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Snetterton's British Touring Car Championship round may switch from its new '300' circuit in the future, according to series director Alan Gow.

The circuit plays host to the next round of the series on what will be the BTCC's first visit since the Norfolk venue underwent a complete revamp, with a new infield loop being constructed to form the '300' layout.

Gow, however, said that this weekend's round would effectively be a trial event, and that it could in future be switched to the shorter '200' variation, which has far more in common with the traditional Snetterton layout used previously.

"The '300' is effectively a 'new' circuit, so it would be wrong not to try it out," Gow said.

"It could be terrific for our type of racing - but we will never know without first finding out, after which we can take a view on what configuration we should use in the future."

Snetterton's three-mile '300' circuit is the longest track on this year's BTCC calendar. Gow has traditionally encouraged racing on shorter circuits to increase the number of race laps and enable fans to see more of the action.