BTCC Rounds 13, 14 & 15, Thruxton. - Page 3

Alfisti · 18 Sep 2020, 13:58 (Ref:4003523)

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Originally Posted by Pickles

Well that was disappointing ��

https://www.facebook.com/18921848445...0404942671752/

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Originally Posted by Sodemo

Was there meant to be some kind of WSR announcement or have I missed something?

I think the announcement literally was Dynamics bought some Dulux off of B&Q.

The WSR thing was, I believe, make believe. Sort of a coronavirus Mk II if you like.

Pickles · 18 Sep 2020, 13:58 (Ref:4003524)

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Originally Posted by Sodemo

Was there meant to be some kind of WSR announcement or have I missed something?

The first BTCC teaser had a 3 Series in it so I just assumed it was WSR related

medius · 18 Sep 2020, 14:26 (Ref:4003529)

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Originally Posted by Pickles

The first BTCC teaser had a 3 Series in it so I just assumed it was WSR related

It was a photo from Silverstone too. Just a library pic.

crmalcolm · 18 Sep 2020, 14:30 (Ref:4003533)

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Originally Posted by Sodemo

Was there meant to be some kind of WSR announcement or have I missed something?

Rob Austin's cool.
ITV coverage is bigger.
All 'hyped' with a close up of the R/R of a WSR car.

Meanwhile GS batteries have appointed a former driver from TD as a brand ambassador, and to celebrate one of their brands sponsoring a team for 10 yrs, they've convinced TD to change the bonnet to Honda Racing colours from the time the GS batteries ambassador was driving the car to 2nd place in the championship under the Yuasa banner.

(I think that sums up the last 24hrs)

Alfisti · 18 Sep 2020, 16:52 (Ref:4003586)

Well a least I didn't here corona or Brexit in that nonsense

porsche962fan · 18 Sep 2020, 20:12 (Ref:4003654)

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Originally Posted by crmalcolm

All 'hyped' with a close up of the R/R of a WSR car.

well there is one goo thing about that car being empty, if Turks or Oliphant have a severe accident they can put him in thta car for next round and not do a Team HARD

stuart thompson · 18 Sep 2020, 20:39 (Ref:4003662)

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Originally Posted by porsche962fan

well there is one goo thing about that car being empty, if Turks or Oliphant have a severe accident they can put him in thta car for next round and not do a Team HARD

Or they could use the spare car😉

porsche962fan · 18 Sep 2020, 20:53 (Ref:4003665)

that is the spare car, AFAIK only 3 3 series build so far

stuart thompson · 18 Sep 2020, 21:05 (Ref:4003672)

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Originally Posted by porsche962fan

that is the spare car, AFAIK only 3 3 series build so far

Pretty sure I read on here or somewhere that they had a 4th shell.

Pickles · 18 Sep 2020, 21:27 (Ref:4003679)

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Originally Posted by porsche962fan

well there is one goo thing about that car being empty, if Turks or Oliphant have a severe accident they can put him in thta car for next round and not do a Team HARD

Presumably 'doing a Team HARD' is missing a round as the car is wrecked when they're not even going back to HQ and only have a few days to turn it around...

BillWiskins · 18 Sep 2020, 23:28 (Ref:4003697)

Thanks for clearing up the Rob Austin stuff - yeah most of that OC stuff, and the sponsor shenanigans totally passed me by.

Now for something more important:

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Originally Posted by Alfisti

the Neale's

Hypothesis: the frequency of this spelling error increases during BTCC seasons which also feature Andy Neate.

Discuss

porsche962fan · 19 Sep 2020, 09:15 (Ref:4003756)

Cammish claims that they don't think BMW can be beaten them this year but his aim is best of the rest

porsche962fan · 19 Sep 2020, 14:50 (Ref:4003994)

Turks 8th

Sutton 11th

Turks only has to keep him behind on this track were it's hard to pass to extend his lead

Craner Curves · 19 Sep 2020, 15:06 (Ref:4004002)

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Originally Posted by porsche962fan

Turks 8th

Sutton 11th

Turks only has to keep him behind on this track were it's hard to pass to extend his lead

We need to peg back the Honda!

Totally missed qualifying because the itv website said that it was on at 4pm....

swooshiain · 19 Sep 2020, 15:20 (Ref:4004015)

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Originally Posted by Craner Curves

Totally missed qualifying because the itv website said that it was on at 4pm....

Likewise - what a great way for them to celebrate extending their contract...

Pickles · 19 Sep 2020, 15:28 (Ref:4004019)

Up until 3 o clock it said next qualifying on 29th August 😂

crmalcolm · 19 Sep 2020, 16:33 (Ref:4004087)

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Originally Posted by porsche962fan

Cammish claims that they don't think BMW can be beaten them this year but his aim is best of the rest

Today's result suggests otherwise. Too many Hondas in the top ten makes a mockery of the series.
Time to peg back the FWD cars and give those in RWD machinery a chance, otherwise we'll see a FWD walkover tomorrow.

Alfisti · 19 Sep 2020, 20:16 (Ref:4004313)

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Originally Posted by crmalcolm

Today's result suggests otherwise. Too many Hondas in the top ten makes a mockery of the series.
Time to peg back the FWD cars and give those in RWD machinery a chance, otherwise we'll see a FWD walkover tomorrow.

Boom!!!

Alfisti · 19 Sep 2020, 20:21 (Ref:4004319)

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Originally Posted by BillWiskins

Thanks for clearing up the Rob Austin stuff - yeah most of that OC stuff, and the sponsor shenanigans totally passed me by.

Now for something more important:

Hypothesis: the frequency of this spelling error increases during BTCC seasons which also feature Andy Neate.

Discuss

Hmmm, I suspect Andy Neate's motorsport activities in any given year and my inability to correctly spel Mat Neil's name aren't linked. However, it's certainly a more interesting discussion point than can women actually drive and where big Tony got his new motors from. Not to mention when will WSR turn up with another BMW...

**touringlegend** · 20 Sep 2020, 08:13 (Ref:4004725)

https://t.co/A9kmehcBJh

The rear wheel drive cars have been given a increase in boost reduction at the start from 6.5 to 11.5%. Quite an interesting article., especially Dick Bennett’s comments regarding the Motorbase engines.

I have to say though I think it’s very hard to negate the laws of physics with RWD despite different first gear, reduced boost etc.

Evantra · 20 Sep 2020, 08:21 (Ref:4004730)

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Originally Posted by touringlegend

https://t.co/A9kmehcBJh

The rear wheel drive cars have been given a increase in boost reduction at the start from 6.5 to 11.5%. Quite an interesting article., especially Dick Bennett’s comments regarding the Motorbase engines.

I have to say though I think it’s very hard to negate the laws of physics with RWD despite different first gear, reduced boost etc.

Good, it was very clear they had an advantage off the line, hopefully this should even things out a bit.

Pickles · 20 Sep 2020, 08:37 (Ref:4004735)

It's interesting how some of the adjustments are made very public, where others aren't.

B0U170NS · 20 Sep 2020, 09:29 (Ref:4004787)

So Team Hard seem to have a plan of saving as many tyres as possible for today, hence why qualifying was so poor for them. Can't help but think it's a bit of an excuse for the fact that the VW is so slow in a straight line.

crmalcolm · 20 Sep 2020, 09:43 (Ref:4004805)

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Originally Posted by touringlegend

https://t.co/A9kmehcBJh

The rear wheel drive cars have been given a increase in boost reduction at the start from 6.5 to 11.5%. Quite an interesting article., especially Dick Bennett’s comments regarding the Motorbase engines.

I have to say though I think it’s very hard to negate the laws of physics with RWD despite different first gear, reduced boost etc.

Agreed, interesting to read the comments about Motorbase.

I understand why they are being made, and understand the stance of WSR. Sadly though, I fear it will just perpetuate the arguments over a lack of parity on the grid.

Evantra · 20 Sep 2020, 10:34 (Ref:4004836)

Onboard lap really shows how much they've raised the Church run off, great job.

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