2010 World Touring Cars Championship (WTCC) entry list hints greater excitement

Twenty competitors are listed where the drivers from fifteen countries will helm the wheel of cars built from three different manufacturers; BMW, SEAT and Chevrolet.

Last season, the WTCC saw a four-manufacturer entry year with russian marque LADA added to the list, however, this season the marque has not confirmed its entry despite announcing a three-year commitment last year. But, the 2010 WTCC will see a more exciting season with new entries like Bamboo-engineering team and Zengö-Dension team, and drivers; Michelisz, Vaulkhard, Bennani and O'Young.

KSO's reaction was of satisfaction, considering the difficult moment for motorsport in general and the fact that race-by-race entries are expected to expand the field during the season representing additional brands.

Marcello Lotti, General Manager of KSO, commented: "We are proud that we managed to maintain a high quality field in this challenging economic environment. Most of our regular drivers and teams are still with us, which guarantees continuity in the growth of the championship's popularity."

"We are grateful to BMW and Chevrolet who renewed their trust in the championship confirming their factory programs. And we also thank SEAT because, although no longer competing with an official team, the brand made a big effort to guarantee a strong representation of customers teams that will be provided by SEAT Sport with the necessary technical support ," he added.

The 2010 WTCC is slated to begin the championship's Round 1 and 2 from 5 - 7 March at the Curitiba Circuit in Brazil.