Honda Return - OFFICIAL!

**Craig** · 16 Jan 2002, 16:31 (Ref:199572)

http://www.autosport.com/newsitem.cfm?id=17681&series=6

Great news! Another manufacturer confirmed...

Priaulx and Morrison to drive.

Jonny Apex · 16 Jan 2002, 16:49 (Ref:199581)

Yes, but it doesn't actually say what Honda's input will be, ie. works or semi-works. Could be, for all we know, they've produced the kit and told Arena to go away and get on with it. Doesn't mean to say they are actually that heavily involved, although it would be great if they are! Anyone know any more?

ps: at last Priaulx is getting the chance he deserves.

Reido Rules · 16 Jan 2002, 18:15 (Ref:199643)

It's two more cars which is the main thing, and being factory backed is the main thing.

Priaulx, if he is half as good as he was at Oulton then he should challenge in a good car. Alan Morrison is experianced so no worries there.

Eddie_harasym · 16 Jan 2002, 18:50 (Ref:199671)

Good good good more makes the better. The BTCC has found its feet again.

kristof14 · 16 Jan 2002, 19:22 (Ref:199691)

oooooo the TypeR will look really good if they keep a paint scheme similar to that of the Accord with flames up the side!

DNQ · 17 Jan 2002, 03:09 (Ref:199942)

Good to hear. Now all I need is free-to-air coverage in Australia. Not going to happen

touringcarnut · 17 Jan 2002, 15:20 (Ref:200154)

Its quite a small car the honda, just thinking, is the proton a big car?? it is innit? it'll push the rest off the track!! ( you'd need plato driving it though!)

**Craig** · 17 Jan 2002, 15:31 (Ref:200161)

They couldn't afford Plato, so took his mate Bennett instead... he's just as good at the argy bargy stuff, after all...

AndyF · 18 Jan 2002, 09:34 (Ref:200534)

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Originally posted by Craig Antill
They couldn't afford Plato, so took his mate Bennett instead... he's just as good at the argy bargy stuff, after all...

With him and Leslie, I hope they have plenty of spare panels!

cos · 18 Jan 2002, 11:05 (Ref:200560)

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Originally posted by AndyF

With him and Leslie, I hope they have plenty of spare panels!

To be fair, I don't think Leslie is the type of driver to barge his way past a la Plato/Bennett. Leslie always seemed to be the one knocked out of everyone's way when he raced before.

JEMMO · 18 Jan 2002, 11:40 (Ref:200574)

Quote:

Originally posted by touringcarnut
Its quite a small car the honda, just thinking, is the proton a big car?? it is innit? it'll push the rest off the track!! ( you'd need plato driving it though!)

I dont think the Proton is that big. Isnt it somewhere between a Focus and a Mondeo in size?

Radisichrox · 18 Jan 2002, 12:15 (Ref:200587)

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Originally posted by cos

To be fair, I don't think Leslie is the type of driver to barge his way past a la Plato/Bennett. Leslie always seemed to be the one knocked out of everyone's way when he raced before.

Right, but there was the occasion where he would barge past somebody and then make up a good excuse to blame the other driver.

kristof14 · 18 Jan 2002, 18:57 (Ref:200741)

anyone know if arena have a website?

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