BTCC 2016 BTCC news & rumours - Page 52

Ry44 · 19 Feb 2016, 18:02 (Ref:3616077)

Sounds like PMR have at least 1 driver signed for the BTCC

https://twitter.com/UKPMR/status/700385098626179072

I guess its not Cook as he currently is in talks. Its not Hawken as he says his plans are not there yet. Could be Newsham as he has posted this on twitter: https://twitter.com/newshamracing/st...84963872690176

Ry44 · 19 Feb 2016, 18:04 (Ref:3616078)

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Originally Posted by Liquoriceman

Do you think we might see something like this again for 2016? (old Eurotech Civic)

Could be i was also thinking a VW of some kind as they also compete in the VW Cup so guess they could create one of those relatively quickly

porsche962fan · 19 Feb 2016, 18:39 (Ref:3616088)

added the second HARD potential entry

Honda Racing - Honda Civic Type R
- Gordon Shedden
- Matt Neal
- Andy Neate

Eurotech - Honda Civic Type R
- Jeff Smith
- Martin Depper
- ????????

Motorbase - Ford Focus
- Andrew Jordan
- Mat Jackson

Maximum Motorsport - Ford Focus
- Stewart Lines

Dextra Racing - Ford Focus
- Alex Martin

WIX Racing + Laser Tools Racing - Mercedes A-Class
- Adam Morgan
- Aidan Moffat

Speedworks Motorsport - Honda Civic Type R // Toyota Avensis
- Matt Simpson
- Tom Ingram

Handy Motorsport - Toyota Avensis
- Rob Austin

BMR - Subaru Levorg
- Jason Plato
- Colin Turkington
- Warren Scott
- James Cole

888 - MG
- ??????
- ?????

WSR - BMW 125
- Sam Tordoff
- Jack Goff - IHG Racing
- Rob Collard

Power Maxxed Racing - Chevrolet Cruze
- Josh Cook ?????
- ????

AMD Tuning - Audi S3
- ???

HARD - Toyota Avensis
- Chris Smiley
- Tony Gilham ????

Welch Motorsport - Ford Focus ????
- Dan Welch ?

Support our Paras - Infiniti ???
- Palmer ???

850Estate · 19 Feb 2016, 19:38 (Ref:3616101)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ry44

Could be i was also thinking a VW of some kind as they also compete in the VW Cup so guess they could create one of those relatively quickly

Completely random, but would a Golf be eligible for NGTC regulations? I always thought Amd's was a cracking looking racing car, if not the most aerodynamic.

Anyway, I've heard mutterings that Aron Smith might not be in a Touring Car at all this year, but it wasn't from what I'd call a reliable source. The sort of guy who gets 1 in 20 'facts' correct

Steel Wheels · 19 Feb 2016, 21:48 (Ref:3616132)

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Originally Posted by 850Estate

Completely random, but would a Golf be eligible for NGTC regulations? I always thought Amd's was a cracking looking racing car, if not the most aerodynamic.

Anyway, I've heard mutterings that Aron Smith might not be in a Touring Car at all this year, but it wasn't from what I'd call a reliable source. The sort of guy who gets 1 in 20 'facts' correct

Well I also heard Newsham's deal isn't in the BTCC so I guess we'll have to wait and see.

Liquoriceman · 20 Feb 2016, 08:16 (Ref:3616210)

Just seen this comment on Shaun Hollamby's Twitter from earlier in the week:

Just need to a finalise our driver/s! 😀

Maybe they have a second car up their sleeves, as they originally planned, and had to give their TBL away to Lines to get rid of the Focus and then secure another one?

850Estate · 20 Feb 2016, 08:25 (Ref:3616211)

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Originally Posted by Steel Wheels

Well I also heard Newsham's deal isn't in the BTCC so I guess we'll have to wait and see.

No Newsham and no Smith! The last four pages or so of this thread could be rendered completely pointless

Quote:

Originally Posted by Liquoriceman

Just seen this comment on Shaun Hollamby's Twitter from earlier in the week:

Just need to a finalise our driver/s! 😀

Maybe they have a second car up their sleeves, as they originally planned, and had to give their TBL away to Lines to get rid of the Focus and then secure another one?

I forgot they wanted to expand, perhaps the S3 and an old Eurotech Civic? I really hope we see Jake Hill with them, would be a fantastic addition to the grid.

Ry44 · 20 Feb 2016, 08:54 (Ref:3616214)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Liquoriceman

Just seen this comment on Shaun Hollamby's Twitter from earlier in the week:

Just need to a finalise our driver/s! 😀

Maybe they have a second car up their sleeves, as they originally planned, and had to give their TBL away to Lines to get rid of the Focus and then secure another one?

Could he not be referring to their British GT lineup as i dont think thats been announced yet

Liquoriceman · 20 Feb 2016, 08:57 (Ref:3616215)

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Originally Posted by Ry44

Could he not be referring to their British GT lineup as i dont think thats been announced yet

The conversation was about a photo shoot on their BTCC Audi with Haymarket publishing.

Steel Wheels · 20 Feb 2016, 10:26 (Ref:3616232)

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Originally Posted by Liquoriceman

The conversation was about a photo shoot on their BTCC Audi with Haymarket publishing.

They may well if continued working on the 2nd Audi as it was their original plan to run 2 cars. Providing they have 2 drivers with enough backing I think that could well happen. The biggest issue at the moment seems to be drivers struggling to get the funds for the drives available.

BtccLee · 20 Feb 2016, 13:10 (Ref:3616255)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steel Wheels

They may well if continued working on the 2nd Audi as it was their original plan to run 2 cars. Providing they have 2 drivers with enough backing I think that could well happen. The biggest issue at the moment seems to be drivers struggling to get the funds for the drives available.

Yeah but how many of these seats are actually empty?

888 are filled, PMR by the sounds of it are as well (and that could be three seats), HARD seem likely to have Gilham along with one extra TBL.

So that leaves AMD, who maybe have two seats, Eurotech, Welch (who I'm 99% sure are sorted) and SOP if they're back.

doitinorange · 20 Feb 2016, 18:04 (Ref:3616292)

https://racecarsdirect.com/Advert/De...cc-touring-car

Just seen this

Racing Harz · 20 Feb 2016, 18:19 (Ref:3616296)

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Originally Posted by doitinorange

https://racecarsdirect.com/Advert/De...cc-touring-car

Just seen this

Welch will come with a new car :P

porsche962fan · 20 Feb 2016, 18:45 (Ref:3616308)

Welch will be in a Ford Focus from Motorbase

no point for him and his limited budget to develop his own car, rather run a customer car

Ry44 · 20 Feb 2016, 19:01 (Ref:3616311)

Quote:

Originally Posted by porsche962fan

Welch will be in a Ford Focus from Motorbase

no point for him and his limited budget to develop his own car, rather run a customer car

Is that Confirmed ?

Liquoriceman · 20 Feb 2016, 19:02 (Ref:3616312)

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Originally Posted by porsche962fan

Welch will be in a Ford Focus from Motorbase

Is that concrete or just based on what we're all surmising in the forums?

Steel Wheels · 20 Feb 2016, 19:29 (Ref:3616323)

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Originally Posted by BtccLee

Yeah but how many of these seats are actually empty?

888 are filled, PMR by the sounds of it are as well (and that could be three seats), HARD seem likely to have Gilham along with one extra TBL.

So that leaves AMD, who maybe have two seats, Eurotech, Welch (who I'm 99% sure are sorted) and SOP if they're back.

MG 888 are sorted, PMR are struggling to get drivers with the full budget required, some drivers are close but it will only be 2 cars from what I've heard.

AmD still open but a driver very close, if they get 2nd TBL that seats still open. Welch will be driving for his team in his newly purchased car. The two RAR TBL's look like going 1 to AmD, the other to Team HARD where Gilham would drive if plans go ok! Eurotech still a mystery, but IF SOPR make it, then it will be Derek Palmer Jr driving.

850Estate · 21 Feb 2016, 09:27 (Ref:3616438)

Quote:

Originally Posted by doitinorange

https://racecarsdirect.com/Advert/De...cc-touring-car

Just seen this

Quote:

Originally Posted by Racing Harz

Welch will come with a new car :P

Quote:

Originally Posted by porsche962fan

Welch will be in a Ford Focus from Motorbase

no point for him and his limited budget to develop his own car, rather run a customer car

I hope that's true. But Dan does still have the ex Andy Wilmot/Ollie Jackson Proton in the workshop I think. So conceivably he could use that.

It would be great to see him in a competitive car again, he's a quick driver and achieved some decent results in the Proton before the engine development situation. I'd imagine top tens would be fairly regular.

Liquoriceman · 21 Feb 2016, 10:46 (Ref:3616459)

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Originally Posted by 850Estate

I hope that's true. But Dan does still have the ex Andy Wilmot/Ollie Jackson Proton in the workshop I think. So conceivably he could use that.

It would be great to see him in a competitive car again, he's a quick driver and achieved some decent results in the Proton before the engine development situation. I'd imagine top tens would be fairly regular.

I think Mr Wheels knows that Dan has a new car! And I would assume the other things he says are pretty reliable too.

BillWiskins · 21 Feb 2016, 17:44 (Ref:3616512)

I believe they've said on Facebook that the new car will be revealed at Media Day.

Steel Wheels · 21 Feb 2016, 18:46 (Ref:3616527)

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Originally Posted by BillWiskins

I believe they've said on Facebook that the new car will be revealed at Media Day.

That's certainly their plan 😉

Ry44 · 22 Feb 2016, 10:16 (Ref:3616677)

http://www.rallycrossbrx.com/news/po...sh-rx-for-2016

Well thats Newsham gone wonder who his replacement will be

Mark0994 · 22 Feb 2016, 11:17 (Ref:3616696)

How much money you need for BTCC season? And is it cheaper from TCR International?

Craner Curves · 22 Feb 2016, 11:17 (Ref:3616697)

No disrespect to Dave, but it's not a great loss. The end of the press release says to expect further pmr news next week.

S griffin · 22 Feb 2016, 11:38 (Ref:3616710)

At least for once he's staying with the team he drove for last season, even if it is in a different series!

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