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crmalcolm · 27 Sep 2024, 17:19 (Ref:4228634)

Here it is.......

SV8Predator · 27 Sep 2024, 21:08 (Ref:4228670)

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Originally Posted by crmalcolm

Here it is.......

What your thoughts, then?

crmalcolm · 28 Sep 2024, 06:53 (Ref:4228720)

Prediction:

R1, Ingram will finish highest of the contenders.
R2, Hill will finish highest.
Sutton's challenge will be over before R3.
In R3, many drivers will let Ingram past, but hold up Hill.
Ingram takes the title. This forum goes into meltdown for a few hours.

psq43 · 28 Sep 2024, 07:43 (Ref:4228727)

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Originally Posted by crmalcolm

Prediction:

R1, Ingram will finish highest of the contenders.
R2, Hill will finish highest.
Sutton's challenge will be over before R3.
In R3, many drivers will let Ingram past, but hold up Hill.
Ingram takes the title. This forum goes into meltdown for a few hours.

And thus, will be shown a lesson in what happens when your a fair, likeable competitor, and when you've developed a reputation for being a bit....rough.

Pickles · 28 Sep 2024, 18:09 (Ref:4228802)

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Originally Posted by crmalcolm

Prediction:

R1, Ingram will finish highest of the contenders.
R2, Hill will finish highest.
Sutton's challenge will be over before R3.
In R3, many drivers will let Ingram past, but hold up Hill.
Ingram takes the title. This forum goes into meltdown for a few hours.

That sounds pretty much bang on to me. It was always going to be between Hill and Ingram this year, now that it is TOCA won't mind who wins.

cxx666 · 28 Sep 2024, 18:25 (Ref:4228810)

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Originally Posted by crmalcolm

Prediction:

R1, Ingram will finish highest of the contenders.
R2, Hill will finish highest.
Sutton's challenge will be over before R3.
In R3, many drivers will let Ingram past, but hold up Hill.
Ingram takes the title. This forum goes into meltdown for a few hours.

I can see it being like that, unless it's wet then we could see Sutton closing the gap quite considerably.

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Originally Posted by psq43

And thus, will be shown a lesson in what happens when your a fair, likeable competitor, and when you've developed a reputation for being a bit....rough.

Careful, you'll upset some here with that kind of talk

hen henths · 29 Sep 2024, 11:32 (Ref:4228930)

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Originally Posted by crmalcolm

In R3, many drivers will let Ingram past, but hold up Hill.
Ingram takes the title. This forum goes into meltdown for a few hours.

Ah a 2015 scenario, you mean?

WestHam92 · 29 Sep 2024, 22:51 (Ref:4229011)

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Originally Posted by hen henths

Ah a 2015 scenario, you mean?

Complete with indicators again

mick bennett · 28 Sep 2024, 20:19 (Ref:4228838)

Ingam & Hill take each other out at Druids first lap race one.Both cars unrepairable

Sutton cakewalk theron !!

Or Who knows !!

tee.1s · 28 Sep 2024, 20:23 (Ref:4228839)

What's the weather forecast looking like for next weekend?

mick bennett · 28 Sep 2024, 20:28 (Ref:4228840)

Mixed about 40% chance of sun/rain both days.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/10246613

porsche962fan · 29 Sep 2024, 23:04 (Ref:4229012)

is Jake Hill the new JP ???

WestHam92 · 29 Sep 2024, 23:28 (Ref:4229016)

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Originally Posted by porsche962fan

is Jake Hill the new JP ???

You mean if he wins the title on Sunday, he'll have to wait until 2033 for his second?

S griffin · 30 Sep 2024, 07:26 (Ref:4229031)

I think Jake might have to wait a little longer for his first title.

MarcusH26 · 30 Sep 2024, 08:05 (Ref:4229033)

Assuming no Qualy disasters I could see Tingram wrapping it up by Race 2. I just have more confidence in him knowing how to get it done without taking risks.

Evantra · 30 Sep 2024, 09:05 (Ref:4229041)

Are we thinking this might be Steve Rider’s final event? Think as much was said earlier in the year.

MarcusH26 · 30 Sep 2024, 13:53 (Ref:4229060)

Dan Zelos still looking for sponsors, will be interesting to see if we just get the usual field or if WSR bring the 4th car....

cxx666 · 30 Sep 2024, 15:48 (Ref:4229069)

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Originally Posted by Evantra

Are we thinking this might be Steve Rider’s final event? Think as much was said earlier in the year.

What was said? I've not been able to catch all the coverage every weekend

Evantra · 30 Sep 2024, 16:19 (Ref:4229076)

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Originally Posted by cxx666

What was said? I've not been able to catch all the coverage every weekend

I don’t think anything has been said on the coverage, but there’s been a few rumours as it was implied in an interview after his prostate cancer treatment that he would retire after this year?

BtccLee · 30 Sep 2024, 16:23 (Ref:4229077)

I do think this is going to be a memorable Finals Day, and great to see both Porsche titles going down to the wire as well.

I sense we could see a few changes, a new support series of course, and more for 2025. A sort of end of an era this weekend maybe, but a thrilling one nonetheless.

cxx666 · 30 Sep 2024, 17:14 (Ref:4229086)

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Originally Posted by Evantra

I don’t think anything has been said on the coverage, but there’s been a few rumours as it was implied in an interview after his prostate cancer treatment that he would retire after this year?

I would assume Louise Goodman would be the favourite to take over as lead presenter, with Paul O'Neill or Jade Edwards (assuming she stays with the ITV team unless she finds a drive) taking over interview duties. Or maybe ITV might want to bring in a new face to head up their coverage.

I certainly don't want to see Steve Ryder departing, but if he did it would add a new element to the rumour mill in silly season

codename_47 · 30 Sep 2024, 22:21 (Ref:4229111)

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Originally Posted by cxx666

I would assume Louise Goodman would be the favourite to take over as lead presenter, with Paul O'Neill or Jade Edwards (assuming she stays with the ITV team unless she finds a drive) taking over interview duties. Or maybe ITV might want to bring in a new face to head up their coverage.

I certainly don't want to see Steve Ryder departing, but if he did it would add a new element to the rumour mill in silly season

I don't know what ITV see in Paul O Neil (aside from him being related to a bigger name, that's usually enough for that broadcaster) but last meeting he defected to TCR over the live BTCC meeting

I know he's had a foot in both paddocks but I don't think they've ever clashed before, and choosing TCR over BTCC is like choosing your local 5 a side team over a premier league cap, so I dount they'll want to reward him if he's metophorically working for the "other side" no matter how small their grids or poorer their viewing figures

Also the way he squeals any time 2 cars look like they're close to coming together and flips his lid any time there's any accidents make me think no-one has explained to him this is a dangerous sport and the drivers are wearing helmets, safety belts, HANS etc....not sure this sport is for him tbh

Evantra · 6 Oct 2024, 14:46 (Ref:4229714)

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Originally Posted by Evantra

Are we thinking this might be Steve Rider’s final event? Think as much was said earlier in the year.

“He ain’t going nowhere” according to Paul O’Neill

sceptic · 6 Oct 2024, 14:47 (Ref:4229715)

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Originally Posted by Evantra

“He ain’t going nowhere” according to Paul O’Neill

Yes, Steve will definitely be back next year.

crmalcolm · 30 Sep 2024, 17:24 (Ref:4229089)

If I had to throw a name out to take over from Steve, it would be Jacqui Oatley.

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