Rockingham returns as Silverstone loses out.

Rockingham is to return to the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship calendar in 2007 following confirmation that the Northamptonshire venue has been given the one remaining vacant date on the schedule.

The announcement means that Rockingham will play host to the BTCC for the second time - the only previous race having taken place in 2003 - and, perhaps more surprisingly, means that Silverstone misses out completely.

"We are delighted to be able to return to Rockingham," series director Alan Gow said. "Its unique track layout, up-to-date facilities and terrific viewing areas for the spectators all proved a great hit with the drivers, teams, spectators and sponsors when we raced there in 2003.

"In fact, a great many of our fans have constantly been asking me to take the BTCC back to Rockingham, so this is also for them. I'm sure it will receive great support and prove to be warmly welcomed back on our schedule.

"Rockingham's inclusion also means that the BTCC will continue to be in action in eight counties, ensuring that the championship remains as accessible as possible for the public in all four corners of the UK."

The full ten race schedule can now be seen below, although the lay-out for four of the ten races - Brands Hatch, Rockingham and Oulton Park - has still to be confirmed.

2007 Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship calendar (provisional):

1 April Brands Hatch *>22 April Rockingham6 May Thruxton3 June Croft24 June Oulton Park * 15 July Donington Park *29 July Snetterton19 August Brands Hatch *2 September Knockhill14 October Thruxton

* - Layouts to be used for Brands Hatch, Rockingham, Oulton Park and Donington Park to be announced at a later date