BTCC Brands Hatch Indy 2013 rounds 1-2-3

skells22 · 29 Mar 2013, 16:15 (Ref:3226416)

the BTCC boys will have to forgot the easter eggs until later as it is race time. last year there was a car on its roof in which ITV cameras missed it but not youtubers. also 7 cars in one gravel trap last year caused by M. Jackson with his engine going bang (at least ITV cameras got that one). and for the 2nd year running we have a different man in the ITV4 box.

so last year race winners were Collard, Neal and Plato

time of the three races will be in BST (reason clocks go forward this easter) are (and i have just checked the timetable) 11.47am for race 1, race 2 is at 2.17pm and the last BTCC race is at its normal time of 5.05pm.

all races are due for 24 laps but as we know when the safety car comes out laps normally get added

BtccLee · 29 Mar 2013, 17:03 (Ref:3226450)

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Originally Posted by skells22

the BTCC boys will have to forgot the easter eggs until later as it is race time. last year there was a car on its roof in which ITV cameras missed it but not youtubers. also 7 cars in one gravel trap last year caused by M. Jackson with his engine going bang (at least ITV cameras got that one). and for the 2nd year running we have a different man in the ITV4 box.

so last year race winners were Collard, Neal and Plato

time of the three races will be in BST (reason clocks go forward this easter) are (and i have just checked the timetable) 11.47am for race 1, race 2 is at 2.17pm and the last BTCC race is at its normal time of 5.05pm.

all races are due for 24 laps but as we know when the safety car comes out laps normally get added

Support grids are looking good-great. Cold weather, possibly a bit of rain. Excited doesn't quite cut it, can't wait...

The SpeCTator · 29 Mar 2013, 18:58 (Ref:3226538)

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Originally Posted by BtccLee

Support grids are looking good-great. Cold weather, possibly a bit of rain. Excited doesn't quite cut it, can't wait...

Perhaps you could advise how many cars in each of the support races as I have heard that some of the support races would not fill half the grid at Lydden!

porsche962fan · 29 Mar 2013, 19:21 (Ref:3226550)

https://twitter.com/drivecooluk/stat...116352/photo/1

Goof Insginia https://twitter.com/jgmotorsport/sta...175232/photo/1

maybe they were allowed to shakedown today because they didn't were at mediaday ?

Samster96 · 29 Mar 2013, 19:26 (Ref:3226551)

Quick Comparison of last years and this years HARD cars lots of visible changes to the body work which should make it stronger compared with last years car.
[IMG]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BGi4u78CEAE1KJ5.jpg

http://www.btcc.net/images/gallery/st_9446_b18a.jpg

VXDave · 29 Mar 2013, 20:00 (Ref:3226562)

yes, I notice instead of using VXR front/rear bumpers, they've gone for a standard insignia look...

anyone else think the Cole car looks like it's ride hight is far too high particularly at the front?

thetool · 29 Mar 2013, 20:45 (Ref:3226588)

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Originally Posted by porsche962fan

maybe they were allowed to shakedown today because they didn't were at mediaday ?

As with last year I believe all teams were allowed to carry out a very brief shakedown at the end of support practice today. Certainly was the case last year.

jamieshilling · 29 Mar 2013, 21:16 (Ref:3226599)

My pictures from today's Support Series Testday- http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?s...4999347&type=3

thetool · 29 Mar 2013, 22:08 (Ref:3226633)

No sign of the VW. Turning a wheel for the first time in free practice is always an ominous sign.

andyjr0999 · 29 Mar 2013, 22:19 (Ref:3226638)

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Originally Posted by The SpeCTator

Perhaps you could advise how many cars in each of the support races as I have heard that some of the support races would not fill half the grid at Lydden!

Grids should be as follows:

BTCC = 26 Cars

Ginetta Supercup = 17 Cars

Ginetta Juniors = 14 Cars

Renault Clio Cup = 23 Cars

Porsche Carrera GB = 13 Cars

Formula Ford = 14 Cars

The SpeCTator · 29 Mar 2013, 22:44 (Ref:3226648)

Thanks for the support race figures.

If the figures are correct the Clios are strong, but as for the rest that,s an average of 14 cars for four championships.

Hopefully it can only get better, because it will be a poor advert for our premier motorsport series.

codename_47 · 30 Mar 2013, 00:26 (Ref:3226671)

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Originally Posted by andyjr0999

Grids should be as follows:

BTCC = 26 Cars

Ginetta Supercup = 17 Cars

Ginetta Juniors = 14 Cars

Renault Clio Cup = 23 Cars

Porsche Carrera GB = 13 Cars

Formula Ford = 14 Cars

It should be noted these are conservative estimates too, (Not like 10-10ths to be negative towards the BTCC? SHOCKING!

)

Hoping FFord is decent racing, want this series to take off to stand up to Palmer's latest vanity project, plus the history of FFord must be protected even if they stupidly decided to put slicks and wings on it....

BTCC should be great as ever, bumper grid for this year once we get the season underway.
Not convinced on Addison yet but lets give him the benefit of the doubt for a few meetings until we decide on if he's any good or not.
I assume Porche money means he'll have to fill time during their processions too, hope he's up to THAT task.
(Tho I heard an interview with him really saying he loves all forms of motorsport, except for Caterham racing? What's with the random slagging of one of the best examples of racing there is?

)

Tiny · 30 Mar 2013, 01:02 (Ref:3226681)

Haters gona hate!
Still Team Hard delivers to the first race.
Impressive to say the least!

Hope for them to quiet the most of the haters.

Its a helty staring grid for beeing the first race.

TWRv12 · 30 Mar 2013, 01:44 (Ref:3226690)

There a TinTopTuesday preview here (probably be deleted when the new goes up on Tuesday)
https://soundcloud.com/tintoptuesday

Anyone got all the old TTT's, send us a PM.

Speed-King · 30 Mar 2013, 07:38 (Ref:3226741)

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Porsche Carrera GB = 13 Cars

When did their field desintigrate like that? Didn't they have twice as many cars last year?

Sjoestrem · 30 Mar 2013, 07:51 (Ref:3226743)

Does anybody know if it's BTCC live on the internet ?

asifan · 30 Mar 2013, 09:02 (Ref:3226752)

http://sphotos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphoto...61504541_n.jpg

HARD Passat CC

andyjr0999 · 30 Mar 2013, 09:27 (Ref:3226770)

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Originally Posted by Speed-King

When did their field desintigrate like that? Didn't they have twice as many cars last year?

I think last year there were around 18 cars. This year many of last years entrants have moved to GT cup racing. Im guessing due to cost.

stuart thompson · 30 Mar 2013, 09:51 (Ref:3226777)

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Originally Posted by asifan

http://sphotos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphoto...61504541_n.jpg

HARD Passat CC

That's a pretty decent looking machine, hope it goes as well as it looks.
Anyhow time to set off to Brands now.

stuart thompson · 30 Mar 2013, 09:55 (Ref:3226778)

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Originally Posted by andyjr0999

I think last year there were around 18 cars. This year many of last years entrants have moved to GT cup racing. Im guessing due to cost.

And the year before was in the mid 20s. But the years before that the grids were similar to now. Maybe proper GT racing is more accessible now reflected in the strength of Brit GT.

andyjr0999 · 30 Mar 2013, 09:56 (Ref:3226779)

A bit disapointed about Formula Ford only aving 12 cars for Brands :/

gregc · 30 Mar 2013, 09:56 (Ref:3226780)

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Originally Posted by asifan

http://sphotos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphoto...61504541_n.jpg

HARD Passat CC

Good looking beast, can't wait to see it in action. Hopefully not too many gremlins when it has it's first run.

Brands here I come, this weekend's been too long coming

davyboy · 30 Mar 2013, 10:08 (Ref:3226786)

Team HARD Passat

Apex Predator · 30 Mar 2013, 10:10 (Ref:3226787)

Some of you may know already but you can follow the practice times on the BTCC mobile app. Don't know what the (S2) next to Tordoff's name means though

davyboy · 30 Mar 2013, 10:14 (Ref:3226788)

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Originally Posted by Sjoestrem

Does anybody know if it's BTCC live on the internet ?

Qualifying is due to be streamed live here later this afternoon. Between now and then you can see the TSL timings.

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