BTCC 2009 team guide - Pictures

Colin Turkington has been king of the independent entries for the past few seasons, as well as a regular race winner. So, on past form, the Ulsterman should be Vauxhall’s fiercest rival for top honours.Car: BMW 320isDrivers: 4. Colin T

A switch to a meaner all-black livery for the outfit that raced in garish orange last season. Gordon Shedden is a proven winner, while they don’t come any more experienced than 56-year-old Dave Pinkney. Car: Honda CivicDrivers: 52. Gor

Defending champ Vauxhall mounts a three-pronged attack. Italian tin-top ace Fabrizio Giovanardi is aiming for a hat-trick of BTCC titles. He’s joined by past double champ Matt Neal and young gun Andrew Jordan.Car: Vauxhall VectraDriver

No factory SEATs this season, but Spanish firm 4is still well represented on the grid. Adam Jones has already marked himself out as a man to watch, while multiple race winner Dan Eaves makes a welcome return.Car: SEAT Leon Drivers: 9.

It’s a welcome return to the BTCC grid for the blue oval, but, sadly, not with a factory-backed team. Pre-season testing times suggest the Focus may require more work if it’s to trouble the podium. Car: Ford Focus STDrivers: 10. Tom Ch

BTCC regular Rob Collard returns, yet it’s the arrival of Jonathan Adam that’s caused a stir. The Scottish rookie is tipped for big things, having won both the Renault Clio and SEAT Cupra titles in recent years. Car: BMW 320isDrivers: