I think it's time for this thread, been a few stories recently.

Plus here's a rundown of the current status of entries for next year.

RML

Probably going to return with the Chevrolet Cruze's, and if they do will retain Jason Plato as lead driver. Team-mate will have to bring $$$ but this doesn't rule out it being Alex MacDowell again.

Very likely 2 x Chevrolet Cruze (Plato & TBA)

Dynamics

Rumoured to have retained Honda backing after a strong 2010. Some sort of announcement expected over this weekend on that front. Driver line-up unlikely to change.

Very likely 2 x Honda Civic (Shedden & Neal)

Motorbase

Almost certainly going to continue in the championship, probably with just two BMWs but option of a third car. Jackson almost certain to be retained, Kane dependent on sponsorship.

Very likely 2 x BMW 320SI (Jackson & TBA)

WSR

Doesn't want to spend another year as midfield runners. Could bring Turkington back to the championship if he decides on BTCC over WTCC. Unlikely that driver line-up will remain unchanged.

Possible 2/3 x BMW 320SI (Turkington? Collard? Neate?)

Triple Eight

In the right hands the Vectra can still be very competitive. Expect to see them running two amateur drivers if they can get a package together.

Possible 2 x Vauxhall Vectra (Nash? Lloyd? Walker? Smith? Tordoff?)

Arena

Almost certain to return but may switch to NGTC Petrol engine. Rumoured they could even have a full-NGTC spec Focus up and running for 2011. Tom Chilton an absolute certainty, but TOC has plans to move elsewhere. State they are going to run 3 cars (as they stated in 2009 and 2010)

Confirmed 2 x Ford Focus (Chilton & Onslow-Cole?) + Possible 1 x Ford Focus (TBA?)

Special Tuning

Would like to run 2 cars next year, although YRC's tie-up with AmD has dented this possibility. Also want the TDI engine, which very much depends on SEATs plans for 2011.

Likely 1 x SEAT Leon (TDI?) (Boardman) + Possible 1 x SEAT Leon (TDI?) (TBA?)

Boulevard Team Racing

Car is set to phased out by new rules, although confirmation of this has still not been announced. Talk of expansion to two cars.

Likely 1 x TBA (Johnson) + Possible 1 x TBA (TBA)

Techspeed

JAG going into administration can't have helped finances, just ending this season has been a struggle. Will need major new financial backing to return in 2011. Martyn Bell's return from injury could see the team continue to be represented.

Possible 1-3 x TBA (O'Neill? George? Bell? Kizilirmak?)

Forster

Want to return after tough 2010.

Possible 2 x BMW 320SI (Forster & Depper)

Wood

Unknown

Possible 1 x TBA (Wood)

Barwell

Plan to be out in 2011. Integra may not be eligible anymore.

Likely 1 x TBA (Kaye)

Pinkney

Very Likely 1 x Vauxhall Vectra (Pinkney)

Jordan

Very Likely 1 x Vauxahll Vectra (Jordan)

AmD

Confirmed 1 x Volkswagen Golf (Hollamby) + Possible 1 x Volkswagen Golf (TBA?)

Others

  • Joey Foster & Dave Newsham are looking to enter[/*:m:2loj0b37]
  • Frank Wrathall to run an NGTC Toyota Avensis[/*:m:2loj0b37]