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Old 2 Dec 2007, 20:06 (Ref:2080048)   #326
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I thought Team RAC's comment was interesting, and perhaps FIRE was thinking the same thing as me, to bring in a more experienced driver to the team ?
But didn`t T o-c have his seat paid for.
maybe his 1st season wasn`t value for money
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Old 2 Dec 2007, 21:18 (Ref:2080092)   #327
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I'm disappointed to hear that Onslow-Cole won't be back with Team RAC, he had an impressive rookie season. Hope he finds a ride elsewhere.
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Old 3 Dec 2007, 11:57 (Ref:2080554)   #328
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Just been officially announced - Robertshaw running 2 Lacettis as well as the Integra and Civic. Harry Vaulkhard driving one, other driver TBA. 10 out of 10 for ambition running four cars! Source - BTCC.net.
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Old 3 Dec 2007, 14:29 (Ref:2080676)   #329
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Indeed good news, and nice to have a extra couple of cars on the grid. Fingers crossed they can be competitive.
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Old 3 Dec 2007, 14:44 (Ref:2080682)   #330
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4 cars for Robertshaw surprises me

Hopefully O-C can pick up another drive
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Old 3 Dec 2007, 15:41 (Ref:2080714)   #331
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Chevy Lacetti - Harry Vaulkhard
Chevy Lacetti - TBA
Honda Integra - Alan Taylor
Honda Civic - Michael Doyle

Source: BTCC.net
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Old 3 Dec 2007, 17:24 (Ref:2080809)   #332
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Am I the only one a little concerned by the idea of a relatively small/new team attempting to run four cars and three different models. The last time someone tried that it wasn't a huge sucess.
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Old 3 Dec 2007, 17:52 (Ref:2080828)   #333
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The OC in a Robertshaw Lacetti? Could happen if a better seat doesn't appear ...
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Old 3 Dec 2007, 19:02 (Ref:2080868)   #334
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Am I the only one a little concerned by the idea of a relatively small/new team attempting to run four cars and three different models. The last time someone tried that it wasn't a huge sucess.
It's going to be two seperate mini-teams apparantly. One side working on the two Honda's which should be fairly straightforward, and the other side on the newer, more complicated Chevrolets. It's ambitious, but I really hope they do well. If your referring to Team Varta, what was the last car they ran well?
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Old 3 Dec 2007, 19:08 (Ref:2080872)   #335
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Doesn't really matter if it's 2 mini-teams, 4 micro-teams or 1 super-team. Either way it's an ambitious project.
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Old 3 Dec 2007, 19:12 (Ref:2080875)   #336
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I'd rather there were teams willing to be ambitious than not entering at all.

Best of luck to them.
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Old 3 Dec 2007, 19:17 (Ref:2080877)   #337
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Hazard should be qualifying in the top 3 on the gridHazard should be qualifying in the top 3 on the gridHazard should be qualifying in the top 3 on the grid
Varta's not a great example. GA Motorsport (albeit 3 cars, 2 models) is a fair precedent.

Good luck to 'em, they'll need it.

On the bright side - finally, some Chevy's in the BTCC!
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Old 3 Dec 2007, 20:26 (Ref:2080907)   #338
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Yes good to see them.. But without the WTCC allowances, are they going to be that good in the BTCC?
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Old 3 Dec 2007, 20:27 (Ref:2080908)   #339
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"Latest Spec" cars I see. 2007, or 2008 spec ?
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Old 3 Dec 2007, 21:14 (Ref:2080933)   #340
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If your referring to Team Varta, what was the last car they ran well?
The 307 Production car was very good once they ironed out the teething troubles.
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Old 3 Dec 2007, 21:34 (Ref:2080945)   #341
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To be fair, that was TBR running that. The second 307 was run by Team Varta and the 306 and Accord by renta mob. Don't be surprised to see TBR/Triple R running a car or two for another new team this coming season
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Old 4 Dec 2007, 01:22 (Ref:2081070)   #342
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UPdate!

DriverTeamCarLikely/notes?
F GiovanardiVauxhallVectraconfirmed
M NealVauxhallVectraconfirmed
C TurkingtonRACBMW 320siconfirmed
TBCRACBMW 320siwaiting confirmation WTCC or BTCC
J PlatoSEATSEAT Leonconfirmed
D TurnerSEATSEAT Leonconfirmed
R KerryAFMBMW 120dconfirmed
Nick LeasonAFMBMW 120dwaiting confirmation.
G SheddenDynamicsHonda Civic Mk 8confirmed
T ChiltonDynamicsHonda Civic Mk 8confirmed
A JordanEurotechHonda Integraconfirmed
M JordanEurotechHonda Integraconfirmed
ErkutArkasAstra SportHatchwaiting official confirmation
TBCArkasAstra SportHatchplans to run second car
J GeorgeTHHonda Integraconfirmed
A TaylorRobertshawHonda Integraconfirmed
M DoyleRobertshawHonda Civicconfirmed
H VaulkardRobertshawChevrolet Lacetticonfirmed
TBCRobertshawChevrolet Lacettiwaiting confirmation
M BellMBR/SteelTBCwaiting confirmation
K BurtMBR/SteelTBCplan to run second car
M JacksonJackson MsportBMW 320siwaiting confirmation
R CollardGR AsiaSEAT Leonwaiting confirmation WTCC or BTCC
TBCGR AsiaSEAT Leonwaiting confirmation WTCC or BTCC
C StocktonBTCLexus IS200waiting confirmation
D PinkneyA-TechAlfa 156waiting confirmation
TBCA-TechAlfa 156plan to run a second car
E MurrayQuestAlfa 156No recent news
TBCMotorbaseTBCwaiting confirmation
TBCMotorbaseTBCwaiting confirmation
J HughesKartworldTBCwaiting confirmation
TBCKartworldTBCwaiting confirmation
P LutiDread0MG ZSwaiting confirmation
Dan EavesClydeChevy LacettiNo recent news
Colin NeilClydeChevy LacettiNo recent news
TBCXeroLexus IS200waiting confirmation
S VickersOddballMazda 3Rumour

Plus the possibility of three other cars!
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Old 6 Dec 2007, 12:57 (Ref:2082802)   #343
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HiQ becomes the BTCC's new title sponsor: http://btcc.net/html/generalnews_det...bd382ef92e17c6
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Old 6 Dec 2007, 15:33 (Ref:2082885)   #344
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A rebranding exercise by the Dunlop Parent company. I wonder whether the "Great and British" will rebrand too.
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Old 6 Dec 2007, 18:11 (Ref:2082983)   #345
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Robertshaw are being hopelessly over-ambitious by trying to run 4 cars, especially as none of the currently-signed drivers have much BTCC experience. I suspect they'd already arranged to run the Hondas when they were offered a cheap deal on the Chevvies. I'd love to see them being competitive, but I find it unlikely.

Motorbase were talking about getting the 2007 works SEATs, is that still a possibility?
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Old 6 Dec 2007, 20:21 (Ref:2083113)   #346
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Nope!
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Old 7 Dec 2007, 00:15 (Ref:2083264)   #347
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What about Tom Onslow-Cole?
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Old 7 Dec 2007, 07:13 (Ref:2083382)   #348
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What about Tom Onslow-Cole?
Could he be joining Jackson Motorsport?
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Old 7 Dec 2007, 11:13 (Ref:2083504)   #349
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Motorbase were talking about getting the 2007 works SEATs, is that still a possibility?
What does happen to those cars? The cars Motorbase are running now are very old.
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What does happen to those cars? The cars Motorbase are running now are very old.
They may be very old, but they were running quite good last year
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