[BTCC] 2024 BTCC - Knockhill rounds: 19/20/21

[Pickles]

Originally Posted by tee.1s

Sutton was fairly good all weekend, but who is everyone's DOTD?

I'm going to say DeLeon, wrung the neck of that Leon all weekend, wasn't afraid to get stuck in but kept relatively out of trouble. Would picked up JST and Independents in Race 3 if he hadn't picked up damage avoiding the Cook incident.

[Mike Harte]

Originally Posted by Pickles

I'm going to say DeLeon, wrung the neck of that Leon all weekend, wasn't afraid to get stuck in but kept relatively out of trouble. Would picked up JST and Independents in Race 3 if he hadn't picked up damage avoiding the Cook incident.

I thought that allowances were made for those sorts of incidents when it came to ride height.

I think that it's possible that he may have damaged the car's geometry by hitting the curbing so hard; he was one of the drivers who consistently drove over the sausage curbing throughout the day. That must have had some undesirable effects.

[Pickles]

Originally Posted by Mike Harte

I thought that allowances were made for those sorts of incidents when it came to ride height.

I think that it's possible that he may have damaged the car's geometry by hitting the curbing so hard; he was one of the drivers who consistently drove over the sausage curbing throughout the day. That must have had some undesirable effects.

Talking to the team they said it was that incident that caused the damage, they appealed the DQ unsuccessfully. Of course it's entirely possible it happened elsewhere though.

[crmalcolm]

Originally Posted by Mike Harte

Sorry, what are supposed to know?

I think it might be referring to Jade and Josh being close friends.

[coffinpilot]

Originally Posted by crmalcolm

I think it might be referring to Jade and Josh being close friends.

That's the point I was making. But I suppose that's not a discussion for here. We should stick to the racing, not paddock gossip (unless it's related to the racing!) This is BTCC, not F1!!

[porsche962fan]

^ but without gossip there is nothing really to talk about !!

[AJD]

Originally Posted by porsche962fanny

and Ingram is often referred as Tingram yet you don't complain about it. Bizzare behaviour!

You mean Tingram who calls himself Tingram as his marketing? I'll keep my eyes out for this Cook merchandise with his new name on shall I.

[S griffin]

Anyone else feel the whole SC in R3 was unnecessary and created more problems than it solved? They bought it out just to put the ‘tyre stack’ back in position after Cookie hit it, despite it not being in a dangerous position. Having put it back in position, it was now without it’s cover on and as a result it started getting shredded by cars knocking, putting detritus on the track

[Mike Harte]

Originally Posted by S griffin

Anyone else feel the whole SC in R3 was unnecessary and created more problems than it solved? They bought it out just to put the ‘tyre stack’ back in position after Cookie hit it, despite it not being in a dangerous position. Having put it back in position, it was now without it’s cover on and as a result it started getting shredded by cars knocking, putting detritus on the track

They put it back, not because it was a danger but because drivers were trying to cut the chicane - the very reason it was put there. The drivers, probably knowing that it wouldn't seriously damage their cars if they dislodged it, unlike a tyre stack which can end a race for a driver if hit, they didn't seem to mind nudging it to make the corner easier and faster.

I wouldn't be surprised if they don't put a sausage curb there for next year, thereby negating the need for the stack.

[Pickles]

Serious question - can they not just put a gravel trap there?

[Pickles]

Originally Posted by RacingMaverick

Yeah can understand that. Ronans season budget is good without any added "support"

I know them well, incredibly impressed that a 22 year old can raise the numbers needed to be on the grid. I expect this article may offend his personal partners, it would if it were me.

We still sure about this?

[RacingMaverick]

Originally Posted by Pickles

We still sure about this?

100% sure, don't believe everything you read. It was Ronans choice to call it a day, not the Teams.

[TinTopGrumpy]

Originally Posted by RacingMaverick

100% sure, don't believe everything you read. It was Ronans choice to call it a day, not the Teams.

Can still be the drivers choice to call it if he knows he will be short for a future payment though so that's not 100% proving it's not money related.

However I must admit that as soon as I saw the news I thought he had got fed up with the endless silly problems on his car and was going elsewhere.

It's no wonder people think it's money with that weird press release prior to Knockhill though.

[thetool]

If he had the money there's a championship contending BMW sitting around at WSR he could be driving this weekend. Gotta be better for your future prospects than watching it on the telly?

[Pickles]

Originally Posted by RacingMaverick

100% sure, don't believe everything you read. It was Ronans choice to call it a day, not the Teams.

Must admit I saw afterwards it wasn't down to lack of funds.

[Racing_Dad]

Originally Posted by RacingMaverick

100% sure, don't believe everything you read. It was Ronans choice to call it a day, not the Teams.

100% correct. This wasn't a money, or a lack of, based decision. There were no issues on that front.

[Matt K]

Just had a look at Pearson's Instagram page and his latest post in which he talks about the situation doesn't sound like money issues at all. It gives an impression that he's certain to be on the grid next year. If it turns out like that remains to be seen of course but I'm really hoping to see him back in a better environment for him that'll help him thrive as he's probably the only one who can be regarded as a future BTCC star at the moment.

[tee.1s]

Originally Posted by Matt K

Just had a look at Pearson's Instagram page and his latest post in which he talks about the situation doesn't sound like money issues at all. It gives an impression that he's certain to be on the grid next year. If it turns out like that remains to be seen of course but I'm really hoping to see him back in a better environment for him that'll help him thrive as he's probably the only one who can be regarded as a future BTCC star at the moment.

DeLeon is a bit error prone at the moment, but he is rapid. He's definitely one to watch for the future imo

[Mike Harte]

Originally Posted by Pickles

Must admit I saw afterwards it wasn't down to lack of funds.

Did anyone else hear the comment by Steve Rider, when he was in front of the garages during the preamble yesterday, before the first race that budgetary issues had affected the "amicable" split for Pearson. Something that the other three did not correct although Harvey did make a reference to the word "amicable", but I'm not certain what he actually said.

[RacingMaverick]

Originally Posted by Mike Harte

Did anyone else hear the comment by Steve Rider, when he was in front of the garages during the preamble yesterday, before the first race that budgetary issues had affected the "amicable" split for Pearson. Something that the other three did not correct although Harvey did make a reference to the word "amicable", but I'm not certain what he actually said.

There was/is no issue with Ronans season budget, he'd only agreed a deal until end of 2026 in June.

Drivers chosing to leave teams isn't always about budget.

[Mike Harte]

Originally Posted by RacingMaverick

There was/is no issue with Ronans season budget, he'd only agreed a deal until end of 2026 in June.

Drivers chosing to leave teams isn't always about budget.

I don't disagree about that, merely pointing out that Steve Rider mentioned that budget was part of the reason that Pearson left the team. And the others chose not to contradict him.

[RacingMaverick]

Originally Posted by Mike Harte

I don't disagree about that, merely pointing out that Steve Rider mentioned that budget was part of the reason that Pearson left the team. And the others chose not to contradict him.

Yeah I'm sure Steve obtained his information from certain sources who prefer the "amicable" party line.

[Craner Curves]

Originally Posted by Mike Harte

Did anyone else hear the comment by Steve Rider, when he was in front of the garages during the preamble yesterday, before the first race that budgetary issues had affected the "amicable" split for Pearson. Something that the other three did not correct although Harvey did make a reference to the word "amicable", but I'm not certain what he actually said.

Who knows, he must have splinters from sitting on the fence.

[cxx666]

Were reliability issues not also mentioned? Maybe the budget aspect is that RP didn't think his budget was being spent appropriately.
Unfortunately I think the typical casual/armchair fan hears 'budget' and automatically assumes that it's a case of running out of money to carry on