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There's also tyres to consider at Thruxton - think of all the problems the BTCC had with punctures in 2016 and Porsche Carrera Cup GB in 2020/2021. If we think about 2023 numbers BTCC had 27 cars versus British GT at about 33-35. Even at its NGTC peak the BTCC had 32. Some BTCC entries tend to be based out of marquees at BTCC meets whereas all 35 British GT entries would expect to have a pit garage. When British GT was visiting circuits like Thruxton, Croft and Knockhill the peak grid size was probably in the low-20s in the mid/late-2000s. There's also the need for full pitstop equipment for tyre changes and refuelling rigs (something the BTCC doesn't need) and a narrow pitlane like Thruxton or Croft (or Knockhill for that matter) would probably not be considered entirely safe. There's also the consideration of facilities, tyre barriers, circuit infrastructure etc. - perhaps circuits like Thruxton and Croft meet the BTCC's standards given their cars are slower but don't meet SRO and British GTs high standards with fast GT cars. |
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I think Thruxton is far too dodgy for several reasons. Yes the tyres, also the driver standard, you can eff up at Silverstone or Donington and not really get too badly hurt, Thruxton however is a very tricky track to learn and master, there are all sorts of lines that can work and throw in multi class to that you have a recipe for disaster with some of the distinctly average driving talent that pays its way there.
I think Combe is similar, even though that would be fabulous. Arguably Knockhill could work but again perhaps too small. Maybe Anglesey even, though they seem reluctant to have anything other than club stuff there for all sorts of reasons. I think Silverstone is a joke in terms of not hosting much, they only give a toss about 1 week of the year these days, so in many ways good riddance, but their approach to anything other than f1 in recent years is almost sinister. I am amazed they race at Oulton, really if you can race there usually when it's wet, why can't you manage some other equally scary venues! In the end this is probably all about SRO and hosting fees aswell. |
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25 Jan 2024, 09:42 (Ref:4193282) | #28 | |
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British GT 2024
Century Motorsport - BMW M4 GT4 - Ian Gough / Tom Wrigley
https://www.britishgt.com/news/1005/...-title-assault Mahiki Racing - Lotus Emira GT4 - Gordie Mutch / Ian Duggan Mahiki Racing - Lotus Emira GT4 - Nathan Harrison / Steven Lake https://www.britishgt.com/news/1006/...racings-emiras Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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25 Jan 2024, 10:33 (Ref:4193287) | #29 | ||
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1 Feb 2024, 10:41 (Ref:4194541) | #30 | ||
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A few more announcements:
GT3: ABBA Mercedes AMG GT3 Neary/neary RAM Racing BMW M4 GT3 Marciello/Ferguson GT4: RAM Racing Mercedes AMG GT4 George/Hopkinson |
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3 Feb 2024, 11:00 (Ref:4194933) | #31 | ||
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The RAM Merc to Bimmer switch is very significant.
That was the way for Ferguson to keep Yello as gun driver I guess. Plus gives Yello more drives as a factory driver. Keeping Merc for GT4 though. Wonder why they didn't switch too? |
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3 Feb 2024, 15:50 (Ref:4194969) | #32 | ||
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Harry George owns the Merc GT4 car, also Keith Cheetham going there and he has a lot of experience with the Merc gt4
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Another GT3 McLaren entry - RJN returning with Buncombe and Watts.
More GT3 announcements this to come this week... |
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7 Feb 2024, 17:41 (Ref:4195603) | #35 | ||
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Former Champion Rob Collard returns to the championship in Barwell GT3 Lambo he will share the car with son Ricky.
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Two strong entries there it must be said
Having Buncombe in the series adds a quick driver. Cottingham is doing WEC with United, does that mean he's out of Brit GT completely? |
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8 Feb 2024, 11:05 (Ref:4195703) | #38 | |
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About 1/3 of the way through the entry announcements this year, they have confirmed its the full 36 cars again.
Best guess is we will see about 14 GT3's this year. Enduro closed shop, plus a few others look like they are moving away, so I think 14 is my humble guess, that or anything above would be good news. Mclaren leading for number of entries in GT3 again so far, same as last year, I think theres a chance we will see another 1-2 Mclarens in that class. Hard to say who's in the favourite for wins so far out of the announcements, Rob Collard is always a quick AM but he doesnt have Sandy Mitchell this year to give him a heavy helping hand, I wouldnt say Ricky is as fast. Marciello is undoubedtly the class of the field but he was held back massively last year by his slow am. The Nearys are a very consistent pair, wouldnt be surprised to see them take a win. British GT 2024 (11/36) GT3 Class - 7 cars Barwell Motorsport - Lamborghini Huracan GT3 - Rob Collard / Ricky Collard Century Motorsport - BMW M4 GT3 - Carl Cavers / Lewis Plato Orange Motorsport - Mclaren 720s GT3 - Simon Orange / Tom Roche Paddock Motorsport - Mclaren 720s GT3 - Mark Smith / Martin Plowman Ram Racing - BMW M4 GT3 - John Ferguson / Raffaele Marciello Team ABBA Racing - Mercedes AMG GT3 - Richard Neary / Sam Neary Team RJN - Mclaren 720s GT3 - Simon Watts / Al Buncombe GT4 Class - 4 cars Century Motorsport - BMW M4 GT4 - Ian Gough / Tom Wrigley Mahiki Racing - Lotus Emira GT4 - Ian Duggan / Gordie Mutch Mahiki Racing - Lotus Emira GT4 - Nathan Harrison / Steven Lake Ram Racing - Mercedes AMG GT4 - Harry George / Luca Hopkinson |
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14 Feb 2024, 09:04 (Ref:4196638) | #39 | |
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Alex Martin will join former British GT champion Sandy Mitchell, completing the Barwell GT3 lineup in British GT this year.
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21 Feb 2024, 09:24 (Ref:4197579) | #40 | ||
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CWS - Ginetta G56 - Colin White/Tom Holland
Team Parker - Mercedes AMG GT4 - Seb Morris/Charles Dawson 2 Seas - Mercedes AMG GT3 - Kevin Tse/Maximillian Goetz |
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21 Feb 2024, 13:09 (Ref:4197606) | #41 | ||
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2 Seas - Mercedes AMG GT3 - Ian Loggie/Phil Keen
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21 Feb 2024, 13:39 (Ref:4197609) | #42 | |
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Thats 16 announced, 20 more to go...
British GT 2024 (16/36) GT3 Class - 10 cars Barwell Motorsport - Lamborghini Huracan GT3 - Rob Collard / Ricky Collard Barwell Motorsport - Lamborghini Huracan GT3 - Alex Martin / Sandy Mitchell Century Motorsport - BMW M4 GT3 - Carl Cavers / Lewis Plato Orange Motorsport - Mclaren 720s GT3 - Simon Orange / Tom Roche Paddock Motorsport - Mclaren 720s GT3 - Mark Smith / Martin Plowman Ram Racing - BMW M4 GT3 - John Ferguson / Raffaele Marciello Team ABBA Racing - Mercedes AMG GT3 - Richard Neary / Sam Neary Team RJN - Mclaren 720s GT3 - Simon Watts / Al Buncombe 2 Seas Motorsport - Mercedes AMG GT3 - Ian Loggie / Phil Keen 2 Seas Motorsport - Mercedes AMG GT3 - Kevin Tse / Maximilian Goetz GT4 Class - 6 cars Century Motorsport - BMW M4 GT4 - Ian Gough / Tom Wrigley CWS Racing - Ginetta G56 GT4 - Colin White / Tom Holland Mahiki Racing - Lotus Emira GT4 - Ian Duggan / Gordie Mutch Mahiki Racing - Lotus Emira GT4 - Nathan Harrison / Steven Lake Ram Racing - Mercedes AMG GT4 - Harry George / Luca Hopkinson Team Parker Racing - Mercedes AMG GT4 - Charles Dawson / Seb Morris |
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22 Feb 2024, 09:23 (Ref:4197731) | #43 | ||
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Optimum - Mclaren 720s GT3 - Tom Gamble/Mark Radcliffe
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Optimum - Mclaren Artura GT4 - Jack Brown/Zac Meakin
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Toyota Gazoo Racing - Toyota GR Supra GT4 - Kavi Jundhu / Dan Vaughan
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27 Feb 2024, 09:09 (Ref:4198454) | #46 | |
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Steller Motorsport - Audi R8 LMS GT4 - Tim Docker / Jordan Albert
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27 Feb 2024, 09:54 (Ref:4198457) | #47 | ||
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Nice - there's some good variety in GT4 - 7 different manufacturers so far, hopefully we'll get a bit more variety in GT3 as well.
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28 Feb 2024, 09:16 (Ref:4198610) | #48 | |
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Academy back with 2 new mustang GT4s
Erik Evans / Marco Signoretti Matt Nicoll-Jones / Will Moore 22/36 cars announced, GT3 announcement later today before 2 more GT4s this week, so down to last 9-10 cars by end of the week. As with every year, anything above 14 GT3s is good by me! |
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It's looking good isn't it? The Mustangs adding even more variety to the GT4 grid and we've got a decent amount of GT3 cars with more announcements to come.
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I really went off the boil with British GT, but the series has really pulled me back in the last few year. Fingers crossed the GT3 numbers continue to rise (and, as said above, we get a little more variety in the cars as well).
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