BTCC Race 4, 5 & 6 - Thruxton, Hampshire - 26th April 2009 - Page 4

Craner Curves · 23 Apr 2009, 14:20 (Ref:2447854)

It's not really as simple as that for a BTCC BMW though. Because the car is developed on Yokohamas, any data they have with regards to handling and tyre settings is pretty much worthless to BTCC teams. WSR had more success in 2007 when they started with the car, after they went their own way on setup, as the BMW engineers ideas weren't working. So they still have a bit of work to do when they get the car, not a simple buy the car and turn up and race scenario.

gregc · 23 Apr 2009, 15:44 (Ref:2447921)

Plato confirmed for the rest of the season, racing the Lacetti as Team Silverline. Jackson will still run under the RML banner.

I'm not his biggest fan, but this is great news for the championship

crmalcolm · 23 Apr 2009, 16:15 (Ref:2447947)

Good news about Plato, and as he proved at Brands last time out, it is possible to develop a race-winning FWD package in a short space of time. Allied to the VXRs and the previous Leon results, I don't see that RWD is anywhere near being 'too dominant'.
Admittedly RWD has an advantage off the line, but with the regular BTCC contact (and I'm not saying it's a good thing, just a non-avoidable part of BTCC), the FWD cars have an advantage when 'love-tapped'.

Burnsie · 23 Apr 2009, 16:21 (Ref:2447952)

Good news about Plato, he definitely deserves a secure seat. Hats off to Silverline and Auto Windscreens for coming up with the sponsorship for JP's season.

**FIRE** · 23 Apr 2009, 16:50 (Ref:2447977)

Great news.

http://www.silverlinetools.com/racingsilverline
I understand Silverline steps up from being small sponsor to main sponsor?

NendoShisu · 23 Apr 2009, 16:55 (Ref:2447985)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burnsie

Good news about Plato, he definitely deserves a secure seat. Hats off to Silverline and Auto Windscreens for coming up with the sponsorship for JP's season.

Indeed.

I looked at the logos they should look sweet on Plato's Blue Chevvy

Silverline Tools http://www.itecpower.co.uk/itec/itec...ine%20logo.png

Auto Windscreens http://www.autowindscreens.co.uk/ima...ens_logo_3.gif

I would say that he will still have the Tesco 99 sponsership too.

Icebaby · 23 Apr 2009, 16:58 (Ref:2447990)

Fantastic news, we now have many top line drivers in the championship to enhance the credability of a great year ahead.

Hazard · 23 Apr 2009, 17:07 (Ref:2447996)

Reasonably Priced Car for the championship?

(Worth noting now that all GM cars in the championship are now out of production models...the Vectra and Lacetti 2008, and Astra Coupe 2004!)

**touringlegend** · 23 Apr 2009, 17:46 (Ref:2448019)

Superb news.

Have to say, even since this time nearly 3 weeks ago, the championship looks far better with Plato, Thompson and Jackson back in it.

crmalcolm · 23 Apr 2009, 18:46 (Ref:2448071)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hazard

(Worth noting now that all GM cars in the championship are now out of production models...the Vectra and Lacetti 2008, and Astra Coupe 2004!)

Could similar not also be said of the Hondas, Fords, and the SEAT Toledo?

No Civic Type R with the TD body style, no Integra, no Focus ST 5dr 2L, no Toledo.

I also note on the offical site here, that Thompson's and Morrison's cars are not eligible for Manufacturer's Independants also. Did the official entry need to be made at Media Day - if so surely a walkover for VXR which negates the reason for creating this category in the first place?

And also, if there was a deadline for this category, why not for the other categories?

redshoes · 23 Apr 2009, 19:11 (Ref:2448086)

Quote:

Originally Posted by crmalcolm

I also note on the offical site here, that Thompson's and Morrison's cars are not eligible for Manufacturer's Independants also.

The page hasn't been properly updated. Morrison scored points for Ford/AON at Brands.

crmalcolm · 23 Apr 2009, 19:20 (Ref:2448097)

OK, I'd assumed it was based on Media Day entries.

BootsOntheSide · 23 Apr 2009, 22:14 (Ref:2448207)

Fantastic that Plato is in for the full season, hopefully Jackson will be too. Thompson for 9 races is probably an improvement on Shedden for 10 as well - but with the qway entries have been popping up late, can we bet against somebody funding Gordon to return?

stedevil · 24 Apr 2009, 06:13 (Ref:2448344)

Indeed, the 3 latest full entries is a huge boost for BTCC. This could be a really really good year, especially since Gio didnt have a good start and thus most of the contenders start on pretty equal points.

helterskelter · 24 Apr 2009, 12:56 (Ref:2448616)

Yeah, I believe we're gonna have even more fun now! Great to know. Plato, Jackson, Thommo... What else can you ask for?

glossysanta · 24 Apr 2009, 13:11 (Ref:2448628)

dear fellows and ladies.

I'm outside UK; does anyone know the means to watch the races? Are videos available online? (because I have a foreign location, I do not have access to www.itv.com).

Help is appreciated!!!

**FIRE** · 24 Apr 2009, 15:40 (Ref:2448704)

Quote:

BTCC: Gordon Shedden: "I had no idea"
Gordon Shedden has been left out in the cold after Team Dynamics decided to bring in James Thompson instead. The 30 year old Brit had no idea what was coming.
“That was partly because I was on holiday and had my phone switched off but I had no idea this had been going on in the background," said Shedden to The Sun.
...
Shedden believes that the reason for him getting side lined is due to money.

“That’s the defining factor. I have been gazumped by another deal and presumably more money.”
...

http://www.touringcartimes.com/news.php?id=3389

Strange situation.

touring fan01 · 24 Apr 2009, 17:27 (Ref:2448750)

Quote:

Originally Posted by FIRE

http://www.touringcartimes.com/news.php?id=3389

Strange situation.

Obviously Thompson is not paying for his drive. By saying he lost the drive to 'more money' he probably means that the team were paid more money by their sponsors to have Thompson in the car.

helterskelter · 24 Apr 2009, 18:38 (Ref:2448777)

And I also assume that the fact that Thompson came in means some more sponsors, apart from the already existing sponsor paying something more. I don't think the situation is weird, it's what happens in motorsports when someone just dismisses a driver for another. I think Shedden's a good guy, he doesn't say bad things about his former team though they didn't exactly treat him kindly...

**FIRE** · 24 Apr 2009, 18:58 (Ref:2448791)

They could put Shedden aside without problems so I get the impression he had a race to race contract.

RIXGE · 24 Apr 2009, 21:43 (Ref:2448888)

Gordon is a fantastic team player and out and out top guy, its just so unfortunate that his funding, like so many has fallen by the wayside for the moment....

helterskelter · 25 Apr 2009, 01:11 (Ref:2448992)

Quote:

Originally Posted by FIRE

They could put Shedden aside without problems so I get the impression he had a race to race contract.

Most deals I've signed in my racing career were all-season packages paid race by race, so probably that's how they could put him aside this quickly and easily

Craner Curves · 25 Apr 2009, 05:52 (Ref:2449032)

To be honest, I could see Shedden getting moved aside when I heard that the Clydesdale only had a 3 year deal with the team. And that was in 2006!

redshoes · 25 Apr 2009, 07:43 (Ref:2449047)

Word from Thruxton is that Thompson car is in identical livery to when Shedden was in it. There's no new sponsors, or at least nothing noticeable, so it's anyone's guess where the money to pay Thompson is coming from.

Plato and Jackson's cars have extensive RML branding. Plato's has Silverline down the side, Jackson's has PCC.

Sodemo · 25 Apr 2009, 10:18 (Ref:2449117)

Nice to see more cars being entered, specifically, more S2000 cars.

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