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11 May 2009, 07:29 (Ref:2459791)
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The only tarmac changes are a small amount of re-surfacing above the new access tunnel. The yellow flag restrictions were a one-off last minute compromise to avoid cancelling two small meetings, the circuit now has a proper licence and no yellow flag zone is required.
As far as infrastructure changes, there's the infamous access tunnel and the Dunlop bridge has been removed but other than that not much else. |
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11 May 2009, 12:55 (Ref:2460096)
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I think they've done some work on the new pits as well, but that won't affect the BTCC. Can't remember where I read that though. The new layout's going to be really good by the looks of it, I really can't wait. Just hope they've got all the funding now.
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11 May 2009, 17:13 (Ref:2460273)
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A new pit/paddock complex is planned but no work has been started on them yet. The earth banks and moto-x track are still in place.
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12 May 2009, 14:03 (Ref:2460937)
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Cartridge World are saying on crash.net that they're struggling to get Dan Eaves' car fixed in time.
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12 May 2009, 15:58 (Ref:2461008)
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It would be a shame if they had to miss out.
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12 May 2009, 16:55 (Ref:2461052)
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12 May 2009, 17:21 (Ref:2461062)
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The crash story does indicate that the supply of parts is the problem.
Colin Neill 'the last race incident resulted in us having to order some replacement parts which have been delayed getting to us. ' AON are also hoping for progress having carried out engine upgrades, Wind Tunnel Aero and Suspension modifications being tested at Pembrey. |
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12 May 2009, 19:33 (Ref:2461161)
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I suppose one of the differences between a works team and an independant team, especially as new to the car as CVR are, is that they don't have a spare car in their workshop
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13 May 2009, 17:37 (Ref:2461845)
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Jackson and Plato will both be under the same Racing Silverline banner at Donington.
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13 May 2009, 19:06 (Ref:2461889)
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With a wet Saturday likely, will the usual culprits be up there at the sharp end...?Its shaping up to be a great weekend with quite a few variations i think coming to the mix.....
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16 May 2009, 03:46 (Ref:2463231)
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16 May 2009, 11:25 (Ref:2463370)
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16 May 2009, 12:44 (Ref:2463403)
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Jelley quickest again in second practice. Vaulkhard in 2nd ahead of Thommo!
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16 May 2009, 15:41 (Ref:2463462)
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Donington Park : Grid for Race 1
 1 - Andrew Jordan - Vauxhall Vectra - 1:13.241 2 - Harry vaulkhard - Chevrolet Lacetti - 1:13.256  3 - James Thompson - Honda Civic Type-S - 1:13.278 4 - Jason Plato - Chevolet Lacetti - 1:13.365  5 - Stephen Jelley - BMW 320si - 1:13.384 6 - Rob Collard - BMW 320si - 1:13.493  7 - Colin Turkington - BMW 320si - 1:13.573 8 - Matt Neal - Vauxhall Vectra - 1:13.753  9 - Jonathan Adam - BMW 320si - 1:13.795 10 - Mat Jackson - Chevrolet Lacetti - 1:13.836  11 - Paul O'Neill - Honda Integra Type-R - 1:13.902 12 - Dave Pinkney - Honda Civic Type-S - 1:14.343  13 - Alan Morrison - Ford Focus - 1:14.464 14 - Adam Jones - SEAT Leon TFSI - 1:14.638  15 - John George - Honda Integra Type-R - 1:14.638 16 - Tom Chilton - Ford Focus - 1:14.796  17 - Martin Johnson - Vauxhall Astra Coupe - 1:14.980 18 - Liam McMillan - SEAT Toledo - 1:15.072  19 - Fabrizio Giovanardi - Vauxhall Vectra - DQ 20 - Martyn Bell - Honda Integra Type-R - No time  21 - Dan Eaves - SEAT Leon - No time 22 - Nick Leason - BMW 120d - No time  Brilliant qualifying by Vaulkhard and Jelley. Good move forward by Alan Morrison in the Ford too. Car graphics courtesy of Andy Blackmore Design | Spotter Guides Last edited by Hazard; 16 May 2009 at 16:25. |
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16 May 2009, 16:13 (Ref:2463479)
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I can't rewrite the grid at the moment - but Giovanardi's not on pole anymore. Failed weighbridge, so he goes to the back ahead of Bell, Eaves & Leason in 19th.
Andrew Jordan takes his first pole! Last edited by Hazard; 16 May 2009 at 16:59. |
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16 May 2009, 16:16 (Ref:2463481)
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Might be worth a tenner on Gio to win race 3...
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17 May 2009, 11:35 (Ref:2463889)
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James Thompson takes the first win of the year for Team Dynamics, and his first since 2006 in the BTCC (though, I guess he hasn't been in the BTCC since 2006
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17 May 2009, 12:04 (Ref:2463903)
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A good recovery drive from Owy, before ending up in the gravel. Ditto Matt Neal - shame he was involved in the BMW ending up in the wall, but that seemed a pure accident.
Plato looked out of sorts, especially into Redgate - curious incidents with both Vaulkhard and Gio there. Great battle for the lower points positions.
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17 May 2009, 12:23 (Ref:2463905)
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I was impressed with Vaulkard. Has he mentioned any reason for his improvement in pace? Chilton looked in a class of his own.
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17 May 2009, 13:34 (Ref:2463945)
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Plato passes 3 cars under Safety Car and is allowed to retain the position. Some things never change.
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17 May 2009, 14:25 (Ref:2463985)
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Why is it that the BTCC have their races scheduled at the exact same time as the WTCC races? By fluke or intention?
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17 May 2009, 14:50 (Ref:2463999)
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They don't change the schedules - they always race the same times really - just when the WTCC is in different countries it changes.
So, first repeat win for James Thompson. Nice work. I noticed Tim Harvey referred to the lady in the pits as his g/f - and indeed his BTCC.net profile doesn't list him as married anymore. After all that fuss a few years ago! (the race and wedding, when he was racing for Alfa Romeo IRC). |
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Grid for Race 3
(Top 10 of Race 2 Reversed) 1 - Harry Vaulkhard - Chevrolet Lacetti 2 - Rob Collard - BMW 320si3 - Adam Jones - SEAT Leon 4 - Jonathan Adam - BMW 320si5 - Mat Jackson - Chevrolet Lacetti 6 - Colin Turkington - BMW 320si7 - Jason Plato - Chevrolet Lacetti 8 - Fabrizio Giovanardi - Vauxhall Vectra9 - Matt Neal - Vauxhall Vectra 12 - James Thompson - Honda Civic Type-S11 - Paul O'Neill - Honda Integra Type-R 12 - David Pinkney - Honda Civic Type-S13 - Alan Morrison - Ford Focus 14 - John George - Honda Integra Type-R13 - Alan Morrison - Ford Focus 14 - John George - Honda Integra Type-R15 - Martyn Bell - Honda Integra Type-R 16 - Martin Johnson - Vauxhall Astra Coupe17 - Tom Chilton - Ford Focus 18 - Andrew Jordan - Vauxhall Vectra18 - Nick Leason - BMW 120d 20 - Liam McMillan - SEAT ToledoCar graphics courtesy of Andy Blackmore Design / Spotter Guides |
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Recent comments from Rob Collard have included urging Jelley to calm down, and has stated that - 'Jelley’s like a bull in a china shop'.
It seems a bit rich when he then charges like a bull into the back of Thompson through the first corner. I'm waiting to see if Collard will complain about Jordan after being involved in another incident during R2 today? |
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