BTCC BTCC 2022 season discussion, News and Rumours! - Page 79

Pickles · 27 Feb 2022, 08:22 (Ref:4100476)

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Originally Posted by S griffin

I wouldn’t. They have history with Vauxhall and I doubt they can get anymore out of the Astra

True, I was thinking of manufacturer involvement but of course, nothing to stop them doing it themselves

Pickles · 27 Feb 2022, 09:33 (Ref:4100480)

More 'BIG NEWS' on the way tomorrow, this time from Ciceley at 9am

S griffin · 27 Feb 2022, 10:05 (Ref:4100487)

I wonder what it could be? Cicely already have Morgan confirmed, what else could they announce?

BTCC frog · 27 Feb 2022, 10:26 (Ref:4100491)

Both of these announcements could just be sponsors, but hopefully they will be drivers, and potentially a new car for Power Maxed.

At Ciceley, the only real teammate to Morgan I've seen mentioned is Michael Crees, but as he's been linked everywhere this is far from a certainty. Another driver I would suggest might be there is Senna Proctor. Someone mentioned recently that two seats at BTC are not yet signed, and I would have thought Cook, Proctor and Edwards would all be signed by now, so perhaps one is leaving. And Proctor wanted that Ciceley drive last year before losing it to Chilton, and also said something along the lines of 'it's just one year,' when signing for BTC. However, considering how well he went in the BTC Honda last year, and how much he struggled last time he was in a RWD car with the team probably more focussed around the other driver, and the fact that he beat Morgan in the championship last year, it would seem a very strange move. The former WTCC champion was also mentioned, but I don't think that will happen.

At Power Maxed, I think it is very likely that Jac Constable will be one of the signings. The team tweeted recently, 'will he be in an Astra next year?' which would be a strange thing to say if he wasn't (and also suggests maybe they are not changing the car, but this is still a possibility). As for his teammate, Bobby Thompson is the driver who I thought it would be and have done for some time, but someone mentioned he said he had no interest in the BTCC in Dubai so perhaps it won't be him. Michael Crees has also been linked, but he has been linked to other drives as well. I think if he's not at Ciceley or Power Maxed, he will be in the fourth Cupra along with Goff, Taylor-Smith and Smelt. But, considering what we know about the team, I can't imagine Power Maxed wanting to go into the season with a rookie and a driver with no outright podiums. I think they'd want a star driver, so although budget may prevent them from getting one, I wouldn't rule out a former race winner. But it almost certainly will not be Jason Plato, or at least I would be shocked if it was.

S griffin · 27 Feb 2022, 11:15 (Ref:4100493)

I think Cicely could be announcing a sponsor, but PMR could be announcing a new car

Who gets the second Cicely seat is anyone’s guess. Does Crees really want to make a comeback? And I’m not sure what Proctor wants to do now. I also can’t predict who’s gonna get the BTC seats. I guess Cook is the best option for them, but who else? Proctor obviously still enjoys the series, but his options are limited atm.

I think Chilton will come back stronger, last year was a bit of a culture shock to him. He sometimes flatters to deceive, which is not great for a driver of his record.

It’s gonna be hard for anyone at PMR to follow what Lloyd has done there. Will have to wait till tomorrow hopefully. Not surprised Bobby Thompson doesn’t want to come back, he’s probably enjoying racing elsewhere. And I can’t see Crees there either.

Team HARD seem to once again have bitten off more than they could chew with four cars, how many do they need? Can’t see that being a hot ticket

We should know more this coming week

crmalcolm · 27 Feb 2022, 13:11 (Ref:4100505)

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Originally Posted by Pickles

'BIG news' from Power Maxed coming at 4pm on Monday...

Of course - a former WTCC champion's options of driving a Russian car in the WTCR may be significantly limited, and he has driven for PMR previously.

InYourMirrors45 · 27 Feb 2022, 14:05 (Ref:4100511)

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Originally Posted by S griffin

I think Cicely could be announcing a sponsor, but PMR could be announcing a new car

Who gets the second Cicely seat is anyone’s guess. Does Crees really want to make a comeback? And I’m not sure what Proctor wants to do now. I also can’t predict who’s gonna get the BTC seats. I guess Cook is the best option for them, but who else? Proctor obviously still enjoys the series, but his options are limited atm.

I think Chilton will come back stronger, last year was a bit of a culture shock to him. He sometimes flatters to deceive, which is not great for a driver of his record.

It’s gonna be hard for anyone at PMR to follow what Lloyd has done there. Will have to wait till tomorrow hopefully. Not surprised Bobby Thompson doesn’t want to come back, he’s probably enjoying racing elsewhere. And I can’t see Crees there either.

Team HARD seem to once again have bitten off more than they could chew with four cars, how many do they need? Can’t see that being a hot ticket

We should know more this coming week

It’s a driver announcement for Ciceley.

Steel Wheels · 27 Feb 2022, 16:37 (Ref:4100522)

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Originally Posted by InYourMirrors45

It’s a driver announcement for Ciceley.

Is it actually BIG news or is it the usual someone with a decent chequebook, who hasn’t figured out the seats not all it’s cracked up to be?

crmalcolm · 27 Feb 2022, 19:44 (Ref:4100547)

Rory Butcher confirmed this week - along with confirmation of the team name being used for a 3-car entry.
Two 'big' announcements due tomorrow.
Still waiting for the JST field to expand.

sceptic · 27 Feb 2022, 20:23 (Ref:4100552)

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Originally Posted by InYourMirrors45

It’s a driver announcement for Ciceley.

I'd gamble on both tomorrow's announcements being drivers.

Pickles · 27 Feb 2022, 20:26 (Ref:4100553)

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Originally Posted by sceptic

I'd gamble on both tomorrow's announcements being drivers.

Just seen that PMRs is also a driver announcement

Evantra · 27 Feb 2022, 20:44 (Ref:4100555)

Reckon Ciceley's will be Crees. Or maybe Hamilton. A mahooshive announcement to some, and underwhelming to others!

Presumably PMR's 'big' driver announcement is more than Constable. Other than a surprise third return for Josh Cook, I wouldn't say there are any 'big' names from the '21 grid without a drive. Hamilton or Edwards maybe.... We'll know tomorrow!

Of course, I'll be completely wrong!

antnee · 27 Feb 2022, 22:39 (Ref:4100569)

There is an all-new Astra out, which is also available in hybrid form..... Could be an ideal time for Vauxhall to rekindle the relationship. Stellantis are making good profits already which will feed decent marketing budgets - a good place to advertise your British car brand is in the top level of British motorsport.

Steel Wheels · 27 Feb 2022, 23:12 (Ref:4100577)

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Originally Posted by sceptic

I'd gamble on both tomorrow's announcements being drivers.

The Gamble of the Tom variety? Thought he was doing ELMS GT’s or has he got a dual campaign?

sceptic · 28 Feb 2022, 01:04 (Ref:4100579)

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Originally Posted by Steel Wheels

The Gamble of the Tom variety? Thought he was doing ELMS GT’s or has he got a dual campaign?

No, not Tom Gamble.

Overboost · 28 Feb 2022, 07:28 (Ref:4100591)

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Originally Posted by sceptic

No, not Tom Gamble.

He was in the running before Christmas though but obviously got the ELMS deal, so can see where the guess came from

Steel Wheels · 28 Feb 2022, 09:02 (Ref:4100595)

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Originally Posted by sceptic

No, not Tom Gamble.

Wrong Gamble

Evantra · 28 Feb 2022, 09:19 (Ref:4100597)

Pleased to see another rookie, with decent pedigree as well. Not exactly big news though!

Wasn't he the one who was drink driving and crashed into somebodies house?

crmalcolm · 28 Feb 2022, 09:19 (Ref:4100598)

George Gamble confirmed:

https://www.btcc.net/2022/02/28/geor...btcc-campaign/

medius · 28 Feb 2022, 09:26 (Ref:4100599)

Another ex-drink driver in the BTCC then.

Mr Gamble got a fine and a 20 months driving ban back in 2018 for crashing a pickup truck into a cottage which later had to be demolished.

People can change etc but show how desperate Ciceley have become.

Jiiiiiiim · 28 Feb 2022, 09:26 (Ref:4100600)

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Originally Posted by Evantra

Pleased to see another rookie, with decent pedigree as well. Not exactly big news though!

Wasn't he the one who was drink driving and crashed into somebodies house?

Yep, that’s the one!

cos · 28 Feb 2022, 09:27 (Ref:4100601)

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Originally Posted by Evantra

Pleased to see another rookie, with decent pedigree as well. Not exactly big news though!

Wasn't he the one who was drink driving and crashed into somebodies house?

Surprising then to see sponsorship from 'Hooch' on the team shirts...

Matt K · 28 Feb 2022, 09:31 (Ref:4100603)

Wow I didn't know this about him. Not a very good background then although his racing CV looks decent. Suppose he'll be outside Top 20 for much of the season unfortunately.

Mike Harte · 28 Feb 2022, 09:33 (Ref:4100604)

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Originally Posted by Evantra

Pleased to see another rookie, with decent pedigree as well. Not exactly big news though!

Wasn't he the one who was drink driving and crashed into somebodies house?

Yes, and left the scene and sneaked home in the dark. The result of the crash was actually filmed for one of the TV police programmes, including the police going to his home immediately after the crash and arresting him in front of his father. He was banned for nearly two years after pleading guilty.

The house, a pretty old cottage, had to be demolished due to the structural damage done by his crash.

S griffin · 28 Feb 2022, 09:37 (Ref:4100606)

Hopefully he can put that behind him and have a great season ahead of him. After all what happened was a few years ago, I'm sure he's learned from it. Just hope he has

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