Plato in MG Satelite?

Eddie_harasym · 19 Jan 2002, 12:17 (Ref:201137)

Well I've heard Mr West is trying to get Plato back this year, and the fact that the two cars MG where running are now going to be cast aside as new ones are being built.

Could MG run a satelite team with the cars from last year, once the MG/Lola dispute has been settled?

If so Plato has to be considered, and remember it won't be MG who would be employing him.

KA · 19 Jan 2002, 13:23 (Ref:201167)

It would probably depend on exactly HOW the MG/Lola dispute was settled- Autosport reported that WSR would be building new cars and the existing ones would be relegated to testing duties, which suggests it's unlikely that they'll pass them onto another team

I suspect we've seen the last of the two Lola-built cars...

Reido Rules · 19 Jan 2002, 19:01 (Ref:201307)

But if those cars can be used for testing dutues why not, race them in an egg style deal, or sell them to VLR or someone like that who wants a decent car for 2002.

But it's a matter of how it is settled, MG could have the cars but under what circumstances, Lola may get an injunction against them racing them.

Eddie_harasym · 19 Jan 2002, 19:57 (Ref:201364)

Eggzactly what I was thinkin, remeber the cars are not far of the pace either, and would make a good buy.

the king · 19 Jan 2002, 20:02 (Ref:201371)

I think you will be pleasently surprised when you find out who will be driving them and even more so when you find out who is running them..

it's Nigel Mansell and Gerry Marshall, sponsored by SAGA and run by team B & Q with Guy Goddard as team manager

**touringlegend** · 19 Jan 2002, 21:45 (Ref:201423)

Haha! You gotta be taken the p here the king?!!

pink69 · 19 Jan 2002, 22:56 (Ref:201457)

what else do you know king? Don't hold out on us!

Radisichrox · 20 Jan 2002, 00:24 (Ref:201507)

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Originally posted by the king
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it's Nigel Mansell and Gerry Marshall, sponsored by SAGA and run by team B & Q with Guy Goddard as team manager

You can't be serious...:confused: :confused:

I happen to be quite gullable, so if you told me that gullable was written on the cieling I would look!

**Craig** · 20 Jan 2002, 00:26 (Ref:201510)

Sadly he's not serious... but it would be an 'interesting' team if he were...!

Radisichrox · 20 Jan 2002, 16:47 (Ref:201720)

Awwwww

Oh well, we can always hope for it

Guy Goddard · 20 Jan 2002, 17:42 (Ref:201745)

Im afraid you have miss judged me and who I am, needless to say I have no intention of adding to this further in what appears to be personal attacks rather than anything constructive.

My thanks to Stephen Green who guessed right about hiding my identity,MGF and Eddie Harasym for their support. A certain young member to the forum clearly has a lot to learn about being tactical and having all the facts before judging, hopefully whatever course your on will help you for the future.

**touringlegend** · 20 Jan 2002, 18:16 (Ref:201762)

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originally posted by Guy Goddard
A certain young member to the forum clearly has a lot to learn about being tactical and having all the facts before judging, hopefully whatever course your on will help you for the future.

What course is he taking, something at uni or that?

AdamED · 20 Jan 2002, 19:58 (Ref:201819)

Sorry people but i dont think this is likely. Looks Like Mr Plato wants to ignore the btcc and concentrate on his tv presenting i am probably wrong but i think that is true.

rlinter · 20 Jan 2002, 20:26 (Ref:201830)

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Originally posted by AdamED
Sorry people but i dont think this is likely. Looks Like Mr Plato wants to ignore the btcc and concentrate on his tv presenting i am probably wrong but i think that is true.

He has also said he wants to the LM24 as well... So maybe he will will appear where a lot of passed over drivers end up racing a sportscar.

Speeddemon555 · 20 Jan 2002, 21:56 (Ref:201867)

Plato doesn't deserve any BTCC rides after that shunting of his former Vauxhall teammate Muller at Silverstone.

Radisichrox · 21 Jan 2002, 02:53 (Ref:201965)

Quote:

Originally posted by Guy Goddard
Im afraid you have miss judged me and who I am, needless to say I have no intention of adding to this further in what appears to be personal attacks rather than anything constructive.

My thanks to Stephen Green who guessed right about hiding my identity,MGF and Eddie Harasym for their support. A certain young member to the forum clearly has a lot to learn about being tactical and having all the facts before judging, hopefully whatever course your on will help you for the future.

Somebody better run this past me again. I've fallen victim to the clutches of a hacker and have been unable to get online for the past couple days as my AOL has been AWOL, so to speak

**Stephen Green** · 21 Jan 2002, 11:57 (Ref:202047)

Guy,

I really hope that you will not be put off from further contributions. There are many of us who value your opinion and enjoy the 'trying to read between the lines' part of your information.

Thanks too for the kind words. Hope to hear from you soon.

Stephen.

Eddie_harasym · 21 Jan 2002, 16:14 (Ref:202167)

Guy, Will be supporting you and your team this year at a few of the venues, bring on the MG's.

Will have Coupe Turbo hopefully in tow, along with a few other fellow MGR supporters.

**touringlegend** · 21 Jan 2002, 16:29 (Ref:202171)

I gotta support me fellow countrymen, so its Reid in MG and Leslie at Proton for me.

Maybe I could come and see what a good job you do, when the BTCC visits Knockhill Guy?

Radisichrox · 21 Jan 2002, 20:31 (Ref:202327)

Quote:

Originally posted by Stephen Green
Guy,

I really hope that you will not be put off from further contributions. There are many of us who value your opinion and enjoy the 'trying to read between the lines' part of your information.

Thanks too for the kind words. Hope to hear from you soon.

Stephen.

Well said. I agree, all of your insights were fascinating and gave us yet more exciting things to look forward to.

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