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13 Oct 2015, 19:49 (Ref:3582563) | #76 | ||
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Refering to the list above, pretty sure Ash Sutton confirmed to a second season in clios to further his learning before doing BTCC
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Anyone else feeling good odds on a Thompson return?
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14 Oct 2015, 07:49 (Ref:3582706) | #81 | |
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http://www.insidebtcc.com/seven-in-t...-at-motorbase/
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14 Oct 2015, 08:21 (Ref:3582711) | #83 | ||
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Welch apparently switching to a Hyundai i30
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http://www.touringcartimes.com/2015/...waste-of-time/
Interesting article with the rumoured use of a Hyundai I30 for Welch motorsport |
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14 Oct 2015, 10:46 (Ref:3582748) | #86 | ||
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I would love to see Jackson back in the Focus, with a really good teammate.
Assuming that the boost levels are not rejigged too much for next season, they should have a car good enough for a title challenge, and I hope they have two drivers that can do the car justice - not just one. |
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Mike Bushell @MBushellRacing 18m18 minutes ago
This is probably the first time since I started karting way back when... That I haven't known where my racing future might lie!!! FAVORITES 2 11:50 AM - 14 Oct 2015 · Details |
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14 Oct 2015, 12:14 (Ref:3582766) | #88 | |
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Wasn't Tony Gilham planning on building a Volvo for 2016? I'm sure I saw it in the build up to this season. Be interesting to see if anything comes of that.
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Left Jackson without a Motorbase drive would be a terrible mistake...he did a brillant job really this season. He only need a bit more of luck, it's not a mission impossible for the driver's championship |
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14 Oct 2015, 13:54 (Ref:3582790) | #91 | ||
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a) During the summer break which the teams wanted to enable staff to have breaks b) Mid-season will teams want to risk damage to cars in a non-championship, mid-season event c)Costs - budgets are already under strain so this will be extra costs unless of course it is funded by extra income/guest drivers d) The overall costs of the event, at the moment the teams turn up and do their thing. That is a big difference to a promote that has to hire a circuit and be the underwriter of the event and put an EVENT on in total. |
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14 Oct 2015, 15:55 (Ref:3582819) | #92 | |
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Motorbase won't be happy without a top driver. They will want someone in the car with both the budget and the speed - hence them missing the start of this season. AJ fits the bill. AJ and Jackson would be beyond brilliant.
As for the 'festival,' I'm all up for it! As much as there are obvious costs and logistical issues involved, there is something romantic to me about these non-championship events. Maybe because teams try out new stuff, new drivers, etc. It's also quite old-school, and old-school in motorsport generally is good. Rob Austin is a character. Do you reckon he'll bring out a Volvo or Kia just for the fans? But trust us lot on the BTCC pages to have created 7 pages, very little of which is concrete, already in the off season - which is in its' 3rd day!!!!!!! |
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Will all teams be effectively "forced" to run the new RML gear or will it be optional? I presume if there is a performance advantage all teams will want it?
Also as a result of the new kit, will there be any technical reg changes for 2016? |
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Can i just add Chris Stockton and BTC Racing to the list unless any of you guys know differently?
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I'm sure they came out with a statement around June time saying the plan was to be back with a 2 car team, with different machines (obviously as they sold the Chevy's). I did think at the time I'd be surprised if it actually happens.
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Yep, I've no doubt this is the thinking in that they will either get budget from fresh or No2 drivers. The point I was making is that teams turn up to an event that is already organised and play their part by racing, which is different to the teams or group of teams underwriting an event for which the costs will be considerable.
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