Best Driver - Matt Neal

1. Matt Neal - 31%
2. James Thompson - 18%
3. Colin Turkington - 17%
4. Jason Plato - 16%
5. Fabrizio Giovanardi - 9%

This year Matt Neal won the championship again, the 1st time the title has been won back to back since Chris Hodgetts in 1987.
This time the path the title wasn't as straightforward, with more DNFs and incidents. In a number of races the amazing strength of the integra was responsible for points finishes. Its interesting to note that whilst Plato finished 2nd in the championship he's only placed 4th here.

Best Qualifer - Jason Plato

1. Jason Plato - 49%
2. Matt Neal - 14%
3. Gordon Shedden - 12%
4. James Thompson - 6%
5. Colin Turkington - 5%

Jason Plato scored more 4 pole positions, more than any other driver. For the other 6 events he only qualified outside of the top 5 twice. An impressive performance considering the amount of success ballast he would have been carrying.

Most Improved Driver - Colin Turkington

1. Colin Turkington - 30%
2. Jason Hughes - 23%
3. Mark Proctor - 11%
4. Gareth Howell - 10%
5. Gavin Smith - 8%

After a difficult 2005 with VX Racing, Colin has regained his position as a class act, he's proved himself to be on a par with
the greatest drivers. He looked able to challenge for the championship whilst his team mate struggled top break though the midfield. He very nearly finished 2nd in the championship ahead of Plato.

Best Rookie - Mike Jordan

1. Mike Jordan - 30%
2. Gordon Shedden - 26%
3. Fabrizio Giovanardi - 14%
4. Darren Turner - 11%
5. Eion Murray - 10%

Mike Jordan has been a revelation this year in the btcc. He's lost none of his skill for close racing, last seen in his Eurocar days. Whilst Fabrizio Giovanardi actually finished ahead of Jordan in the championship, it took him time to get to grip with the UK circuits where as Jordan scored a popular win at only the second race meeting of the year.

Best Team - Team Halfords

1. Team Halfords - 53%
2. Seat Sport UK - 22%
3. Team RAC - 14%
4. VX Racing - 3%
5. BTC Racing - 2%

Team Halfords once again ran the rapid honda integras. They faced a stronger challenge this year but still came through on top. Their integras have a winning combination of great aerodynamics, reliability and strength.

Most Improved Team - Team RAC (WSR)

1. Team RAC (WSR) - 37%
2. Seat Sport UK - 26%
3. Kartworld Racing - 20%
4. Thurlby Motors (Tech-Speed) - 6%
5. Fast-Tec Motorsport - 5%

Sponsorship from RAC revitalized the West Surrey Racing squad, they finally unlocked the potential of the MGZS. They scored the same amount of wins as in 2005 but the competition was
much stronger.

Best Livery - Motorbase Performance

1. Motorbase Performance - 25%
2. Team Eurotech - 16%
3. Seat Sport UK - 12%
4. VX Racing - 11%
5. Team RAC - 10%

Dave Pinkney's Integra wins this category, Pinkney has always had bright liveries for obvious reasons but this one has got to be the best. The luminous pink works well in contrast against the black, absolutely stunning! a great platform for sponsors.

Best Event -
Knockhill - Rounds 22-24

1. Knockhill - Rounds 22-24 - 28%
2. Donington Park - Rounds 16-18 - 21%
3. Silverstone - Rounds 28-30 - 17%
4. Brands Hatch - Rounds 25-27 - 10%
5. Oulton Park - Rounds 7-9 - 6%

Knockhill once again provided some spectacular races, 3 different winners from 3 races and a fair amount of fender bending made this event very popular with the fans.

Best Win -
Fabrizio Giovanardi - Knockhill Round 23

1. Fabrizio Giovanardi - Knockhill Round 23
Great defensive driving secured the win - 40%

2. Colin Turkington - Donington Round 18 - Lead throughout, won last lap challenge - 16%
3. Mike Jordan - Mondello Park Round 6 - Lights to flag victory - 14%
4. Jason Plato - Snetterton Round 20 - Last lap fracas after being caught by Neal - 5%

If i could change one thing about the btcc it would be - Nothing


1. Nothing - 23%
2. More Manufacturers involved - 18%
3. Cleaner driving standards - 4%

You wouldn't get this result with formula 1 would you?
The majority of btcc fans are so satisfied with the btcc as it stands that even if they where given the chance, they would change absolutely nothing and leave the btcc exactly as it is.

More manufacturer involvement would be beneficial on a number of levels; fewer pay drivers and more cars for independents to use in future years.