BTCC 2019 silly season
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Calendar is out...
April 6/7 – Brands Hatch (Indy)
April 27/28 – Donington Park
May 18/19 – Thruxton
June 15/16 – Croft
June 29/30 – Oulton Park
August 3/4 – Snetterton
August 17/18 – Thruxton
September 14/15 – Knockhill
September 28/29 – Silverstone
October 12/13 – Brands Hatch (Grand Prix)
Quite a lot moved around, Knockhill in September seems pretty brave! Oulton before the summer break rather than Croft and the big one, no Rockingham, with two Thruxton rounds instead.
I appreciate TOCA must have their reasons for dropping Rockingham but I think it’s a shame, it might not have been everyone’s favourite but it’s given us some good racing over the years and two rounds at Thruxton will be boring, nowhere near enough variety in a season with 2 double headers in my opinion. It’s already bad enough with one...
April 6/7 – Brands Hatch (Indy)
April 27/28 – Donington Park
May 18/19 – Thruxton
June 15/16 – Croft
June 29/30 – Oulton Park
August 3/4 – Snetterton
August 17/18 – Thruxton
September 14/15 – Knockhill
September 28/29 – Silverstone
October 12/13 – Brands Hatch (Grand Prix)
Quite a lot moved around, Knockhill in September seems pretty brave! Oulton before the summer break rather than Croft and the big one, no Rockingham, with two Thruxton rounds instead.
I appreciate TOCA must have their reasons for dropping Rockingham but I think it’s a shame, it might not have been everyone’s favourite but it’s given us some good racing over the years and two rounds at Thruxton will be boring, nowhere near enough variety in a season with 2 double headers in my opinion. It’s already bad enough with one...
Really really hoping it’s not for housing. There’s a 5000 house development right up to the fence at the circuit, there will be houses from turn one to turn three of the oval already so it doesn’t look good.
I’ve got my fingers crossed that Palmer buys it. It’s not everyone’s favourite but losing any circuit to houses is a travesty.
I’ve got my fingers crossed that Palmer buys it. It’s not everyone’s favourite but losing any circuit to houses is a travesty.
So then, some proper sill season talk now;
No Eurotech, they’ve sold the cars and TBLs to someone as yet unknown, their lead mechanic has posted a goodbye on Facebook and Jack Goff has posted saying he’s off to the job centre to look for some driving jobs.
Bushell confirmed for HARD.
Think that’s all we know so far.
No Eurotech, they’ve sold the cars and TBLs to someone as yet unknown, their lead mechanic has posted a goodbye on Facebook and Jack Goff has posted saying he’s off to the job centre to look for some driving jobs.
Bushell confirmed for HARD.
Think that’s all we know so far.
JonChalk said:
That's a shame, they were really competitive - any idea why the sudden loss of interest in BTCC?
My assumption is Jeff’s accident last year and the fact he couldn’t race this year has had a lot to do with it. He also mentioned ICD (his company) would not be able to offer their sponsorship next year during the Facebook live video at Brands. So, a combination of him not racing and some financial trouble I’d say (speculation of course, I don’t know about his finances, total guess) AlexRS2782 said:
I guess the Eurotech announcement could possibly explain why Matt Simpson made the decision to split from them back in August.
Definitely seems that way with some hindsight. It was strange at the time but if Simpson knew what was coming then it makes a lot more sense.Sammo123 said:
I may of just heard that Subaru have changed their mind after Ash’ strong showing this year and have signed for another year!
I’ve also heard from the same person that a certain Vauxhall driver is in the frame for the second Subaru seat next year.
I’ve also heard but from a not quite as reliable source that BMR have been sold.
As always these are rumours so I can’t promise that any of them are the truth!
I would assume the Vauxhall driver would be Cook rather than Proctor although I’d be surprised be either jumping ship, it’s a good team, the car is good and both drivers have been quick.I’ve also heard from the same person that a certain Vauxhall driver is in the frame for the second Subaru seat next year.
I’ve also heard but from a not quite as reliable source that BMR have been sold.
As always these are rumours so I can’t promise that any of them are the truth!
Mr Hollamby has been on BBC Radio again saying he’s running 4 cars next year but with a change of machinery. Whether that means a change to all 4 cars or just replacing two?
Bert Taylor is fuelling the rumours too, posting a picture shaking Steve Neal’s hand with no caption so the rumour mill is spinning regarding that.
Maybe Shaun is moving all four cars on, buying the Eurotech ones and the BTC ones, with them being replaced with FK8s fresh from Dynamics?
Bert Taylor is fuelling the rumours too, posting a picture shaking Steve Neal’s hand with no caption so the rumour mill is spinning regarding that.
Maybe Shaun is moving all four cars on, buying the Eurotech ones and the BTC ones, with them being replaced with FK8s fresh from Dynamics?
Kraken said:
All the sponsors were on it and it did the job. Never understand the obsession many here have with liveries.
It was also not the worst on the grid by a long way. It’s weird that people didn’t like it, it was colourful and bold, just like the eBay Motors BMW one from a few years back, which everyone liked.I’m still lamenting the loss of the Clios but it’s a worthy replacement.
Reading the article it seems that the JCW class will be at 8 rounds and the Cooper challenge (for the R50s) at the remaining 2, how that split is done isn't announced yet but I'm calling Croft and one of the Thruxton rounds.
Reading the article it seems that the JCW class will be at 8 rounds and the Cooper challenge (for the R50s) at the remaining 2, how that split is done isn't announced yet but I'm calling Croft and one of the Thruxton rounds.
Edited by Robmarriott on Thursday 10th January 08:32
http://www.nicolashamilton.com/hamilton-returns-to...
And there’s the confirmation a whole day before it’s supposed to have been announced.
And there’s the confirmation a whole day before it’s supposed to have been announced.
agent006 said:
I think he's an interesting choice. I wonder how much of it is to get a known name into the team, so the sponsors can have an "oh yeah, him from the 90s" moment.
He's the one who has approached them with a chunk of money and an (as yet) unannounced sponsor, I don't think they've picked him as such although I appreciate there's a certain amount of 'that works' from both sides in any deal.agent006 said:
Still silence from two rather important garages though. Surely I can't be the only one holding out for a Proctor & Plato announcement from PMR?
PMR and BMR having not announced yet is the big story for me, wonder how much longer they can drag it out...Presumably they're both playing chicken with each other, especially if Plato has left BMR for PMR, whoever cracks first with a press release is pretty much going to give the game away for the other team.
BTC are announcing their second driver on Monday, that leaves Parker (and it seems to be likely it's Jelley, just hasn't been officially confirmed yet) and the remaining MG, which is another one with little to no rumours so far.
Mixed feelings about the last 3 announcements if I'm honest.
Plato's move is good, for him at least, he should get his 3 wins for the 100 total in that car if nothing else.
I can't see why Proctor would move away from the team though, I can't see him getting better results in the Subaru but I'm happy to be proven wrong.
and finally, I'm gutted about Goff, his drive at Snetterton against Sutton last year was incredible, he's talented, he's mature when it comes to TV interviews and although I know it's about money, it's still a big shame he's missing from the grid but that's the way it goes I suppose.
Only 3 left to confirm now, one PMR, on BMR and the final MG with the silly team name.
Plato's move is good, for him at least, he should get his 3 wins for the 100 total in that car if nothing else.
I can't see why Proctor would move away from the team though, I can't see him getting better results in the Subaru but I'm happy to be proven wrong.
and finally, I'm gutted about Goff, his drive at Snetterton against Sutton last year was incredible, he's talented, he's mature when it comes to TV interviews and although I know it's about money, it's still a big shame he's missing from the grid but that's the way it goes I suppose.
Only 3 left to confirm now, one PMR, on BMR and the final MG with the silly team name.
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