DUNLOP MSA British Touring Car Championship team Handy Motorsport and driver Simon Belcher will make a starring role at next month’s Autosport International Show at Birmingham’s NEC.

The show, which runs from Thursday, January 8 until Sunday, January 11, will see Belcher take part in a question and answer session over the weekend and he will also be available for autographs at the official BTCC stand.

Handy Motorsport will have its Toyota Avensis BTCC car on display throughout the course of the show.

“We’re really looking forward to the Autosport show. It always signifies the proper start to the new motorsport year and it’s a fantastic event to be part of,” Belcher said.

“It’s very important for Handy Motorsport to have a stand and to have the car on display too as we’re working hard to attract more sponsors to be part of our BTCC programme – to help us progress up the grid.

“With that in mind, we’re launching our new Elite Club for small and medium sized businesses during the show.

“It’s a unique and cost-effective way for sponsors and commercial partners to get involved, enjoy great return on investment and really feel part of the team as true VIPs at the race track.”

Having already been able to confirm his return to BTCC action for a second year, Belcher is relishing being back on track when the new touring car campaign gets underway on Easter weekend at Brands Hatch in Kent.

“It feels like an absolute age since our first season in touring cars came to an end. We’re so hungry to get back out there testing and to develop the car as much as we can”, added Belcher.