[BTCC] BTCC 2023 season discussion, News and Rumours!

[redshoes]

Originally Posted by mphplastering

So media day is Wednesday open to the public. Tuesday is closed to the public and is when all photos are taken for tv. Who is filling 3rd one Motorsport seat? Could we get any leaked info tomorrow

Media event is Tues evening, which is when the entry list will be published. Weds is just a test day, apart from the first hour or so when tracking shots will be down before the public are allowed in.

[billy bleach]

Originally Posted by Millvi

1 or 2 seats to announce at One Motorsport? I think a Plato u-turn with his decision swing by the engine swap to the NB unit. And if there’s a 4th car there then Smelt or Proctor perhaps.

Adrian Flux and Rich Energy livery as well.

Rich energy - the biggest spoof of all time?

[Millvi]

Originally Posted by billy bleach

Rich energy - the biggest spoof of all time?

Take a look at RICH DISTRIBUTION LIMITED
Company number 13815637

This is Steve Dudman and NOT William Storey. In fact I didn’t see anything of Storey last season in and around the BTC Racing garage or hospitality suite. Did anyone see him? I saw him the season before when Plato was at PMR….

[auroan]

If the weather forecast is any thing to go by..... media day(s) will be a washout.

[antnee]

Originally Posted by crmalcolm

Infiniti, SOP.
Subaru, BMR.
Alfa, HMS.
Vauxhall, PMR.

Since when have Vauxhall been considered a low volume brand in the UK?

[touringlegend]

Originally Posted by Millvi

Take a look at RICH DISTRIBUTION LIMITED
Company number 13815637

This is Steve Dudman and NOT William Storey. In fact I didn’t see anything of Storey last season in and around the BTC Racing garage or hospitality suite. Did anyone see him? I saw him the season before when Plato was at PMR….

He was very much at Silverstone in the BTC garage and hospitality.

[billy bleach]

Originally Posted by Millvi

Take a look at RICH DISTRIBUTION LIMITED
Company number 13815637

This is Steve Dudman and NOT William Storey. In fact I didn’t see anything of Storey last season in and around the BTC Racing garage or hospitality suite. Did anyone see him? I saw him the season before when Plato was at PMR….

Interesting, how much business was done distributing?

[Knight Rider]

Originally Posted by touringlegend

He was very much at Silverstone in the BTC garage and hospitality.

I spied him at Thruxton too, don't recall if it was Media Day or Late meeting, I didn't do first TX race so know it wasn't then!

[crmalcolm]

Originally Posted by billy bleach

Interesting, how much business was done distributing?

According to some records - about 500K's worth.
The product (despite what many claim) is readily available.

[Pickles]

Originally Posted by mphplastering

So media day is Wednesday open to the public. Tuesday is closed to the public and is when all photos are taken for tv. Who is filling 3rd one Motorsport seat? Could we get any leaked info tomorrow

Wednesday is when all the photos and tracking shots are done before the testing starts. I've got a funny feeling we'll be seeing JP back.

[SSmith]

Oh...

https://www.btcc.net/2023/04/11/will...-btcc-line-up/

[SSmith]

Originally Posted by SSmith

Oh...

https://www.btcc.net/2023/04/11/will...-btcc-line-up/

Will Powell announced as the third and final driver at Starline Racing by One Motorsport

[thetool]

There's really only 5 drivers on the grid this year that I think have a genuine shot at the championship (Ingram, Turkington, Hill, Cammish & Sutton), that's got to be the lowest for a while.

[Trebor902]

Massive anti climax. Another back marker.

[Craner Curves]

Originally Posted by SSmith

Oh...

https://www.btcc.net/2023/04/11/will...-btcc-line-up/

They should of given it to Jack Goff......

I can see why he's involved, he's paying some of the bills after all.

[redshoes]

Originally Posted by SSmith

Will Powell announced as the third and final driver at Starline Racing by One Motorsport

yeah but no but...

https://www.btcc.net/2023/02/15/cook...ne-motorsport/
".. racing under the Starline Racing by One Motorsport banner"

https://www.btcc.net/2023/04/11/will...-btcc-line-up/
"I’m delighted to be driving for One Motorsport with Starline Racing this year"

[thetool]

It's clear from the wording of the article on btcc.net though that there isn't any further "surprise" drivers to be announced.

[redshoes]

Originally Posted by Trebor902

Massive anti climax. Another back marker.

This all feels like when Tony Gilham jumped back in a car at the end of 2015 and 2016. I wonder if they had another driver lined up and it all fell through at the last minute meaning they had to quickly find a replacement.

[SSmith]

Originally Posted by thetool

There's really only 5 drivers on the grid this year that I think have a genuine shot at the championship (Ingram, Turkington, Hill, Cammish & Sutton), that's got to be the lowest for a while.

For me I would say Butcher and Cook could challenge those five as they've both got stronger engines than they had last year.

Looking at the sub-championships - Cook should run away with the Independents title (there's only 12 entries this year and of those his only realistic challengers are his teammate Moffat, and Thompson if the CUPRA shows more speed).

The JST looks fairly open. There's 10 eligible drivers (Pearson, Halstead, Osborne, Powell, Patterson, Hamilton, Edwards, Butel, Watson, and Doble). Based off equipment I'd say maybe Osborne vs Pearson?

[SSmith]

Originally Posted by redshoes

yeah but no but...

https://www.btcc.net/2023/02/15/cook...ne-motorsport/
".. racing under the Starline Racing by One Motorsport banner"

https://www.btcc.net/2023/04/11/will...-btcc-line-up/
"I’m delighted to be driving for One Motorsport with Starline Racing this year"

I wonder if the amount of sponsorship/financial backing changed causing a reversal of the naming order? Could also connect up with a potential last minute driver change as well.

[Evantra]

Well that’s about as underwhelming as it gets, but I suppose if his presence means we get Cook and Moffat in a nicely rebranded team…

At least that puts a stop to all the Plato rumours!

[Trebor902]

Originally Posted by redshoes

This all feels like when Tony Gilham jumped back in a car at the end of 2015 and 2016. I wonder if they had another driver lined up and it all fell through at the last minute meaning they had to quickly find a replacement.

Maybe. This season just feels a bit of a flop tbh. Followed btcc for a long time and the fact you have teams with heaps of success having to pull out and teams that would seemingly win the trophy for most cars on the grid, instead of focusing efforts on success with only a couple of cars running 6. Can't say I am all that bothered about following it this year.

[Evantra]

Originally Posted by SSmith

The JST looks fairly open. There's 10 eligible drivers (Pearson, Halstead, Osborne, Powell, Patterson, Hamilton, Edwards, Butel, Watson, and Doble). Based off equipment I'd say maybe Osborne vs Pearson?

Hmm I struggle to see any of those drivers winning anything to be honest! Pearson and Watson are great additions but you never really know with a rookie - Ash Hand couldn’t challenge for it last year. I expect Patterson to be the strongest of those Cupras.

I think it’s Osborne’s to lose, given he’s got a fair bit of experience and a car that should see his 3 teammates winning races. Bit embarrassing if he doesn’t really!

[Andrew Abbott]

Originally Posted by Trebor902

Massive anti climax. Another back marker.

But... if you had a field full of "back markers" you'd actually end up with some "front runners"...

[coffinpilot]

Originally Posted by Craner Curves

They should of given it to Jack Goff......

I can see why he's involved, he's paying some of the bills after all.

Funny thing is on Sunday I was talking to someone about finances at the TCR and they said that there is money owed all over in Britcar. Even little things like a couple of hundred quid here and there for photographers and what not. Let's hope all the bills ae being paid!!