[BTCC] BTCC 2022 season discussion, News and Rumours!

[BTCC frog]

From back in February

Originally Posted by mprmke

The only 3 not yet signed are 1 at Speedworks and 2 at BTC.

So the Dynamics seat was filled and then the deal fell through. I would imagine that all four seats are filled now.

[mprmke]

Originally Posted by BTCC frog

From back in February



So the Dynamics seat was filled and then the deal fell through. I would imagine that all four seats are filled now.

I don’t think certain people can grasp the concept of TBL’s and the fact that when a driver doesn’t get announced as soon as a deal is done, so it’s pointless pointing out obvious facts!

Certain people also can’t seem to grasp that when other people may know what seats are filled, they probably also know how many seats are actually available in the first place!

And yes, deals can fall through, as I pointed out ages ago, and as has happened publically on numerous occasions (Jackson, Cammish etc) and before going public, many times!

Also, it was hinted at by several people on here, months ago, that some TBL’s were likely to be returned. It was also relatively common knowledge, and noted by me months ago that Bert Taylor was attempting to get a 2-car entry on the grid for this season, for which he had deals in place if he could make it happen, but it was also noted that it was unlikely to go through in time for this season.

Also, if really bothers anyone that much, you check my posts where I referred, quite some time ago, to the fourth “BTC” seat in inverted commas, to which anyone with any brainpower would have read that at the as being that BTC weren’t running 4 cars.

Anyway, as again pointed out, any info shared by myself, and probably anyone else on here, some of whom know odds and ends because I know they’re well connected to certain teams, crew members or drivers, and other people who know a lot more than I do, is there to be taken however anyone wants to take it. It makes absolutely no odds to me or anyone else, but certain people seem to spit their dummy out because they feel like they’re being kept in the dark, and that doesn’t help anyone on the forum…

But, only a few weeks until we have some racing to focus on at last, now all the seats on the grid are actually filled!

[crmalcolm]

Originally Posted by mprmke

Also, if really bothers anyone that much, you check my posts where I referred, quite some time ago, to the fourth “BTC” seat in inverted commas, to which anyone with any brainpower would have read that at the as being that BTC weren’t running 4 cars.

mprmke - the problem with looking back through your posts is understanding which ones will materialise in the course of time. In this thread you have posted the following:

'I'm lead to believe that Butel isn't coming back'
'Neal will be back driving in 2022.'
'As of last week 2/3 Speedworks seats were filled and 3rd was close.'
'Third [Team Dynamics' seat is filled, regardless of what soundbites come out.'
'[Sutton] wouldn’t want to switch to FWD I’m sure.'

Which would lead many readers to question how factually correct the statement about only 3 seats being unsigned was.........

[porsche962fan]

so Charlie Martin will be development driver for Rokit

don't understand why they need such a position for just 1 car and considering Hill is one of the best of the series already

[Pdh]

Originally Posted by porsche962fan

so Charlie Martin will be development driver for Rokit

don't understand why they need such a position for just 1 car and considering Hill is one of the best of the series already

Didn’t they sign some Gt driver I can’t remember the name last year as their hybrid development driver

[Alfisti]

Well, the realist says the development driver will bring in money paying towards the ride - I would be surprised if this isn't the case, it generally is.

It also gives the team a potential driver to fall back on if the regular is unavailable for some reason.

The cynic says because she is a pretty young lady she will attract media attention which will raise the team and sponsors profile as well as her own being in the BTCC family.

[Craner Curves]

Originally Posted by porsche962fan

so Charlie Martin will be development driver for Rokit

don't understand why they need such a position for just 1 car and considering Hill is one of the best of the series already

Diversity is key for sponsors in some cases and she ticks several.

[crmalcolm]

Originally Posted by porsche962fan

so Charlie Martin will be development driver for Rokit

don't understand why they need such a position for just 1 car and considering Hill is one of the best of the series already

Reading the press release, the partnership seems to be the development of the driver not the car.

Nurturing drivers is a laudable venture, is it not?

[billy bleach]

Originally Posted by crmalcolm

mprmke - the problem with looking back through your posts is understanding which ones will materialise in the course of time. In this thread you have posted the following:

'I'm lead to believe that Butel isn't coming back'
'Neal will be back driving in 2022.'
'As of last week 2/3 Speedworks seats were filled and 3rd was close.'
'Third [Team Dynamics' seat is filled, regardless of what soundbites come out.'
'[Sutton] wouldn’t want to switch to FWD I’m sure.'

Which would lead many readers to question how factually correct the statement about only 3 seats being unsigned was.........

Don’t let reality get in the way of fantasy attention seeking BS

[redshoes]

Originally Posted by Pdh

Didn’t they sign some Gt driver I can’t remember the name last year as their hybrid development driver

Andrew Watson

And Esmee Hawkey in 2020 as Official Development Driver

It's all about promoting the driver to a wider audience and pushing their career, and nothing to do with BTCC

[Jiiiiiiim]

Originally Posted by redshoes

Andrew Watson

And Esmee Hawkey in 2020 as Official Development Driver

It's all about promoting the driver to a wider audience and pushing their career, and nothing to do with BTCC

The Howdens sponsorship on the MB cars came from Andrew Watson’s involvement as Development Driver that season.

[crmalcolm]

More shape to the grid formed this week.

Edwards and Cook confirmed at BTC

The second Motorbase entry confirmed as 'Apec Racing with Beavis Morgan'

JST entries now stand at 8 - so a healthy contest looks likely.

[porsche962fan]

Originally Posted by crmalcolm

More shape to the grid formed this week.

Edwards and Cook confirmed at BTC

The second Motorbase entry confirmed as 'Apec Racing with Beavis Morgan'

JST entries now stand at 8 - so a healthy contest looks likely.

shouldn't Plato and Collard be at BTC - Speedworks with a question mark ?

[crmalcolm]

Originally Posted by porsche962fan

shouldn't Plato and Collard be at BTC - Speedworks with a question mark ?

If every driver who tested a car was listed, there would be hundreds of ?s

[Alfisti]

Originally Posted by crmalcolm

If every driver who tested a car was listed, there would be hundreds of ?s

Wasn't it a scale of 1 to 3?

[N359g]

I swear I saw that Plato was announced at BTC earlier today. No post there now so wondering if it was an April Fool post, an announcement released in error or did I imagine it???

[Pickles]

Originally Posted by porsche962fan

shouldn't Plato and Collard be at BTC - Speedworks with a question mark ?

Looks like a rumour backed up by a test 2 weeks before Media Day doesn't hold as much water as a rumour on its own

[Jiiiiiiim]

Originally Posted by N359g

I swear I saw that Plato was announced at BTC earlier today. No post there now so wondering if it was an April Fool post, an announcement released in error or did I imagine it???

It was BTCC Memes page’s April fool on Instagram

[S griffin]

Yes, I didn't think it was true either

[Daverb]

Are we really saying we want young exciting Proctor to be replaced by Plato? Proctor was pretty impressive last year and deserves the seat.

There doesn’t seem to have been much discussion about Edwards. Her season last year was very similar to her Clio seasons. This might be a make or break year?

[thetool]

Originally Posted by Daverb

This might be a make or break year?

Why? She's not very good, but she is pretty well funded so will continue for as long as she wishes to.

[Evantra]

Originally Posted by Daverb

Are we really saying we want young exciting Proctor to be replaced by Plato? Proctor was pretty impressive last year and deserves the seat.

There doesn’t seem to have been much discussion about Edwards. Her season last year was very similar to her Clio seasons. This might be a make or break year?

Agree on both counts. Proctor was one of the stars of last season compared to Plato being nowhere for 5 years. But as others have said, if Proctor struggled for funds last year, and now they have the proposition of Plato's sponsors, it's not looking good.

Yeah, she'll be at the back of the grid again with the commentators reminding us every other lap how brilliantly she's doing....

[sceptic]

Originally Posted by Evantra

Yeah, she'll be at the back of the grid again with the commentators reminding us every other lap how brilliantly she's doing....

Remind me which events Jade qualified on the back row?

[crmalcolm]

Originally Posted by sceptic

Remind me which events Jade qualified on the back row?

Just remember, for some BTCC followers, anything outside of the top ten is 'back of the grid' and not worth bothering to race.

[Evantra]

Originally Posted by sceptic

Remind me which events Jade qualified on the back row?

Remind me how many points she got compared to her teammate's 303 and 206?