drop to tenth place in race two in order to secure pole for race three. The base-weight of BTC-spec cars will increase to 1175 kg (although the difference in base weight between BTC and S2000-spec cars will be the same as existed at the end of 2005) Cars of those who enter the BTCC late, or dip in and out of the championship, will be penalised with a maximum success ballast at their first meeting or on their return. The ballast amount will subsequently reduce in the second and third meeting in which that car competes. Teams and drivers Season Calendar All races were held in the United Kingdom (excepting Mondello Park round that held in Ireland). Championship standings Drivers' Championship Note: bold signifies pole position (1 point given in first race only, and race 2 and 3 poles are based on race results), italics signifies fastest lap (1 point given all races) and * signifies at least one lap in the lead (1 point given all races). Manufacturers Championship Teams Championship Independents Trophy Independent Teams Championship External links 2006 Season Touring Car Championship