[BTCC] Thruxton Rounds 10-12

[crmalcolm]

Originally Posted by grantp

Just out of interest, here is something from MS Copilot that was a response to a question about the best selling models of cars in the UK in April 2024.

What was the actual question asked?

[touring fan01]

worst pre event thread ever

[InYourMirrors45]

Matt Neal suggesting on twitter that a familiar face could be appearing at Thruxton this weekend. Perhaps Shedden? Of course it could just be someone floating around the paddock

[Evantra]

Sounds like a special livery to some degree for Ingram and Chilton, and Ingram will run #100

https://btcc.net/team-bristol-street...y-at-thruxton/

[Northern Monkey]

Originally Posted by Evantra

Sounds like a special livery to some degree for Ingram and Chilton, and Ingram will run #100

https://btcc.net/team-bristol-street...y-at-thruxton/

Its the number change for the weekend - the livery is as is

[Evantra]

Originally Posted by Northern Monkey

Its the number change for the weekend - the livery is as is

Seems strange they mention “Ingram and Chilton to carry a retro-themed livery” unless that literally just means the tiny ‘100 years of’ stickers they’ve had all year!

[touring fan01]

Originally Posted by Evantra

Seems strange they mention “Ingram and Chilton to carry a retro-themed livery” unless that literally just means the tiny ‘100 years of’ stickers they’ve had all year!

huh?
it helps if you read the whole thing properly

it said its been carrying the retro livery all year

The Team BRISTOL STREET MOTORS programme being run in the BTCC by EXCELR8 Motorsport has already had a major role to play in the centenary celebrations, with the cars of Tom Ingram and Tom Chilton both carrying a retro-themed livery with a ‘100 Years Of Bristol Street’ message.

[crmalcolm]

TEAM BRISTOL STREET MOTORS REVEALS SPECIAL ANNIVERSARY LIVERY FOR 2024 BTCC CAMPAIGN

"A special livery has been created to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the motor retailer brand,

[...]

In a first for the team, the new livery broke cover in front of a gathering of passionate BTCC fans, who came together for a special launch event, hosted by presenter Kirsty Gallacher and held at Caffeine & Machine near Stratford-upon-Avon."

[Andrew Abbott]

To be honest, none of the press releases have ever said what is 'retro' about this year's full-season livery. To be 'retro', I would have thought it had to emulate a previous livery, or have some cues which were distinct to a particular era.

[coffinpilot]

I'm sure I saw in one of the video interviews from the car launch that the 'retro' is more to do with the old Bristol Street Motors colours.

I remember having a used Escort and a used Orion with their dealer stickers in red, white and blue?

Could it be that?

[S griffin]

To be fair, the livery looks fine how it is. But the one off livery looks nice too

[touring fan01]

Originally Posted by S griffin

To be fair, the livery looks fine how it is. But the one off livery looks nice too

huh?

theres no one off livery
its been the same all year

[S griffin]

I expect the Beemers to go well here. Should be in for some great racing all the same

[Evantra]

Originally Posted by S griffin

I expect the Beemers to go well here. Should be in for some great racing all the same

I think it’s actually one of the worse tracks for the BMWs / RWD? Even Jake Hill commented on an Instagram post to say it will be a FWD on pole. Think Ingram said he had never won at Thruxton either.

Astras have always had their best showings here (and Silverstone) and also should suit the Fords and Toyotas.

[SSmith]

Originally Posted by Evantra

I think it’s actually one of the worse tracks for the BMWs / RWD? Even Jake Hill commented on an Instagram post to say it will be a FWD on pole. Think Ingram said he had never won at Thruxton either.

Astras have always had their best showings here (and Silverstone) and also should suit the Fords and Toyotas.

Yes, still some very good results, but nothing outstanding for BMW in recent years. The last WSR BMW win(s) at Thruxton was Jordan winning race 1 and 2 in 2019. Morgan in the Ciceley BMW got reverse grid wins in 2021 (August meeting) and 2022 (May meeting).

[Evantra]

Thompson out…

“Unfortunately, due to financial complexities outside of WSR’s and Bobby Thompson’s control, it will not be possible this weekend to run the #19 BMW that was driven to a superb podium finish at Snetterton.

WSR continue to work hard with the team’s commercial partners to put Bobby back in the BMW as soon as possible.”

https://www.touringcartimes.com/2024...-btcc-weekend/

[touringlegend]

Just when it appeared he had finally sorted a funded decent drive. Thoroughly dissapointed for the lad

[TyH]

Do we think the 4th BMW will be out this weekend with a different driver? After Bobby Thompson confirmed he won’t be driving this weekend.

Could that be the ‘familiar face returning’ that Matt Neal was alluding to on socials?

[thetool]

Originally Posted by Evantra

Thompson out…

“Unfortunately, due to financial complexities outside of WSR’s and Bobby Thompson’s control the sponsor's cheque bouncing, it will not be possible this weekend to run the #19 BMW that was driven to a superb podium finish at Snetterton.

WSR continue to work hard with the team’s commercial partners anyone who wants to actually pay up to put Bobby back in the BMW as soon as possible.”

...

[MarcusH26]

So disappointed for Bobby after an excellent debut at Snett , just hope something can be properly sorted so he can be back for the next round.

[Evantra]

Originally Posted by TyH

Do we think the 4th BMW will be out this weekend with a different driver? After Bobby Thompson confirmed he won’t be driving this weekend.

Could that be the ‘familiar face returning’ that Matt Neal was alluding to on socials?

The same day I think he also tweeted about Bobby taking a win at Thruxton, so obviously thought he was still driving then.

[auroan]

Originally Posted by Evantra

Thompson out…

“Unfortunately, due to financial complexities outside of WSR’s and Bobby Thompson’s control, it will not be possible this weekend to run the #19 BMW that was driven to a superb podium finish at Snetterton.

WSR continue to work hard with the team’s commercial partners to put Bobby back in the BMW as soon as possible.”

https://www.touringcartimes.com/2024...-btcc-weekend/

Deja vu of Uniq with triple 8 back in the independent vectra days.

[Moneyseeker]

Originally Posted by auroan

Deja vu of Uniq with triple 8 back in the independent vectra days.

I guess financial complexity is a euphemism for no money..

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[Matt K]

Dear oh dear, some just don't have luck at all.... gutted for him.

[Sodemo]

I don’t know why this seems to happen so frequently in motorsport. You never hear about a football team (or another sport?) having to pull a sponsor due to them not paying…?