (not officially manufacturer backed) driver, and from 2000 to 2003 the Production class had its own championship for the best 'class B' driver.

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Drivers' Championship winners

YearDriverTeamCar
1958 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jack Sears Jack Sears Austin 105 Westminster
1959 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jeff Uren John Willment Automobiles Ford Zephyr Six
1960 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Doc Shepherd Don Moore Racing Austin A40
1961 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Sir John Whitmore BMC Austin Mini Seven [1]
1962 Flag of the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland (1953-1963).svg John Love Vita Racing Morris Mini Cooper [2]
Austin Mini Cooper [3]
1963 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jack Sears John Willment Automobiles Ford Cortina GT [4]
Ford Galaxie [5]
Ford Cortina Lotus
1964 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jim Clark Team Lotus Lotus Cortina
1965 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Roy Pierpoint Alan Mann Racing Ford Mustang
1966 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John Fitzpatrick Broadspeed Ford Anglia
1967 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Frank Gardner Alan Mann Racing Ford Falcon Sprint
1968 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Frank Gardner Alan Mann Racing Ford Cortina Lotus [6]
Ford Escort TC
1969 Flag of Ireland.svg Alec Poole Equipe Arden Austin Mini Cooper S 970
1970 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Bill McGovern George Bevan Racing Sunbeam Imp Sport
1971 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Bill McGovern George Bevan Racing Sunbeam Imp Sport
1972 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Bill McGovern George Bevan Racing Sunbeam Imp Sport
1973 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Frank Gardner SCA European Road Services Chevrolet Camaro
1974 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Bernard Unett Rootes Group Hillman Avenger
1975 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Andy Rouse Broadspeed Triumph Dolomite Sprint [7]
1976 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Bernard Unett Chrysler Dealer Team Chrysler Avenger GT
1977 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Bernard Unett Chrysler Dealer Team Chrysler Avenger GT
1978 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Richard Longman Richard Longman Mini 1275 GT
1979 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Richard Longman Richard Longman Mini 1275 GT
1980 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Win Percy Tom Walkinshaw Racing Mazda RX-7
1981 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Win Percy Tom Walkinshaw Racing Mazda RX-7
1982 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Win Percy Hodgetts Motorsport Toyota Corolla
1983 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Andy Rouse Industrial Control Services Alfa Romeo GTV6
1984 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Andy Rouse Equipe Esso Daily Mirror Rover 3500 Vitesse
1985 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Andy Rouse Andy Rouse Engineering Ford Sierra XR4ti
1986 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Chris Hodgetts Hodgetts Motorsport Toyota Corolla
1987 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Chris Hodgetts Hodgetts Motorsport Toyota Corolla
1988 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Frank Sytner BMW Team Finance BMW M3
1989 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John Cleland Vauxhall Motorsport Vauxhall Astra 16v GTE
1990 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Robb Gravett Trakstar Motorsport Ford Sierra RS500
1991 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Will Hoy BMW Team Listerine BMW M3
1992 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tim Harvey M Team Shell Racing with Listerine BMW 318is
1993 Flag of Germany.svg Joachim Winkelhock BMW Motorsport Team BMW 318is
1994 Flag of Italy.svg Gabriele Tarquini Alfa Corse Alfa Romeo 155 TS
1995 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John Cleland Vauxhall Sport Vauxhall Cavalier
1996 Flag of Germany.svg Frank Biela Audi Sport Audi A4 Quattro
1997 Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Alain Menu Williams Renault Dealer Team Renault Laguna
1998 Flag of Sweden.svg Rickard Rydell Volvo S40 Racing Volvo S40
1999 Flag of France.svg Laurent Aïello Vodafone Nissan Racing Nissan Primera
2000 Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Alain Menu Ford Team Mondeo Ford Mondeo
2001 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jason Plato Vauxhall Motorsport Vauxhall Astra Coupé
2002 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg James Thompson Vauxhall Motorsport Vauxhall Astra Coupé
2003 Flag of France.svg Yvan Muller VX Racing Vauxhall Astra Coupé
2004 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg James Thompson VX Racing Vauxhall Astra Coupé
2005 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Matt Neal Team Halfords Honda Integra Type R
2006 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Matt Neal Team Halfords Honda Integra Type R
2007 Flag of Italy.svg Fabrizio Giovanardi VX Racing Vauxhall Vectra VXR
2008 Flag of Italy.svg Fabrizio Giovanardi VX Racing Vauxhall Vectra VXR
2009 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Colin Turkington Team RAC BMW 320si E90
2010 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jason Plato Silverline Chevrolet Chevrolet Cruze
2011 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Matt Neal Honda Racing Team Honda Civic
2012 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Gordon Shedden Honda Yuasa Racing Team Honda Civic
2013 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Andrew Jordan Pirtek Racing Honda Civic
2014 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Colin Turkington eBay Motors BMW 125i M Sport
2015 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Gordon Shedden Honda Yuasa Racing Team Honda Civic Type R
2016 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Gordon Shedden Halfords Yuasa Racing Honda Civic Type R
2017 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ashley Sutton Adrian Flux Subaru Racing Subaru Levorg
2018 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Colin Turkington West Surrey Racing BMW 125i M Sport
2019 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Colin Turkington West Surrey Racing BMW 330i M Sport
2020 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ashley Sutton Laser Tools Racing Infiniti Q50
2021 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ashley Sutton Laser Tools Racing Infiniti Q50
2022 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tom Ingram Excelr8 Motorsport Hyundai i30 Fastback N Performance
2023 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ashley Sutton NAPA Racing UK Ford Focus ST

Independents' Championship winners

YearDriverTeamCar
1992 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg James Kaye Park Lane Racing Toyota Carina
1993 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Matt Neal Team Dynamics BMW 318is
1994 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg James Kaye Maxted Motorsport Toyota Carina E
1995 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Matt Neal Team Dynamics Ford Mondeo
1996 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Lee Brookes TOM's Team Brookes Toyota Carina E
1997 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Robb Gravett Rock-It Cargo Honda Accord
1998 Flag of Norway.svg Tommy Rustad DC Cook Motorsport Renault Laguna
1999 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Matt Neal Max Power Racing Team Dynamics Nissan Primera
2000 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Matt Neal Team Dynamics Max Power Racing Nissan Primera
2001 1 Flag of Brazil.svg Thomas Erdos ABG Motorsport 2 Lexus IS200
2002 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Dan Eaves Team Halfords Peugeot 406 Coupé
2003 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Rob Collard Collard Racing Vauxhall Astra Coupé
2004 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Anthony Reid West Surrey Racing MG ZS
2005 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Matt Neal Team Halfords Honda Integra Type R
2006 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Matt Neal Team Halfords Honda Integra Type R
2007 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Colin Turkington Team RAC BMW 320si
2008 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Colin Turkington Team RAC BMW 320si
2009 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Colin Turkington Team RAC BMW 320si
2010 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tom Chilton Team Aon Ford Focus ST LPG
2011 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg James Nash 888 Racing with Collins Contractors Vauxhall Vectra
2012 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Andrew Jordan Pirtek Racing Honda Civic
2013 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Andrew Jordan Pirtek Racing Honda Civic
2014 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Colin Turkington eBay Motors BMW 125i M Sport
2015 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Colin Turkington Team BMR RCIB Insurance Volkswagen CC
2016 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Andrew Jordan Motorbase Performance Ford Focus ST
2017 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tom Ingram Speedworks Motorsport Toyota Avensis
2018 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tom Ingram Speedworks Motorsport Toyota Avensis
2019 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Rory Butcher Cobra Sport with AmD AutoAid RCIB Insurance Racing Honda Civic Type R
2020 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ashley Sutton Laser Tools Racing Infiniti Q50
2021 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ashley Sutton Laser Tools Racing Infiniti Q50
2022 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Josh Cook Rich Energy BTC Racing Honda Civic Type R
2023 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Josh Cook One Motorsport with Starline Racing Honda Civic Type R

Notes

  1. ^ - The Independent's championship was not officially awarded in 2001. Erdos was the leading non-works driver, although he did not receive a title or trophy.
  2. ^ - Team changed name to Total Motor Sport Racing mid-season

Production class championship winners

YearDriverTeamCar
2000 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Alan Morrison Touring Car VIP Club Peugeot 306
2001 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Simon Harrison HTML Peugeot 306
2002 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg James Kaye Synchro Motorsport Honda Civic Type-R
2003 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Luke Hines Barwell Motorsport Honda Civic Type R

Jack Sears Trophy winners

YearDriverTeamCar
2013 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Lea Wood Wheel Heaven/Houseman Racing Vauxhall Vectra
2014 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Dave Newsham AmD Tuning.com Ford Focus ST Mk.III
2015 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Josh Cook Power Maxed Racing Chevrolet Cruze
2016 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ashley Sutton MG Racing RCIB Insurance MG6 GT
2017 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Senna Proctor Power Maxed Racing Vauxhall Astra
2018 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Dan Cammish Team Halfords Yuasa Honda Civic Type R (FK8)
2019 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Rory Butcher Cobra Sport with AmD AutoAid RCIB Insurance Racing Honda Civic Type R (FK2)
2020 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Michael Crees The Clever Baggers with BTC Racing Honda Civic Type R (FK8)
2021 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Daniel Rowbottom Team Dynamics Honda Civic Type R (FK8)
2022 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Bobby Thompson Autobrite Direct with JourneyHero Cupra León
2023 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Andrew Watson CarStore Power Maxed Racing Vauxhall Astra

Manufacturers'/Constructors' Championship winners

YearMakeCarWins
1975 Chevrolet
Triumph
Chevrolet Camaro [8]
Triumph Dolomite [8]
1979 BL Mini [9] Mini 1275 GT
1991 BMW BMW M3 8/14
1992 Vauxhall Vauxhall Cavalier 5/15
1993 BMW BMW 318i 8/17
1994 Alfa Romeo Alfa Romeo 155 9/21
1995 Renault Renault Laguna 10/25
1996 Audi Audi A4 8/26
1997 Renault Renault Laguna 14/24
1998 Nissan Nissan Primera 9/26
1999 Nissan Nissan Primera 13/26
2000 Ford Ford Mondeo 11/24
2001 Vauxhall Vauxhall Astra Coupé 25/26
2002 Vauxhall Vauxhall Astra Coupé 15/20
2003 Vauxhall Vauxhall Astra Coupé 11/20
2004 Vauxhall Vauxhall Astra Coupé 11/30
2005 Vauxhall Vauxhall Sport Hatch 8/30
2006 SEAT SEAT León 11/30
2007 Vauxhall Vauxhall Vectra 10/30
2008 Vauxhall Vauxhall Vectra 8/30
2009 Vauxhall Vauxhall Vectra 6/30
2010 Honda Honda Civic 10/30
2011 Honda Honda Civic 13/30
2012 Honda Honda Civic 13/30
2013 Honda Honda Civic 15/30
2014 MG MG 6 7/30
2015 Honda Honda Civic Type-R 7/30
2016 BMW BMW 125i M Sport 4/30
2017 BMW BMW 125i M Sport 5/30
2018 BMW BMW 125i M Sport 2/30
2019 BMW BMW 330i M Sport 11/30
2020 BMW BMW 330i M Sport 6/27
2021 BMW BMW 330i M Sport 5/30
2022 BMW BMW 330e M Sport 7/30
2023 Ford Ford Focus ST 16/30

Lombank Saloon Car Championship Entrants' Trophy winners

YearTeam [10]
1965 [11] Weybridge Engineering Company Ltd.
1966 [12] Team Lotus

Teams' Championship winners

YearTeam [10]
1995 Vauxhall Sport
1996 Audi Sport
1997 Williams Renault Dealer Racing
1998 Vodafone Nissan Racing
1999 Vodafone Nissan Racing
2000 Ford Team Mondeo
2001 Vauxhall Motorsport
2002 Vauxhall Motorsport
2003 VX Racing
2004 VX Racing
2005 Team Halfords
2006 Team Halfords
2007 SEAT Sport UK
2008 VX Racing
2009 VX Racing
2010 Honda Racing Team
2011 Honda Racing Team
2012 Honda Yuasa Racing Team
2013 Honda Yuasa Racing Team
2014 eBay Motors
2015 Team BMR RCIB Insurance
2016 Team JCT600 with GardX
2017 Team BMW
2018 Team BMW
2019 Halfords Team Dynamics
2020 Team BMW
2021 Laser Tools Racing
2022 NAPA Racing UK
2023 NAPA Racing UK

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