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5 Jan 2006, 20:48 (Ref:1495825)
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He's not done much FWD Touring Car's at all has he ?
He was linked with Vauxhall as well last year too ? A real coup for the BTCC if he really has signed up. |
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5 Jan 2006, 20:57 (Ref:1495831)
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Wasn't it Peter Dumbrek who was linked with VX last year?
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5 Jan 2006, 21:41 (Ref:1495853)
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I think so cos. But he would be a good addition to the championship, as long as he can adapt to the cars.
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5 Jan 2006, 22:24 (Ref:1495874)
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I seem to remember that both Turner and Dumbreck were linked with Vauxhall last year but that Colin Turkington's experience of front wheel drive and Gavin Smith's funding saw them take the seats. Nethertheless a SEAT line up of Plato and Turner would be rather strong.
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5 Jan 2006, 22:56 (Ref:1495897)
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6 Jan 2006, 11:20 (Ref:1496103)
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Well we have Gio coming from the WTCC to the BTCC...
Maybe its the place to be 
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6 Jan 2006, 11:32 (Ref:1496112)
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I'm not a BTCC watcher coz I can't watch in over here, but I remember there were only few teams participating last season and mostly privateers... Tell me if im wrong, but BTCC is losing popularity.
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6 Jan 2006, 12:03 (Ref:1496129)
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There were certainly less cars, but TV viewing figures have been increasing since 2002.
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6 Jan 2006, 15:23 (Ref:1496240)
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As have circuit attendances, noticeabely busier I'd say over the last few years.
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6 Jan 2006, 17:54 (Ref:1496324)
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6 Jan 2006, 17:57 (Ref:1496327)
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I get the impression BTCC is getting momentum again.
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6 Jan 2006, 18:25 (Ref:1496340)
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I'm actually encouraged by the privateers coming on board. We always seemed focused on works teams but these are the people we really need. I don't think Team Dynamics 2005 success did any harm at all - shows that if you can get a budget together works teams can be beaten.
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6 Jan 2006, 18:45 (Ref:1496347)
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Personally, I don't think it is bad thing that the BTCC is numerically dominated by privateer teams. Firstly, outfits such as Dynamics and WSR are on a par with their works counterparts. Moreover, manufacturers will only support a series as long as it is in their interests to do so, therefore strong privateers are required to ensure the long term survival of the championship.
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9 Jan 2006, 03:10 (Ref:1497602)
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9 Jan 2006, 22:50 (Ref:1498193)
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Are we sure the "major announcement" that Just Do It posted about on Page 21 was the BMW team ?
I found this story (see link) interesting, considering the poster is in New Zealand not far from where this man has had a lot of interests in the last few years. Also the fact it is closer to the 20 day figure too: http://www.pitpass.com/fes_php/pitpa...s_art_id=26812 |
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9 Jan 2006, 23:57 (Ref:1498237)
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Yeah... no offence to Mr Steel but TWR/G would be a much more major announcement.
One more thing - Dave Pinkney looks to be confirmed: http://www.btccpages.com/news/NewsSt...&ArticleID=465 (shield eyes from garish pink and black livery impressions before clicking!) |
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10 Jan 2006, 17:41 (Ref:1498768)
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ARGH, MY EYES! Glad to see another car on the grid for next year. BTCC on the up again!
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11 Jan 2006, 09:41 (Ref:1499119)
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Right. I'm completely lost now, how many entries are we talking about, who are they, what are they driving, which are definite and which are rumored?
(Don't ask much do I?  )
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11 Jan 2006, 10:30 (Ref:1499138)
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Well it's complicated by a further batch of rumours in today's MN:
HTML still working on a Super2000 entry Leggate to return with the same combination as she had in 2005 WSR rumoured to have landed a major sponsor allowing them to field 2 MGs As for a list, give it a couple of days to see what's announced at the Autosport show, then we'll have a better idea! |
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11 Jan 2006, 11:36 (Ref:1499177)
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If the WSR deal works out i hope that they offer a drive to Collard again. Maybe turkington will return for to drive the 2nd car??
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11 Jan 2006, 18:00 (Ref:1499371)
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I hope thats true, WSR have done a great job for the series in the past few years on a shoestring budget. Would be great to see the MG's still about, despite the fact they effecively no longer exist!
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11 Jan 2006, 19:33 (Ref:1499428)
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It also said in MN that Matt Neal was confirmed at Team Dymanics, but Dan Eaves and Gareth Howell are still looking for the money.
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11 Jan 2006, 20:18 (Ref:1499454)
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I wonder if TD will still have Halfords backing this year?
Will be a shame if Dan Eaves can't get a drive with TD this year, he done a supurb job in 2005. |
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11 Jan 2006, 22:45 (Ref:1499558)
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Sorry if this has been already covered, but are Team Dynamics going to use the Integras again or are they using the S2000 Accords?
Or is everyone here in the same boat, waiting for an announcement..
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11 Jan 2006, 22:50 (Ref:1499564)
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From what I have read both in Motorsport News today and else where on the internet it looks as if they are using Integra's again.
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