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词条 1994 British Touring Car Championship
释义

  1. Changes for 1994

  2. Season summary

  3. Teams and drivers

     BTCC  ToCA Shoot Out 

  4. Race calendar and winners

  5. Championship results

     Drivers Championship  Privateers Championship  Manufacturers Championship 

  6. References

  7. External links

{{Motorsport season
|series = British Touring Car Championship
|title = BTCC season
|year = 1994
}}

The 1994 Auto Trader RAC British Touring Car Championship season was the 37th British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) season.

Changes for 1994

  • The number of double header meetings were increased from three to eight
  • Double headers now awarded full points in both races instead of half, as had previously been the case

Season summary

The lead up to the 1994 season saw both consolidation and major news amongst the manufacturers. Reigning champions BMW retained Joachim Winkelhock and Steve Soper, and the team would again be managed by works outfit Schnitzer Motorsport. Soper however would miss some races when they clashed with his JTCC programme; his place would then be taken by Roberto Ravaglia. Ford were looking to build on their late 1993 success with Paul Radisich and Andy Rouse, while Toyota added Tim Sugden to their 1993 drivers Will Hoy and Julian Bailey. While Vauxhall retained drivers John Cleland and Jeff Allam they had handed over the running of their works team to Ray Mallock Ltd., who had previously run semi-works cars as Ecurie Ecosse.

Renault also retained their drivers Alain Menu and Tim Harvey, but replaced their Renault 19’s with more modern Lagunas. Keith O’Dor continued with Nissan but was joined by ex-Formula One driver Eric van de Poele, who replaced Win Percy. Patrick Watts moved from Mazda to Peugeot, replacing Robb Gravett, while Mazda expanded to a two-car line up with drivers Matt Neal and David Leslie.

Two new manufacturers joined the championship. Tom Walkinshaw made a comeback with Volvo, the Swedish manufacturer surprisingly choosing to run the estate version of their 850 model. 1988 Le Mans winner Jan Lammers and Swedish Formula Three racer Rickard Rydell would be the team’s two drivers. Alfa Romeo was the other manufacturer to join; Italian works outfit Alfa Corse would run two cars for Gabriele Tarquini and Giampiero Simoni. Alfa had produced a unique homologation special version of their 155 model complete with wings and spoilers, significantly improving the aerodynamics of the car. The 155 was to revolutionize Super Touring racing. The rules stated that aerodynamic wings could be used provided they were fitted to a limited number of road cars. Peugeot, Ford and Toyota had all run with rear spoilers in previous years due to this. Alfa exploited the rules by releasing a special edition of the 155 called the 'Silverstone' just to gain the aero advantage.[1]

The start of the season showed that Alfa Romeo had a substantial advantage over their opponents as Gabriele Tarquini dominated, taking the first five wins of the season. Several complaints and protests were lodged by other manufacturers, and just prior to Oulton Park Alfa were told to run without the aerodynamic aids fitted. Alfa refused and left the circuit in protest, allowing Alain Menu to take Renault’s first win of the season.

Eventually matters were resolved and Alfa re-instated after agreeing to run with the spoilers lowered, but having lost out on any points from Oulton Park. Even with lowered spoilers, however, Tarquini was able to keep much of his advantage.

Silverstone hosted the twelfth round of the championship, and there rule changes were exploited by other manufacturers to add aerodynamic aids to their own cars. This levelled the playing field considerably and allowed Joachim Winkelhock to make a bid for victory, overtaking Tarquini and winning the race. Tarquini would only win one more race that season, but was always in contention: it was not so much a matter of if but when the Italian would become champion. When turned out to be the penultimate weekend at Silverstone, where Tarquini’s second place in the first race of the day secured the title for him. The main battle going into the final rounds at Donington Park was for second place, and would stand between Alain Menu and Paul Radisich. Radisich won the first race of the day bringing him up to level on points with Menu, but mechanical gremlins put a stop to his challenge in the second race. Menu thus finished second in the championship from Radisich, with John Cleland in fourth and Simoni in fifth.

Teams and drivers

BTCC

Team Car No. Drivers Rounds
Manufacturers
BMW Motorsport Team SchnitzerBMW 318i 1DEU}} Joachim Winkelhock All
2GBR}} Steve Soper 1–3, 5, 7, 9, 11–13
21ITA}} Roberto Ravaglia 4, 6, 8, 10
Team MondeoFord Mondeo Ghia 3NZL}} Paul Radisich All
31GBR}} Robb Gravett 13
32GBR}} Kelvin Burt 12
33GBR}} Andy Rouse All
Vauxhall SportVauxhall Cavalier 16v 4GBR}} John Cleland All
9GBR}} Jeff Allam All
Toyota Castrol TeamToyota Carina E 5GBR}} Julian Bailey All
7GBR}} Will Hoy All
57GBR}} Tim Sugden 2–6, 8, 12–13
Team MazdaMazda Xedos 6 8GBR}} David Leslie 1–8
12GBR}} Matt Neal 1–4
Renault Dealer RacingRenault Laguna 10CHE}} Alain Menu All
11GBR}} Tim Harvey All
Peugeot SportPeugeot 405 Mi16 13GBR}} Eugene O'Brien 1, 3–12
18GBR}} Patrick Watts All
Volvo 850 RacingVolvo 850 SE/GLT 14NLD}} Jan Lammers All
15SWE}} Rickard Rydell All
Old Spice Nissan RacingNissan Primera eGT 23GBR}} Kieth O'dor All
24BEL}} Eric van de Poele 1–8
34GBR}} Tiff Needell 5, 7–13
Alfa CorseAlfa Romeo 155 TS 55ITA}} Gabriele Tarquini 1–4, 6–13
56ITA}} Giampiero Simoni 1–4, 6–13
Independents
Maxted Motorsport Vauxhall Cavalier 16v17{{flagicon|GBR}} Ian Khan 3, 5–8
Toyota Carina E 1–2
29GBR}} James Kaye All
Woodkirk Peugeot Peugeot 405 Mi16 19GBR}} James Thompson 1–4, 7–13
Geoff Steel Racing BMW 318is 22GBR}} Geoff Steel 1–3, 5–6, 10–11
Team HMSO Cavalier Vauxhall Cavalier 16v 25GBR}} Nigel Smith All
Hamish Irvine BMW 318is 26GBR}} Hamish Irvine 4–13
Harlow Motorsport Renault 19 16v 27GBR}} Nigel Albon All
Roy Kennedy Racing Vauxhall Cavalier 16v 30GBR}} Chris Goodwin 2–8, 10–13

ToCA Shoot Out

Team Car No. Drivers
Manufacturers
Alfa CorseAlfa Romeo 155 TS 1ITA}} Gabriele Tarquini
5ITA}} Giampiero Simoni
Team MondeoFord Mondeo Ghia 3NZL}} Paul Radisich
31GBR}} Robb Gravett
Vauxhall SportVauxhall Cavalier 16v 4GBR}} John Cleland
10GBR}} Jeff Allam
20GBR}} Anthony Reid
BMW Motorsport Team Schnitzer BMW 318i 6GBR}} Steve Soper
Peugeot SportPeugeot 405 Mi16 8GBR}} Patrick Watts
18GBR}} Eugene O'Brien
Old Spice Nissan Racing Nissan Primera eGT 22GBR}} Tiff Needell
Team Mazda Mazda 323F 24GBR}} Matt Neal
Independents
Team HMSO Cavalier Vauxhall Cavalier 16v 25GBR}} Nigel Smith
Maxted Motorsport Toyota Carina E 29GBR}} James Kaye
Roy Kennedy Racing Vauxhall Cavalier 16v 30GBR}} Julian Westwood

Race calendar and winners

All races were held in the United Kingdom.

Round Circuit Date Pole Position Fastest Lap Winning Driver Winning Team Winning Privateer
1 R1 Thruxton Circuit, Hampshire 4 AprilITA}} Gabriele TarquiniITA}} Gabriele TarquiniITA}} Gabriele Tarquini Alfa CorseGBR}} James Kaye
2 R2Brands Hatch (Indy), Kent17 AprilITA}} Gabriele TarquiniITA}} Gabriele TarquiniITA}} Gabriele Tarquini Alfa CorseGBR}} Nigel Smith
R3ITA}} Giampiero SimoniITA}} Gabriele Tarquini Alfa CorseGBR}} Chris Goodwin
3 R4 Snetterton Motor Racing Circuit, Norfolk 2 MayITA}} Giampiero SimoniITA}} Gabriele TarquiniITA}} Gabriele Tarquini Alfa CorseGBR}} James Kaye
4 R5Silverstone Circuit (National), Northamptonshire15 MayCHE}} Alain MenuNZL}} Paul RadisichITA}} Gabriele Tarquini Alfa CorseGBR}} Chris Goodwin
R6CHE}} Alain MenuNZL}} Paul Radisich Team MondeoGBR}} James Kaye
5 R7 Oulton Park (International), Cheshire 30 MayCHE}} Alain MenuCHE}} Alain MenuCHE}} Alain Menu Renault Dealer RacingGBR}} Chris Goodwin
6 R8Donington Park (Grand Prix), Leicestershire12 JuneNZL}} Paul RadisichGBR}} John ClelandGBR}} John Cleland Vauxhall SportGBR}} James Kaye
R9NZL}} Paul RadisichGBR}} John Cleland Vauxhall SportGBR}} James Kaye
7 R10Brands Hatch (Grand Prix), Kent26 JuneITA}} Giampiero SimoniITA}} Gabriele TarquiniITA}} Gabriele Tarquini Alfa CorseGBR}} James Kaye
R11ITA}} Gabriele TarquiniITA}} Gabriele Tarquini Alfa CorseGBR}} James Thompson
8 R12 Silverstone Circuit (Grand Prix), Northamptonshire 10 JulyDEU}} Joachim WinkelhockITA}} Gabriele TarquiniDEU}} Joachim Winkelhock BMW Motorsport Team SchnitzerGBR}} James Thompson
9 R13Knockhill Racing Circuit, Fife31 JulyNZL}} Paul RadisichGBR}} Steve SoperCHE}} Alain Menu Renault Dealer RacingGBR}} James Kaye
R14GBR}} Steve SoperGBR}} Steve Soper BMW Motorsport Team SchnitzerGBR}} Nigel Smith
10 R15 Oulton Park (International), Cheshire 14 AugustCHE}} Alain MenuDEU}} Joachim WinkelhockDEU}} Joachim Winkelhock BMW Motorsport Team SchnitzerGBR}} Nigel Albon
11 R16Brands Hatch (Indy), Kent29 AugustDEU}} Joachim WinkelhockDEU}} Joachim WinkelhockDEU}} Joachim Winkelhock BMW Motorsport Team SchnitzerGBR}} James Kaye
R17ITA}} Gabriele TarquiniDEU}} Joachim Winkelhock BMW Motorsport Team SchnitzerGBR}} Nigel Smith
12 R18Silverstone Circuit (Grand Prix), Northamptonshire11 SeptemberGBR}} Tim HarveyGBR}} Steve SoperGBR}} Tim Harvey Renault Dealer RacingGBR}} Nigel Smith
R19ITA}} Gabriele TarquiniITA}} Gabriele Tarquini Alfa CorseGBR}} James Kaye
13 R20Donington Park (Grand Prix), Leicestershire18 SeptemberDEU}} Joachim WinkelhockNZL}} Paul RadisichNZL}} Paul Radisich Team MondeoGBR}} Chris Goodwin
R21NZL}} Paul RadisichITA}} Giampiero Simoni Alfa CorseGBR}} James Kaye

Championship results

Drivers Championship

(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; races in italics indicate fastest lap)

Points system
 1st  2nd  3rd  4th  5th  6th  7th  8th  9th  10th 
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  • Race 2 grid for Double Headers are based on Race 1 results.
PosDriver THRBRH SNESIL OULDONBRH SILKNO OULBRHSILDONPts
1{{flagicon|ITA}} Gabriele Tarquini11111 DNS WD3DNS112RetDNS32221Ret4298
2{{flagicon|CHE}} Alain Menu618RetRet32154965132773222222
3{{flagicon|NZL}} Paul RadisichRet54221222RetRet322Ret14DSQRetDNS19206
4{{flagicon|GBR}} John Cleland232Ret7471154DNS56RetRetDNS4485177
5{{flagicon|ITA}} Giampiero Simoni112DSQ3RetDNS WDRetDNS22RetRet94336331156
6{{flagicon|DEU}} Joachim Winkelhock3Ret7Ret14148Ret8871Ret11111RetDNS43147
7{{flagicon|GBR}} Steve Soper410684414315422512Ret102
8{{flagicon|GBR}} Patrick Watts778553371133615Ret86DNSRetRet71198
9{{flagicon|GBR}} Tim Harvey10RetDNSRetRet8Ret910Ret114DSQ464Ret1185878
10{{flagicon|GBR}} Jeff Allam1465612966319107451213Ret8991376
11{{flagicon|GBR}} Andy Rouse2143DNS419Ret4665Ret1115Ret11DNS138201066
12{{flagicon|GBR}} Julian Bailey201910Ret1051085119DNS879106566666
13{{flagicon|GBR}} Will Hoy5991266Ret107Ret179981112DNS7718748
14{{flagicon|SWE}} Rickard Rydell152215Ret1913511Ret1088610Ret1581012101227
15{{flagicon|NLD}} Jan LammersRet121611Ret1613141571612NC127951617131618
16{{flagicon|GBR}} Kieth O'Dor911Ret48DNS1113121213DNS14141016DNS11Ret221816
17{{flagicon|GBR}} Eugene O'BrienRet711109162013RetRet713148Ret12Ret14
18{{flagicon|ITA}} Roberto RavagliaRetRet129Ret510
19{{flagicon|GBR}} Tim Sugden2012Ret97121514Ret91019149
20{{flagicon|GBR}} David Leslie8811171611RetRetDNSRet19116
21{{flagicon|GBR}} Tiff Needell17Ret18DNS101613179151415153
22{{flagicon|BEL}} Eric van de Poele13DNSDNS913121417131412DNS2
23{{flagicon|GBR}} Matt Neal1215171015DNS1
24{{flagicon|GBR}} James ThompsonRet1618Ret21DNS181510RetDNSRet20Ret18Ret16191
25{{flagicon|GBR}} Nigel Smith1813141520Ret162018162013Ret17171910171623201
26{{flagicon|GBR}} Chris Goodwin141314171715191717RetDNS182211191514210
27{{flagicon|GBR}} Kelvin Burt14110
28{{flagicon|GBR}} Robb Gravett11Ret0
29{{flagicon|GBR}} James Kaye161719131815Ret18161521151218Ret18Ret201317170
30{{flagicon|GBR}} Nigel Albon17RetDNS16221822RetDNSDNSRetRetDNS15Ret1221DNSRet220
31{{flagicon|GBR}} Hamish Irvine2320Ret23Ret21Ret1413Ret1621DNS23DNS21230
32{{flagicon|GBR}} Geoff Steel22212018182421Ret23130
33{{flagicon|GBR}} Ian Khan19DNSDNSRetRet211920220
PosDriver THRBRH SNESIL OULDONBRH SILKNO OULBRHSILDONPts

Privateers Championship

PosDriver THRBRH SNESIL OULDONBRH SILKNO OULBRHSILDONPts
1{{flagicon|GBR}} James Kaye161719131815Ret18161521151218Ret18Ret20131717340
2{{flagicon|GBR}} Nigel Smith1813141520Ret162018162013Ret1717191017162320308
3{{flagicon|GBR}} Chris Goodwin141314171715191717RetDNS18221119151421274
4{{flagicon|GBR}} James ThompsonRet1618Ret21DNS181510RetDNSRet20Ret18Ret1619158
5{{flagicon|GBR}} Nigel Albon17RetDNS16221822RetDNSDNSRetRetDNS15Ret1221DNSRet22108
6{{flagicon|GBR}} Hamish Irvine2320Ret23Ret21Ret1413Ret1621DNS23DNS2123108
7{{flagicon|GBR}} Geoff Steel22212018182421Ret231372
8{{flagicon|GBR}} Ian Khan19DNSDNSRetRet2119202248
PosDriver THRBRH SNESIL OULDONBRH SILKNO OULBRHSILDONPts

Manufacturers Championship

PosManufacturer THRBRH SNESIL OULDONBRH SILKNO OULBRHSILDONPts
1Alfa Romeo / Alfa Corse11111DNSWD3DNS112Ret93222131 330
2Renault / Renault Dealer Racing618RetRet32154964132471222 259
3Ford / Team Mondeo214322122265322Ret11DSQ13819 248
4BMW / BMW Motorsport Team Schnitzer31068141441284713111122543 242
5Vauxhall / Vauxhall Motorsport232674611547451213Ret4485 224
6Peugeot / Peugeot Sport778553371133671386Ret12Ret711 167
7Toyota / Toyota Castrol Team5991265108511998791065666 137
8Volvo / Volvo 850 Racing1512151119135111578861079510121012 103
9Nissan / Old Spice Nissan Racing911Ret48121113121212DNS10141016911141515 69
10Mazda / Team Mazda8811101511RetRetDNSRet1911 31
PosDriver THRBRH SNESIL OULDONBRH SILKNO OULBRHSILDONPts

References

1. ^http://www.touringcartimes.com/2009/03/15/road-cars-of-touring-car-racing-alfa-romeo-155/

External links

  • Full championship results
{{BTCC seasons}}{{Super Touring championships}}

2 : British Touring Car Championship seasons|1994 in British motorsport
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