In a bid to reign in costs, a development Next Generation Touring Car (NGTC) has been created by GPR Motorsport based on a Toyota Avensis. The car has been built as a test and development model for new BTCC regulations.
Built from a body shell supplied by Toyota, the new car will make its first public appearance at the Brands Hatch round of the BTCC on 9-10 October. The car, driven by BTCC double champion James Thompson, debuts the specifications that teams will adopt from the 2011 season.
Toyota has no plans to re-enter the championship with a works team, but has stated it's happy to lend its support to the touring car organisation TOCA.
Kyle Fortune - 13 Sep 2010