[BTCC] 2016 BTCC news & rumours

[rdjones]

Kelvin Fletcher confirmed at PMR

[thlbtcc]

Originally Posted by antnee

2nd PMR is Kelvin Fletcher

Thanks.

[Ry44]

Originally Posted by Ry44

so 2nd PMR driver is a rookie in the Jack Sears

and is https://twitter.com/DunlopBTCC/statu...08087973756928

[thlbtcc]

Originally Posted by antnee

6 rookies and 70% of cars will have new RML parts

So, who is the 30%? Simpson, sure, who else?

[Liquoriceman]

Originally Posted by thlbtcc

So, who is the 30%? Simpson, sure, who else?

No news that wasn't predicted in good gossip yet then. Only what Welch is driving left as an unknown isn't there?

[antnee]

Originally Posted by thlbtcc

So, who is the 30%? Simpson, sure, who else?

Approx 10 cars are't RML. Simpson, 2 CCs, 3x Hard's Avensii, Welch?

[porsche962fan]

if I remember Lines also ?

[antnee]

What about AMD?

[thlbtcc]

Originally Posted by antnee

What about AMD?

Yes, thank you. AMD a question mark, and please correct me if wrong, but Lines was quoted on a podcast that he's ordered RML parts but maybe that plan changed?

[Ry44]

In total there will be a full grid of 32 drivers with Audi (AmD Tuning), BMW (Team IHG Rewards Club, Team JCT600 with GardX), Chevrolet (Power Maxed Racing), Ford (Dextra Racing, Maximum Motorsport, Motorbase Performance), Honda (Halfords Yuasa Racing, Eurotech Racing, Speedworks Motorsport), Mercedes (Laser Tools Racing, WIX Racing), MG (MG Racing RCIB Insurance), Proton (Goodestone Racing), Subaru (Subaru Team BMR), Toyota (Handy Motorsport, Speedworks Motorsport, TLC Racing, RCIB Insurance Racing) and Volkswagen (BKR) all represented.

Looking like a re branded team and Proton for Welch

full entry list here

http://www.btcc.net/wp-content/uploa...ist_Master.pdf

[rdjones]

Here is the full list - http://www.btcc.net/wp-content/uploa...ist_Master.pdf

[porsche962fan]

so much for Welch and switching cars... hope they at least got the TOCA engine and RML parts otherwise again at the back of the grid

and Jake Hill is not eligible as rookie

[thlbtcc]

Originally Posted by Ry44

Proton (Goodestone Racing)

Looking like a re branded team and Proton for Welch[/URL]

Hats off to them if they have found a naming-rights sponsor!

[Ry44]

Originally Posted by thlbtcc

Hats off to them if they have found a naming-rights sponsor!

lets hope they have found the performance to do them proud though

[Craner Curves]

Originally Posted by thlbtcc

Hats off to them if they have found a naming-rights sponsor!

Sounds like one of those cheap unknown tyre brands at your local tyre fitter!

[Ry44]

Originally Posted by Craner Curves

Sounds like one of those cheap unknown tyre brands at your local tyre fitter!

or a cheap way to avoid a trademark in a video game

[steve_r]

Stonemasons being lead sponsor of a racing car team? I'm sure their is a joke in there somewhere. I expect they will keep chipping away etc etc.

[Rob877]

Wow, pretty disappointed with the Power Maxed signing. There was a lot of talk and bluster from them about being one of the serious frontrunners in a few years time. 2 fairly decent cars going to waste on an average driver and a total unknown quantity (obviously I'll reserve judgment till he's had a few rounds, you never know.......). Nice to see Smith getting another drive, he's a decent peddler and would have been a loss to the series IMO.

[rdjones]

The Subaru will not run today - http://www.autosport.com/news/report...icial-test-day

[Ry44]

http://www.autosport.com/news/report...icial-test-day

i think the link should work but conformation that the Subarus will NOT be running today

[Mark0994]

Originally Posted by rdjones

The Subaru will not run today - http://www.autosport.com/news/report...icial-test-day

I am starting to think that only Prodrive Subarus was good...
But i need to see this new BMR and upgraded Top Run Subarus to be sure.

[thlbtcc]

Originally Posted by Mark0994

I am starting to think that only Prodrive Subarus was good...
But i need to see this new BMR and upgraded Top Run Subarus to be sure.

They have extra test days throughout the year to make up for the lack of pre-season running.

[Craner Curves]

Wonder when porsche962fan is going to turn up and lol at Plato.....

[porsche962fan]

I really dig the new Honda livery , looks quite menacing too , surprised they got an old Integra along,


https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CeJh3H7UkAAjwM4.jpg:large

[thlbtcc]

Nice to see the facelift on the BMWs https://twitter.com/TouringCarTimes/...37387926085632