Carly Motors in BTCC

Top Gear · 30 Oct 2003, 21:30 (Ref:768505)

ETCC team Carly Motors will field 2 BMW E46s in the BTCC in 2004 the drivers are Tom Ferrier & James Hanson.MN Story

Also Cilo team Team Aurok is planing to enter 2 ETCC spec cars (dont know witch cars) in 2004. Its all gone bang off !!!!

kykiske · 31 Oct 2003, 03:03 (Ref:768727)

Carly are a top team, and if true this is a real boost to the BTCC

A top team running an ETCC spec car (though sadly not a works team) can only help the series

If true, great to see Tom F back. A massivly underated driver in my opinion

racingdad · 31 Oct 2003, 08:59 (Ref:768890)

Clio Cup Team Griffin also declared some time ago that they would be joining the BTCC with either one or two cars.

Hobson · 31 Oct 2003, 09:07 (Ref:768900)

Looks like BTCC in '04 will have more cars next year than ever since ST days!

Its all good!

ATF · 31 Oct 2003, 14:07 (Ref:769224)

Although not a works team, Carly have still showed they can mix it with the likes of Schnitzer, Autodelta and Ravaglia cars! Excellent news for the BTCC! Is it definite?

Neil Adams · 31 Oct 2003, 14:15 (Ref:769231)

Read on another post somehere that carly are testing at brands so i should think so.

Looks very good for 04 btcc, packed grid by all accounts and its still very early on really, there was quite a few last minute entrys for the 03 btcc so 04 could be landmark year! hurrah!

BootsOntheSide · 31 Oct 2003, 14:33 (Ref:769253)

Looks like it will be a pretty big grid. There should be at least 10 works cars (probably all BTCC-type), plus 6-10 BTCC-type Indies and at least 6 ETCC-Class Indies. As long as the handicapping is even and most of the Indies don't have to rely on pay-drivers, the stage is set for a mighty season. Opening up the rules might prove to be a masterstroke.

cos · 31 Oct 2003, 14:50 (Ref:769273)

Quote:

Originally posted by ATF
Although not a works team, Carly have still showed they can mix it with the likes of Schnitzer, Autodelta and Ravaglia cars! Excellent news for the BTCC! Is it definite?

The team is called the Schnitzer Sportscars team (the company, who make high performance BMWs and Minis in the UK, is jointly owned by Ferrier and Hanson) but the cars will be run by Carly.

**FIRE** · 31 Oct 2003, 18:00 (Ref:769432)

Is this the end of the two Carly cars in ETCC?

cntmunky · 31 Oct 2003, 18:28 (Ref:769464)

Who is Edenbridge running in their ETCC spec BMW(s)?

Synopsis · 31 Oct 2003, 18:51 (Ref:769497)

I popped into Brands Hatch today to have a little look, WOW!

Carly Motorsport only had one car running for both drivers but they did have a rather swish hospitality area in the garage for what looked like invited guests. The race car looked and sounde the mutts nutts, popping and banging as it changed gear and flames licking from the exhaust into paddock hill, it was stunning!!

F3lollipops · 31 Oct 2003, 19:44 (Ref:769556)

Quote:

Originally posted by FIRE
Is this the end of the two Carly cars in ETCC?

I really hope not - it wouldn't be the same without Tom and Duncan

**FIRE** · 31 Oct 2003, 19:47 (Ref:769562)

Carly supports or runs (?) already Schubert in the German touringcar championship (DTC).

coxmattycox · 31 Oct 2003, 20:05 (Ref:769574)

get any pics of the carly c
ars?

rdjones · 31 Oct 2003, 20:34 (Ref:769604)

There are some pictures from today here http://www.btccpages.com/news/031031sc.php

MikeH · 31 Oct 2003, 21:12 (Ref:769643)

That'll be a well sorted team... looks like we'll have a few Beemers next year!

Jonny Apex · 1 Nov 2003, 10:50 (Ref:769983)

Quote:

Originally posted by FIRE
Is this the end of the two Carly cars in ETCC?

No. They'll be continuing in ETCC. This is just an extension of the squad.

SPARK Msport · 1 Nov 2003, 12:55 (Ref:770064)

wow! Maybe the ETCC teams joining the BTCC isn't a bad idea after all! Lets hope Alfa and the rest get a few cars out...I think these BMW's will give the Vauxhalls a good run for their money next season!

**Craig** · 2 Nov 2003, 09:47 (Ref:770573)

I don't think it ever *was* a bad idea?! Whilst I'm sorry to see Production going I do feel we'll be better off next year. I just wish there was still a series where the proddies could go and play.

**touringlegend** · 2 Nov 2003, 10:22 (Ref:770591)

There does seem to be a lot more excitement, enthusiasm, anticipation or whatever for next year - or is that just me?

BMW vs. Vauxhalls? Nah..MG vs BMW ?? Definitely!!

**Craig** · 2 Nov 2003, 10:24 (Ref:770593)

Hopefully that's enough to whet the appetite of the MG/Rover board who still need to commit to next season...

**touringlegend** · 2 Nov 2003, 10:33 (Ref:770608)

I do fear though, that if/when they competed against each other and MG beat a BMW, thats probably all they could talk about in the race reports...

**Craig** · 2 Nov 2003, 10:34 (Ref:770610)

And what better publicity for MG...? Let's hope the board realise the potential here!

Speeddemon555 · 2 Nov 2003, 14:47 (Ref:770771)

Edenbridge and Carly is bringing back BMW next year. Woo Hoo!!! Can't wait to see them battle against the Vauxhalls, MGs, Hondas and Protons along with the Alfas.

coxmattycox · 2 Nov 2003, 17:28 (Ref:770842)

mg, honda?, didn't no they signed up for next year yet

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