Multiple British Touring Car Championship teams have been out testing at Snetterton circuit yesterday, officially beginning their pre-season campaigns.
NAPA Racing
The all new NAPA Racing Ford Focus Saloon took to the track for its second test day so far this year. It wasn’t the first run out for the NAPA squad though. BTCC newcomer Lewis Selby took the car out for its first test at Donington Park last Thursday. However, this time it was a full house for Team NAPA with all four of their drivers clocking up miles in their new machines. Four time BTCC champion Ash Sutton, Dan Cammish and Sam Osbourne all got behind the wheel of the new look Focus for the first time at Snetterton. Newly announced reserve driver Senna Proctor was also on hand to help shake down the Focus. He will be coaching Sam Osbourne throughout the 2026 season.
Dan Cammish, NAPA Racing UK Driver: “It feels good to be back with the team. We have all got a lot to learn about this new car but so far so good and everything seems to be going to plan!”
West Surrey Racing
West Surrey Racing also completed some of their first laps of the season with Charles Rainford and Daryl DeLeon behind the wheel of their BMW 330i. The most successful team in the history of the BTCC are yet to confirm their drivers for 2026. But, surely WSR look like they will stay faithful to Rainford and DeLeon after their brilliant rookie campaigns. The rumours from spectators who watched trackside was that there was also a third driver spotted testing the BMW. Their identity was unknown but they were running with the number seven. All should be revealed over the next few weeks for WSR.
Speedworks Corolla Racing and Laser Tools Racing
Josh Cook and Gordon Shedden took their Toyota Corollas out for the first time in 2026. Their teammates Max Buxton and Aron Taylor-Smith were seen testing at Snetterton a few days prior to the announcement of Cook and Buxton. Cook and Shedden both finished off the year strong. Shedden claimed two podiums and two fourth place finishes in the last nine races of the season. After Cook’s return to Toyota at Donington Park GP, he went on to claim a second place finish and a victory in the final race of the season.
It’s now just 14 days until the first official test of the year gets underway at Croft Circuit! There are plenty of announcements to come in that time so stay tuned for more BTCC news.
