Hmmm ... interesting addition

Jonny Apex · 8 Feb 2004, 19:07 (Ref:867278)

Anyone else seen the story on the BTCC site? It's www.tocatour.co.uk for those who haven't ...

SPARK Msport · 8 Feb 2004, 19:14 (Ref:867283)

emmm...what am I meant to be looking for?

Duffacus · 8 Feb 2004, 19:15 (Ref:867285)

Click on the news part

Duffacus · 8 Feb 2004, 19:15 (Ref:867286)

It would be fantastic if they race the Nissan this year.

**touringlegend** · 8 Feb 2004, 19:16 (Ref:867287)

Would indeed be a nice addition to the BTCC, just down to that all important funding isn't it.

SPARK Msport · 8 Feb 2004, 19:19 (Ref:867294)

from TocaTour.com...

Quote:

Stalwart Nissan team RJN Motorsport is planning an entry into the Green Flag MSA British Touring Car Championship in 2004. If the squad's plans reach fruition, it will race a new shape Nissan Primera (pictured), built to European Touring Car specification by the works Nissan Motorsport Europe organisation in 2002.

WOW! Now that is big news and it sounds really exciting! Its just what the BTCC needs, but if its going to be like Lexus or Alfa Romeo I guess it'll never happen (for the BTCC)

Duffacus · 8 Feb 2004, 19:27 (Ref:867302)

What happened to the Lexus by the way? I think it could have been improved so much it could be where the Hondas are now, it was a great disappointment to see that disappear. But this Nissan news is very good for the championship, I hope this one works out.

**Craig** · 8 Feb 2004, 19:34 (Ref:867311)

There is just the small matter of finding the sponsorship... don't get too excited yet folks. If teams such as Edenbridge and Barwell are pulling out due to lack of funding, then...

**FIRE** · 8 Feb 2004, 19:41 (Ref:867321)

Quote:

Stalwart Nissan team RJN Motorsport is planning an entry into the Green Flag MSA British Touring Car Championship in 2004. If the squad's plans reach fruition, it will race a new shape Nissan Primera (pictured), built to European Touring Car specification by the works Nissan Motorsport Europe organisation in 2002.

So this is the ETCC car from 2002 with a new body? :confused: :confused:

Craner Curves · 8 Feb 2004, 19:50 (Ref:867328)

No, they built a prototype new shape Primera.

**touringlegend** · 8 Feb 2004, 19:52 (Ref:867330)

No isn't this the one that has never raced ?

**FIRE** · 8 Feb 2004, 19:57 (Ref:867335)

Quote:

Originally posted by Duffacus
What happened to the Lexus by the way? I think it could have been improved so much it could be where the Hondas are now, it was a great disappointment to see that disappear.

Disappeared? It's still available for 2004: http://www.totalmotorsport.com/Featu...play.asp?ID=18

Duffacus · 8 Feb 2004, 20:09 (Ref:867350)

I never knew about that! Thanks for the link FIRE, I long for this car to come back...

kmchow · 9 Feb 2004, 02:25 (Ref:867703)

Quote:

Originally posted by FIRE
Disappeared? It's still available for 2004: http://www.totalmotorsport.com/Featu...play.asp?ID=18

I find the Orange liveried IS300 to be an extremely interesting scheme. No doubt, Total Motorsport must have many drawings of the IS300 with various liveries.

**FIRE** · 9 Feb 2004, 15:38 (Ref:868331)

Quote:

Originally posted by kmchow
I find the Orange liveried IS300 to be an extremely interesting scheme. No doubt, Total Motorsport must have many drawings of the IS300 with various liveries.

At first I was very curious about that Orange livery, but after a while I was convinced it was fake.
Ask and they can draw every livery you want!

AJC1 · 9 Feb 2004, 16:45 (Ref:868410)

I hope they do find the sponsorship. It would kind of make up for the loss of Barwell and Edenbridge dropping out.

coxmattycox · 9 Feb 2004, 17:46 (Ref:868522)

edenbringe av gone?

**FIRE** · 9 Feb 2004, 17:47 (Ref:868525)

Quote:

Originally posted by coxmattycox
edenbringe av gone?

Yes, due to financial reasons.

SPARK Msport · 9 Feb 2004, 17:55 (Ref:868531)

Are the Edenbringe cars gonna be sold on to another team like Barwells cars?

redshoes · 9 Feb 2004, 18:00 (Ref:868536)

Quote:

Originally posted by FIRE
At first I was very curious about that Orange livery, but after a while I was convinced it was fake.
Ask and they can draw every livery you want!

Not exactly a 'fake' as such. It's fairly common practice to produce an artist's impression of a possible livery when approaching a big sponsor. It helps them visualise what they'll get for their money.

SPARK Msport · 9 Feb 2004, 18:02 (Ref:868539)

Quote:

Not exactly a 'fake' as such. It's fairly common practice to produce an artist's impression of a possible livery when approaching a big sponsor. It helps them visualise what they'll get for their money.

The orange lexus does look good, just a shame it'll never happen...

**FIRE** · 9 Feb 2004, 18:14 (Ref:868552)

Quote:

Originally posted by redshoes
Not exactly a 'fake' as such. It's fairly common practice to produce an artist's impression of a possible livery when approaching a big sponsor. It helps them visualise what they'll get for their money.

Like the Jordan with Trust banner.

Craner Curves · 9 Feb 2004, 21:56 (Ref:868816)

Quote:

Originally posted by FIRE
Yes, due to financial reasons.

They haven't gone anywhere.

racingdad · 10 Feb 2004, 08:25 (Ref:869157)

Quote:

Originally posted by Craner Curves
They haven't gone anywhere.

True, but they currently don't have any drivers with budget and talent to run the cars, which are for sale unless someone comes along shortly (peter briggs himself has more or less confirmed this in postings elsewhere)

OVERSTEER · 10 Feb 2004, 15:08 (Ref:869558)

Maybe we could have Colin Mcrae in the Primera, I'm just thinking that since he compteted for Nissan in the Dakar Rally, anyone have the same thoughts?

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