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16 Feb 2023, 15:25 (Ref:4143907) | #1301 | |
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Hybrid is good for me in this sense that it replaced ballast system and reduced some part (or perhaps big part) of the 'randomness' of results. But is hybrid per se (in the BTCC context) something extremely good? IMO doesn't add anything to the show or the championship - maybe some marketing value but for the spectator it doesn't really change things.
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16 Feb 2023, 19:40 (Ref:4143939) | #1303 | ||
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I don't like it but I'll have to go along with it.
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16 Feb 2023, 20:48 (Ref:4143945) | #1304 | |
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I'm not a fan but the series needs to be seen to be 'doing its bit' along with things like banning single use plastic in the paddock.
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16 Feb 2023, 23:38 (Ref:4143963) | #1305 | ||
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Ollie Jackson leaving BTCC thats a bit of a shock!
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17 Feb 2023, 10:45 (Ref:4143998) | #1307 | |
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Wouldn’t say it’s a shock. At least he leaves with two wins to his name
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17 Feb 2023, 11:35 (Ref:4144001) | #1308 | |
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Jack Butel's announcement has gone past his deadline.....wonder what the delay is?
https://twitter.com/ButelRacing/stat...646668801?s=20 |
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17 Feb 2023, 11:46 (Ref:4144003) | #1309 | ||
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Heard on the rumour Mill he hasn't got press release so it's the team that announce him as their driver |
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17 Feb 2023, 12:31 (Ref:4144006) | #1311 | ||
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17 Feb 2023, 12:43 (Ref:4144007) | #1312 | |
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Well not sure he’ll be more competitive in the Cupra than the Hyundai but good luck to him.
So that’s four at Hard. Five if Taylor-Smith is still with the team, with the extra Boardley TBL I guess? Looks like Hamilton is out. |
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17 Feb 2023, 13:05 (Ref:4144009) | #1313 | |
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Speaking of drivers confirmations, there was a bit of uncertainty here on the forum regarding whether Ash Hand will stay despite the 'multi-year' contract. Just yesterday noticed his post on Instagram where he mentions the 'touring car season coming soon' and puts BTCC hashtag so I guess it's now certain he remains on the grid - probably, as intended, with PMR.
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With the Butel announcement, the four TBLs owned by HARD. are tied up.
Taylor-Smith has confirmed that he is 'Over the moon to welcome @HakoMachines as a critical partner to my 2023 BTCC Season!' and the team's previous press released covered 2023 with the team. I have moved him down in the table just because it is a bit unclear which TBL will be used be HARD. (if he stays with the team). Both a Moffat or Boardley TBL could already be linked with HARD. previously. The press release for Butel does not make any confirmation of 'completing' the lineup at HARD.
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17 Feb 2023, 13:22 (Ref:4144016) | #1315 | ||
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Hamilton was linked with Speedworks Toyota in 2021 (or '22 I can't fully remember) - with Speedworks having 3 TBLs I wonder if he could be an option there. I'm aware that Toyota's financial contribution is probably minimal, but I've always felt that given Toyota's sponsorship of para-sports and the Paralympic Games it would be good for brand marketing to have a para-athlete in one of their racing cars. |
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17 Feb 2023, 13:50 (Ref:4144022) | #1316 | |
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Taylor-Smith recently tweeted about a new sponsor for the 2023 BTCC, so as far as he's concerned he's got a driver somewhere
https://twitter.com/AronTaylorSmith/...67009040293897 The Hako story doesn't specifically mention what team/car he will be in during 2023, although there a lot of references to HARD/Cupra from last year. I assume HARD will be using either Boardley's TBL or they have acquired one from Moffatt. I'm guessing the former. |
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17 Feb 2023, 15:40 (Ref:4144030) | #1318 | |
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https://www.instagram.com/reel/Coupv...d=MDJmNzVkMjY=
Ats Instagram post. He does tag cupra in it. But answers a question about team saying all will be revealed soon |
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17 Feb 2023, 18:23 (Ref:4144046) | #1319 | ||
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According the 5 minute love-fest on the local ITV news just now, he's moving up the grid and aiming for the top 10. Best of luck to the guy but it's not as if the Hyundai was a bad car last year. |
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18 Feb 2023, 08:40 (Ref:4144080) | #1320 | |
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Butel will probably feel less pressure in team HARD than with Hyundai
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18 Feb 2023, 11:23 (Ref:4144083) | #1321 | |
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What’s happening with dynamics! Is the Rumour of rowbottom leaving true?
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18 Feb 2023, 12:45 (Ref:4144088) | #1322 | |
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Well Neal alluded to a likely Shedden return, but alongside someone else. The Rowbo to Speedworks has been rumbling around for a while. No doubt Dan will be reading the forums, but remain tight lipped
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18 Feb 2023, 13:09 (Ref:4144093) | #1323 | ||
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Seen pretty much nothing out of Speedworks all winter. Might’ve expected to have seen some cars testing by now too? Maybe it’s still too early. |
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