Chevrolet Cruze to Enter 2010 BTCC

Starting this season, an official Chevrolet team will enter with two manufacturer-backed Cruzes in the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC). The two Silverline Chevrolet Cruzes will be prepared by the Wellingborough-based RML team, which also looks after Chevrolet’s WTCC Cruzes.

Chevrolet also announced the driver line-up, with former BTCC champion and 2009 runner-up, Jason Plato, driving the first car, and 19-year old Alex MacDowall driving the second.

“The Cruze has already shown itself to be a superb racing car in the World Touring Car Championship,” Chevrolet Managing Director, Mark Terry, said in a release.

“So the decision to enter it in the most high profile series in the UK was made much easier. We’re looking forward to an exciting season, and one that will raise the profile of both the Chevrolet brand, and the style and dynamic appeal of the Cruze – a car that has already proven to be a success both on and off the track.”

Chevrolet’s debut as an official manufacturer-backed team will take place on April 4, at Thruxton, Hants, the first race in the 2010 BTCC season.

“I always had confidence that teaming up with RML and Chevrolet would mean wins, The Lacetti of 2009 was a formidable piece of kit,” said Jason Plato. “Now in 2010 we have manufacturer support from Chevrolet and a very exciting new car in the Cruze. We are very motivated to make this our year, the opposition had better be ready –Roll on Thruxton!”