This follows a statement by Silverstone circuit earlier today in which it said it could not understand the reasons why it had been left off the 2007 Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship calendar.

BTCC Series Director Alan Gow comments: “The reasons for Silverstone not being on our 2007 calendar were made perfectly clear by us, in writing to Richard Phillips, some three days ago (on 04/12/06). Receipt of our correspondence was acknowledged by the management of Silverstone.

“Those same reasons were also clearly stated to them in previous, and subsequent, telephone conversations between the two parties.

“Therefore, I am completely at a loss as to why Silverstone feels it does not understand the reasons behind our decision – when, in fact, it has been fully aware of them for some days.”