BTCC Brands Hatch: Rounds 22, 23 & 24, 18-19 August

cos · 14 Aug 2007, 13:34 (Ref:1988399)

Leason looks to have switched from the BTCC to Porsches now, not sure if Pocklington or Kerry will be there this weekend.
However, Gavin Smith is making a comeback, driving a GR Asia SEAT Leon for the last three weekends.

**Craig** · 14 Aug 2007, 14:19 (Ref:1988442)

What's the weather forecast like? I've got a couple of tickets and might well pop along if it's gonna be sunny.

Alfa Fan · 14 Aug 2007, 14:52 (Ref:1988468)

Kerry is racing this weekend. Don't know about Pocklington, I think he's withdrawn from the series (hasn't been at the last two meetings).

Hazard · 14 Aug 2007, 20:55 (Ref:1989125)

Race two on ITV4 live. Race three on ITV1 live. No Setanta coverage this weekend.

It's a shame Smith gets the Leon and not Jones.

Craig: 21 deg sunny forecast, however, I aint no Sian Lloyd.

BootsOntheSide · 14 Aug 2007, 21:37 (Ref:1989153)

Big shame, why have GR made the change there?

redshoes · 15 Aug 2007, 07:32 (Ref:1989324)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hazard

No Setanta coverage this weekend.

Well surprise surprise. Setanta barely promoted it's BTCC coverage at the start of the season, then drop it as soon as the footy starts again.

cos · 15 Aug 2007, 08:59 (Ref:1989382)

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Originally Posted by Hazard

Race two on ITV4 live. Race three on ITV1 live.

And a full re-run of race 1 on ITV4 before that.

Alfa Fan · 15 Aug 2007, 12:40 (Ref:1989524)

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Originally Posted by redshoes

Well surprise surprise. Setanta barely promoted it's BTCC coverage at the start of the season, then drop it as soon as the footy starts again.

Not quite true. Setanta announced at the start of the season they would show 8 out of 10 of the meetings in full live. The two meetings they will not be showing live are Brands Hatch this weekend and then Knockhill in September. Both these meetings will recieve 2 hours of highlights on the Sunday evening, where all 3 BTCC races will be shown in full. Live all-day coverage returns for the season finale at Thruxton on October 14.

safc_fan89 · 15 Aug 2007, 13:44 (Ref:1989555)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hazard

Race two on ITV4 live. Race three on ITV1 live. No Setanta coverage this weekend.

It's a shame Smith gets the Leon and not Jones.

Craig: 21 deg sunny forecast, however, I aint no Sian Lloyd.

Your forecast is likely to be accurate then

safc_fan89 · 15 Aug 2007, 13:46 (Ref:1989557)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alfa Fan

Not quite true. Setanta announced at the start of the season they would show 8 out of 10 of the meetings in full live. The two meetings they will not be showing live are Brands Hatch this weekend and then Knockhill in September. Both these meetings will recieve 2 hours of highlights on the Sunday evening, where all 3 BTCC races will be shown in full. Live all-day coverage returns for the season finale at Thruxton on October 14.

But what is true is that they have 'dropped' 2 events now, when the footy season has started, rather than at any time when there is no football. Coincidence? I think not. More people care about football in this country than the BTCC.

Hazard · 15 Aug 2007, 16:50 (Ref:1989664)

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Originally Posted by safc_fan89

But what is true is that they have 'dropped' 2 events now, when the footy season has started, rather than at any time when there is no football. Coincidence? I think not. More people care about football in this country than the BTCC.

Oh well, guess I'll finally have to watch it on ITV for Knockhill

Guess it was going to happen at some point. Man, I'll miss the Clio's & Cupra's

redshoes · 15 Aug 2007, 17:08 (Ref:1989676)

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Originally Posted by Alfa Fan

Not quite true. Setanta announced at the start of the season they would show 8 out of 10 of the meetings in full live.

From btcc.net, dated 11 March 07

Quote:

All ten race fixtures will also receive highlights coverage on ITV’s Men & Motors channel (Freeview/cable/satellite). Furthermore, each race day – including the BTCC’s support championships – will be shown live on independent sports channel Setanta Sports (subscription cable/satellite).

**FIRE** · 15 Aug 2007, 17:28 (Ref:1989685)

@Motors TV: Please take BTCC coverage back!

Rockmunky · 15 Aug 2007, 18:05 (Ref:1989714)

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Originally Posted by Hazard

Guess it was going to happen at some point. Man, I'll miss the Clio's & Cupra's

That's what i've had to do all season...

However, the renaultsport website has begun to upload full races onto the website.

http://www.renaultsport.co.uk/commun...deos/index.asp

Better than nothing i guess!

But yes, please Motors, take it back!

Knowlesy · 15 Aug 2007, 18:12 (Ref:1989723)

It has been known all season Setanta would skip the two events mentioned.

Hazard · 15 Aug 2007, 22:23 (Ref:1989848)

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Originally Posted by Knowlesy

It has been known all season Setanta would skip the two events mentioned.

Well - for a lot of the season. I think redshoes has correctly implied, full coverage for the season was announced and then very quickly some scheduler realised Brands Hatch 2 and Knockhill had a bit of clash with their core clientel's favourite sport.

Anyway - this is all off topic, armchair gubbins - if it continues, it goes to Craig's dungeon! - back to the race please

Hazard · 18 Aug 2007, 15:11 (Ref:1991381)

Qualifying for Race 1

1 - Colin Turkington [3] - Team RAC - BMW 320si E90 - 49.446

2 - Darren Turner [12] - SEAT Sport UK - SEAT Leon - 49.448

3 - Jason Plato [11] - SEAT Sport UK - SEAT Leon - 49.628

4 - Tom Chilton [7] - VX Racing - Vauxhall Vectra - 49.684

5 - Fabrizio Giovanardi [5] - VX Racing - Vauxhall Vectra - 49.706

6 - Mat Jackson [48] - Jackson Motorsport - BMW 320si E90 - 49.739

7 - Gordon Shedden [52] - Team Halfords - Honda Civic - 49.806

8 - Tom Onslow-Cole [33] - Team RAC - BMW 320si E90 - 49.816

9 - Matt Neal [1] - Team Halfords - Honda Civic - 49.850

10 - Mike Jordan [77] - Team Eurotech - Honda Integra Type-R - 49.857

11 - Adam Jones [21] - Team Air Cool - SEAT Toledo Cupra - 50.005

12 - Gavin Smith [8] - Team Air Cool - SEAT Leon - 50.019

13 - Tom Ferrier [24] - Motorbase Performance - SEAT Toledo Cupra - 50.167

14 - Matt Allison [23] - Motorbase Performance - SEAT Toledo Cupra - 50.205

15 - Jason Hughes [28] - Kartworld Racing - MG-ZS - 50.262

16 - Eoin Murray [14] - Quest Racing - Alfa Romeo 156 - 50.267

17 - Dave Pinkney [56] - A-Tech - Alfa Romeo 156 - 50.577

18 - John George [55] - TH Motorsport - Honda Integra Type-R - 50.774

19 - Richard Marsh [59] - A-Tech - Alfa Romeo 156 - 50.856

20 - Erkut Kizilirmak [90] - Arkas Racing - Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch - 50.876

21 - Fiona Leggate [82] - Kartworld Racing - MG-ZS - 51.180

22 - Martyn Bell [15] - Team Allaboutproperty.com - BMW 320i E46 - 51.395

23 - Rick Kerry [17] - Team AFM Racing - BMW 120d - 52.034

24 - Chris Stockton [43] - BTC Racing - Lexus IS200 - No time

Car graphics by Andy Blackmore - www.andyblackmore.co.uk

Hazard · 18 Aug 2007, 15:20 (Ref:1991385)

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Originally Posted by BootsOntheSide

Not sure what became of Pinkney's 2006 car, but it may be Sibsport who've sold up. Or did Dynamics still have one?

Aren't there 6 of these things? Jordan's still using the '05 car for one.

Suze · 18 Aug 2007, 21:14 (Ref:1991542)

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Live all-day coverage returns for the season finale at Thruxton on October 14.

That's ages away!

Went to put the races in planner this evening and found it wasn't on, shame as was looking forward to Clios etc but saying a couple of days won't be shown in full rings a bell.

redshoes · 18 Aug 2007, 21:27 (Ref:1991551)

Looking back to the last Brands Hatch round 5 months ago it's a similar grid, at least for the top six - Turkington, SEAT, SEAT, Vauxhall, Vauxhall, Jackson - ok so slightly shuffled.

Times are roughly similar to last time - Turkington is 0.1s quicker. Goes to show how much progress Kerry has made - he's 1.5s up on last time.

Sodemo · 19 Aug 2007, 09:20 (Ref:1991830)

I had an almighty "Doh" moment yesterday.

I have been *****ing for months that I don't get Motors TV (as we can't get Sky because of reception issues) so we have to make do with cable.

I only realised we receive Setanta Sports for free, erm, yesterday, so in fact, I could have been watching live coverage for the whole season...

**FIRE** · 19 Aug 2007, 11:16 (Ref:1991908)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sodemo

I had an almighty "Doh" moment yesterday.

I have been *****ing for months that I don't get Motors TV (as we can't get Sky because of reception issues) so we have to make do with cable.

I only realised we receive Setanta Sports for free, erm, yesterday, so in fact, I could have been watching live coverage for the whole season...

(sorry

)

Suze · 19 Aug 2007, 11:37 (Ref:1991928)

It's on ITV now, must be delayed but massive accident involving many cars on the opening lap of Race 1 - Jackson got on the green stuff on the outside of Paddock, spun, got collected by Neal who then got punted up the back and a few other cars got involved with little space for them to go anywhere. Five / six / seven cars involved?

cos · 19 Aug 2007, 12:08 (Ref:1991950)

That was a big smash... must be gutting for those guys taken out of the weekend; one little mistkae by Jackson and chaos follows.

I was only expecting the touring cars to be on ITV4 but they're about to show the FRenault race from earlier today as well. I'd prefer the SEATs, but beggars can't be choosers...

**touringlegend** · 19 Aug 2007, 12:11 (Ref:1991953)

11, say BTCC.net. 8 didn't take the restart. Neal hit Jackson, then Pinkney slammed into the back of Neal. Neal and Pinkney were taken to hospital as a precautionary measure.

Just thinking, when was the last time a BTCC race was red flagged ? I'm thinking Brands Hatch, October 2001, when the heavens opened ?

Formula Renault's are also being shown in ITV4 now.

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