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Vertu and EXCELR8 Motorsport

Vertu are proud to be represented in the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) through the EXCELR8 Motorsport team.

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For Scotland

As part of the Team lineup, a Hyundai i30N Fastback adorned with the Vertu log will not only help us to boost brand awareness in the biggest series in British Motorsport, but also allow us to celebrate our love of motorsport with customers and fans of the biggest racing series in the UK.

The BTCC

The British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) has a rich history dating back to 1958 and is known and loved by fans across the world. From the very start, all-action racing in recognisable cars that the man on the street can relate to has proven to be a huge draw, with fans flocking to race circuits around the UK to cheer on their favourites.

Through the years, most of the major manufacturers have been involved in the series - including the likes of Ford, BMW, and Honda - whilst some of the biggest names in the sport have got behind the wheel on track.

As well as being able to cheer our team on trackside during the Knockhill weekend, all 30 races across the season will air live on ITV4 and the new ITV X platform.

Drivers and Results

Tom Ingram

  • 27

    Wins

  • 297

    Races

  • 79

    Podiums

    • Tom Ingram made his BTCC debut in 2014 and finished the year as top rookie. Success continued into the following season, as he clinched an emotional first podium for himself and his team at the time, Speedworks Motorsport.

    In 2019, Tom triumphed on four separate occasions- including a sensational double-top at Silverstone in a new Toyota Corolla. The following year, he once again drove the Corolla to several victories, finishing fourth overall.

    During the 2021 season, Tom took on a new challenge moving to EXCELR8, taking to the tracks in the Hyundai i30 N Fastback.

    After a magnificent season, Tom achieved his lifelong dream and earned his maiden Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship Title for 2022.

    Nick Halstead

  • 0

    Wins

  • 33

    Races

  • 0

    Podiums

    • Nick joined Team Bristol Street Motors for his first full BTCC season in 2023, having previously raced with the EXCELR8 team on a one-off outing at Croft in 2021.

    Nick has a raft of experience despite only making his racing debut in 2017. He won the AM category in the Ginetta GT5 Challenge in his second season on track, and has also been a race winner in the prestigious British GT Championship.

    Having scored two overall points finishes during the 2023 season, and with a year of experience now under his belt, Nick will now aim to fight his way up the order during the season ahead.

    Race Schedule

    The BTCC season features ten events at eight of the leading circuits in the UK between late April and early October, and includes a trip to Scotland at Knockhill, just north of the Firth of Forth.

    Each of those ten race meetings includes three action-packed BTCC races and a busy package of support races to provide fans with maximum entertainment and astonishing entertainment - with a day trackside being comparable price wise to an afternoon watching a rugby or football match.

    Donington Park National

    27 - 28 Apr

    Brands Hatch Indy

    11 - 12 May

    Snetterton 300

    25 - 26 May

    Thruxton

    08 - 09 Jun

    Oulton Park Island

    22 - 23 Jun

    Croft

    27 - 28 Jul

    Knockhill

    10 - 11 Aug

    Donnington Park GP

    24 - 25 Aug

    Silverstone National

    21 - 22 Sep

    Brands Hatch GP

    05 - 06 Oct

    Making history

    The BTCC has long been known as a leader when it comes to innovation and the current regulations are no exception, with the series being the first to introduce hybrid technology in 2022. A bespoke system operates alongside the traditional ICE fitted to each car to produce an additional burst of power that can be used on track to either attack or defend, with the exact amount of hybrid allowed - and the speed at which it can be deployed - being dependent on previous performance.

    For qualifying and race one, championship position is used to determine the amount of hybrid available, whilst for races two and three, it all comes down to the result of the previous race. In simple terms, the higher up the standings you are, the less hybrid is available in a bid to level the playing field.

    About EXCELR8 Motorsport

    Originally founded by Justina Williams in 2010 to compete in the MINI CHALLENGE, where it is the most successful team in series history by some margin, EXCELR8 Motorsport joined the BTCC grid for the first time in 2019 running a pair of ex-works MG 6 GT machines. Within a year, the team has joined the constructor team ranks with the build of a new car based on the Hyundai i30 Fastback N and has gone from strength to strength ever since.

    Becoming a regular contender for race wins and podium finishes, the team secured the championship title in just its fourth season in the series in 2022 thanks to Tom Ingram.

    Sister brand Vertu is the primary partner of EXCELR8's programme in the BTCC, but the eye-catching livery on one of the cars has been reserved to showcase the Vertu name to a huge audience across the UK - and beyond.

    Shop the road car

    Hyundai i30 N Performance

    Hyundai launched its 'N' performance sub-brand with the i30 N hot hatch. The i30 N remains the kind of car you simply wouldn't expect from this manufacturer, with an output of up to 280PS intended to provide performance to rival the much-coveted Volkswagen Golf GTI.

    Latest EXCELR8 news

    Michael Crees Completes Team VERTU BTCC Line-Up

    28/03/2025 13:00

    Michael Crees Completes Team VERTU BTCC Line-Up

    British Touring Car Championship fan favourite Michael Crees will make his return to the grid in 2025 after today being confirmed as the final member of the four-strong Team VERTU line-up.

    Tom Ingram Excited By New BTCC Rules

    13/01/2025 15:46

    Tom Ingram Excited By New BTCC Rules

    Tom Ingram says he is excited by new rules coming into play in the British Touring Car Championship for the 2025 season as the series looks to move towards a more sustainable future.

    The BTCC Season In Numbers

    27/12/2024 09:00

    The BTCC Season In Numbers

    The 2024 British Touring Car Championship season provided plenty of reason to cheer for Vertu as the EXCELR8 team – running under the Team BRISTOL STREET MOTORS name for the final time – was a front-runner throughout the campaign.