BTCC 2006 News, Rumours, Entries... - Page 25

Lord X · 13 Mar 2006, 10:57 (Ref:1547004)

I would suggest they were. He was just better than his team-mate but then not quite able to rise to the challenge when he got his drives at VX and SEAT.

BootsOntheSide · 13 Mar 2006, 12:47 (Ref:1547087)

It's not as if the Barwell team-mate he beat that year (Alan Blencowe) was a driver of any real talent, so I think the 2003 season was probably kosher.

redshoes · 13 Mar 2006, 13:24 (Ref:1547126)

2003 definately flattered to deceive. Bentwood and Boardman should have been much closer to the title but for car problems. Other than that there was no real opposition to speak of.

2004/05 is probably a more accurate reflection of Hines' ability. I fairness to him you'd be hard pressed to stand out as number 3 at VX and at SEAT the team was obviously built around Plato, but he really did little of any note. No reason he should have been fighting over 10th place with his rookie teammate, which is what seemed to happen most weekends.

E46 · 13 Mar 2006, 23:43 (Ref:1547614)

www.sportmotores.com reports that Jason Plato was testing with SEAT at Estoril, his times were at least two or three seconds faster than ETCC 2003 pole position.

cos · 14 Mar 2006, 11:54 (Ref:1547889)

Collard and Turkington confirmed for RAC

**touringlegend** · 14 Mar 2006, 12:31 (Ref:1547915)

Still think they could do with Reid! I notice the 3rd car is still a possibility.

Gaz · 14 Mar 2006, 12:53 (Ref:1547941)

So where does Dan Eaves go now if the 3rd seat doesn't materalise at WSR?

Alfa Fan · 14 Mar 2006, 13:09 (Ref:1547958)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gaz

So where does Dan Eaves go now if the 3rd seat doesn't materalise at WSR?

On the long list of unemployed drivers, like

James Pickford
Ian Curley
Dan Buxton
Gareth Howell
Gavin Pyper
Paul O'Neill
Anthony Reid
Alan Morrison
Stefan Hodgetts

and many more...

sharpy · 14 Mar 2006, 15:52 (Ref:1548084)

Good news for Turkingtonand Collard, i can see them working well together this season. Would have been good to see Reid back this season, he's been a good character to have since he started back in 1997.

I wonder if they will get a 3rd car out this season and if they do who will get the drive??

Alfa Fan · 14 Mar 2006, 15:53 (Ref:1548086)

I really hope to see Reid in the 3rd car.

Craner Curves · 14 Mar 2006, 16:05 (Ref:1548098)

Did anyone honestly think Reid would get a drive again, when we know he has no backing?

Alfa Fan · 14 Mar 2006, 16:56 (Ref:1548128)

RAC backing should make it easier for the team to take talented drivers.

**touringlegend** · 14 Mar 2006, 18:56 (Ref:1548256)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Craner Curves

Did anyone honestly think Reid would get a drive again, when we know he has no backing?

I think we all know he has none or little backing, the question for many people was whether WSR had the budget to pick and choose drivers. Which I assume they don't have from who they've signed.

rdjones · 14 Mar 2006, 19:22 (Ref:1548279)

So it's Rob and Colin at WSR, pretty much as expected, remember there is still a chance of a 3rd car for Dan, as for AR I always thought that he was a long shot for the drive. I am very please with news, I do thing that they are going to be right up there all year.

shinchley · 14 Mar 2006, 20:45 (Ref:1548924)

Great news about Rocky (rob) Im sure we will se him on the top step again in 06

GO ROCKY !

N I Tram · 15 Mar 2006, 13:56 (Ref:1549498)

They've basically signed the best 2 funded drivers going, which suggests that they can only run an unfunded driver for a part-season if that. Still a good lineup though.

pink69 · 15 Mar 2006, 19:59 (Ref:1549750)

Anyone heard anymore about the second Dynamics seat? I thought Howell was a cert. for that?

rdjones · 15 Mar 2006, 20:06 (Ref:1549760)

Gordon Shedden seems to be the favourite at the momment, guess we will have to wait for the media day.

redshoes · 15 Mar 2006, 20:54 (Ref:1549795)

Dynamics are doing a big reveal at the media day. Rumour is that Shedden has backing from a big name sponsor.

redshoes · 15 Mar 2006, 20:58 (Ref:1549798)

Quote:

Originally Posted by rdjones

So it's Rob and Colin at WSR, pretty much as expected, remember there is still a chance of a 3rd car for Dan

Eaves chances are slim to non-existant. He's got virtually nothing in the way of sponsorship and without a budget he'll struggle to find a seat anywhere.

Alfa Fan · 15 Mar 2006, 21:53 (Ref:1549853)

Quote:

Originally Posted by redshoes

Dynamics are doing a big reveal at the media day. Rumour is that Shedden has backing from a big name sponsor.

Wonder who? He's never been one to have an abundance of sponsorship. My bets he's convinced the Scottish Sun to back his drive, like his SEAT in 03/04

Neil Adams · 16 Mar 2006, 16:20 (Ref:1550322)

hasnt his family got a fair bit of involvement with knockhill racing circuit?

Alfa Fan · 16 Mar 2006, 17:37 (Ref:1550378)

He works for Knockhill as a Professional Driving Instructor. I didn't think there was any connection beyond that?

KA · 16 Mar 2006, 17:43 (Ref:1550384)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alfa Fan

He works for Knockhill as a Professional Driving Instructor. I didn't think there was any connection beyond that?

..and being married to the circuit owner's daughter...

http://www.carpages.co.uk/porsche/po...1-18-08-05.asp

Alfa Fan · 16 Mar 2006, 18:12 (Ref:1550411)

Quote:

Originally Posted by KA

..and being married to the circuit owner's daughter...

http://www.carpages.co.uk/porsche/po...1-18-08-05.asp

That might help

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