The Belgian Touring Car Series (BTCS) was an

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series based in

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. It is organised by Speedworld and sanctioned by the Royal Automobile Club Belgium. The last BTCS season was in 2011.

Race format

Most meetings consist of two 90-minute heats, with an additional 12-hour race at

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. The 2010 calendar features three races at Spa, three races at

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, and one at the French circuit of

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Cars and classes

The series is open to

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s as well as regular touring cars. The Silhoutte classes, S1 and S2, include cars such as the Renault Mégane Trophy, GC Automobile GC-10 V8, Peugeot 406 Silhouette,

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, and Volvo S60 BTCS. There are four classes for regular touring cars; T1, T2, T3 and T4. Prizes are available for the winners of each class.

Champions

References

External links

Official website of the Belgian Touring Car Series (BTCS)
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