The Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship has announced that its 2026 Season Launch will take place at Brands Hatch, while Croft has also been chosen to host two official pre-season test days.

Croft will welcome the UK’s premier motorsport series on March 24-25 for two days of testing before the Season Launch, and the final official pre-season test day, will be staged at Brands Hatch on April 8.

As is now customary, drivers and teams will carry out official pre-season media-related activities and interviews on April 7 before television and photography will also make up the early morning activities the following day. The ‘Class of 2026’ will then embark on six hours of testing on the Indy layout of the Kent venue.

Both Croft and Brands Hatch will be offering free entry to spectators, with refreshments available, whilst fans will be able to get autographs and photos with drivers during a pit-lane walkabout at Brands Hatch.

The 2026 Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship campaign begins around Donington Park’s National layout on April 18-19.