BTCC Provisional 2007 Calendar

***MagnetON*** · 30 Nov 2006, 11:57 (Ref:1778522)

More information here:

http://www.parcferme.com/content/view/1973/2/

roys1 · 30 Nov 2006, 12:37 (Ref:1778565)

No Silverstone there.... but on Silverstone website it has a TBA date...??

***MagnetON*** · 30 Nov 2006, 12:42 (Ref:1778570)

Could be that's the TBA second date on the BTCC calendar.

**touringlegend** · 30 Nov 2006, 12:44 (Ref:1778572)

I knew the rounds I wanted to go to would be after one another! Thats Croft and Oulton.

Shall take my wellies with me for Knockhill. Going there in September is ludicrous!

redshoes · 30 Nov 2006, 13:31 (Ref:1778613)

Might as well post the calendar here so we've got the relevent infomation in this thread. If you want the rest of the press release see the link MagnetON posted.

Added details of clashing major events for those that are interested.

29 Mar-1 Apr : Brands Hatch
21-22 Apr : To Be Announced
- F3/GT @ Donington
- Was a Peterborough MC meeting penciled in at Silverstone but assume BTCC will take the date
5-6 May : Thruxton
- FIA GT @ Silverstone
- BSB @ Oulton
2-3 Jun : Croft
- F3/GT @ Snetterton
23-24 Jun : Oulton Park
- Moto GP @ Donington
- Goodwood Festival of Speed
14-15 Jul : Donington Park
- F3/GT @ Brands
- BSB @ Oulton
28-29 Jul : Snetterton
- Silverstone Classic
18-19 Aug : Brands Hatch
1-2 Sep : Knockhill
- Goodwood Revival
13-14 Oct : Thruxton
- BSB @ Brands

Interestingly no WTCC or F1 clashes.

Alfa Fan · 30 Nov 2006, 14:04 (Ref:1778642)

WTCC is racing at Oschersleben on September 2, so there is one clash unfortunatly.

redshoes · 30 Nov 2006, 17:58 (Ref:1778872)

Actually, make that 3 clashes. I was looking at the the first draft WTCC calendar

03 Jun : BTCC @ Croft, WTCC @ Pau
29 Jul : BTCC @ Snetterton, WTCC @ Istanbul
02 Sep : BTCC @ Knockhill, WTCC @ Oschersleben

**touringlegend** · 30 Nov 2006, 18:30 (Ref:1778902)

3 clashes with the other main S2000 Touring Car Championship is probably the best that could be hoped for.

It leaves open opportunities for WTCC teams to make trips across for outings. I'm not sure if such a thing will happen but it'd be nice to see cars and drivers have far more races per season. It would be handy to find out how many WTCC/BTCC races are on subsequent weekends - that also may be a stumbling block to any wishing to compete.

**ScotsBrutesFan** · 30 Nov 2006, 19:09 (Ref:1778945)

Quote:

Originally Posted by touringlegend

Shall take my wellies with me for Knockhill. Going there in September is ludicrous!

Actually that's the same weekend as the last few years......OK point taken

rdjones · 30 Nov 2006, 19:42 (Ref:1778965)

The clash that jumped out at me is the Thruxton/FIA GT's at Silverstone one, which seems odd as lot people may (me included) want to both.

R59 · 30 Nov 2006, 22:17 (Ref:1779077)

It almost looks like Mr Gow has planned it to clash with just about every major motorsport event in the UK.

It he (a) trying to sabotage their gate figures, or (b) trying to lose his own spectators and drivers by clashing with the two most important events on the British Motorsport calendar - Goodwood - Festival of Speed and Revival.

I was wondering if Rockingham was going to return to the calendar, but nope, they'd rather not use the best (most modern) facility in the UK.
Politics Politics.

And to hijack the date for the Peterboro' MC meeting at Silverstone. Shameful.

Rob.

kipper · 30 Nov 2006, 22:38 (Ref:1779095)

Quote:

Originally Posted by racing59

It he (a) trying to sabotage their gate figures, or (b) trying to lose his own spectators and drivers by clashing with the two most important events on the British Motorsport calendar - Goodwood - Festival of Speed and Revival.

I suppose that the Goodwood events and the BTCC are big enough events, with a sufficient following to ensure that both sets of events are relatively unaffected by the clash, especially with the case of the Revival where the BTCC action is at the opposite end of the country. That said, avoiding clashes would seem to offer the greatest chance of success.

Quote:

Originally Posted by racing59

And to hijack the date for the Peterboro' MC meeting at Silverstone. Shameful.

I suppose money talks, bit sad really. I also suppose that with the second Thruxton meeting, there will be even less club races there next season. Given this a meeting at Rockingham might have made sense and added some variety.

redshoes · 30 Nov 2006, 22:43 (Ref:1779099)

If anything there are less clashes this year. 2006 was the first time there wasn't a clash with Goodwood FoS for maybe 5 years. Live TV means they have to avoid GP weekends, just as Goodwood and every other big event does so some clashes were inevitable. BTW I'm sure the British GP, Rally GB, Moto GP, WSB and others might take issue with your "two most important events on the British Motorsport calendar" suggestion.

Rockingham only has limited dates available. By the time they've run ASCAR/DoT/SCSA/WhateverIt'sCalledThisYear there no space for anyone else.

Quote on Autosport from : "The reason Silverstone is missing is purely down to dates. We were offered a date by the BTCC which we can't commit to at the moment.

PDS · 1 Dec 2006, 11:16 (Ref:1779409)

Quote:

Originally Posted by racing59

It almost looks like Mr Gow has planned it to clash with just about every major motorsport event in the UK.

It he (a) trying to sabotage their gate figures, or (b) trying to lose his own spectators and drivers by clashing with the two most important events on the British Motorsport calendar - Goodwood - Festival of Speed and Revival.
.

I think you will find as the BTCC is LIVE TV, that has determined to a great extent what dates Alan Gow could use.
And if Alan Gow has done what you suggest, I'm sure he could have planned more clashes if he wanted to!

Spinner · 1 Dec 2006, 12:17 (Ref:1779439)

Im personally glad Rockingham is not on the list, the facilites arent good enough for competitors.

Chris Y · 1 Dec 2006, 14:45 (Ref:1779537)

Oh I beg to differ! The facilities are great - it's just the available space in which they're placed is too small, forcing many to use the outer paddock, which is in the next county.

sceptic · 4 Dec 2006, 18:55 (Ref:1781867)

Quote:

Originally Posted by redshoes

If anything there are less clashes this year. 2006 was the first time there wasn't a clash with Goodwood FoS for maybe 5 years.

Actually there was no clash with the FoS in 2004 or 2005 either.

But you are right in one sense. Nobody wants to stage an event which clashes with Formula One, so that only leaves around 15 weekends for everything else.

Essentially there is still too much motorsport in this country.

Brown, JonBrown · 5 Dec 2006, 10:32 (Ref:1782368)

There isn't as many clashes with the WTCC calender as this year which is better.

However, if there were no clashes between WTCC and BTCC drivers could do both full championships!!

IF Silverstone doesn't make the final calender I wouldn't be too upset. It's too flat for touring cars, I'd welcome a 2nd round at Knockhill or Oulton Fosters instead.

The STIG · 5 Dec 2006, 11:42 (Ref:1782433)

Gah! 2 Circuits holding 2 events? That's ridiculous!

Instead of going back to Brands Hatch, why not go to Knockhill?
Instead of going back to Thruxton, Why not Rockingham.

And in 2008, surely Anglesey and Pembrey would be worthy of consideration (after the work has been completed on both circuits)

**ScotsBrutesFan** · 5 Dec 2006, 15:57 (Ref:1782613)

Quote:

Originally Posted by The STIG

Gah! 2 Circuits holding 2 events? That's ridiculous!

Instead of going back to Brands Hatch, why not go to Knockhill?
Instead of going back to Thruxton, Why not Rockingham.

And in 2008, surely Anglesey and Pembrey would be worthy of consideration (after the work has been completed on both circuits)

That would give Knockhill 2 events...not that I'd complain about that, and besides it would give the Renault Sport UK support races the chance to visit Knockhill since they aren't going to be there in September (WSR is one week later).

touring fan01 · 5 Dec 2006, 16:03 (Ref:1782619)

Quote:

Originally Posted by The STIG

Gah! 2 Circuits holding 2 events? That's ridiculous!

Instead of going back to Brands Hatch, why not go to Knockhill?
Instead of going back to Thruxton, Why not Rockingham.

And in 2008, surely Anglesey and Pembrey would be worthy of consideration (after the work has been completed on both circuits)

Errrr, I take it you don't know much about the BTCC?
Knockhill already have one event. Have had for many years.
So why would going back to Knockhill twice make more sense than Brands hatch twice?

And in the 90's many circuits had two events a year - so what's so ridiculous about that?

Pembrey and Anglesey don't have anywhere near the ability to host the BTCC and support races. Why didn't you also suggest Lydden Hill? - because that's just as incapable too.

Ian Sowman · 5 Dec 2006, 16:19 (Ref:1782639)

It does make less sense for circuits to hold two events now because, compared to the 1990s, there are less meetings in a BTCC season.

On the subject of Pembrey and Anglesey, both are undergoing development work - especially Anglesey - with at least half an eye on attracting larger events (although I am not entirely sure that is a very good idea).

PDS · 5 Dec 2006, 23:52 (Ref:1782915)

Quote:

Originally Posted by The STIG

Gah! 2 Circuits holding 2 events? That's ridiculous!

Instead of going back to Brands Hatch, why not go to Knockhill?
Instead of going back to Thruxton, Why not Rockingham.

And in 2008, surely Anglesey and Pembrey would be worthy of consideration (after the work has been completed on both circuits)

Read this.. It might explain it a bit more and hopefully it will stop some of these laughable posts!
http://www.btcc.net/forum/showthread.php?t=3833

Alfa Fan · 6 Dec 2006, 18:35 (Ref:1783497)

Rockingham has taken the TBA slot on the BTCC schedule

Source: btcc.net

touring fan01 · 6 Dec 2006, 18:44 (Ref:1783500)

Fantastic news and alan gow said he also did it for us fans because we asked him so much.
I guess he got tired of our nagging to go back to the rock :-)
Top Man!

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