# Tom Ovenden joins BTCC for 2027

> Double Mini champion Tom Ovenden gets BTCC seat with Excelr8 for 2027.
- Title: Tom Ovenden joins BTCC for 2027 · Autosport | Shortify
- Summary: Double Mini champion Tom Ovenden gets BTCC seat with Excelr8 for 2027. Tom Ovenden, two-time Mini Challenge champion, will race in BTCC 2027 with Excelr8…
- Keywords: btcc, excelr8 motorsport, tom ovenden, mini challenge, hyundai i30 n fastback, vertu, tom chilton, tom ingram, Autosport
- Source: Autosport — https://autosport.com/btcc/news/btcc/10873535
- Author: Marcus Simmons
- Published: 2026-11-11T08:00:02+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: btcc, excelr8 motorsport, tom ovenden, mini challenge, hyundai i30 n fastback, vertu, tom chilton, tom ingram, sports, cars
## Tom Ovenden's BTCC move
Two-time Mini Challenge champion Tom Ovenden steps up to British Touring Car Championship for 2027.
## Excelr8's 2027 team
Ovenden joins Excelr8 Motorsport with Vertu sponsorship for 2027 BTCC seat.
## Vacated seat
Tom Chilton's retirement creates space for Ovenden in Excelr8's BTCC team.
## Team-mate
Ovenden pairs with two-time BTCC champion Tom Ingram in Excelr8's Hyundai team.
## Ovenden's background
Kentishman Ovenden began motocross before switching to rallycross and circuit racing.
## Ovenden's quote
This is a dream-come-true moment for Ovenden joining the team since he was 16.

> This really is one of those dream-come-true moments
## Key takeaway

Tom Ovenden, two-time Mini Challenge champion, will race in BTCC 2027 with Excelr8 Motorsport after Tom Chilton retired.